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Contractor Testifies To Paying Bribe To Ex-CBN Staff For Contract Settlement
Contractor Testifies To Paying Bribe To Ex-CBN Staff For Contract Settlement....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a startling revelation during the ongoing trial of former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor Godwin Emefiele, a contractor with the apex bank, Victor Onyejiuwa, disclosed in court that he paid a $600,000 bribe to a former CBN director of Information Technology, John Ayoh, to facilitate payment for a contract he executed for the bank…….CONTINUE READING
Onyejiuwa, the Managing Director of Resource Computer Limited, testified before the Lagos State Special Offences Court that he had no direct dealings with Emefiele and that all communication regarding the bribe payment was conducted with Ayoh via WhatsApp.
According to Onyejiuwa, he succumbed to pressure from Ayoh, who informed him that his payment for the contract would not be approved unless he paid certain sums. Despite not receiving any official authorization from CBN management to pay a bribe, Onyejiuwa made two payments of $400,000 and $200,000 to Ayoh, with the latter allegedly signing off on the award and completion of the contract.
Under cross-examination, Onyejiuwa clarified that he had never met Emefiele in person and that his dealings with CBN management were exclusively through Ayoh. He also admitted to not having any direct instructions from Emefiele regarding the contract or the bribe payment.
The witness further revealed that no bribe was demanded from him for contracts executed after Ayoh left the CBN, and payments were made promptly. He emphasized that the contracts were executed while Emefiele was still serving as the governor of the CBN.
During cross-examination, Onyejiuwa stated that he did not show the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) any letter demanding a bribe and confirmed that the money was delivered to Ayoh’s office, with an IT department official signing off on the payment.
Emefiele and his co-defendant, Henry Omoile, are facing trial on multiple counts of abuse of office and alleged fraud amounting to $4.5 billion and N2.8 billion. Both defendants have pleaded not guilty to the charges.
The case has been adjourned until July 9th and 10th for further proceedings.
Nigeria’s Ambassador to Israel, Nkechi Ufochukwu, has stated that efforts are ongoing to strengthen trade relations between Nigeria and Israel as part of wider plans to enhance bilateral cooperation and economic growth.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Speaking at a forum held over the weekend in Abuja, the envoy explained that boosting trade between both countries remains a key priority in her diplomatic mission.
She emphasized that her focus is on expanding the existing trade framework between Nigeria and Israel, describing it as essential to deepening economic ties and improving collaboration between both nations.
Ufochukwu also noted that her agenda extends beyond trade, including the promotion of Nigeria’s culture, agriculture, and investment opportunities, as well as supporting training programmes in cybersecurity and information technology.
She assured stakeholders of her commitment to fully delivering on her responsibilities, adding that sustained communication and cooperation would be important in achieving set goals.
Participants at the forum highlighted the need for Nigeria to address structural barriers affecting business growth, while pointing to Israel’s innovation-driven economy as a model worth studying.
One of the attendees, Pastor Henry Opara, called for formal bilateral agreements, stressing that most current business interactions between both countries are informal and based on personal relationships rather than structured government frameworks.
He argued that stronger government-to-government agreements would provide clearer rules and more stable economic engagement.
Similarly, the National Coordinator of the Nigeria–Israel Business Forum, Mrs. Florence Osuji, urged both countries to renew official trade agreements, noting that some existing arrangements have expired, leaving current trade relations without strong institutional backing.
A delegation from the Ugandan government is currently in Nigeria to understudy the country’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) system as part of efforts to address youth unemployment through skills acquisition.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of a new campus of the Nigeria Police Academy in Erinja, Yewa South Local Government Area of Ogun State.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to a statement issued on Monday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President also approved a special take-off grant of ₦15 billion to support the project.
The statement explained that the approval aligns with the provisions of the Nigeria Police Academy (Establishment) Act, 2021, which provides for the expansion of the academy, currently based in Wudil, Kano State, into multiple campuses across the country.
It further stated that the funding will come from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) 2026 allocation and will be used for key infrastructure such as academic buildings, student accommodation, and essential training facilities.
A high-level meeting involving the Minister of Police Affairs, the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, senior officials of the Federal Ministry of Education, the Inspector-General of Police, and the National Universities Commission recommended Erinja as the location for the new campus.
The decision was based on factors such as student intake capacity, funding considerations, academic standards, and the long-term manpower needs of the Nigeria Police Force.
The Presidency stated that the expansion is expected to strengthen police training, improve institutional capacity, and enhance national security education across the country.
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