…or any other form of misconduct during the exercise would face severe disciplinary sanctions. Giwa also urged motorists operating unregistered vehicles or using covered, defaced, obscured, unauthorised, or improperly affixed number plates except as permitted by law to desist immediately and comply with all applicable r…

…or to tighten visas for foreigners, countries were given metrics to reach to avoid the sanctions, one former State Department official told AFP. Some were not necessarily controversial: requests to share data on known criminals, encourage people not to overstay their visas, work with the US to receive their own nationa…

…to achieving lasting solutions. The NPA spokesman, however, admitted that enforcing sanctions against erring tanker operators remains difficult, alleging that attempts to discipline them are often met with threats of industrial action. "Anytime the government wants to take action, they threaten to stop lifting fuel, an…

…that, we have built a compliance infrastructure that includes identity verification, sanctions screening, know-your-customer (KYC), anti-money laundering (AML) controls, and Travel Rule compliance-everything regulators and central banks require to operate securely. Africa and the broader Global South present a major op…

…coordination, and enhanced international cooperation. Financial intelligence, sanctions implementation, beneficial ownership transparency, and asset tracing are today as important in disrupting terrorist networks as conventional military operations. The Nigeria Customs Service and the Nigeria Immigration Service are eq…

…with international religious freedom obligations, reviews of US security assistance and sanctions, evaluations of humanitarian support, and measures taken by Nigerian authorities to protect vulnerable communities and prosecute those responsible for attacks.

…compliance with international religious freedom obligations, U.S. security assistance, sanctions, humanitarian support, and measures taken by the Nigerian government to protect vulnerable communities and prosecute perpetrators of attacks. PUNCH Online also reports that the US House Appropriations Committee in April 202…

…expelled Turkey from its F-35 fighter jet programme in 2019 and imposed CAATSA sanctions a year later, hampering Turkish defence projects and souring ties. "The CAATSA issue must be resolved. The US needs to take steps both regarding the F-35 and the engines for KAAN. KAAN's engines are currently awaiting approval in t…

…enforcement would be sustained statewide, warning that violators would continue to face sanctions in accordance with the law. The PPRO also said operatives of the Ogere Division, in collaboration with the Ogun State So-Safe Corps, local vigilantes and community members, foiled an armed robbery at Akuro Phase I, Ogere R…

…the United States and other western nations, making itself the target of international sanctions. The Hezbollah delegation included officials and families of killed and wounded members, the group told Lebanese media. It was headed by senior official and former minister Mohammed Fneish. Hamas, meanwhile, said in a state…

…Liman for what it described as his courage in upholding the law, particularly noting the sanctions imposed on the plaintiff and his legal representatives. "We commend the courage shown by the presiding judge in standing firmly on the side of justice. We commend, especially, the judge's decision to award fines against t…

…environmental regulations." He added that the state's environmental laws provide sanctions for actions that undermine public infrastructure and environmental sustainability, stressing that enforcement would continue without fear or favour. Wahab reiterated the government's commitment to protecting critical infrastructu…

…stricter enforcement of environmental sanitation regulations, including appropriate sanctions against individuals and businesses found violating waste disposal laws. He expressed optimism that with prompt intervention by the government and the cooperation of residents, Ikole-Ekiti could achieve a cleaner environment an…

Corporate Nigeria is on a 24-hour countdown as the National Revenue Service (NRS) prepares to enforce its mandatory electronic invoicing

…to the designated individuals or entities. Get up to speed The directive follows recent sanctions imposed by the United States government on Mukhtar Muhammad, a Lagos-based BDC operator, and three firms allegedly under his control. In a statement released earlier this week, OFAC accused Muhammad, also known as Mukhtar…

…official channels The SEC warned that non-compliance with its directives would attract sanctions under the Investments and Securities Act 2025 and the Commission's Rules and Regulations. The regulator also advised investors to disregard high-pressure marketing tactics and any requests to transfer funds for so-called pr…

…necessity for the Islamic Republic of Iran." The United States on Monday lifted the sanctions on Iranian oil till August 21, 2026, stressing that the temporary suspension is to make Iran to produce, sell and deliver crude oil and related products. The US attributed the move to Iran’s commitment in ongoing negotiations…

By Davies Iheamnachor, PORT HARCOURT: Stakeholders in the Niger Delta have called for a close monitoring of accountability mechanisms in the operations of Host Community Development Trusts, HCDTs, in the implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act, PIA. The stakeholders said sustained oversight was critical to ensurin…

,,,Stakeholders Demand Stronger Monitoring By Davies Iheamnachor, Port Harcourt Stakeholders in the Niger Delta have called for stronger monitoring and accountability in the implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), particularly in the operations of Host Community Development Trusts (HCDTs). They made the cal…

…has become a global regulatory priority as authorities seek to combat money laundering, sanctions evasion, illicit financial flows, and tax avoidance schemes. The CBN's move aligns with that broader trend. The immediate implication for fintech companies is that ownership mapping exercises may become far more rigorous.…

…losers from filing lawsuits, the Electoral Act mandates courts to impose heavy financial sanctions (not less than ¦ 10 million) against both the litigants and the lawyers who file intra-party disputes. From the forgoing, it is obvious that the National Working Committee of APC will have the final say on all issues conc…

…exercise. “Violators will continue to face arrest, prosecution, and other legal sanctions as provided by the law,” the commissioner warned. Police seize 117 vehicles over alleged number platesoffenses in Adamawa

…of indiscipline, abuse of office or collaboration with criminal elements would attract sanctions. Speaking at the event, the State Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, represented by Deputy Commissioner of Police Musa M. Bulus, said the newly trained operatives would be expected to uphold high standards of co…

…warned that anyone found engaging in illegal waste disposal would henceforth face sanctions, stressing that transport unions must take ownership of cleanliness within their operational environments. He further directed union leaders to ensure that bus stops, garages, and parks are properly maintained, free from street…

The NUJ has called on the National Judicial Council to investigate and sanction a magistrate accused of humiliating and ejecting journalists from an open court, escalating concerns over press freedom and transparency in Akwa Ibom judiciary.