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NEITI Set to Release Probe Report on 198 Extractive Companies and Agencies

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The Nigerian Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) is preparing to release a comprehensive report on its ongoing investigation into 198 extractive companies and government agencies.

This probe is part of the organization’s nationwide reconciliation and validation exercise for revenues collected in 2022 and 2023.

NEITI’s Executive Secretary, Dr. Orji Ogbonnaya, made this announcement through a statement issued by the agency’s spokesperson, Mrs. Obiageli Onuorah, on Monday.

Dr. Ogbonnaya shared these details during a meeting with stakeholders from Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Abuja, emphasizing the importance of transparency in the extractive sector.

According to him, the 198 entities under scrutiny are spread across both the oil and gas sector, as well as the solid minerals industry. Of these, 63 companies in the oil and gas industry have been found to meet the materiality threshold, defined as making a minimum royalty payment of $5 million.

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Meanwhile, 135 companies from the solid minerals sector have met the criteria, requiring a minimum payment of N6 million in royalties.

Dr. Ogbonnaya further revealed that the 2022/2023 reports on the oil, gas, and solid minerals industries are nearing completion, with the reconciliation process in its final stages.

The findings of this report are expected to provide critical insights into the operations of the extractive sector, fostering greater transparency and accountability in the management of Nigeria’s natural resources.


 

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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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