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Ghost Workers, IPPIS Fraud, and Lessons from the ₦941m Forfeiture, by Nafisat Bello

The recent final forfeiture of ₦941.9 million recovered by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) from an Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS).

CBN’s Role in Restoring Trust in Grassroots Banking, by Zekeri Idakwo Laruba

The Central Bank of Nigeria’s decision in July 2026 to revoke the licenses of 46 microfinance banks was therefore more than a regulatory action, it was a statement about discipline, accountability, and the future of Nigeria’s financial system. 

Giving Nigeria Customs’ Retirees a Reason to Smile, by Abdulsalam Mahmud

For retired officers of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), those concerns have echoed for years. Many devoted the most productive years of their lives to safeguarding Nigeria's borders, facilitating legitimate trade and generating revenue for national development.

FRSC’s Road Safety Blueprint Goes Beyond Nigeria, by Lawal Dahiru Mamman

Recognising this reality, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and the Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA) recently signed a landmark five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the FRSC National Headquarters in Abuja. The agreement lays the groundwork for institutional partnerships, capacity building, and data-driven enforcement across the sub-region.

Beyond Oil: How Nonye Ayeni Is Repositioning Nigeria’s Export Economy , by Labaran Saleh

Since her appointment as Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Council on October 13, 2023, Mrs. Nonye Ayeni has quietly overseen what appears to be one of the most significant transformations in Nigeria's non-oil export sector in recent years.

CBN and Safeguarding Confidence in Nigeria’s Currency, by Zekeri Idakwo Laruba

Nigeria’s recent history with the Naira redesign under former Central Bank Governor Godwin Emefiele illustrates how fragile confidence can be when monetary policy is controversial, poorly communicated, or inconsistently enforced.Â