Author: Ogochukwu Ndubuisi

Ogochukwu Ndubuisi is an editorial content strategist and financial news writer at MarketForces Africa, covering a broad range of topics including Nigeria's equity markets, infrastructure development, energy, government policy, corporate finance, and digital economy.With over 2,400 published articles on MarketForces Africa, Ogochi brings depth and consistency to the publication's daily news coverage.Her reporting spans Nigerian Exchange Group market movements, Lagos State infrastructure projects, and federal government economic policies, oil and gas developments, and emerging sectors shaping Nigeria's economic landscape.She also covers Africa-wide stories, including East African market indices, continental investment trends, and cross-border economic developments.Ogochi works closely with MarketForces Africa's editorial and corporate communications teams to deliver accurate, timely, and well-researched content to the publication's professional readership.Ogochukwu Ndubuisi is based in Lagos, Nigeria.

Namibia Exits FATF Grey List After Reforms

Inside Africa

Namibia Exits FATF Grey List After Reforms Namibia has been removed from the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) list of jurisdictions, commonly known as the grey list. Finance Minister Ericah Shafudah said on Tuesday that the country was removed after completing reforms to strengthen its anti-money laundering, counter-terrorism financing, and counter-proliferation framework. Shafudah, who made this known at an event in Windhoek, added that Namibia’s removal from the list on June 19 was a major national milestone, reflecting political commitment, coordinated institutional efforts and sustained implementation of international financial standards. She said, “This outcome reflects political commitment, national coordination, institutional discipline…

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Tinubu Transmits State Police Bill to Senate for Consideration

Politics

Tinubu Transmits State Police Bill to Senate for Consideration President Bola Tinubu has transmitted the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Alteration) State Police Bill, 2026 to the Senate for consideration. The correspondence, dated June 15, was read on the floor of the Senate by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, during plenary on Tuesday. In the letter, Tinubu said the proposed legislation sought to amend the 1999 constitution to establish a constitutional framework for the establishment of state police services nationwide. “I am delighted to present to the Senate for consideration the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria…

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Apapa Customs Intercepts ₦12.7bn Cannabis Sativa, Expired Drugs

News

Apapa Customs Intercepts ₦12.7bn Cannabis Sativa, Expired Drugs The Apapa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted 1.81 tonnes of Cannabis Sativa, also called Canadian Loud, alongside expired drugs worth ₦12.7 billion. The major seizure occurred at Apapa Port in Lagos on Monday, according to an official statement released by the command’s spokesman, Isah Sulaiman, on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, Customs Area Controller (CAC) for Apapa Command, confirmed the interception and detailed how the operation was executed through strong inter-agency collaboration and intelligence sharing. Oshoba stated that the successful operation was carried out in close…

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