A public affairs analyst, Chima Okoro, has commended the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, for reforms aimed at strengthening the agency’s operations in areas including prevention, asset recovery and institutional compliance. In a statement, Okoro said the EFCC has placed greater emphasis on intelligence gathering, policy reforms and collaboration […]

By Egufe Yafugborhi & Ochuko Akuopha ASABA — Two Niger Delta groups have condemned Federal Government’s approval of N3.9 trillion for 27 road projects across 15 states, with the  “deliberate exclusion of core Niger Delta from the allocations.” The Niger Delta Concerned Stakeholders for Accountable Security and Progress and the 21st Century Youths of Niger Delta […]

By Victor Ahiuma-Young Safeguarding workers’ rights is a prerequisite for quality jobs, fair labour mobility, and sustained competitiveness.  The key challenge lies in ensuring that these rights are effectively realised in practice.  This was the central message of Peter van Rooij, ILO Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia, at the Informal Meeting of EU Ministers […]

By Dennis Agbo A non-governmental organisation, One Youth Global, has called for increased investment in education as a critical step towards addressing unemployment, economic hardship and governance challenges across Africa. The organisation’s President, Uchechukwu Agbo, made the call during the grand finale of Spark Nation 3.0 held at Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki. Agbo described education […]

…Marwa seeks national action plan to tackle substance abuse By Kingsley Omonobi The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to combating illicit drug use by dismantling drug trafficking networks, expanding access to treatment and rehabilitation, and promoting the wellbeing of Nigerians. Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, gave the assurance […]