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EFCC seeks suspension, prosecution of banks aiding N162bn crypto, N18.7bn scams

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has called for suspension and prosecution of deposit banks, Fintechs and micro finance banks aiding and abetting fraudsters in defrauding Nigerians through fraudulent schemes. The Director, Public Affairs of the Commission, Wilson Uwujaren, made the call in Abuja, on the sideline of a news briefing about negligence and […]

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NAOWA empowers 202 barracks youths with ICT, fashion design skills

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The Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA) has equipped 202 youths drawn from military barracks with market-relevant skills in ICT and fashion design. The gesture is under the NAOWA Youth Empowerment Project, aimed at boosting confidence, dignity and economic self-reliance. The President of NAOWA), Mrs Safiyyah Shaibu, made the remarks in Abuja at the combined

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COAS advocates youth empowerment for national development, peace

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The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has emphasised the importance of youth empowerment in driving national development, and achieving peace and security. Shaibu said this on Wednesday, at the combined graduation ceremony for participants at the empowerment programme for some barracks youths in Abuja. The graduation was 202 participants in  Batch 3

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EFCC indicts banks, Fintechs in 162bn scam

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has iindicted a new generation bank, six Fintechs and some microfinance banks in major financial scams by allowing fraudsters to launder huge sums of money. Director of public Affairs of the Commission, Mr Wilson Uwujaren, made this known at a press briefing at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja

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COAS charges officers to leverage technology for enhanced inspection, compliance

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The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has called on officers to harness technology to boost inspection and compliance processes in the Nigerian Army. Shaibu made the call on Tuesday in Abuja while declaring open the Directorate of Inspections and Compliance Project Inspections Workshop 2026. The army chief, represented by the Chief of

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Nigerian Army embraces technology to tackle security threats

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The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, says the Nigerian Army is gearing up to tackle prevailing security threats head-on, with technology at the forefront of its strategy. Shaibu said this on Tuesday in Abuja, while declaring open the Directorate of Inspections and Compliance Project Inspections Workshop 2026. The workshop, themed “Leveraging Technology:

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ICPC rejects Dangote’s request to withdraw petition against ex- NMDPRA boss

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By Isaac Aregbesola The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has rejected Alhaji Aliko Dangote’s request to withdraw his petition against Farouk Ahmed, former NMDPRA boss, whom he accused of corrupt practices. ICPC Spokesperson, John Odey, who said this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, noted that the commission had already

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ICPC chairman pushes for stronger anti-corruption measures at local levels

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By Isaac Aregbesola  The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr Musa  Aliyu, SAN, has called for a recalibration of anti-corruption frameworks at state and local government levels. ICPC Spokesperson, Okor Odey, said this in a statement on Friday in Abuja Odey explained that Aliyu made the appeal at

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Partricipants at a one-day procurement engagement workshop organised by ICPC for directors and heads of procurement in government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs)

ICPC urges radical transparency in procurement to stop billions lost annually

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Musa Aliyu, Chairman,  Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), has urged procurement officers to adopt “radical transparency” to curb the loss of billions of naira annually to graft. The chairman made the call on Tuesday in Abuja at a one-day procurement engagement workshop organised by the commssion for directors and heads of

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Breaking: Nigeria’s Defence Minister Resigns

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  Breaking: Nigeria’s Defence Minister Resigns TEC News|Abuja|1st December, 2025. Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has resigned from office with immediate effect, citing health-related concerns. His resignation was confirmed on Monday in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. According to the statement,

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