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Functions of SCUML, Its Establishment, and Purpose

What is SCUML? SCUML means Special Control Unit against Money Laundering which is designed for Designated Non-Financial Institutions (DNFIs) or Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBPs) for them to declare financial transactions from their customers which involves cash in excess of NGN10,000 (for limited liabilities) or excess of NGN5,000,000 (for business name). What are DNIs? …

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SCUML Offices in Nigeria

The Special Control Unit against Money Laundering is headquartered in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Other SCUML offices are in nine cities (states). They are: Lagos state Rivers state Enugu state Kano state Kaduna state Gombe state Oyo State Edo state Borno state

Past and Current Director of SCUML

Since its establishment as a critical department of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, the Special Control Unit against Money Laundering (SCUML) has produced 10 directors to date. The pioneer SCUML director was Norman Sixth Wokoma. He was succeeded by Theophilus Akinbo. Here is the full list of SCUML directors from inception to date: The current Director …

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Rivers State Governors From 1967 To Date

The first executive governor of Rivers was Melford Obiene Okilo while the incumbent governor of the state is Siminalayi Fubara. There have been 17 governors in Rivers State since the creation of the state in 1967: 10 of them were military administrators while 7 became governor through a democratic process. Rivers State Military Governors From 1967 To …

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Criticisms Against National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA)

From terrible implementation of regulatory and safety violations to compromised officials, the National Inland Waterways Authority is bedevilled with many problems. This article explores the major criticisms against NIWA since its establishment by the military regime of Sani Abacha in 1997. Compromised Officials There are many compromised officials within NIWA, making it challenging to achieve …

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Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji MDs of National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA)

Present and Past Managing Director of NIWA

The pioneer Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) was Engr. Diori Rubiu Abubakar. He was appointed in 1998 and had his term renewed in May 2003 by former President Olusegun Obasanjo. The incumbent NIWA MD is Alhaji Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, assuming office on October 25, 2023, following the announcement of his appointment by President …

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Zaikede Patrick Akpobolokemi former DG of NIMASA

5 Criticisms Against NIMASA

From corruption to job racketeering, from transparency issues to procurement violations, there has never been any time the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has not been in the news since its inception. While we acknowledge the success recorded by the agency, especially the automation of the registration process of Shipping Companies and Agents, …

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Zaikede Patrick Akpobolokemi former DG of NIMASA

Past DGs of NIMASA From 1988 To Date

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has produced 13 Director Generals since 1988 to date. Its pioneer DG was Bassey Ekong. Bassey was appointed in 1988 by the regime military of Gen. Ibrahim Babangida. With its core mandate of pursuing the development of shipping and regulatory matters relating to merchant shipping and seafarers, …

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History and Functions of National Inland Waterways Authority

History and Functions of National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA)

The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) is the government agency saddled with the core responsibility of providing regulation for Nigeria’s inland water navigation. But has this agency been able to fully explore the size of Nigeria’s inland waterways that span 10,000 kilometres? This article explores the departments in NIWA, the history, departments, and functions of …

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Jamila Bio Ibrahim Minister of Youth

Agencies of Federal Ministry of Youth in Nigeria, Functions, and Departments

National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and the Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre are the two agencies of the Federal Ministry of Youth in Nigeria. InfomediaNG in this article explores the name change, organizational structure, and functions of the Ministry of Youth in Nigeria. Who is the Minister of Youth? Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim is the new Minister of Youth, …

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