29 h. ago Eight times, China backed Nigeria’s digital leap with infrastructure loans

Nigeria’s journey towards a digitally connected future has been significantly propelled by strategic investments in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) read more Eight times, China backed Nigeria’s digital leap with infrastructure loans

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1 week ago Alleged N76bn, $31.5m fraud: AMCON bought 4,000 loans – Witness

From Lukman Olabiyi, Lagos The third prosecution witness in the ongoing trial of former Managing Director of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), Mallam Ahmed Kuru, and four others, has told Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court in Ikeja, Lagos, that AMCON acquired 4,000 loans, including one involving Arik Air worth billions […] The post Alleged N76bn, $31.5m fraud: AMCON bought 4,000 loans – Witness appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago N76bn fraud: Union Bank sold performing loans to AMCON as non

Tribune Online N76bn fraud: Union Bank sold performing loans to AMCON as non-performing — Witness tells Court “When we took over the arrangement from Union Bank, we found out that it was not performing. The nature of the facility had changed.... N76bn fraud: Union Bank sold performing loans to AMCON as non-performing — Witness tells Court Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Transfer: Osimhen among list of strikers Man Utd want to sign

By Seyi Babalola Victor Osimhen of Napoli is one of the attackers Manchester United want to sign for manager Ruben Amorim. Manchester United have been linked with the Nigerian international this summer. Osimhen is on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli, and the 26-year-old is expected to leave the Serie A club permanently during the summer […] The post Transfer: Osimhen among list of strikers Man Utd want to sign appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago We’re concessioning key infrastructure projects to repay loans –Edun

The Federal Government is shifting towards a self-financing infrastructure model that will see critical national assets, such as ports, highways, and solar power plants, concessioned to private operators, with proceeds used to repay loans tied to these projects. This was disclosed by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, during […] The post We’re concessioning key infrastructure projects to repay loans –Edun appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Not true – Galatasaray boss dismisses Osimhen’s move to Al Hilal

By Seyi Babalola Okan Buruk, Galatasaray’s manager, has dismissed claims that Victor Osimhen has decided to join Al Hilal. Buruk claims Osimhen is content in Istanbul and has yet to make a choice on his future. The 25-year-old striker, who is presently on loan with the Turkish champions, has 36 goals and eight assists in […] The post Not true – Galatasaray boss dismisses Osimhen’s move to Al Hilal appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Reps To Probe Alleged Unethical Practices In Student Loan Disbursement

The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the alleged unethical practices in the payment of student loans to ensure compliance with Student Loans Act, 2024. Consequently, the House mandated its relevant committees to probe the alleged diversion, non-disclosure and mismanagement of student loan disbursements, as well as non-compliance with the Act, and report back […]

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3 w. ago NELFUND marks one year with over 550,000 successful loan applications

Tribune Online NELFUND marks one year with over 550,000 successful loan applications The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced that it recorded over 550,000 successful loan applications and disbursed ₦56.85 billion to cover tuition fees and provide upkeep allowances to beneficiary students in its first year of operation. NELFUND marks one year with over 550,000 successful loan applications Tribune Online

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3 w. ago NELFUND pledges timely approval, disbursement of student loan to beneficiaries

Tribune Online NELFUND pledges timely approval, disbursement of student loan to beneficiaries "Except for unexpected challenges or errors from the schools, disbursements of loans (tuition fees) to schools would take place within five working days NELFUND pledges timely approval, disbursement of student loan to beneficiaries Tribune Online

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4 w. ago Nigerians unhappy with the current National Assembly —Shamaki

Tribune Online Nigerians unhappy with the current National Assembly —Shamaki Dr. Gad Shamaki, former Executive Director of CLEEN Foundation and a prominent advocate of social change, human rights, and good governance, was recently elected National President of the University of Jos Alumni Association. In this interview with ISAAC SHOBAYO, he discusses his goals for the alumni body, student loan controversies, ongoing violence in the Middle […] Nigerians unhappy with the current National Assembly —Shamaki Tribune Online

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last month NELFUND Expands Access To Vocational Skills With Loan Programme

Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced the expansion of its loan programme to some vocational skills centres in the country. The executive director (Operations) at NELFUND, Iyal Mustapha, stated this during a sensitisation campaign in Enugu yesterday. The sensitisation tour included visits by the NELFUND management to the Institute of Management and Technology (IMT), […]

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