65 m. ago Omokri to Peter Obi: Your lies about Nigeria’s debt chasing foreign investors away

Tribune Online Omokri to Peter Obi: Your lies about Nigeria’s debt chasing foreign investors away “We should be appreciating this man. Yet Peter Obi came here and lied to the Nigerian people. He took the debts and translated them into naira to make it look like the debts have increased.” Omokri to Peter Obi: Your lies about Nigeria’s debt chasing foreign investors away Tribune Online

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73 m. ago NCDMB: Over 130 indigenous firms access $400m Nigerian content intervention fund

Tribune Online NCDMB: Over 130 indigenous firms access $400m Nigerian content intervention fund “the fund has evolved from an initial $200m in 2017 to $300m by 2020, due to high demand. We are enabling local content through direct financial support NCDMB: Over 130 indigenous firms access $400m Nigerian content intervention fund Tribune Online

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80 m. ago Expert Warns Of Growing Cyber Threats On SMEs Amid Lack Of Recovery Plans

A cybersecurity expert, Olatunde Olasehan, has lamented that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Africa are increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks, due to absence of proper cyber incident response and recovery planning. Olasehan, in an interview with LEADERSHIP said in today’s digital landscape, it is no longer a matter of if businesses will be targeted by […]

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91 m. ago Nigeria’s Household Debt Rises To $38.7bn In Q1, Highest In 20 Years

Household debt in Nigeria has risen to $38.7 billion at the end of the first quarter of 2025, The latest figure is the highest level since 2005 when it was $4.6 billion. The figure however increased by 4.6 per cent compared to $37 billion in the first quarter of 2024, according to the Global Debt […]

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3 h. ago Energy Stakeholders Discuss Funding For Local Industry Players

  Oil and Gas players recently converged at a sensitisation workshop for local industry players to help improve access to funding. The workshop sponsored by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), was a move to sustain gains recorded in the implementation of local content in the oil and gas industry. The event which […]

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5 h. ago Recapitalisation drive triggers N783bn fund hunt in banking sector

…Mergers, investor talks intensify By Chinwendu Obienyi The capital shortfall facing Nigerian commercial banks has narrowed to N783.4 billion. This follows the successful recapitalisation of Stanbic IBTC Holdings, which has deepened investor confidence and sparked renewed speculation about possible mergers and acquisitions ahead of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) 2026 deadline. Daily Sun, on […] The post Recapitalisation drive triggers N783bn fund hunt in banking sector appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago SOGHIN urges FG to address increasing cases of viral hepatitis, liver cancer

Tribune Online SOGHIN urges FG to address increasing cases of viral hepatitis, liver cancer THE Society for Gastroenterology and Hepatology in Nigeria (SOGHIN) has urged the Federal Government of Nigeria to address the increasing prevalence of viral hepatitis and liver cancer in the country, along with the associated impacts on the health and socioeconomic well-being of Nigerians. They stated that, due to the unavailability of liver transplantation services in […] SOGHIN urges FG to address increasing cases of viral hepatitis, liver cancer Tribune Online

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14 h. ago IMF commends FIRS over positive reforms, significant progress on core duties

Says, ‘agency has made significant progress’ The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has commended the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) over read more IMF commends FIRS over positive reforms, significant progress on core duties

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14 h. ago Canada increases minimum proof of funds to N17m for immigrants

Tribune Online Canada increases minimum proof of funds to N17m for immigrants Canada has raised the minimum financial requirement for immigrants under its Express Entry system, with single applicants now needing to show proof of at least CAD $15,263, or roughly N17 million, to qualify... Canada increases minimum proof of funds to N17m for immigrants Tribune Online

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16 h. ago TETFund threatens to delist institutions for unused allocations

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has threatened to delist institutions that fail to access and utilise their allocations. TETFund said the funds would be diverted to institutions that are up to date with accessing and utilising the disbursements. TETFund Executive Secretary, Sonny Echono, gave the warning in Abuja at a […] The post TETFund threatens to delist institutions for unused allocations appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Nvidia beats Apple, Microsoft to become world’s first $4trn public company

Tribune Online Nvidia beats Apple, Microsoft to become world’s first $4trn public company Nvidia reported $44.1 billion in revenue for the quarter ending in April, a 69% increase compared to the same period last year.  Nvidia beats Apple, Microsoft to become world’s first $4trn public company Tribune Online

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16 h. ago WFP, UNICEF launch N35.9bn peacebuilding programme for Borno and Yobe

From Timothy Olanrewaju, Maiduguri The World Food Programme (WFP) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have launched a 20 million euro (over N35.893 billion) programme to support peace-building and help people in Borno and Yobe states overcome the impact of over a decade violence. WFP Country Director in Nigeria, Mr David Stevenson announced at […] The post WFP, UNICEF launch N35.9bn peacebuilding programme for Borno and Yobe appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago FCT teachers end prolonged strike after payment of five months salary arrears, others

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   Public primary schools across the Federal Capital Territory are set to reopen as the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has called off its strike, which began in March. The decision followed the payment of five months’ salary arrears and the implementation of the new minimum wage for teachers. In a […] The post FCT teachers end prolonged strike after payment of five months salary arrears, others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Economics

22 h. ago US Green Card Holders With Criminal Records Risk Revocation, Deportation

The United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has warned lawful permanent residents, commonly known as Green Card holders, that individuals with prior criminal convictions may face revocation of their residency status and possible removal from the United States. The advisory, released on Tuesday, aimed to remind Green Card holders of key immigration enforcement rules […]

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23 h. ago Black immigrants account for 3.3 percent of all immigrant hospital workers in the U.S

Black immigrants which includes persons of Nigerian heritage make up 3.3 percent of the United States (U.S) healthcare and social read more Black immigrants account for 3.3 percent of all immigrant hospital workers in the U.S

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24 h. ago FG working on cost reflective tariff to avoid increase of N4trn debt — Adelabu

Tribune Online FG working on cost reflective tariff to avoid increase of N4trn debt — Adelabu “Currently, there’s a huge outstanding debt to the Power Generation companies in the form of unpaid government subsidies which stands at about N4trn as of... FG working on cost reflective tariff to avoid increase of N4trn debt — Adelabu Tribune Online

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26 h. ago Nigeria Startup Act 2022: Platform for enabling environment for technology

Tribune Online Nigeria Startup Act 2022: Platform for enabling environment for technology-enabled startup? •How it affects new companies Startups have become a major player in the economy of Nigeria. Indeed, it is said that the Nigerian Startup ecosystem outranked other African nations in the last few years; dominating the African Startup sector in terms of estimated number of startups and available startup funding. ADEOLA OJO reports that this, […] Nigeria Startup Act 2022: Platform for enabling environment for technology-enabled startup? Tribune Online

Technology

28 h. ago WHO Urges Hike In Prices Of Sugary Drinks, Tobacco, Alcohol By 50%

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called on Nigeria and other member countries to implement a 50 per cent increase in the prices of sugary drinks, tobacco, and alcohol through taxation within the next decade, as part of a global strategy to curb rising non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The recommendation came under WHO’s newly launched “3 […]

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33 h. ago Corruption: Stakeholders call for protection of whistleblowers

Tribune Online Corruption: Stakeholders call for protection of whistleblowers He also called for the strengthening of audit and oversight bodies, increased citizen engagement in project monitoring, ethical training for procurement officers. Corruption: Stakeholders call for protection of whistleblowers Tribune Online

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36 h. ago US embassy announces revised visa reciprocity policy affecting Nigerian travelers

From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja The United States Department of State has announced a significant update to its visa reciprocity policy, which will now affect Nigerian citizens seeking non-immigrant, non-diplomatic US visas. According to the statement, effective immediately, most such visas issued to Nigerians will be single-entry with a validity period of three months. In a […] The post US embassy announces revised visa reciprocity policy affecting Nigerian travelers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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