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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has said it will appeal the judgment of the N100 million fine awarded to the former Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. According to the Head, Media & Publicity of EFCC, Dele Oyewale, "The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has expressed dissatisfaction with a judgment of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), High Court awarding N100 million damages against it in favour of a former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. "Justice O.A Adeniyi, on Monday,...

The Akwa Ibom State Director of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mr. Mkpoutom Ufort Mkpoutom has commended the efforts of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), in combating corruption, economic and financial crimes in the country. According to the Head, Media and Publicity of EFCC, Dele Oyewale, in a statement, Mkpoutom gave the commendation in a recent courtesy visit to the Uyo Zonal Command of the Commission. Speaking during the visit, the NOA director says there is a need for collaboration between the EFCC and NOA towards improving the...

 Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC),  Ola Olukoyede, has called on internal auditors across the country to always consider Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), of corporate organisations, in addition to their professional codes, as potent guides in tackling financial malpractices. He made the call in Lagos on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at the Annual Induction and Fellowship Award of the Society for West African Audit Practitioners (SWAIAP). Speaking on the theme, “Internal Auditing, Tool for Preventive-Anti-Corruption & Anti-Fraud Strategies & Code of Ethics Agent”, Olukoyede said that, though internal auditors in corporate organizations had their professional guides through which they could...

Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede has called for improved financial discipline and integrity in the running of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), in the country.   He made the call on Monday in Abuja while receiving a delegation of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria, FRCN, led by its Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Rabiu Olowo at the corporate headquarters of the Commission, who came on a courtesy visit. According to the Head, Media and Publicity of EFCC, Dele Oyewale, in a statement, Olukoyede says that...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), and Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), have brokered new collaborations to enhance the growth and survival of businesses across the country. The parley took place on Monday, December 18, 2023, in Abuja when a delegation of SMEDAN, led by its Director-General, Charles Odii, paid a courtesy visit to the Commission’s headquarters in Jabi. EFCC’s Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, while receiving the delegation, says that the EFCC will partner with SMEDAN and agencies that are pivotal to the development of the economy.  “If...

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede has charged school children in the country to embrace integrity in the fight against corruption. According to the Head, Media and Publicity of EFCC, Dele Oyewale, “The Chairman gave the charge at the inauguration of Integrity Club in Purpling School, Mararaba, Nasarawa State. The club is one of the Commission’s tools for inculcating anti-corruption virtues in school children. “The Commission’s Chairman, who was represented at the occasion by the head, EFCC Radio, DCE Nwanyinma Okeanu noted...

Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has vowed to tackle looters of public funds, drainers of resources, and other corrupt elements in Nigeria to make room for growth and development across the country. Disclosing this in a statement by the Commission’s Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, on Saturday, December 9, 2023,  in Abuja in a Road Walk held in commemoration of the 2023 International Anti-Corruption Day, Olukoyede stated that the EFCC under his watch would not allow resources meant for economic growth and greater good...

French’s Minister of the Interior and Overseas, Laurent Baile has expressed support for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), in its relentless fight against economic and financial crimes and other acts of corruption. Baile disclosed this on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, in Abuja while on a courtesy visit to the Executive Chairman of the EFCC, Ola Olukoyede at the corporate headquarters of the Commission in Jabi, Abuja. A statement by the Head, Media & Publicity, Dele Oyewale, said Baile congratulated Olukoyede on his appointment and sued for greater collaboration...