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How EFCC Stopped a Contractor from Using Substandard Transmission Lines to Execute Power Contract – Olukoyede
Abuja, Nigeria, March 25, 2026 The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has revealed how the Commission intervened in 2024 to stop a contractor mobilized by the Ministry of Power from executing a contract using fake and substandard transmission lines. Olukoyede made this disclosure in Abuja on Wednesday,…
“OPERATIONAL SUCCESS IS NO LONGER DEFINED SOLELY BY KINETIC DOMINANCE, BUT BY OUR ABILITY TO BUILD TRUST” – CAS
Abuja, FCT | March 24, 2026 The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has highlighted the evolving nature of modern warfare, emphasizing that operational success now depends not only on kinetic superiority but also on trust-building and people-centred engagement. Speaking at the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Civil–Military Relations Conference themed “Leveraging Civil-Military…
SENSITISATION TOUR: DG NAFIC URGES TROOPS TO LEVERAGE WELFARE SCHEMES, COMMENDS OPHK OPERATIONS
Maiduguri, Borno State | March 23, 2026 The Director General of the Nigerian Army Finance Incorporation (NAFIC), Julius Osifo, has urged troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) to take full advantage of existing welfare and financial schemes aimed at enhancing their well-being and operational effectiveness. Major General Osifo made the call during a sensitisation visit…
EFCC, CBN STRENGTHEN COLLABORATION IN ENUGU
Enugu, Enugu State | March 17, 2026 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has called for enhanced collaboration and operational support with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in Enugu State as part of efforts to strengthen the fight against economic and financial crimes. The call was made by the Zonal Director of the…
FGN LAUNCHES NATIONAL SINGLE WINDOW TO CUT TRADE COSTS AND BOOST GROWTH
Lagos, Nigeria | March 25, 2026 The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched the National Single Window, a landmark initiative aimed at modernising trade processes, reducing costs, and enhancing efficiency across the economy. The launch was led by the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, who described the platform…
NIGERIA CUSTOMS ENGAGES AfCFTA SECRETARIAT ON SIMPLIFIED TRADE REGIME
Abuja, FCT | March 23, 2026 The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has held a strategic engagement with a delegation from the African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat at its Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja, aimed at advancing the implementation of the Simplified Trade Regime (STR) to support small-scale cross-border trade. The Comptroller-General of Customs was represented…
IGP OLATUNJI DISU DECLARES OPEN STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP RETREAT FOR DIGs AND AIGs TO DRIVE POLICE REFORM
Abuja, FCT | March 24, 2026 The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has officially declared open an Executive Leadership Retreat for the top echelon of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), marking a major step in the ongoing institutional reform of the Force. The two-day retreat, which brings together Deputy Inspectors-General (DIGs) and Assistant Inspectors-General…
ZAMFARA GRAND RECEPTION: VICE PRESIDENT KASHIM SHETTIMA WELCOMES GOVERNOR LAWAL INTO APC, ASSURES END TO INSECURITY
Gusau, Zamfara State | March 25, 2026 Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has officially welcomed the Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal, into the All Progressives Congress (APC), assuring residents of renewed efforts to tackle insecurity in the state. The Vice President gave the assurance during a grand reception held in Gusau, the Zamfara State…
EFCC COMMENCES INVESTIGATION OF EIGHT SUSPECTED OIL THIEVES IN PORT HARCOURT
Port Harcourt, Rivers State | March 25, 2026 The Port Harcourt Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has commenced investigations into eight suspected oil thieves handed over to the Commission by the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Pathfinder, Naval Base, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on March 23, 2026. The suspects were arrested…
UDY NTIA TO SPEAK AT CERAWeek 2026 ON GLOBAL ENERGY COMPETITIVENESS
Houston, Texas, United States — March 24, 2026 Udy Ntia, Executive Vice President, Upstream at NNPC Limited, is set to participate as a panelist at the prestigious CERAWeek 2026, organised by S&P Global. Ntia will contribute to a high-level session titled “Data-Rich, Infrastructure Ready: The Competitive Edge of Proven Super Basins,” where global energy leaders…

