LAGOS, July 17, 2025 — Olajumoke Odudimu, Company Secretary of Velex Advisory Nigeria, has offered an insightful overview of Nigeria’s Anti-Money Laundering (AML) policies, spotlighting their role in deterring monetary crimes and safeguarding the country’s financial system from illicit funds. Speaking on the subject, Odudimu explained that AML policies in Nigeria are a comprehensive set
Nigeria and China have reaffirmed their strategic resolve to strengthen military cooperation and advance their bilateral partnership amid rising global and regional security threats. The renewed commitment was made during a high-level defence dialogue held on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in Abuja, where top officials from both countries met to review ongoing collaborations and chart
Dutse, July 16, 2025 — In a significant boost to women empowerment and poverty alleviation in Jigawa State, the Qatar Charity Foundation, in collaboration with the state government, has distributed economic equipment and support grants worth over ₦300 million to 60 vulnerable women, mainly widows, across the state. The event, held at the Government House
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has obtained a final forfeiture order on Galaxy Hospital, five petrol stations, multiple landed properties, and bank accounts containing over ₦333 million, in a landmark ruling granted by the Federal High Court. The order, issued in favour of the Federal Government, follows a successful legal process led by
A coalition of public interest lawyers has filed a suit at the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking to compel President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in Zamfara State due to escalating insecurity and a breakdown of legislative functions in the state. The legal action, filed on July 8, 2025, with
A special meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) in honour of late former President Muhammadu Buhari has been rescheduled to hold on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The session, originally slated for earlier in the week, was moved to allow key members of the federal cabinet to attend the
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has officially announced his resignation from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), citing what he describes as “irreconcilable differences” within the party. This unexpected development marks a significant shift in Nigeria’s political landscape, given Atiku’s long-standing association with the PDP as one of its key figures and presidential aspirants. In a
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has overturned a controversial ₦579 billion judgment earlier awarded to Kasmal International Services Limited against the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), ruling that the funds in question belong to the Federation and not to any private entity. The appellate court, in a decision delivered on Wednesday, July 16, 2025,
Indonesia has announced a significant diplomatic and economic breakthrough following a high-stakes trade negotiation with the United States, describing the outcome as the beginning of a “new era” in bilateral relations. The agreement, which was finalised after direct talks between Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and U.S. President Donald Trump, marks a major shift in the
The Imo State Police Command has announced a ban on the use of mini-buses and tricycles for police patrol operations across Owerri and other parts of the state, citing security concerns and the need to restore public confidence in law enforcement activities. The directive, issued by the state Commissioner of Police, CP Aboki Danjuma, was
