NIGERIAN MAKES U.S MOST WANTED LIST OVER $1M FRAUD. (PHOTO).

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 Nigerian makes US Most Wanted List over $1m fraud A Nigerian, Onoriode Ezewu, has been named on the United States Department of Labour’s first-ever Most Wanted List over allegations of money laundering involving fraudulent unemployment benefit claims worth more than $1m. The department’s Office of Inspector General unveiled the list on its website on Wednesday, naming 16 fugitives wanted in cases involving alleged fraud, identity theft, money laundering, labour trafficking and other offences. According to the agency, the cases collectively involve more than $55m allegedly stolen from American taxpayers. Ezewu’s profile on the department’s website identifies him as wanted for concealment money laundering and states that he is believed to be residing in Nigeria. “In January 2021, Ezewu was charged with 15 counts of concealment money laundering tied to fraudulent UI and Pandemic Unemployment Assistance claims filed using stolen identities, in a scheme exceeding $1 million that also t...

FG TO ESTABLISH VOCATIONAL CENTRES NATIONWIDE — SGF AKUME. (PHOTOS).


ESTABLISH VOCATIONAL CENTRES NATIONWIDE — SGF AKUME


In demonstration of the Federal Government's commitment to nurturing talent and fostering innovation, the Federal Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning has been issued directives for the release of funds and modalities for the establishment of vocational centres nationwide.


Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. Dr. George Akume gave the insight yesterday at the opening ceremony of the 8th Innovation and Technology Expo in Abuja with the theme: STI: Solution to National Economic Challenges, wherein he had the honour to represent his principal the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Ahmed Bola Tinubu.


At the gathering of tech experts hosted by the Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology which aims to showcase R&D products, engage investors and discuss socio-economic issues, the SGF assured stakeholders that under the Renewed Hope Agenda, the FG is committed to promotion of tech and innovation for economic growth.


In his words: "we recognize innovation as the cornerstone of economic growth and poverty alleviation, so we will prioritize local R&D efforts, aligning with Presidential Executive Order No. 5 (2018), to boost indigenous capacity and capability in the tech sector".


The representative of the President also congratulated the 774 Young Nigerian Scientists Presidential Award recipients. Commending them for their dedication to science and technology; and expressing how proud the government is of the inventors and innovators showcasing their creations


He concluded that through concerted efforts, Nigeria's STI sector will be driven forward.


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