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Richard Idaeho Introduction The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (“EFCC” or “the Commission”) had on Tuesday, 16th March, 2021 given a directive that starting from 1st June, 2021, the Commission will be demanding for declaration of assets of employees of financial institutions, particularly, the banks. This, according to the Commission, would help to block some … Read more

Onyekachi Umah Assessment of the EFCC Order On 16 March, 2021, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) announced that all employees of financial institutions (including banks) in Nigeria must declare their assets before 1st June, 2021 in line with the provisions of the Bank Employees, etc. (Declaration of Assets) Act 1986 (the EFCC Order). … Read more

Kunle Jenrola tasks leaders to do more to stem the move toward disintegration Ever wondered why Extreme Sports or Tensioned Adventures such as Bungee- Jumping or Highwire/Tightrope Walking do not appeal to Africans as a pastime. It even arouses curiosity that Africans have yielded their heat -baked terrain suitable for the high octane “extreme motor … Read more

In the Supreme Court of Nigeria Holden at Abuja On Friday, the 1st day of February, 2019 Before Their Lordships Mary Ukaego Peter-Odili Kumai Bayang Aka’ahs Kudirat Motonmori Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun Amiru Sanusi Ejembi Eko Justices, Supreme Court SC.239/2011 Between COUNTY & CITY BRICKS DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LTD APPELLANT And 1. HON. MINISTER OF ENVIRONMENT, HOUSING & … Read more

Chiemelie Ezeobi writes that the annual Lafarge Africa National Literacy Competition was launched as a flagship Corporate Social Responsibility intervention by Lafarge Africa in 2014 and has since grown to become a national initiative positively impacting 700,000 beneficiaries including children and teachers across the country with over N500million invested already For six years, the annual … Read more

Nigeria is at a tempestuous crossroads. It will be a failed attempt at casuistry to play down the multi-pronged encumbrances the country is contending with. All is not well. It appears when attention is turned to one problem, another irritation materialises angling for notice. Nigeria has never been this tried and tested by in situ … Read more

In maintaining its drive for a cleaner environment, the Lagos State government recently inaugurated some projects aimed at making the state more environmentally sustainable. Chiemelie Ezeobi reports that the projects have been handed over to the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency for efficient use Lagos as the commercial nerve centre of Nigeria has proven to … Read more

Tolu Oyekan I was born in Nigeria in the early 1980s. Based on forecasts at the time, I should be starting the final decade of my life now. But my odds have improved quite a bit. Indeed, it is a testament to the advances over these past 40 years in healthcare and standards of living … Read more

Francis Sardauna writes on the need for Northern Governors to urgently put measures in place for the banishment or positive remodeling of the Almajiri system in order to save Nigeria from humanitarian crisis The prevailing insecurity in the country, particularly in the Northern region has forced many Nigerians to have a more than cursory look … Read more