54 h. ago Group urges Akpabio to submit self to probe, warns against shielding power from accountability

A socio-political pressure group, Action Collective, has called on the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, to submit himself to an independent and thorough investigation over a sexual harassment allegation, warning that his refusal to do so and continued stay in office could obstruct due process and compromise the integrity of the legislative system. The group insisted […] The post Group urges Akpabio to submit self to probe, warns against shielding power from accountability appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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66 h. ago Diri hails ANAN over donation of research centre to Bayelsa varsity

Says take-off of Accountancy College on course From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa   The Bayelsa governor, Senator Douye Diri, has commended the Association of Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN) for the donation of a research centre, ANAN Accounting Research Centre, to the University of Africa, Toru-Orua in Sagbama Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. Diri noted that […] The post Diri hails ANAN over donation of research centre to Bayelsa varsity appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago ICAN, NGX: Enhanced reporting, transparency key to Nigeria’s investor appeal

From Chukwuma Umeorah The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and NGX Regulation Limited (NGX RegCo) have emphasised that transparent corporate reporting is vital for attracting both local and foreign investors to Nigeria’s capital market. This was highlighted at the second ICAN-NGX Corporate Reporting Award in Lagos on Tuesday, which honoured listed companies excelling […] The post ICAN, NGX: Enhanced reporting, transparency key to Nigeria’s investor appeal appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Collaborative approach key to Africa’s $10bn fintech success— Flutterwave CEO

Payment regulators in Nigeria and other African countries are supportive of innovation but expect accountability and strong consumer protection from fintech operators, the Chief Executive Officer of Flutterwave, Olugbenga Agboola, said on Monday. Agboola, who leads Africa’s largest payments technology firm, made this disclosure at the ongoing GITEX Africa’s tech summit in Morocco, dismissing claims Read More

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7 d. ago Lere Olayinka Slams Ada George Over Role In Rivers Crisis, Calls For Accountability

Lere Olayinka, the media aide to Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has harshly criticized former Rivers State Governor Rufus Ada George, accusing him of introducing violence and ethnic politics to the state. Olayinka challenged Ada George to identify any meaningful development or positive legacy he left in Rivers State, aside […] The post Lere Olayinka Slams Ada George Over Role In Rivers Crisis, Calls For Accountability appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago EFCC Arrests Man For Using Bought Bank Accounts In N2m Forex Fraud

Olawole Sunday, a suspected internet fraudster, was arrested by agents of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for allegedly purchasing bank account details from individuals to facilitate financial crimes. In a statement on Monday, Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s head of Media and Publicity, revealed that Sunday’s fraudulent operation involved recruiting young people to open […] The post EFCC Arrests Man For Using Bought Bank Accounts In N2m Forex Fraud appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago LG autonomy: Govs block council chairmen from opening CBN accounts

The challenges facing the implementation of the Supreme Court judgment on local government autonomy have assumed a new dimension, with some state governors explicitly warning their council chairmen against opening an account with the Central Bank of Nigeria for the direct payment of their allocations from the Federation Account. The latest development represents yet another Read More

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1 week ago EFCC arrests suspected fraudster buying bank accounts details

By John Ogunsemore The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested one Olawole Sunday, a suspected fraudster who specialises in buying bank accounts details from individuals with which he allegedly defrauds unsuspecting members of the public. In a statement shared on Facebook on Monday, the EFCC said its Benin Zonal Directorate arrested the suspect. […] The post EFCC arrests suspected fraudster buying bank accounts details appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Nigeria’s SMEs: The unsung heroes driving our economy forward

SMEs the acronym that speaks volumes in our present-day economy! In Nigeria, SMEs contribute 48 percent of national GDP, account read more Nigeria’s SMEs: The unsung heroes driving our economy forward

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2 w. ago Experts Blame Weak Law Enforcement For Digital Rights Violation

A Digital Rights expert Friday Odeh has attributed weak enforcement of existing laws and limited public awareness to increase in digital rights violation of Nigerians. Odeh who is the Country Director of Accountability Lab Nigeria, disclosed this in Makurdi during a One-Day Digital Rights Roundtable Engagement for Civil Society Organizations,(CSOs) Government officials and the media […]

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3 w. ago Nigeria, others risk surge in tuberculosis on low investment, funding cuts – Pamba

Nigeria and other African nations are at a crossroads in the fight against tuberculosis as underinvestment in diagnostic services together read more Nigeria, others risk surge in tuberculosis on low investment, funding cuts – Pamba

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3 w. ago A legacy of service: An appraisal of Oluwatoyin Madein, Nigeria’s first female AGF

Tribune Online A legacy of service: An appraisal of Oluwatoyin Madein, Nigeria’s first female AGF Dr Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein, Nigeria’s first female Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), retired on Friday, March 7, 2023 marking the culmination of a remarkable career spanning over three decades. Her departure was not just the end of an era, and the beginning of a new chapter, but was a moment to reflect on a life […] A legacy of service: An appraisal of Oluwatoyin Madein, Nigeria’s first female AGF Tribune Online

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3 w. ago NULGE’s new leadership: Ajaero warns governors against undermining LG autonomy

Tribune Online NULGE’s new leadership: Ajaero warns governors against undermining LG autonomy THE president of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has warned state governments against undermining the implementation of a Supreme Court judgment mandating local governments to establish accounts with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in order to receive their allocations directly. Several months after the Supreme Court granted full financial autonomy to local […] NULGE’s new leadership: Ajaero warns governors against undermining LG autonomy Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Naira gains as CBN accounts for 39.85% of dollar inflows in NFEM

The naira on Monday appreciated in the official foreign exchange (FX) market as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) accounted read more Naira gains as CBN accounts for 39.85% of dollar inflows in NFEM

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3 w. ago Nigeria accounts for 20% of Africa’s tuberculosis burden — NTBLCP

Tribune Online Nigeria accounts for 20% of Africa’s tuberculosis burden — NTBLCP Nigeria has been identified as one of the countries with the highest burden of tuberculosis (TB) in Africa, accounting for 20 per cent of the continent’s TB cases, according to the National Tuberculosis, Leprosy and Buruli Ulcer Control Programme. This revelation has raised concerns among health experts, who note that the country’s high population and […] Nigeria accounts for 20% of Africa’s tuberculosis burden — NTBLCP Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Ajaero warns governors against undermining court order on LG autonomy

NULGE inaugurates new leadership From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has issued a strong warning to state governments against undermining the implementation of a Supreme Court judgment mandating local governments to establish accounts with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in order to receive their allocations directly. […] The post Ajaero warns governors against undermining court order on LG autonomy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Bauchi govt. reacts to arrest of State Accountant General by EFCC

From Paul Orude Bauchi The Bauchi State Government says it received with surprise the news of the arrest of the Accountant General of the State by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) .   Sirajo Jaja was in Abuja Wednesday March 19 while carrying out his statutory duty of attending the Federation Account Allocation […] The post Bauchi govt. reacts to arrest of State Accountant General by EFCC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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