Tag: #Transparency
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FCC LEADS DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION TO BOOST GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY AND TRANSPARENCY
The Acting Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Mr. Kayode Oladele, has called on Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) across Nigeria to embrace digital technology to enhance efficiency and service delivery. Speaking at a workshop and portal training held at Nasarawa State University, Oladele emphasized that the era of analog operations is over and…
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NSITF CALLS OUT SABOTAGING EMPLOYERS, LAUNCHES CLAIMS TRACKING PORTAL FOR NIGERIAN WORKERS
The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has unveiled a new claims tracking portal allowing workers to monitor their compensation claims in real time, bringing greater transparency and peace of mind to beneficiaries. Managing Director Oluwaseun Faleye disclosed in a NAN interview that this digital advance is part of sweeping reforms to modernize and streamline…
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KEBBI GOVT DENIES RUMORS OF HIDDEN AIRPORT IN ARGUNGU FOREST USED FOR DRUG SMUGGLING
The Kebbi State Government has firmly dismissed a viral video on social media alleging the presence of a secret airport in Argungu forest being used for cocaine smuggling as false and malicious. The government, through Special Adviser on Media and Publicity Malam Yahaya Sarki, stated that the video is entirely fabricated, aimed at discrediting the…
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EFCC PROMISES FAIR FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION — NO VIP GETS A PASS!
The EFCC is doubling down on its mission to tackle corruption head-on, with Chairman Ola Olukoyede assuring that no politician, regardless of party ties, will get special treatment. In a recent Abuja briefing marking his two-year tenure, Olukoyede’s team confirmed ongoing investigations are thorough and impartial. They emphasized patience is key, as careful, detailed work…
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SENATE COMMENDS EFCC’S RECORD-BREAKING PERFORMANCE IN 2024 ANTI-CORRUPTION FIGHT
The Nigerian Senate has praised the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for its outstanding achievements in 2024, marking the highest convictions and largest asset recoveries since its inception. Sponsored by Sen. Emmanuel Udende, the motion highlighted EFCC’s receipt of 15,724 petitions, opening of 12,928 cases, filing over 5,000 charges in court, and securing 4,111…
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FRSC LAUNCHES CONTACTLESS BIOMETRIC DRIVER’S LICENCE WITH INSTANT PRINTING
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) is rolling out a game-changing digital system for driver’s licences across Nigeria. Corps Marshal Malam Shehu Mohammed revealed the launch of contactless biometric capture paired with on-the-spot instant printing, making the licensing process fully digital and eliminating temporary licences. This one-stop-shop solution promises to slash delays, streamline processes, and…
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EFCC WITNESS TESTIFIES ON $3 MILLION TRANSFER IN SUNTRUST BANK MONEY LAUNDERING TRIAL
A key EFCC witness revealed in Abuja court that he transferred $3 million into Mrs. Aisha Achimugu’s company account linked to the ongoing $12 million money laundering trial involving SunTrust Bank’s Managing Director Halima Buba and Executive Director Innocent Mbagwu. Trinity Usman, a Bureau De Change operator, admitted handling the cash transactions through his oil…
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ICPC SCORES BIG IN SEPTEMBER: OVER N446 BILLION RECOVERED, STRONG FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) made impressive strides in September, recovering more than N446 billion and restraining over N142 billion in forfeiture alongside N30 billion in cash. Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu, Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), shared these highlights during the Monthly National Joint Security Briefing in Abuja, calling…
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NBTE TAKES A FIRM STAND AGAINST CERTIFICATE FRAUD IN POLYTECHNICS — NO ROOM FOR CHEATERS
The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) is cracking down hard on certificate racketeering and academic fraud after a Punch report revealed private polytechnics in Nigeria allegedly colluding with blacklisted universities in Benin Republic to fake NYSC mobilisations using forged diplomas. NBTE’s Head of Media, Mrs. Fatima Abubakar, stressed the agency’s zero-tolerance policy and assured…
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NIGERIA LAUNCHES ACCOUNTABILITY FRAMEWORK TO STRENGTHEN HEALTHCARE FUNDING
Nigeria is stepping up efforts toward Universal Health Coverage with the launch of a new Accountability Framework for the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF). This initiative aims to ensure every Naira dedicated to primary healthcare reaches the intended beneficiaries, improving transparency, citizen involvement, and service delivery especially for vulnerable rural communities. Developed with government,…
