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Africa Losing $50 Billion Annually to Illicit Financial Outflows, Says Nigerian Shippers’ Council

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According to Pius Akutah, the Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Africa is hemorrhaging over $50 billion each year due to illicit financial outflows.

Speaking at a debate competition in Lagos themed on whistleblowers’ protection against corruption, Akutah highlighted the devastating impact of these outflows on Africa’s development and attainment of Sustainable Development Goals.

He emphasized that these illicit flows hinder poverty alleviation efforts and essential service provision across the continent.

Akutah underscored corruption as a pervasive issue affecting all aspects of society, irrespective of gender or societal segment.

He noted the United Nations’ campaign to combat corruption and promote transparency, with July 11 marked annually by the African Union to raise awareness about corruption’s detrimental effects.

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The NSC, through its Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit, advocates for robust whistleblowing mechanisms and protections, recognizing whistleblowers as crucial in recovering embezzled funds for critical infrastructure development in Nigeria.


 

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Bitcoin and Dollar Rise Again With Donald Trump’s Win In Election

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The US Dollar and Bitcoin rise again as Trump reportedly wins the presidential election with 279 Electoral College votes against Kamala Harris’s 22. Major investors have now returned and do no longer need to be cautious.

Investors now anticipate Trump’s policies economically, Dollar has now strengthen again and is now against Euro and Pound which were gaining benefits over Dollar being weak. With Trump’s win, crypto and Bitcoin have strongly risen and are set with expectations higher prices and a boost in U.S savings returns.


 

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USD Weakens Amid The Upcoming US Presidential Election

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The Upcoming United State Presidential has caused USD to be weak due to the investors being cautious of the outcome. Meanwhile other countries are gaining strength in their currency and benefitting from this weakness. Euro and GBP keeps rising and gaining against USD.

Gold prices still remain stables despite the recent deadline and the Australian inflation keeps rising. Markets are now watching the political movement to serve as guidance.


 

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Dr. Aguoru States The Use Of Card Pins Online Has A High Security Risk

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Security Expert, Dr. Kingsley Aguoru has advised the Central Bank of Nigerian (CBN) and Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to stop the use of online transactions through Card Pins as it results to a security risk.

He emphasized the risks we can be exposed to, phishing and cyber threats, he states that the use of one-time passwords can serve as an aid in this to better the security.

The expert shares that pins are only safe when in use for ATM and Pos but not online, due to cyber risks. He expressed that information can be leaked from the continuous use of sharing pins online.


 

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