Emefiele: Supreme Court Upholds Final Forfeiture of Properties, $2.045m
The Supreme Court on Friday handed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) a major legal victory, affirming the final forfeiture of seven landed properties, $2.045 million, and share certificates linked to former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, to the Federal Government. In a unanimous judgment delivered by a five-member […]
NDDC Reaffirms Commitment to Procurement Transparency
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has reiterated its dedication to upholding the Public Procurement Act’s requirements in order to guarantee accountability and transparency in project execution. Managing Director of the commission, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, gave the assurance during a capacity-building programme on public procurement organised for the NDDC’s executive management and directors in Port […]
NIWIIT Seeks Partnership with EFCC To Strengthen Cybersecurity
The Nigeria Women in Information Technology (NIWIIT) has called for a strategic partnership with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to strengthen cybersecurity awareness, combat cybercrime, and promote a safer digital environment across the country.The appeal was made during a courtesy visit by a delegation of NIWIIT executives to the EFCC headquarters, where discussions […]
EFCC Urges Port Harcourt Students to Embrace Integrity
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has called on students and teachers to uphold integrity and strong moral values, stressing that the future and sustainability of any nation depend largely on its young people. Olukoyede made the appeal during an educational visit by students and staff of Springfield Schools, […]
EFCC chair urges AI adoption in corruption fight
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, has called on Nigerian universities to promptly implement Artificial Intelligence in their governance and financial management systems to enhance accountability and combat corruption.Olukoyede made this appeal on Tuesday in Kano during his keynote address at the opening ceremony of the 8th Biennial Conference of […]
EFCC Debunks Fake Wanted Poster Circulating Against Comedian Sabinus
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has officially dismissed as fake a viral wanted poster targeting popular Nigerian comedian Emmanuel Ejekwu, widely known as Sabinus. In a statement issued on Thursday 9 March 2026, via its verified social media accounts, the anti-graft agency described the document as misleading and clearly fabricated. EFCC stamped the […]
EFCC Arraigns Former Dutsinma VC Over N19.7m Bribe
A former Vice Chancellor of the Federal University Dutsinma, Prof. Armayau Bichi, has been brought before the Katsina State High Court by the Kano Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged bribery offences. Bichi is standing trial on a five-count charge involving an alleged N19.7 million bribe. He was arraigned […]
Man Convicted Over Refusal To Refund ₦1.5B
B Ogbeiyalu Okoronkwo A First Bank PLC customer, Ojo Eghosa Kingsley, has opted to go to prison than to refund the sum of N1.5b mistakenly credited into his account. Reports has it that the suspect, Kingsley, was arrested by the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, over his conduct. Thus, […]
EFCC Seeks Patnership To Tackle Cryptocurrency Fraud, Emerging Cybercrimes
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has called for stronger collaboration with the media and civil society organisations (CSOs) to curb the growing wave of cryptocurrency-related fraud and other emerging financial crimes in Nigeria’s cyberspace. Speaking at a one-day capacity-building workshop for journalists and CSO’s in Port Harcourt on November 27, 2025, Hassan Saidu, […]
Fraudsters Have Gone Spiritual- EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has issued a strong warning against the growing trend of internet fraudsters resorting to traditional rituals in a bid to strengthen their illegal activities. In a viral statement posted on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Friday, October 17, 2025, the Commission revealed that several cybercriminals, popularly […]
EFCC Declares Emeka Ufomba Wanted for Alleged Public Funds Diversion
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Emeka Ufomba wanted over alleged diversion of public funds and related financial crimes. In a notice issued by EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale via the Commission’s official Facebook page, Ufomba was accused of involvement in criminal conspiracy, diversion of public funds, stealing, and money laundering. The Commission […]
FIRS Commends EFCC for Crucial Role in Achieving Revenue Target
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has acknowledged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for its significant contribution to the FIRS’s success in meeting the federal government’s 2025 revenue target. The anti-graft agency, in a statement posted on its X page on Wednesday, said the commendation was made during a courtesy visit by the […]