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AGF tasks accountants on probity, accountability

Ihesiulo Grace 11 November 2021 0

Mr Ahmed Idris, Accountant General of the Federation, has urged accounting professionals to ensure probity, accountability and transparency in the use of public resources. He said this when members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) Abuja and District Society, visited

Business

Developing countries to receive $275bn as IMF commences distribution of $650bn SDRs –MD

Ihesiulo Grace 23 August 2021 0

Developing countries are expected to receive $275 billion dollars out of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) $650 billion dollars Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) to be distributed among member countries based on their quota shares in the IMF. Ms Kristalina Georgieva, IMF’s Managing Director, said this in a statement on Monday, in Washington DC, while announcing […]

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Boko Haram: Fake news merchants distracting Nigerian military from attaining maximum goals – Centre

Ihesiulo Grace 14 November 2019 0

The Centre for Social Justice, Equity and Transparency (CESJET) believes certain individuals and groups in the business of peddling falsehood are jeopardizing the remarkable progress of the Nigerian military. The Centre made this known in a special report to address the “impact of fake news on the war against terrorism and implication for national security”. […]

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NASS will demand accountability in power sector – Lawan

Ihesiulo Grace 5 November 2019 0

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said the Ninth National Assembly will insist on accountability and transparency in the power sector, particularly in the application of funds proposed for it in the 2020 budget. Lawan stated this on Monday when the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company, Joseph Chiedu Ugbo, led […]

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Bill for establishment of Enugu State Fiscal Responsibility Commission scales 2nd reading

Ihesiulo Grace 2 November 2018 0

A Bill for a law to provide for prudent management of state’s resources, ensure long term macroeconomic stability of the state economy, secure greater accountability and transparency in fiscal operations within medium term fiscal policy framework and the establishment of the Fiscal Responsibility Commission to ensure the promotion and enforcement of the state’s

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Group demands Saraki’s resignation over killings in Nigeria

Ihesiulo Grace 3 July 2018 0

The Coalition for Good Governance and Transparency in Nigeria led thousands of protesters this morning to occupy the National Assembly to demand the immediate resignation of the Senate President, Bukola Saraki over his alleged role in the Offa Robbery incident. It could be recalled that the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris crack team recently […]

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Olomu vacant stool: We will not disappoint, Kingmakers assures

Ihesiulo Grace 18 June 2018 0

The Omu-Aran Traditional Council of Chiefs in Kwara State, on Monday, pledged to ensure diligence and transparency in the selection of a new monarch to fill the vacant stool in the community. The council, headed by Chief Festus Awoniyi, the Petu Atayero of Omu-Aran, made the pledge when members of Omu-Aran Muslim community paid Sallah […]

Business News

MDAs risk sanction if treasury officers are rejected – Accountant-General

Ihesiulo Grace 10 June 2018 0

Any agency of government that rejects accounting officers posted to it from the office of the Accountant-General of the Federation risks being shut out from the payment platform. The Accountant-General of the Federation, Mr. Ahmed Idris, issued the threat in Abuja to Ministries, Department, and Agencies (MDAs), of government when he received the management team […]

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We stand by Nigeria in war against graft- Transparency International

Ihesiulo Grace 24 May 2018 0

The Chair of Transparency International (TI), Delia Ferreira Rubio, has said that the anti-corruption body will stand by Nigeria to get rid of the menace of corruption in order to improve the lives of people. Rubio stated this during a courtesy visit to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) headquarters in Abuja on Thursday. […]

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Ex-NAN Executive Director installed new Eesa of Omu-Aran

Ihesiulo Grace 14 May 2018 0

Former Executive Director, NAN Chief Jide Olaniyi, Adebayo, was on Friday installed the new Eesa of Omu-Aran in Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara. Adebayo’s installation as the 6th Eesa was sequel to the demise of the last holder of the title, Prof. Oyin Abogunrin in 2017. The coronation by the Omu-Aran Traditional Council of […]

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Transparency Initiative calls for urgent investigation of massive corruption in Benue State

Ihesiulo Grace 13 May 2018 0

Initiative for Transparency, IT, an anti-corruption organisation has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to as a matter of urgency investigate the Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom over with it termed ‘serial appropriation of the state funds and abuse of power.’ IT said the call became imperative so as draw the attention […]

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Group wants transparency in Melaye’s recall process

Ihesiulo Grace 26 April 2018 0

A group known as Enough is Enough Nigeria (EIE) has expressed its intention to be part of Senator Dino Melaye’s recall process that would take place on Saturday, 28 September, 2018 to ensure transparency. Speaking at the unveiling of the citizen’s guide to the recall process under the Nigeria constitution, its Executive Director, Yemi Adamolekun […]

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Centre writes Speaker, Dogara Over NEMA Probe

Ihesiulo Grace 23 April 2018 0

….warns against political undertones An anti corruption advocacy group, Centre for Social Justice, Equity and Transparency (CESJET) has written to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Yakubu Dogara, urging him to direct a total inquiry on the ongoing Investigative Hearing on the activities of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). The letter

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Group hails FG for appointing Uwajeh to trace and recover undeclared assets

Ihesiulo Grace 21 April 2018 0

Global Integrity Crusade Network (GICN), an Abuja based Civil Society Organization dedicated to advocating for integrity, justice, probity and transparency in public offices has hailed the Federal Government of Nigeria for appointing Evangelist Victor Uwajeh to serve as consultant to the Special Investigation Panel on the Recovery of Public Property chaired by the Special

Opinion

Nigerian Army and Buratai’s Insatiable Appetite For Fiscal Discipline

Ihesiulo Grace 14 April 2018 0

A most cardinal policy and principle of the President Muhammedu Buhari-led government right from inception is hinged on ensuring transparency and accountability in public governance. The idea was anchored on the concept of e-governance and domesticated by the Federal Ministry of Finance. All government MDAs were directed to take immediate steps in the implementation of

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Bill Gates as “a wailing wailer”

Ihesiulo Grace 29 March 2018 0

“I do not enjoy speaking to you this bluntly when you have been gracious enough to invite me here…” – Bill Gates. Mr. Bill Gates, Microsoft founder, friend of Nigeria and one of the richest men in the world was in Nigeria recently, but he ended up violating the official interpretation of “table manners” in […]

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Peaceful Xmas: Group commends military, warns envoys against spreading falsehood about Nigeria

Ihesiulo Grace 27 December 2017 0

A civil rights group, Centre for Social Justice, Equity and Transparency (CESJET) has warned that countries whose envoys blackmail and cook up armchair stories about Nigeria should desist from such despicable acts in their own interest. Such diplomats, it said, should find other means of making money from their countries without portraying Nigeria in bad […]

Opinion

Corruption: A monster we must all stand up against

Ihesiulo Grace 21 December 2017 0

In Nigeria, corruption is worst than cancer, it is a monster that has been consuming all that crosses its part. Jose Uqaz, the Chair of Transparency International, while presenting the 2016 Corruption Perception Index said: “In too many countries, people are deprived of their most basic needs and go to bed hungry every night because […]

Politics

APC chieftain tackles Oshiomhole, accuses him of plot to remove Oyegun as party chair

Ihesiulo Grace 15 November 2017 0

A lawyer and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Elvis Asoro has said that the immediate-past governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole is plotting the removal of the National Chairman of the party, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun. Asoro who described as lame, the defense put up by the former governor denying the allegation said that […]

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Coalition urges FG, AGF to declare IMN a terrorist organization before it’s too late

Ihesiulo Grace 12 November 2017 0

The Coalition Of Civil Society Organizations For Transparency and Good Governance (COCSOTGG), has called on the Presidency and the Attorney General of the Federation to act fast in designating the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, (IMN) a Terrorists group before it’s too late. The group said if care was not taken to curb the situation, IMN […]