President BolaTinubu has appointed Mr. Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi as the Acting Accountant General of the Federation (AGF). This announcement comes as the incumbent AGF, Dr. Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein, proceeds on pre-retirement leave in line with public service regulations. The appointment, which takes effect immediately, reflects the President’s commitment to ensuring the continuity of financial management and accountability within the nation’s treasury. Mr. Ogunjimi, who brings a wealth of experience and expertise in public finance, will oversee the operations of the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) during this transitional period. Dr. Madein, Nigeria’s first female AGF, has…
Author: Abdoulaye Kay
and Other Issues: Who Will Save the Region? Northwest Nigeria, the veritable location of Katsina—Kano—Kaduna, aka KKK, the brain and heartbeat of Nigeria’s politics, is in disarray. It is at a ferocious war with itself and external forces and direly needs salvation. The twin forces of insecurity and nepotism are massively churning out poverty, unemployment, healthcare deterioration, and hopelessness at an exponential rate. Politically, the Region is an irresistible and attractive bride to politicians as the Region’s action has been decisive in crowning the presidential candidate into Aso Rock. In the last four but one presidential election, the KKK…
In a sudden political shake-up, Burkina Faso’s ruling military junta announced on Friday the dismissal of Prime Minister Apollinaire Joachim Kyelem de Tambela and the dissolution of the national government. The decree, signed by the junta’s leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, was broadcast on national television, marking another significant shift in the West African nation’s governance. The junta did not provide a specific reason for the move but emphasized the need for “urgent measures to address pressing national challenges.” Captain Traoré assured the public that officials from the dissolved government would continue their duties until a new administration is constituted. This…
Olori Atuwatse III, Queen Consort of the Warri Kingdom, transformational speaker, lawyer, social entrepreneur, and founder of Elevate Africa, will host a highly anticipated Networking Dinner & Discussion at the iconic John Randle Centre, Onikan, Lagos. A Modern African Queen known for her visionary leadership and commitment to innovation and sustainable development, Olori Atuwatse III has created this platform to foster collaboration, leadership, and actionable strategies for Africa’s future. The event, themed “Women Allying Women: Strengthening Bonds for a Brighter Future,” will pay a special tribute to Her Excellency Jewel Taylor, former Vice President of Liberia who will be in…
UNICEF, on Thursday, engaged media executives at a roundtable in Zaria, Kaduna State, to amplify and advocate increased enrollment and retention of children in school. The engagement, which attracted media chiefs from various organisations, was part of efforts to reduce the number of out-of-school children in Nigeria. Mr Ibrahim Mohammed, Social and Behavioral Change Specialist, UNICEF Kaduna Field Office, said that the roundtable was to raise awareness on out-of-school children, its causes and the need for increased investment in education. Mohammed said part of the priority of the country programme of UNICEF was to reduce out-of-school children to the barest…
By Fatima Musa Bukar, Maiduguri: Pregnant women and children under five in Borno State are facing alarming rates of maternal mortality and child deaths, according to the National Bureau of Statistics and World Health Organization. The staggering maternal mortality rate of 1,549 per 100,000 live births far exceeds the national average of 545 per 100,000 live births in Nigeria, claiming thousands of lives annually. Borno State, has grappled with this crisis since the Boko Haram insurgency began. The state’s healthcare system remains severely impacted, with destroyed health facilities, food insecurity and a shortage of medical personnel. The doctor-to-patient ratio stands…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) has linked former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, to the massive Abuja property with 753 duplexes and other apartments located in the capital city’s Cadastral Zone area. This is contained in papers filed at the court. The anti-graft agency on Monday announced the recovery of the property from an unnamed ex-government top brass, describing the property as the biggest single recovery it had made in the course of fighting corruption since its establishment in 2003. The recovery followed a ruling by Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the FCT High Court in…
The recent announcement by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) regarding the seizure of a massive estate in Abuja’s Lokogoma District has sent shockwaves through Nigeria. This 150,500 square-meter property, containing 753 duplexes and apartments, represents the single largest asset recovery in the EFCC’s history, a stark reminder of the deep-seated corruption that plagues the nation. The sheer scale of this illicit acquisition raises profound questions about the state of governance and accountability in Nigeria. By Abdul-Azeez Suleiman The body of evidence leading to the seizure suggests a significant breach of public trust. The scale of the estate points…
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has called on the National Assembly (NASS) to examine and address key gaps in the tax administration bill to ensure its implementation fosters inclusivity, economic equity, and sustainable governance. prioritise transparency CISLAC has been a leading advocate for fiscal policy reforms that address Nigeria’s socio-economic challenges while promoting transparency and inclusiveness. In a statement signed by the Executive Director of CISLAC, Co Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, he noted that the Nigeria Tax Bill, 2024, “a landmark legislative initiative, holds the potential to transform the country’s fiscal framework by consolidating legal provisions, enhancing tax administration,…
Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie on Monday ruled for the final forfeiture of a massive estate in Abuja measuring 150,500 square meters, comprising 753 duplexes and other apartments. This marks the single largest asset recovery by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) since its establishment in 2003. The estate is located on Plot 109, Cadastral Zone C09, Lokogoma District, Abuja. The forfeiture, involving a former high-ranking government official, underscores EFCC’s mandate to ensure that proceeds of corruption and fraudulent activities are returned to the federal government. The case relied on Section 17 of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Fraud-Related Offences…