MATTHEW BRUCE

New York

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Articles

Tackling Corporate Fraud

Jul 10, 2024 | riskandcompliance.freshfields.com | MATTHEW BRUCE |Timothy Howard |Simon Murray |Emily Knight

Tackling corporate fraud is an increasingly high priority for legislators and enforcement agencies globally. We describe the landscape and look at areas of focus for regulators; namely, fraud in relations payments, cybersecurity, crypto-assets and greenwashing. Efforts to tackle corporate fraudThe UK has introduced landmark corporate crime reform in the Economic Crime and Transparency Act 2023 (“ECCTA”).
Food Security: FG to boost food production through mechanisation

Jan 13, 2024 | freedomonline.com.ng | MATTHEW BRUCE

The Federal Government says plans are underway to boost food production in the country through mechanization. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari stated this while speaking with newsmen at the end of the National Agricultural Growth Scheme and Agro Pocket (NAGS-AP), meeting on Saturday in Abuja. The meeting was a stakeholders review and preparatory meeting for the implementation of the second phase of 2023-2024 dry season farming in the country.
Heavy traffic in Abidjan ahead of 2023 AFCON opening match

Jan 13, 2024 | freedomonline.com.ng | MATTHEW BRUCE

There was heavy traffic in the city of Abidjan, the capital of Cote D’Ivoire, ahead of the opening match of the 2023 African Cup of Nations between host, Elephants of Cote D’Ivoire, and Guinea Bissau. The tournament in Abidjan on Saturday reports that the security agencies did their best to put the situation under control. Newsmen as well as supporters of the two nations had a hectic time accessing the stadium amid heavy security and traffic.
AFCON 2023: Just like Nigeria, Cote d’Ivoire hit by injury worries

Jan 12, 2024 | freedomonline.com.ng | MATTHEW BRUCE

Cote d’Ivoire Head Coach, Jean-Louis Gasset has ruled out striker Sebastian Haller from Saturday’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) opener against Guinea Bissau, due to ankle injury. Gasset disclosed this on Friday in Abidjan at a news conference, ahead of their opening match of the tournament. The gaffer added that the availability of the Borussia Dortmund striker for their second Group A game against Nigeria was also doubtful, as he continues to recover from the injury.
AFCON 2023: CAF boss assures top-notch tournament

Jan 12, 2024 | freedomonline.com.ng | MATTHEW BRUCE

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) President, Patrice Motsepe, has assured of top-notch organisation and security for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), in Cote d’Ivoire. Motsepe gave the assurance on Friday in Abidjan at a news conference, ahead of the Saturday kick-off of the biennial continental showpiece. According to him, CAF has been working round the clock with the host country to ensure a befitting tournament and avoid the mistakes of the last tournament in Cameroon.
Nasarawa Speaker holds expanded APC stakeholders, solicits support for leaders

Jan 12, 2024 | freedomonline.com.ng | MATTHEW BRUCE |“By God’s grace

The Speaker, Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Mr Danladi Jatau, has urged his constituents and people of the state to continue to pray and support Gov. Abdullahi Sule’s administration and other leaders to succeed. The speaker made the call during an expanded APC stakeholders meeting of Kokona West constituency in Garaku on Friday.
Shettima inaugurates Nigeria Philanthropic Office, assures 50% grants for women

Jan 12, 2024 | freedomonline.com.ng | MATTHEW BRUCE

Vice President Kashim Shettima has inaugurated the first Nigeria Philanthropy Office (NPO) that would collaborate with the International philanthropic organizations to raise $200million for job creation and support for the Micro Small and Medium Enterprises ( MSMEs) . The vice president also inaugurated the Local Implementation Committee of the NPO. The NPO is an initiative driven 100 per cent by the private sector, with full support from the government.
Supreme Court judgment vindicates Plateau PDP - Chieftain

Jan 12, 2024 | freedomonline.com.ng | MATTHEW BRUCE

A PDP chieftaina in Plateau, Chief Latep Dabang, has hailed Friday’s Supreme Court judgment that upheld the election of Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of the state, saying that it vindicated the party. Dabang, who was the Director-General of the PDP Campaign Organisation during the general elections, said this in his reaction to the apex court’s verdict on the governorship poll. He spoke during an interactive session with newsmen in Jos. The Appeal Court had on Nov.
Malabu Oil scam: Court to rule in Adoke, others’ no-case submission Feb. 29

Jan 12, 2024 | freedomonline.com.ng | MATTHEW BRUCE

Justice Abubakar Kutigi of a Federal Capital Territory High Court has fixed Feb.29 for ruling in the no -case submission filed by former Justice Minister Mohammed Adoke, SAN and six others.
Tinubu suspends National Social Investment Programs

Jan 12, 2024 | freedomonline.com.ng | MATTHEW BRUCE

President Bola Tinubu has suspended all administered programs by the National Social Investment Program Agency (NSIPA). Mr Segun Imohiosen Director Information, office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) made this known in a statement on Friday in Abuja. According to him, the action is further to the ongoing investigation of alleged malfeasance in the management of the agency and its programs.