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EFCC Arrests 192 Foreign Nationals in Largest Cryptocurrency and Romance Scam Bust

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has carried out its largest operation to date, arresting 192 foreign nationals suspected of involvement in cryptocurrency investment fraud and romance scams. Those apprehended include 148 Chinese nationals, 40 Filipinos, two individuals from Kazakhstan, one Pakistani, and one Indonesian. The arrests occurred during…

Enugu Govt, Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council Seal Strategic Partnership Deal

The Enugu State Government and the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council, CWEIC, on Thursday, signed a strategic partnership agreement that would accelerate trade and investment inflow to the state. [caption id="attachment_8374" align="alignnone" width="300"] L-R: Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Enugu State, Dr. Kingsley Udeh; Secretary to Enugu State Government, Prof.…

INEC Proposes Computer-Generated Voting Slips to Replace PVCs as Sole Voter Accreditation Method

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is considering a shift in its voter accreditation process by recommending the use of computer-generated voting slips for individuals who do not have Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs). This proposal was highlighted by INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, during a consultative meeting with Resident Electoral…

Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport Secures NCAA Approval for Non-Scheduled Flights, Operations Begin December 15, 2024

The Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport (EAICA) in Ado-Ekiti has secured approval from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to commence non-scheduled flight operations on December 15, 2024. This milestone, confirmed in a letter dated December 11, 2024, addressed to Governor Biodun Oyebanji, marks the start of operations under Visual…

SBM Intelligence Report Reveals Only Five Nigerian States Can Survive Without Federal Allocations

A recent report by SBM Intelligence has highlighted that only five Nigerian states—Anambra, Cross River, Lagos, Ogun, and Rivers—are fiscally self-sufficient and capable of surviving without revenue allocations from the Federation Account. The analysis revealed that from January to October 2024, these states demonstrated the capacity to meet their financial…