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Destiny Sunday Okwoli ACA. MBA. @realokwolisd.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

oil revenues,” SERAP noted. SERAP emphasised that Section 15(5) of the Nigerian Constitution 1999 (as amended) requires public institutions to abolish all corrupt practices and abuse of power.

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Destiny Sunday Okwoli ACA. MBA. @realokwolisd.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

“According to the recently published 2021 audited report by the Auditor-General of the Federation (AGF), the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) failed to account for over N825 billion and $2.5 billion of public funds meant for refinery rehabilitation and repairs, and other

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Destiny Sunday Okwoli ACA. MBA. @realokwolisd.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

SERAP called for the identification and prosecution of individuals involved, urging their handover to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

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Destiny Sunday Okwoli ACA. MBA. @realokwolisd.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

In response to the revelations, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has demanded accountability from Kyari, GCEO of the NNPC.

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Destiny Sunday Okwoli ACA. MBA. @realokwolisd.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

At the time of reporting, it remained unclear whether the NNPC management had addressed the audit queries. Efforts to contact Olufemi Soneye, spokesperson for NNPC, were unsuccessful, as he did not respond to calls or respond to text messages sent to him.

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Destiny Sunday Okwoli ACA. MBA. @realokwolisd.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

The auditor-general expressed concerns that the actions of the NNPC could have led to a loss of public funds. He recommended the recovery of the N3.7 billion and its remittance to the treasury.

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Destiny Sunday Okwoli ACA. MBA. @realokwolisd.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

Also, Paragraph 3106 states that any public officer responsible for irregular payments must explain within 21 days. Failing this, the amount involved will be recovered, and the officer will face removal from their duties.

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Destiny Sunday Okwoli ACA. MBA. @realokwolisd.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

orders and invoices must also be attached. In addition, Paragraph 415 of the Financial Regulations stipulates that government officials must exercise financial prudence and avoid unnecessary expenditures, even if funds are allocated.

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Destiny Sunday Okwoli ACA. MBA. @realokwolisd.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

This practice was in breach of Paragraph 603(i) of the Financial Regulations (FR), which mandates that all payment vouchers must include comprehensive details, such as dates, quantities, and rates, to ensure they can be verified without additional documentation. Supporting documents like purchase

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Destiny Sunday Okwoli ACA. MBA. @realokwolisd.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

The Auditor-General noted that the details of this transaction, involving the NNPC, the Pipelines and Product Marketing Company (PPMC), and the company in question, were not made available for auditing purposes.

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Destiny Sunday Okwoli ACA. MBA. @realokwolisd.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

In 2021, an internal memo instructed marketers to deposit naira sales proceeds in advance into the company’s specified accounts. From these accounts, N3.7 billion was used to purchase foreign exchange through the NNPC Group Treasury to settle suppliers.

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Destiny Sunday Okwoli ACA. MBA. @realokwolisd.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

Further review of the audit report uncovered a contentious payment of N3.7 billion made to a company, allegedly to cover a shortfall in the sale of a cargo of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS).

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Destiny Sunday Okwoli ACA. MBA. @realokwolisd.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

Failure to comply could lead to sanctions for irregular payments and gross misconduct. In add, NNPC was found to have deducted N82.9 billion frm crude oil & gas sales in 2020 and 2021, citing refinery rehabilitation. Howeva, these deductions were not supported by proper authorisations or approvals.

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Destiny Sunday Okwoli ACA. MBA. @realokwolisd.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

These deductions contravene the 2009 Financial Regulations. Consequently, the OAuGF has urged Mele Kyari, NNPCL’s group chief executive officer (GCEO), to explain the unauthorised deductions, remit the outstanding funds to the federation account, and provide proof of remittance.

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Destiny Sunday Okwoli ACA. MBA. @realokwolisd.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

The company failed to provide detailed breakdowns of these deductions for audit purposes and was unable to justify the reasons behind them, the report noted. In May 2021, NNPC was expected to remit a net payable sum of N127 billion but only transferred N77B, leaving N50 billion unaccounted for.

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Destiny Sunday Okwoli ACA. MBA. @realokwolisd.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

the source. The audit revealed that N343.6 billion was deducted unilaterally from gross domestic crude sales for NNPC value shortfalls, strategic stock holding costs, crude oil and product pipeline losses, as well as pipeline maintenance and management costs.

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Destiny Sunday Okwoli ACA. MBA. @realokwolisd.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

remittance of earnings to the federation account in 2021. Published in November 2024, the report highlighted unauthorised deductions of N82.9 billion from federation revenue for refinery rehabilitation. It also uncovered irregular deductions amounting to N343 billion from domestic crude sales at

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Destiny Sunday Okwoli ACA. MBA. @realokwolisd.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

Auditor-general’s report implicates NNPC @nnpclimited.bsky.social in N514bn fund diversion A report from the Auditor-General of the Federation (OAuGF) has implicated the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), now a limited company, of fund misappropriation, revenue diversion, & delayed

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Destiny Sunday Okwoli ACA. MBA. @realokwolisd.bsky.social · 12/01/2024

The deal will also substantially boost the $10 trillion money manager’s footprint in alternative assets and shake up the landscape for private market investing. Yoruba excellence Adebayo Ogunlesi was the man who owned 3 airports in the Uk “ Gatwick Airport “ included.. SoD!

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Destiny Sunday Okwoli ACA. MBA. @realokwolisd.bsky.social · 12/01/2024

According to the international business newspaper, BlackRock’s acquisition of GIP, with assets worth $106 billion under management, would make it the world’s second-largest infrastructure manager after Macquarie and bolster the leadership of its alternative business.

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Destiny Sunday Okwoli ACA. MBA. @realokwolisd.bsky.social · 12/01/2024

Breaking : BlackRock to acquire Yoruba man Adebayo Ogunlesi’s Global Infrastructure Partners for $12.5 billion BlackRock Inc. is set to acquire Global Infrastructure Partners, owned by Nigerian investment banker Adebayo Ogunlesi, for over $12.5 billion in cash & stock, Financial Times reported.

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Destiny Sunday Okwoli ACA. MBA. @realokwolisd.bsky.social · 11/01/2024

Endeavor to Share with Friends and Family because you never can tell who it might help. Copied!!!

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Destiny Sunday Okwoli ACA. MBA. @realokwolisd.bsky.social · 11/01/2024

Meaning he/she cannot transfer or withdraw until they visits the bank, and when they do, the bank will contact the police, and the suspect when proven guilty will sign a waiver allowing the bank to refund your money.

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Destiny Sunday Okwoli ACA. MBA. @realokwolisd.bsky.social · 11/01/2024

What should you expect from this? The culprit/suspect's account will be PLACED ON HOLD. His BVN will be blocked permanently. No account will ever be opened nor will he be able to transact banking business in that name until he clears himself with the bank.

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Destiny Sunday Okwoli ACA. MBA. @realokwolisd.bsky.social · 11/01/2024

While you are there, send an email to SCAMMER'S BANK or the bank you wrongly paid to and copy CBN FRAUD DESK (anticorruptionunit@cbn.gov.ng) and also cpd@cbn.gov.ng & contactcbn@cbn.gov.ng, this will ginger the bank to take it up fast.

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Destiny Sunday Okwoli ACA. MBA. @realokwolisd.bsky.social · 11/01/2024

2. Go to the last notification your bank sent you after you made the payment (via mobile app or text) and copy out the "TRANSACTION ID NUMBER". 3. Go to any branch of the scam artist's bank (the bank you transferred to), and ask to see the CUSTOMER SERVICE in charge of FRAUD.

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Destiny Sunday Okwoli ACA. MBA. @realokwolisd.bsky.social · 11/01/2024

Many people don't always know what to do, so today am sharing with you things you'll do when you realize the person you paid for a service or goods is avoiding you: 1. Write out the Full name and account number of the page or person.

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Destiny Sunday Okwoli ACA. MBA. @realokwolisd.bsky.social · 11/01/2024

…you have been scammed. Or is it a mistake on your part? And the receiving bank is not cooperating... FOR HOW TO RETRIEVE YOUR MONEY AFTER YOUR WRONG TRANSFER - Please read this carefully and share…

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Destiny Sunday Okwoli ACA. MBA. @realokwolisd.bsky.social · 11/01/2024

BREAKING NEWS: GET ANY MONEY YOU TRANSFER BACK. NO HIDING PLACE FOR FRAUD IN NIGERIA ANYMORE. In case you mistakenly transferred Money to the wrong account and the account refused to refund your money, the owner blocked you, or you are duped through your bank account and then later realize that..

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Destiny Sunday Okwoli ACA. MBA. @realokwolisd.bsky.social · 09/01/2024

If not eligible for a Stamp 4, candidates may be issued with a Stamp 1 and will continue to need an employment permit to work in Ireland. Sod!

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Destiny Sunday Okwoli ACA. MBA. @realokwolisd.bsky.social · 09/01/2024

Stamp 4 permission will be issued for 2 years and can be renewed provided candidates continue to satisfy the criteria. After legally residing in Ireland for 5 years, skilled workers can apply for citizenship by naturalisation.

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Destiny Sunday Okwoli ACA. MBA. @realokwolisd.bsky.social · 09/01/2024

Other family members can apply for a Dependent/Spouse/Partner Employment Permit. Citizenship by naturalisation The Critical Skills Employment Permit is issued for two years. After this, skilled workers can apply for a Stamp 4 permission to live and work in Ireland without an employment permit.

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Destiny Sunday Okwoli ACA. MBA. @realokwolisd.bsky.social · 09/01/2024

Children must also apply the same way as the de-facto partner. However, spouses or de-facto partners and any child over 16 must register and get an IRP. Ireland also offers opportunities for partners of skilled workers to work in the country without a permit through the Stamp 1G IRP.

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Destiny Sunday Okwoli ACA. MBA. @realokwolisd.bsky.social · 09/01/2024

If a skilled worker brings a de-facto partner, they must apply for either a visa if their country requires it or a preclearance if not. This is the person they are in a committed relationship with but not married to.

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Destiny Sunday Okwoli ACA. MBA. @realokwolisd.bsky.social · 09/01/2024

If their family is from a country whose citizens need a visa to enter Ireland: they must all apply for separate visas. If not, they must show proof that they are the family members of the Permit holder to an immigration officer before entry.

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Destiny Sunday Okwoli ACA. MBA. @realokwolisd.bsky.social · 09/01/2024

job interview authorisation. This allows an applicant to remain in Ireland for a maximum of 90 days. Relocating expatriates Ireland allows individuals who go through the Critical Skills Employment route to bring their family to live with them in Ireland.

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Destiny Sunday Okwoli ACA. MBA. @realokwolisd.bsky.social · 09/01/2024

If already living in Ireland with another immigration permission, candidates must visit their local registration office for a change of registration permission. Qualified candidates invited to Ireland for a job interview on the critical skills occupations list can also apply for a highly skilled..

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Destiny Sunday Okwoli ACA. MBA. @realokwolisd.bsky.social · 09/01/2024

They are also to register with their local registration office in the area where they intend to live. Once registered, they will get an Irish Residence Permit (IRP). The fee for registering with immigration and getting an IRP is €300.

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Destiny Sunday Okwoli ACA. MBA. @realokwolisd.bsky.social · 09/01/2024

What next? The Board assures that rejected applications will be justified and applicants will be granted an appeal within 28 days. Successful applicants who live outside of Ireland are required to apply for a visa to enter Ireland if their country requires it.

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Destiny Sunday Okwoli ACA. MBA. @realokwolisd.bsky.social · 09/01/2024

Applications cost €1,000. If an application is refused or withdrawn, 90% of the fee will be refunded.

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Destiny Sunday Okwoli ACA. MBA. @realokwolisd.bsky.social · 09/01/2024

Lower Hatch Street, Dublin 2 D02 PW01, Ireland. Applications can also be made online with the required documentation, using the Employment Permits Online System (EPOS), with a supplied checklist for assistance.

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Destiny Sunday Okwoli ACA. MBA. @realokwolisd.bsky.social · 09/01/2024

How to apply The applicant can be the employer, the employee, a connected person or contractor, or an authorised agent. Payments are to be made by electronic fund transfer (EFT) to the Employment Permits Section of the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment at Earlsfort Centre,

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Destiny Sunday Okwoli ACA. MBA. @realokwolisd.bsky.social · 09/01/2024

However, labour market needs tests are not required for the permit. This means that the employer does not need to advertise the job with the Department of Social Protection, European Employment Service (EURES) or in newspapers.

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Destiny Sunday Okwoli ACA. MBA. @realokwolisd.bsky.social · 09/01/2024

Applicants who already live in Ireland and have a valid Irish Residence Permit (IRP) with stamp 1, 1G, 2, 2A or 3 permission can apply for the permit if they satisfy the criteria.

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Destiny Sunday Okwoli ACA. MBA. @realokwolisd.bsky.social · 09/01/2024

Further details iterate that permits have to be obtained before entering Ireland and applicants may also need to apply for a visa. The scheme requires qualified individuals to register and get an Irish Residence Permit once they arrive in Ireland.

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Destiny Sunday Okwoli ACA. MBA. @realokwolisd.bsky.social · 09/01/2024

Work permits cannot be obtained for companies where more than 50% of the employees are non-EEA nationals. This requirement may be waived in the case of start-up companies which are supported by Enterprise Ireland or IDA Ireland.

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Destiny Sunday Okwoli ACA. MBA. @realokwolisd.bsky.social · 09/01/2024

Applicant must be directly employed and paid by employer. Job offers from recruitment agencies are not for this permit. It also states that job offers must have a min of €32,000 P.A in an occupation that is on the Critical Skills on List or an annual salary of €64,000 4 others not on the list.

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Destiny Sunday Okwoli ACA. MBA. @realokwolisd.bsky.social · 09/01/2024

Eligibility According to the information released through the Citizens Information Board of the Irish govt, interested persn can only apply if offered a job running for two yrs or more from a company or employer that is registered with revenue, trading & registered with the Companies Reg Office.

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Destiny Sunday Okwoli ACA. MBA. @realokwolisd.bsky.social · 09/01/2024

These disciplines however require specialism from candidates to qualify for a Critical Skills Employment Permit.

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Destiny Sunday Okwoli ACA. MBA. @realokwolisd.bsky.social · 09/01/2024

Additionally, roles are available for health workers, teaching professionals, business and administrative professionals, architects, artistic and media professionals, design, sports and fitness, as well as sales and marketing. See full list here.

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