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EFCC, SMEDAN TO ENHANCE BUSINESS GROWTH, SURVIVAL IN NIGERIA

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...
Enforcement

EFCC PROSECUTES “MAMA BOKO HARAM”, OTHERS FOR N150M FRAUD

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has arraigned Aisha Alkali Wakil (a.k.a Mama Boko Haram) alongside Tahiru Saidu Daura and Prince Lawal Shoyode before Justice Umaru Fadawu of the Borno State High Court, Maiduguri, on two -count charges bordering on conspiracy and cheating to the tune of N150,000,000.00 (One Hundred and Fifty Million Naira only). Count two of the charges reads: “That you Aisha Alkali Wakil, Tahiru Saidu Daura and Prince Lawal Shoyode, while being the Chief Executive Officer, Programme Manager and Country Director respectively of Complete Care and Aid Foundation, (a...
Enforcement

WANTED PERSON: POLICE ARREST PEACE EKOM ROBERT OVER ALLEGED FRAUD

The Nigeria Police Force has arrested Ms. Peace Ekom Robert who was declared wanted as a result of alleged involvement in serial fraudulent activities which have affected numerous persons. Force Spokesperson, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in a statement, said despite multiple requests for Ms. Robert's cooperation and the presence of substantial evidentiary material, she consistently declined to engage with the Police and was subsequently declared a person of interest. He said, “The Nigeria Police Force wishes to provide clarity on the ongoing investigation involving Ms. Peace Ekom Robert, who is suspected...