Former Central Bank Emefiele In Courtroom Dispute Over Forensic Evidence

Former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele’s corruption trial took a fresh twist on Tuesday after his defence team and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) clashed over the forensic review of electronic evidence. Emefiele, arraigned in 2024 on 26 counts ranging from bribery to conferring corrupt advantages, was granted court approval…

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Nigeria’s Police Service Commission Eyes Forensic Boost Through University Collaboration

The University of Benin (UNIBEN) has launched formal discussions with the Police Service Commission (PSC) to train police personnel in forensic science and DNA analysis, in a bid to bolster investigative efficiency in Nigeria’s criminal justice system. The talks, which commenced this week in Abuja, are part of UNIBEN’s broader vision to support security reforms…

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