The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has raised an alarm over the presence of low-quality sugar products in Nigerian markets. According to a statement issued by the FCCPC Director, Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu on Wednesday, these products, mainly smuggled from Brazil, fail to meet the mandatory Vitamin A fortification requirements, posing serious health…
The Niger State Police Command, Directorate of State Security (DSS), and the judiciary have assured the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of their support in the fight against corruption and economic crimes. According to a post from the EFCC’s X handle on Tuesday, during a visit by the Acting Zonal Director of the Kaduna…
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) meeting, held in Bauchi State as part of the 2024 NACOFED Conference, brought together key policymakers and stakeholders to discuss strategies for addressing Nigeria’s economic challenges. According to a post from the Federal Ministry of Finance X handle on Monday, the conference, themed “Fostering Economic Growth in Challenging Times,”…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has come to the aid of flood-affected communities in Kaduna South Local Government Area, distributing vital relief materials to alleviate their suffering. According to a post from NEMA’s X handle on Monday, the effort, Led by Zonal Coordinator Imam Garki Abbani, targeted three communities: Tudun Nupawa, Tudun Wada, and…
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has deployed staff monitors to Ondo State to ensure the credibility of the governorship election security. According to a press release issued by the Head of Press and Public Relations of the Commission, Ikechukwu Ani on Thursday, the monitors, who arrived in Akure, will be stationed in all local government…
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has urged the Ministry of Steel Development and the Bureau of Public Procurement to ensure transparency in the procurement process for a Transaction Adviser to revitalize the Ajaokuta Steel Complex Limited (ASCL) and the National Iron Ore Mining Company (NIOMCO). In a letter signed by CISLAC’s Executive Director,…
The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, has called on women and youth to take a more active role in combating corruption and other social vices in Nigeria. Speaking at a one-day workshop for women and youth on corruption prevention held in Abuja on Thursday,…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has presented its annual scorecard, highlighting its achievements in the fight against corruption despite limited resources. According to a press release issued by Demola Bakare, Spokesperson for the commission, on Wednesday, The Chairman of ICPC, Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, (SAN) who presented the report to…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to combat drug abuse and counterfeit products in Nigeria. The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), in a statement signed by the…
Mele Kyari, Group CEO of NNPC Ltd., has reiterated the company’s commitment to resolving Nigeria’s energy debacle, ensuring energy security, sustainable growth, and energy affordability. Kyari made this announcement in a press release on Monday, while speaking at the 42nd Nigeria Association of Petroleum Explorationists Annual International Conference, Kyari outlined NNPC’s vision for Nigeria’s energy…
