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AIG PATRICK A. ATAYERO DRIVING A NEW ERA OF EXCELLENCE IN NIGERIA POLICE ACADEMY  At the Nigeria Police Academy (POLAC), Wudil, Kano, a quiet but meaningful transformation is taking place, one that reflects a renewed commitment to quality, professionalism, and the future of policing in Nigeria. At the centre of this progress is the 24th Commandant, Patrick A. Ateyero, MSc(UK), MBA(USA), psc, mspsp. Recognizing that great officers are shaped by great teachers, AIG Ateyero recently introduced an induction course designed to prepare Directing Staff for lecturing roles in Police Professional Courses. More than just a routine training, the programme focuses on how people learn, how knowledge is retained, and how lessons can be delivered in ways that truly make an impact. Through sessions on learning processes, memory, lesson planning, and curriculum development, participants were equipped not just with knowledge, but with the tools to inspire and effectively train the next g...

Inside FCMB Fraud Case: ₦3bn Targeted, Swift Action Cuts Losses to ₦677m More than ₦3 billion was targeted, but about ₦677 million reached the culprits, with recovery and prosecutions underway, reflecting how banks are responding to more sophisticated fraud risks. Nigeria’s expanding digital banking sector is facing increasingly sophisticated fraud attempts, as financial institutions adapt to faster transactions and broader online services. A recent case involving First City Monument Bank (FCMB), linked to fraudulent activity detected in December 2025, has drawn attention to how banks are responding to such incidents, with a focus on limiting exposure, recovering funds and working with law enforcement. According to findings referenced in proceedings before the Lagos State Special Offences Court, the incident involved unauthorised transactions tied to a digital product. Early reports erroneously suggested more than ₦3 billion was lost. Subsequent clarification shows that ove...

Nigeria Customs Engages AfCFTA Secretariat on Simplified Trade Regime The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) held a strategic engagement with a delegation from the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat at its Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja, on 23 March 2026. The meeting focused on advancing the implementation of the Simplified Trade Regime (STR) to support small-scale cross-border trade. The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC) was represented at the meeting by the Deputy Comptroller-General (DCG) in charge of Tariff and Trade, DCG Caroline Niagwan, who reaffirmed the Service’s commitment to facilitating trade and supporting Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) through simplified and transparent customs processes. In her remarks, DCG Niagwan stated, “Our goal is to make trade easier, more transparent, and inclusive for small-scale traders, while ensuring compliance with national and regional trade regulations.” In his opening remarks, the leader of the...

The Kogi State Government has taken a bold step toward transforming its economic landscape as Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo officially signed contracts for the construction of a new international airport in Lokoja. The landmark project, which is set to be located in Zariagi, within the state capital, signals a major push by the administration to strengthen infrastructure, boost connectivity, and position Kogi as a strategic investment hub in Nigeria. At a formal ceremony held at the Government House in Lokoja, Governor Ododo presented contract award letters to China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation and Gamji Nigeria Limited, the firms responsible for executing the project. Describing the initiative as a “strategic investment,” the governor emphasized that the airport would serve as a catalyst for economic growth, facilitating trade, enhancing transportation networks, and attracting both local and international investors. According to him, the project aligns with his ...

Chairman, Lagos Taskforce, CSP Adetayo Akerele… The Chairman of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation and Special Offences Enforcement Unit (Taskforce), CSP Adetayo Akerele, has reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to enforcing environmental laws and maintaining order across Lagos, while strongly rejecting allegations of misconduct leveled against its operatives, National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP can report. Speaking at a quarterly media parley held at the Multi-Agency Safety Arena in Bolade-Oshodi, CSP Akerele outlined the Taskforce’s broad mandate to ensure a “safe and convenient metro-city” through sustained enforcement and public engagement. “The primary duty of the Lagos State Taskforce is to make Lagos, your Lagos, our Lagos, environmentally safe and convenient for all residents,” he said, highlighting routine advocacy, raids on criminal hideouts, removal of shanties, and enforcement against street trading, open defecation, and traffic v...

Osogbo Shooting: Police Reaffirm Commitment to Transparent Probe After Customs Statement The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has reaffirmed its commitment to a transparent investigation into the fatal shooting of a civilian in the Dada Estate area of Osogbo, Osun State. The police made the clarification following a statement earlier issued by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) regarding the incident, which has generated public concern. In a statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, Anthony Okon Placid, the police acknowledged the Customs Service’s statutory responsibilities in anti-smuggling operations but emphasised that the protection of human life remains the highest priority of the state. According to the statement, the Inspector General of Police noted the NCS’s call for a harmonised investigation into the incident. The police said the investigation, currently being handled by the Osun State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), would be carried out with th...

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Ridwan Disu, has commended journalists in the Federal Capital Territory for their vital role in informing the public and contributing to national development. Speaking during the congress of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council in Abuja on Saturday, the police chief described his relationship with the media as one built on mutual respect, professionalism, and shared responsibility in nation-building. Disu emphasized that journalists should be treated with dignity and recognized as professionals who play a critical role in shaping public opinion and promoting accountability in society. “I have always had a respectful and mutually beneficial relationship with journalists. They are professionals who deserve respect and should never be treated as beggars,” he stated. The IGP also called for stronger collaboration between the police and the media, noting that a healthy working relationship would enhance public trust and im...