The European Union (EU) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its partnership with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), particularly in the areas of anti-corruption, cybercrime, training, and financial crime investigation and prosecution. EU Ambassador to Nigeria, Gautier Mignot, stated this in Abuja on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, when he led a delegation on a courtesy visit to the corporate headquarters of the EFCC. Stressing the strategic importance of the EFCC and the basis for the partnership with the Commission, he stated: “The role of the EFCC is so important for us, both for the stability and prosperity of…
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Former Ekiti Central Senator, Babafemi Ojudu, has raised concerns over the growing influence of internet fraud on Nigeria’s social and economic landscape, warning that the recent decline in business activities across Ado Ekiti following intensified operations by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has exposed the dangers of an economy built around illicit wealth. In a commentary titled “When Crime Becomes an Economy: The Disturbing Lessons from Ado Ekiti’s Near-Empty Hotels,” Ojudu said the near-empty hotels, deserted lounges, quiet supermarkets, and struggling businesses reported across Ekiti State, particularly in the state capital, were linked to the flight of suspected…
A retired High Court judge, Hon. Justice (Prof.) Alaba Omolaye-Ajileye, has paid glowing tribute to former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Chief Wole Olanipekun, SAN, OFR, CFR, describing him as “a legal institution,” “a legal colossus,” and “a bridge between generations” as the eminent silk marked the golden jubilee of his call to the Nigerian Bar. Justice Omolaye-Ajileye (Rtd.), in a tribute commemorating Olanipekun’s 50 years at the Bar, said the senior advocate’s remarkable legal career has been defined by uncommon distinction, intellectual excellence, courageous leadership, and an unwavering commitment to the highest ideals of the legal profession.…
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has expressed the resolve of his administration to continuously enhance staff welfare and create opportunities for career progression within the Commission. He gave this assurance at the 20th Anniversary Ceremony of the EFCC Detective Inspector Course One, which took place at the Commission’s Academy in Karu, Abuja. Olukoyede, who spoke through his Chief of Staff, Commander of the EFCC (CE) Michael Nzekwe, stated that the Executive Chairman is always thinking of various ways to improve the lives of staff. “The Executive Chairman is very interested in…
Zenith Bank Plc has been named “Africa’s Best Bank” and “Nigeria’s Best Bank”—the latter for the second consecutive year—at the prestigious Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026, clinching the highest and most coveted continental and national honours in banking. The awards were presented to the Bank on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at The Peninsula London Hotel, London. The dual recognition is a testament to the Bank’s sustained excellence in financial performance, customer service, digital innovation, and its contribution to economic development across Nigeria and the wider African continent. The Euromoney Awards for Excellence are among the most respected honours in the…
The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) has approved the conferment of the prestigious rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) on 68 legal practitioners, marking the conclusion of the 2026 selection exercise conducted under the leadership of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Kudirat Motonmori Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun, GCON. The successful candidates comprise 67 advocates and one academic, Prof. Nnamdi Onyeka Obiaraeri. Mustapha Olayinka Ajenifuja, Esq., was listed as the 63rd successful advocate in the order of seniority at the Bar released by the committee. The approvals were granted at the LPPC’s 174th Plenary Session held on Thursday in Abuja.…
The Wireless Application Service Providers Association of Nigeria (WASPAN) has approached the Court of Appeal to challenge the judgment of the Federal High Court in Lagos, which upheld the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission’s (FCCPC) powers in relation to its Digital Economy and Online Non-Interest (DEON) Consumer Lending Regulations. In a Notice of Appeal dated July 21, 2026, the association is asking the appellate court to set aside the judgment delivered by Justice A. L. Allagoa on July 20, 2026, dismissing its Originating Summons. The appeal was filed by the appellant’s legal team, led by Oluwakemi A. Pinheiro, SAN,…
The Court of Appeal, Lagos Division, on Wednesday affirmed the judgment of the Federal High Court in Lagos ordering the final forfeiture of multiple assets linked to retired Major General Emmanuel Jebe Atewe to the Federal Government, holding that his appeal lacked merit. In a unanimous judgment delivered virtually via Zoom, the appellate court, presided over by Justice Boloukuromo Ugo, resolved all three issues raised in the appeal in favour of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and dismissed the appeal in its entirety. The appeal challenged the May 5, 2023 judgment of the Federal High Court, Lagos, delivered…
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and President of the Network of Anti-Corruption Institutions in West Africa (NACIWA), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has identified integrity as a critical and compelling requirement for the sustainable development of nations and institutions across the West African sub-region. He stated this in Abuja on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at the opening ceremony of a two-day Leadership Conference for Heads of National Anti-Corruption Institutions in West Africa, held at the New ECOWAS Secretariat. Olukoyede pointed out that without integrity in public institutions, the promises of economic integration, democratic governance, peace, and…
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Mrs Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, on her historic election as the first elected and second female President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President described her emergence as a watershed moment for the legal profession and a triumph of merit, excellence, and gender inclusion. Tinubu noted that Badejo-Okusanya’s distinguished career, marked by integrity, professionalism, and a steadfast commitment to justice, earned her the confidence and support of legal practitioners across the country. According to the President, her election reflects the growing…