EKOCITY Magazine

Former Acting Accountant-General Jailed Over ₦868m Fraud

March 25, 2026

Corruption Cover Stories Financial Crimes

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Former Acting Accountant-General Jailed Over ₦868m FraudA Nigerian court has sentenced former Acting Accountant-General of the Federation, Chukwunyere Nwabuoku, to a cumulative 72 years in prison over a fraud involving ₦868.46 million.The conviction followed prosecution by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), which charged him with multiple counts bordering on money laundering and financial ...

Panic in Kwara Community as Residents Flee After Church Attack

March 25, 2026

Cover Stories Security Terrorism

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Panic in Kwara Community as Residents Flee After Church AttackResidents of Omugo community in Kwara State have fled their homes following a reported terrorist attack on an ECWA church, sparking fresh fears over safety in the area.According to eyewitness accounts, ...

CBN Bags Global “Central Bank of the Year” Award After Sweeping Reforms

March 25, 2026

Cover Stories Economy

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CBN Bags Global “Central Bank of the Year” Award After Sweeping Reforms Nigeria’s apex bank has secured international recognition, emerging as “Central Bank of the Year” at the 2026 Central Banking Awards following a series of far-reaching economic reforms. The ...

Nigeria Pushes $20 Billion Gas Pipeline Plan to Link Europe Markets

March 25, 2026

Business Cover Stories Infrastructural Development Oil and Gas

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Nigeria Pushes $20 Billion Gas Pipeline Plan to Link Europe MarketsNigeria’s government is advancing plans for a $20 billion transcontinental gas pipeline aimed at delivering its vast natural gas resources to European markets, following intensified talks with global energy stakeholders.The ...

Police Redeploy Senior Officers to Strengthen Nationwide Operations

March 25, 2026

Cover Stories Security

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Police Redeploy Senior Officers to Strengthen Nationwide OperationsThe Nigeria Police Force has announced a major redeployment of senior officers across key commands and departments as part of efforts to strengthen operations and improve service delivery nationwide.Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan ...

Emomotimi Agama Reelected as AMERC Vice Chair of IOSCO

March 25, 2026

Cover Stories Economy Finance

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Emomotimi Agama Reelected as AMERC Vice Chair of IOSCOThe Securities and Exchange Commission Nigeria (SEC Nigeria) has announced the reelection of its Director-General, Emomotimi Agama, as Vice Chair of the Africa/Middle-East Regional Committee (AMERC) of the International Organization of Securities ...

Labour Party Zeros In on Southern Nigeria for 2027 Presidential Ticket

March 25, 2026

Cover Stories Election Government

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Labour Party Zeros In on Southern Nigeria for 2027 Presidential TicketThe Labour Party (LP) has officially announced that its presidential ticket for the 2027 general election is zoned to southern Nigeria, effectively excluding aspirants from the northern region.The party’s interim ...

Army, CJTF Arrest Suspected Boko Haram Recruiter in Borno

March 25, 2026

Cover Stories Security

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Army, CJTF Arrest Suspected Boko Haram Recruiter in Borno Troops of the Nigerian Army, in close collaboration with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), have arrested a suspected Boko Haram recruiter in Benesheikh, striking directly at the network that fuels ...