Chris Okpoko, Author at The Journal

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Underperforming Agencies in Nigeria’s Business Facilitation

Chris Okpoko8 months ago8 months ago08 mins

The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) released the 2025 Business Facilitation Act (BFA) performance report last week, assessing how ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) complied with transparency and efficiency requirements under the BFA 2022. The report reviewed progress in service efficiency, transparency, monthly reporting, complaint resolution, and service-delivery innovation across MDAs between January and…

Former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, Dies at 71

Chris Okpoko8 months ago8 months ago02 mins

Nigeria’s former Chief Justice, Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, has passed away at the age of 71. He reportedly died at a hospital in Saudi Arabia, just two weeks before his 72nd birthday, which would have been on December 31. The death of the respected jurist was confirmed on Tuesday in Abuja through a condolence statement…

Gunmen Strike on Osun–Kwara State Border, Abduct Retired Customs Officer

Chris Okpoko8 months ago8 months ago02 mins

Gunmen on Monday evening attacked Ora, a community located along the Osun–Kwara State boundary, abducting a retired Customs officer, Emmanuel Owolabi, in an incident that sent shockwaves across the area. The attack, which occurred just before 7 p.m., triggered panic among residents as the assailants escaped into the bush with their victim towards Kwara State….