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Why it's difficult to track terrorism financing in Nigeria – Experts

View this email in your browser Headlines Why it's difficult to track terrorism financing in Nigeria – Experts Mr Lawal said security agencies have focused too much on tracing funds within the radar, noting that most of the terrorists and funds mostly move outside the radar of the financial intelligence units. Read More Concerns as suspected armed robbers escape from Katsina Correctional Facility One of the suspects, Ibrahim Lawal, who is also known by the alias Abba Kala, is an alleged notorious car thief. He had been arrested at least twice for sundry offences including armed robbery. Supreme Court fixes date for judgement on Atiku's, Obi's appeals against Tinubu's victory The Supreme Court judgement will lay to rest the legal disputes over the 25 February presidential election. P&ID illegally had access to Nigeria's internal documents, Court rules The judge said P&ID retained the documents so as to monitor Nigeria's position and awareness as the arbitration continued. Get a Unicaf scholarship for a British  Master's Degree! You have the opportunity to study for a high-quality degree at your own pace and tailor your schedule while saving big on expenses. Invest in your future and apply now! Most Recent Stories Rule of Law: Nigeria slips by two points, ranks 120th out of 142 countries — Report Similarly, in order and security, Nigeria is the second worst country in the sub-Saharan region as it is ranked 33rd out of 34 countries. Read More Oil Theft: Navy deploys 10 warships, helicopters to Nigeria's waters "This exercise will be used to exercise and demonstrate the capacity and capability of our ships at sea, to secure Nigeria's maritime space and the Gulf of Guinea. Tinubu to present 2024 budget in November – Senate "We will do a thorough job on the budget. Our job is to verify the budget to meet the expectations of the people. We will look into it thoroughly. Reps probe $1.25 billion intervention fund in power sector The lawmakers noted that the federal government made several financial interventions in the sector, yet Nigeria does not have an adequate electricity supply. Subsidy Removal: Reps reject motion to make WAEC, NECO, JAMB, others free for Nigerian students The motion sought to urge the Ministry of Education to declare 2023 and 2024 WAEC, NECO and JAMB examinations registration free to enable the common man have a direct benefit of fuel subsidy removal palliatives. Annual Banking Report - Measuring Banks' Resilience Videos Tinubu receives Tax Reforms Committee report on "Quick Win" Business Oil theft: 149 incidents recorded across Niger Delta in one week – NNPCL "In the past week, 149 incidents were recorded across the Niger Delta. In some areas of the Niger Delta, it's become a warfare of sorts," the NNPCL said. /p> Tinubu directs immediate implementation of Tax Reforms "Mr President will continue to emphasise the importance of ensuring that our tax authorities are not taxing the seed, but are taxing the fruit. And that will continue to be the focus," the statement said. Editorial cartoon of the day Arts and Entertainment How I met, fell in love with Paul O – Iyabo Ojo Weeks after announcing that she was ready to give marriage a second shot, Iyabo Ojo turned 45 and confirmed their relationship in December, but didn't share intimate details. Why I fell out with Tuface, my battle with Nigerian musicians -Blackfaceh From claims of copyright theft to allegations of sabotaging his music career, Blackface has been quite vocal about how he feels about Tuface. Opinion BRI: A path towards common development and a blueprint for China-Nigeria cooperation, By Cui Jianchun The Belt and Road cooperation has made historic achievements and benefited more than 150 countries, opening up a road of cooperation, opportunity and prosperity, leading to common development. The BRI has become the most popular international public good and the largest international cooperation platform in the world today. The epidemic of illicit arms, By Dakuku Peterside The more dangerous dimension in Nigeria is the illegal possession of military grade arsenal by criminals and non state actors. This unlimited and unchecked proliferation of illegal arms has reached the epidemic level in Nigeria in recent times with attendant national security implications . Neither the Executive nor the legislature or the security agencies seem to have mustered the will to tackle it. Promoted UBA Fraud Awareness Week: Stakeholders canvass interbank, inter-agency collaboration to combat financial crimes The week-long event…saw huge participation from key stakeholders across the financial sector who expressed concerns about the rising cases of fraud and how this crucial issue can be combatted. Why govt. should restore ban on 43 items – MAN Official, Kamoru Yusuf Dr Kamoru Yusuf, Vice President of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), urged government to restore ban of 43 items. Flutterwave launches Earth Day pledge, partners Africa Upcycle Community to celebrate 2023 sustainability week The Flutterwave Earth Pledge, a public call to individuals and businesses to incorporate sustainable actions into their core activities, will be launched during the dialogue. Sports Four South-west states show interest in the Tobi/Abiola Sprint and Relays Meet The success of the programme which started as an initiative for Ijebu Region, then Ogun State is now attracting the interest of schools and athletics clubs in the South-west states. Ethiopia 1-1 Nigeria: Ajibade scores as Super Falcons salvage draw in Olympic Qualifiers Rasheedat Ajibade scored a second-half equaliser to cancel out Ethiopia's early lead, as the Super Falcons returned to action for the first time since their elimination from the FIFA Women's World Cup in July. Fact Checker Misleading! President George Weah did not win 11 counties Claim: "All 11 counties have been licked (won) by President George Weah" is a claim being made by the official campaign spokesperson of the ruling Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC), Cllr. Kanio Bai Gbala. CJID wins $400,000 USAID JET Minerals Challenge The JET Minerals Challenge is the flagship initiative under the Countering Transnational Corruption Grand Challenge for Development (CTC Grand Challenge). This challenge extends financial and in-kind support, including specialized technical assistance, to the accomplished winners, with funding ranging from $50,000 to $400,000, propelling them toward their revolutionary goals. Health First Lady decries high prevalence of cervical cancer in Nigeria Mrs Tinubu said regular screenings must be encouraged and there must be improved access to healthcare with behavioural interventions. It's mistake to stop your children from taking HPV vaccine, minister advises The Nigerian government launched the HPV vaccine initiative on Tuesday for girls between the ages of nine and 14 years to guard against HPV types 16 and 18, which cause about 70 per cent of cervical cancer. Read our Top Stories From Last Week I was occult member – Catholic priest The cleric has been renowned for his exorcism and destruction of shrines in Enugu and beyond. Professor caught cheating in examination fails to make SAN final list The Legal Practitioners and Privileges Committee (LPPC), last month, shortlisted Ms Daudu's name alongside 68 other lawyers for the prestigious SAN rank. Insecurity: FG pledges more equipment for Nigerian Army The Minister of Defence commended the leadership and personnel of the armed forces for the successes recorded in the theatres of operation to rid the nation of security threats. I don't want to be remembered for easing int'l passport issuance processes — Nigerian Minister "I don't want to be remembered for addressing the bottlenecks with the issuance of international passports when I leave office. That is not the core mandate of my office. There are so much more. But I want to be remembered for securing Nigerian borders and enhancing internal security..." How I manage Obasanjo Farms, my relationship with my dad – Olu Obasanjo "When dealing with a first-generation company owner who is also a four-star-general who has ruled a country like Nigeria twice, you don't always win that battle most of the time; you lose 110% of the time...'' Copyright © 2023 PremiumTimes, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: newsletter@premiumtimesng.com Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.