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NCS Receives Car Donation from Computer Warehouse Group

Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) has expressed happiness over a brand new Elantra Hyundai saloon car it received from the Computer Warehouse Group (CWG) Plc, at the weekend.
The presentation was made by Austin Okere, group chief executive officer of CWG to Professor David Adewumi, president of NCS, during the courtesy visit paid to the leading pan African ICT conglomerate last Friday.
Commending the society for its commitment to advocacy for accelerating ICT development in Nigeria, Okere stressed the need for the IT community to support NCS. In his view, ensuring NCS takes its rightful place in society is in the interest of the IT community in particular and the nation as a whole.
Responding Professor Adewumi thanked Okere and CWG for donating the vehicle to facilitate the activities of the Society, stating that such generosity is both uncommon and encouraging.
Completely surprised and delighted, NCS President noted that the donation took the NCS delegation completely by surprise as the visit was organized mainly to appreciate and commend CWG for the numerous achievements it has recorded in the IT Industry.
He was particular impressed that Okere was nominated for the 2013 IT Personality of Year Award for his outstanding contributions in the field of IT in Nigeria. He presented the award to Okere after his presentation.
NCS used the visit to identify with CWG’s adoption of innovative, technology driven solutions in building Nigeria and Africa’s digital economy. Professor Adewumi however observed that despite the tremendous impact of CWG and other forward looking IT stakeholders, “the need to accelerate the pace of ICT development and ensure long term sustainability for the sector is both massive and glaring”.
He further stated that “partnering strategically, NCS-CWG can identify and support innovation efforts, build capacities and help realize the huge potential in the fledging African market”.
NCS President called for NCS-CWG Strategic partnerships through the NCS 25th National Conference taking place in Enugu State- July 23rd to 25th, 2014, tagged ‘“Building a Knowledge-Based Economy in Nigeria: The Role of Information Technology”; the NCS National Secretariat Building; the National Information Technology Research and Development Workshops- 4th to 6th March, 2014 at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State and the NCS Scholarship fund for undergraduates, postgraduates and research fellows
Adewumi stated that the warm reception accorded NCS and the donation of the car shows the total commitment of CWG to the cause of the society.
NCS has a proven track record of excellent delivery; and is credible, accountable, and results-driven – committed members and partners have made this possible. Partnering with NCS gives a voice and life to your aspirations and values.
Jide Awe, chairman, Publicity and Events Committee (NCS),said that NCS President prayed for the continued growth and success of the Computer Warehouse Group Plc in its commitment to excellence.
Members of the CWG team included Phillip Obioha, Chief Operating Officer, James Agada, Chief Technology Officer, Olatayo Oladipo, AGM, CWG Infrastructure division and Gbenga Odegbami, AGM, CWG Communication division. The NCS delegation included: Jide Awe, Chairman, Publicity and Events Committee, Moses Braimah, Chairman, Conferences Committee, Chinedu Onuoha, Executive Secretary, Iyiola Ayoola, Director, Corporate Affairs, Ijeoma Nwanaju, Manager, Corporate Affairs and Taiwo Oyesanwo, Assistant Manager, Corporate Affairs.
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FG May Forfeits $4m from World Bank Loan over Audit Flop

Federal government may lose $4 million from a World Bank loan after failing to get a pass mark on key audit standards in its revenue-generating agencies, such as the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and the Nigeria Customs Service.
This is according to a World Bank restructuring paper dated June 2025.
The amount, which is the equivalent of around N6.2 billion with an exchange rate of N1,568 per dollar, could have helped to address one of Nigeria’s infrastructural deficits.
The fund formed part of the $103 million Fiscal Governance and Institutions Project, a public financial management initiative financed through a credit facility from the International Development Association.
Accordingly, the revenue assurance audit covering the FIRS and Customs for the 2018 to 2021 financial years was assessed as not achieved because the reports submitted did not meet international auditing standards.
“Revenue assurance audit of Main Income Generating Agencies, including the Federal Inland Revenue Service and the Nigeria Customs Service for FY 2018–2021, with an allocation of $4m.
“These Intermediate Results to be implemented by the Office of Auditor-General of the Federation were assessed as not achieved by the Independent Verification Agent because the reports submitted for verification did not meet the requisite international auditing standards.”
Also, the unsuccessful audit was one of ten performance-based conditions under the project that the government could not deliver before the closing date of June 30, 2025. Consequently, the Federal Ministry of Finance formally requested the cancellation of $10.4 million in project funds.
“The FMF has requested cancellation of $0.9m of unused funds for technical assistance and $9.5m, which is the amount allocated to 10 performance-based conditions, which will not be achieved by the close of the project on June 30, 2025,” the document read.
Further analysis shows that $4.5 million was tied to the uncompleted Revenue Assurance and Billing System, while $1 million was allocated to the development of a National Budget Portal.
According to the document, the Budget Office of the Federation, which was responsible for the portal, did not submit any evidence of achievement. In addition, $0.9 million in technical assistance funding was left uncommitted and has also been cancelled.
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CDCFIB Warns against Recruitment Racketeers

Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has warned job seekers to be wary of fraudsters circulating inappropriate recruitment information.
The warning came against the backdrop of social media publications that President Bola Tinubu has ordered massive recruitments into some government agencies.
The agencies listed in the report were the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS); the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC); the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) and the Federal Fire Service (FFS)..
The agencies are all under the Ministry of Interior, headed by Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo.
However, while responding to the reports, the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) cautioned Nigerians against falling into the traps of job racketeers.
The Board acknowledged a Presidential approval for the recruitment of personnel in the four (4) Paramilitary Services under its purview, but insisted that due process would be followed on the matter.
Major Gen. Abdulmalik Jibrin (rtd), board secretary, said in a statement that “there are series of processes which leads to the actual recruitment exercise.”
“The Board wishes to reiterate that for all its recruitment processes, appropriate notifications would be done via adverts in the national dailies and it would be carried out in a fair and transparent process devoid of payment of any fee.
“To this effect, members of the public should be weary of the activities of recruitment racketeers who may want to take advantage of unsuspecting job seekers to rob them of their hard-earned resources”, Gen Jibrin said.
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Concerned Nigerians Ask EFCC to Release Abiodun, CBEX Promoter

Adefowora Abiodun, one of the alleged promoters of the CBEX investment scheme, who voluntarily surrendered to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in April following a ruling by Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja, is still languishing in the custody of the anti-corruption agency.

Adefowora Abiodun, one of the alleged promoters of the CBEX investment scheme,
Concerned Nigerians who have been following the matter have urged the EFCC to release him unconditionally since he honoured their invitation without being arrested.
The court had approved the EFCC’s request to arrest and detain six individuals connected to the scheme, including Abiodun.
Alongside Abiodun, five other individuals—Adefowora Oluwanisola, Emmanuel Uko, Seyi Oloyede, Avwerosuo Otorudo, and Chukwuebuka Ehirim—were declared wanted by the EFCC for their involvement in the alleged fraudulent investment scheme, which was valued at over $1 billion.
Fadila Yusuf, EFCC’s legal counsel, had submitted evidence that led to their public declaration as wanted individuals.
After the announcement, Abiodun, who was shocked by the declaration, alongside his legal team, presented himself to the EFCC headquarters in Abuja, expressing his willingness to cooperate with the investigation.
Babatunde Busari, his legal counsel, explained that Abiodun’s decision to submit voluntarily was made in order to clear his name and address the media narratives circulating about the case.
Despite the return of investor funds and CBEX’s assurance that withdrawals would be allowed by June 25, Abiodun has been in detention for over a month, triggering speculation about the EFCC’s high-handedness and rights abuse.
His legal team is now advocating for his release on administrative bail, emphasizing that the ongoing detention is unwarranted under the circumstances since he submitted himself for investigation.
According to one of the family sources, “Keeping him in a cell for over one month would send a negative signal to other Nigerians who would be declared wanted by the EFCC in the future. It would discourage Nigerians who have clear cases from surrendering themselves voluntarily to security agencies if, at the end of the day, they don’t receive mutual respect for surrendering themselves.”
He added that CBEX is not a Ponzi scheme.
Reacting to the agitation by concerned Nigerians, Dele Oyewole , EFCC spokesman hinted that the agency obtained a remand order to keep him beyond 48 hours.
According to him, “Anybody that we are holding beyond 48 hours, be rest assured that we have a lawful remand order from the magistrate court to hold him beyond 48 hours.
“We are a law-abiding commission. Concerning that suspect, we are holding him on the basis of that remand order.”
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