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Lagos Developer Denies EFCC Letter Over ₦102 Million Bank Draft

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A Lagos-based property developer, facing allegations of financial misconduct, has firmly denied receiving a letter from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) concerning a ₦102 million bank draft. The developer, who was recently arraigned before a Lagos State High Court, dismissed the EFCC’s claims as unfounded and misleading. According to details emerging from the court proceedings, the EFCC alleged that the defendant failed to properly declare and remit a substantial sum of money—specifically a ₦102 million bank draft—linked to a property transaction. However, the developer maintained that no official correspondence or prior notification had been received from the commission regarding this matter. Legal representatives for the accused argued that the EFCC's claims were not only baseless but also procedurally flawed. They pointed out that no evidence had been presented to show delivery or acknowledgment of any letter, questioning the legitimacy of the commission’s ...
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Nigeria’s FRSC Clinches Continental Road Safety Secretariat Role

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In a remarkable win for Nigeria, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has been appointed as the Permanent Secretariat of the All African Road Safety Lead Agencies (AARSLA). The historic announcement was made during the inaugural AARSLA General Assembly held from June 26–27, 2025, in Lusaka, Zambia.

This prestigious appointment positions Nigeria at the heart of Africa’s drive to improve road safety standards across the continent. The FRSC’s elevation is not only a testament to its long-standing commitment to safer roads but also an endorsement of Nigeria’s leadership role in transportation reform.

According to the FRSC spokesperson, Assistant Corps Marshal Olusegun Ogungbemide, Nigeria will now coordinate road safety initiatives, policy alignment, and the implementation of the African Road Safety Action Plan. The mandate includes encouraging best practices among member states, promoting public education, and enhancing the use of technology in traffic management.

FRSC Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, expressed deep gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for supporting the agency’s bid. He pledged that the Corps would use its new continental role to advance innovation in enforcement, data analytics, and road safety digitalization across Africa.

Nigeria’s selection follows years of impressive achievements by the FRSC, including its recognition as Africa’s Best Road Safety Agency at the Kofi Annan Road Safety Awards. This new role aligns with global goals set out in the United Nations Decade of Action for Road Safety (2021–2030), which seeks to halve road crash fatalities worldwide.

With Nigeria now leading AARSLA’s operations, experts expect a fresh wave of coordinated, evidence-based, and tech-driven safety reforms on the continent. It is a proud moment for the FRSC and a significant opportunity for Nigeria to shape the future of road safety in Africa.

As the Secretariat gets to work, all eyes will be on how Nigeria translates this opportunity into lasting change for African roads.

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