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Wishing You a Fraudulent-Free 2025: USD5 Trillion Economy is possible by 2030 – Dr. Gashinbaki
By Emmanuel Kwada
The Chartered Institute of Forensics and Certified Fraud Investigators of Nigeria (CIFCFIN) has ushered in the new year with a strong message of commitment to supporting Nigeria’s economic growth and development. As the nation strives to achieve a USD5-Trillion-dollar economy by 2030, CIFCFIN recognizes the critical role that tackling corruption and fraud plays in realizing this vision.
In a statement released by the Founder/Pioneer President and Chairman of the Governing Council, Dr. I.B Gashinbaki, the Institute outlined its focus areas for the next five years.
These include enhancing transparency and accountability in public financial management to combat budgeting fraud, promoting integrity and fairness in procurement processes to prevent public procurement malfeasance, and optimizing revenue collection and minimizing leakages to address revenue management-related frauds.
Stakeholders to join CIFCFIN in this quest, underscoring the need for a collaborative approach to addressing the complex challenges of corruption and fraud
Dr. Gashinbaki emphasized the importance of collective effort in achieving a corruption-free Nigeria, where every naira counts towards the nation’s collective prosperity. He invited all stakeholders to join CIFCFIN in this quest, underscoring the need for a collaborative approach to addressing the complex challenges of corruption and fraud.
The Institute’s commitment to building resilience, capacity, and institutional strengthening through forensics, fraud investigation, and anti-corruption measures is a welcome development, given the significant barriers to progress and multiple challenges faced in 2024. Dr. Gashinbaki expressed his sincere appreciation to members of the Governing Council, Registrar/CEO, Members of the Board of Diplomates, State Chairpersons, Committee Members, and all members of the Institute for their dedication and support.
As Nigeria embarks on a new year, CIFCFIN’s message of hope and determination is a timely reminder of the importance of integrity, transparency, and accountability in achieving economic growth and development. With its renewed commitment to tackling corruption and fraud, the Institute is poised to play a critical role in supporting Nigeria’s vision for a prosperous and corruption-free future.
Wishing you a fraudulent-free and prosperous 2025! serve as a rallying cry for all Nigerians to join forces in the fight against corruption and fraud
Dr. Gashinbaki’s parting words, “Wishing you a fraudulent-free and prosperous 2025!” serve as a rallying cry for all Nigerians to join forces in the fight against corruption and fraud, and to work towards a brighter future for the nation.
The Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Muhammad Matawalle, and Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, arrived in Maiduguri, Borno State, on Friday for a high-level operational visit to Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), the military’s counter-insurgency campaign in the North East.
The visit, according to a statement by Ahmad Dan Wudil, the minister’s media aide, aims to evaluate the troops’ operational readiness, boost morale among frontline personnel, and review strategies to restore lasting peace and stability in the region.
The statement underscored the Armed Forces of Nigeria’s commitment to safeguarding the nation’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
The trip comes amid growing concerns over resurgent attacks by Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Borno State.
Earlier this month, Governor Babagana Zulum warned that the security situation was deteriorating, with insurgents dislodging military formations in areas such as Wulgo, Wajiroko, and Sabon Gari.
Zulum urged the federal government and security agencies to act decisively to prevent a reversal of the gains made in the fight against insurgency.
“While we appreciate the tremendous support from the federal government and the military, the current shift in focus away from the North East risks undermining our progress,” Zulum said, highlighting the need for renewed efforts to curb the escalating violence.
The minister’s visit signals a renewed commitment to addressing the security challenges in Borno, where sporadic attacks have raised fears among residents and displaced communities.
Operation HADIN KAI remains a cornerstone of Nigeria’s efforts to combat insurgency and restore stability to the troubled region.
By Israel Bulus, Kaduna
As Nigeria joins the global community to mark World Malaria Day 2025, the Caleb Danladi Foundation has stepped up its efforts to combat the disease, with a special focus on protecting vulnerable populations.
Aligning with this year’s theme, “Malaria Ends With Us: Reinvest, Reimagine, Reignite,” the Foundation facilitated the re-enrollment of hundreds of women, children, and other at-risk groups into the Kaduna State Health Insurance Scheme.
Founder of the Foundation, Captain Caleb Danladi, disclosed that the organisation fully funded the beneficiaries’ insurance premiums to enhance their access to malaria prevention and treatment services.
Speaking during Friday’s commemoration, Danladi lamented that malaria continues to claim countless lives, particularly in underserved communities.
“Healthcare is a right, not a privilege,” he said. “On this World Malaria Day, we reaffirm our commitment to saving lives through direct support, strong advocacy, and strategic investments in community health solutions.”
He emphasised the need for sustained investments in healthcare and a reimagined approach to delivering equitable services across communities.
Danladi also urged government agencies, healthcare workers, and development partners to strengthen collaboration efforts aimed at eradicating malaria, noting that safeguarding the health and dignity of Nigerians especially women and children is a shared responsibility.
The Director-General (D-G) of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, stated that Africa would be minimally impacted by the tariffs imposed by the President of the United States of America (USA), Donald Trump.
Okonjo-Iweala made the remark during an interview with Nigerian journalists at the Spring Meetings of the World Bank in Washington D.C. on Friday.
She explained that only 6.5 per cent of Africa’s exports go to the USA, while 4.4 per cent of its imports come from the U.S., meaning that the impact on the continent would be minimal.
“The trade of the continent is very limited with the USA. We have done the analysis, and the impact on the continent as a whole is not significant,” she said.
However, she noted that Africa’s limited trade with the USA was also not ideal, as it hindered economic growth.
The D-G emphasised that Africa needed to focus on utilising its own resources to reach its full potential, as aid was declining, and the continent required more investment.
She pointed out that Africa must strengthen internal trade, citing Lesotho as an example.
In spite of Lesotho exporting 200 million dollars’ worth of textiles to the USA, the country faced challenges due to the shrinking U.S. market.
Okonjo-Iweala noted that Africa spent 7 billion dollars annually on importing textiles, suggesting that Lesotho should instead focus on selling textiles within African markets.
She also urged the USA to consider the effects of tariffs on least-developed countries, calling for a reassessment of the reciprocal tariffs in poorer nations.
Okonjo-Iweala concluded that Africa needed more investments and should work towards boosting intra-Africa trade, which remained underdeveloped.
“We cannot trade more externally, where our trade is only 3 per cent of world trade, or internally, where intra-Africa trade is 16 to 20 per cent at most,” she said.(NAN)