36 m. ago No more excuses: Nigeria in a world learning to live without certainties

The speech delivered by Mark Carney, Canada’s prime minister, at the World Economic Forum in Davos has already assumed a read more No more excuses: Nigeria in a world learning to live without certainties

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2 h. ago Nigeria caught in borrowing web as deficit surges 984% in 11 years

Nigeria has been caught in a borrowing web in the last decade as the budget deficit widened from N2.2 trillion read more Nigeria caught in borrowing web as deficit surges 984% in 11 years

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12 h. ago Binance Wallet Expands AI Discovery Tools While Buyers Shift Focus to ZKP as Stage 2 Goes Live

As Binance Wallet adds AI discovery tools, buyers eye ZKP. Discover why ZKP Stage 2, with its capped supply and burn mechanism, is gaining attention. Read More: https://punchng.com/binance-wallet-expands-ai-discovery-tools-while-buyers-shift-focus-to-zkp-as-stage-2-goes-live/

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13 h. ago Why Zenith, Access, other big African banks are racing to Kenya

East Africa is rapidly emerging as the new battleground for Africa’s banking heavyweights, with Kenya at the centre of an read more Why Zenith, Access, other big African banks are racing to Kenya

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14 h. ago Prioritise Technology For Global Relevance, TETFund Board Chair Urges Varsities

The chairman, Board of Trustees of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) and former governor of Katsina State, Hon. Aminu Bello Masari, has called on Nigerian universities to intensify the deployment of technology in order to produce graduates with skills relevant to global competitiveness. Masari stated this at the 17th convocation ceremony of Al-Qalam University, […]

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16 h. ago REA, Lotus Bank To Launch Dedicated Renewable Energy Financing Facility

The agreement is expected to provide the structured capital necessary to accelerate the deployment of clean energy solutions to underserved and unserved communities nationwide. The post REA, Lotus Bank To Launch Dedicated Renewable Energy Financing Facility appeared first on Channels Television.

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19 h. ago Wildlife Trafficking: Customs Intercepts 4 Live Pangolins In Ogun Creeks

The Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone A of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), on Thursday, January 15, 2026, intercepted four live pangolins in Ajilete creeks, Ogun State, in a significant boost to Nigeria’s fight against wildlife trafficking. According to a press release signed by the Public Relations Officer of the Unit, Chief Superintendent of Customs […]

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22 h. ago Bizman’s Lawyers Decries Alleged EFCC Media Trial Over Civil Dispute

Lawyers to the Chief Executive Officer of Dateline Energy Services Limited (DESL), Wilson Opuwei, have described recent media reports allegedly linked to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) about their client’s professional reputation as misleading and prejudicial. In a press statement issued by Michael Jonathan Numa (SAN) of M.J. Numa & Partners LLP, the […]

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24 h. ago 13,417 Nigerian Fraudsters Listed On Person Of Interest Portal

At least 13,417 individuals linked to fraudulent activities in Nigeria’s financial system have been captured on the Person of Interest Portal jointly developed by the Nigeria Inter Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) in collaboration with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), security agencies and other stakeholders. The managing director of NIBSS,  Premier Oiwoh disclosed this while […]

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24 h. ago WORLD IN BRIEF: US migration crisis, Mozambique hit by worst floods in decades, migrant boat sinks in Mediterranean, other global stories

Zelenskiy says US security guarantees document is ready for signing Volodymyr Zelenskiy, Ukrainian President, says a US-backed document outlining security read more WORLD IN BRIEF: US migration crisis, Mozambique hit by worst floods in decades, migrant boat sinks in Mediterranean, other global stories

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25 h. ago Rewane Pegs Naira’s True Value At N1,257/$, Says Currency Undervalued By 11%

Renowned economist and managing director of Financial Derivatives Company (FDC), Mr Bismarck Rewane, has estimated the fair value of the naira at about N1,257 to the US dollar. Rewane posits that the local currency is undervalued by approximately 11 per cent when assessed using the purchasing power parity (PPP) model. Rewane made the submission during […]

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38 h. ago NDIC, EFCC deepen alliance on failed bank asset recovery, prosecution 

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission read more NDIC, EFCC deepen alliance on failed bank asset recovery, prosecution 

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43 h. ago Kwara court jails Bureau De Change operator for operating without licence

In its renewed fight against dollarisation of the economy, the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission read more Kwara court jails Bureau De Change operator for operating without licence

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43 h. ago REA, Lotus Bank partner to launch dedicated renewable energy financing facility

The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) and Lotus Bank have reached a strategic milestone in their collaboration to deepen financing for read more REA, Lotus Bank partner to launch dedicated renewable energy financing facility

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46 h. ago Nigeria offers Africa’s most competitive tax rates — Experts

Experts across financial and legal sectors have shared more light on the new tax reforms bothering many Nigerians as it read more Nigeria offers Africa’s most competitive tax rates — Experts

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48 h. ago We Only Got N20bn Of Government’s N152bn Payment – Local Contractors

Local contractors protesting delayed payments by the federal government have disputed claims by the minister of state for Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, that N152 billion was disbursed to contractors nationwide within the week, insisting that their association received only N20 billion from the said payment. Spokesman of the contractors, Rotimi Raheem, disclosed this during an […]

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48 h. ago N652m Airline Ticket Scam: Use Only Accredited Agents, Official Sites, Operators Warn Travelers

Aviation experts have advised air travellers to purchase tickets only through accredited travel agents or official airline platforms to avoid falling victim to fraudsters targeting unsuspecting passengers. LEADERSHIP reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has uncovered a large-scale flight ticket fraud scheme in which hundreds of passengers were defrauded of their savings […]

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57 h. ago Nigeria needs to adjust budgets to match economic reality — Rewane

Financial expert Bismarck Rewane urges Nigeria to right-size its budget to reflect current economic realities, ensuring fiscal credibility and stability. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-needs-to-adjust-budgets-to-match-economic-reality-rewane/

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57 h. ago Ebonyi, UNICEF target open defecation, cholera, child malnutrition

Ebonyi State Government and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have agreed to deepen collaboration to tackle open defecation, cholera, read more Ebonyi, UNICEF target open defecation, cholera, child malnutrition

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67 h. ago Deloitte Money League: Real Madrid lead global revenues, Liverpool set English benchmark

….Madrid Extend Financial Dominance Despite Trophy Drought Real Madrid have retained their position at the summit of football’s rich list, read more Deloitte Money League: Real Madrid lead global revenues, Liverpool set English benchmark

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