5 h. ago CBN ends loan waivers, orders banks to submit capital plans July 14

Tribune Online CBN ends loan waivers, orders banks to submit capital plans July 14 As Nigeria advances toward its March 2026 bank recapitalisation deadline, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a decisive end to COVID-era regulatory forbearance and loan waivers, signaling a return to stricter oversight and stronger capital standards. In a circular dated June 20, 2025 and signed by the Director of Banking Supervision, Dr. Olubukola […] CBN ends loan waivers, orders banks to submit capital plans July 14 Tribune Online

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6 h. ago NCC to charge N10m for bulk SMS licence, cracks down on fraud

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has introduced a new rule that requires companies sending bulk international text messages, also known as Application-to-Person (A2P) messages, to get a licence that costs N10 million. These A2P messages are the kind you get from banks, online stores, hospitals and political campaigns, automated texts sent […] The post NCC to charge N10m for bulk SMS licence, cracks down on fraud appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago WAFU B U20 Boys Tourney: Flying Eagles seek to extend regional domination

Nigeria’s U20 Boys, Flying Eagles have commenced training sessions in the Ghanaian capital, Accra ahead of the kick-off of this year’s WAFU B U20 Boys Tournament. Earlier scheduled to be an expanded tourney involving teams also from the 9-nation WAFU A, organisers have had to revert to the WAFU B-only arrangement, with the Ghanaian capital […] The post WAFU B U20 Boys Tourney: Flying Eagles seek to extend regional domination appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago World Population Day: Empowering young people to create families they want in a fair world leads conversation on Friday

Tribune Online World Population Day: Empowering young people to create families they want in a fair world leads conversation on Friday Friday, July 11 is the 2025 commemoration of the World Population Day, an annual event, observed to raise awareness on global population issues such as family planning, gender equality, poverty, maternal health as well as human rights; it encourages worldwide attention to population issues, aiming to promote sustainable development and well-being. The event, established by […] World Population Day: Empowering young people to create families they want in a fair world leads conversation on Friday Tribune Online

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10 h. ago NAF inaugurates civilian harm mitigation response board to boost operational capability

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has inaugurated a Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response (CHMR) Board to lead the implementation of its Civilian Harm Mitigation Action Plan (CHMR-AP), to improve operational accountability and public trust in its civilian protection measures. NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, who […] The post NAF inaugurates civilian harm mitigation response board to boost operational capability appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Ajayi Crowther Varsity Names Prof Ebunoluwa Oduwole As First Female VC

The Council of the Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, has approved the appointment of Professor Ebunoluwa Olufemi Oduwole as the first female Vice Chancellor of the institution. The approval of Prof. Oduwole to run the affairs of the Anglican Communion-owned institution was announced on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. Oduwole will succeed the outgoing vice chancellor, Professor […]

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11 h. ago Igbo Group Warns South East To Ignore Coalition, Calls For Tinubu’s Re

A socio-political group, identified as South East Progressive Ambassadors, has called on Igbos to ignore calls to join coalition movement, planning to unseat President Bola Tinubu. Speaking at the launch of the group on Tuesday, in a statement signed by its convener, John CDO Ikeotuonye, the group said it would be a mistake if South […] The post Igbo Group Warns South East To Ignore Coalition, Calls For Tinubu’s Re-election appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago “I Don’t See Labour Party Winning Election” – Senator Kingibe Declares Support For ADC

Lawmaker representing Federal Capital Territory, Senator Ireti Kingbe has insisted that ongoing crisis in Labour Party will deny the party from winning general election in 2027. Speaking on Tuesday, during an interview with Channels Television, Senator Kingibe noted that, though she remained a member of LP, but she has aligned with the opposition coalition adopted platform, […] The post “I Don’t See Labour Party Winning Election” – Senator Kingibe Declares Support For ADC appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago EFCC arraigns Bigibet promoter, firm for alleged N855m investment fraud in Lagos

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Wednesday, July 8, 2025, arraigned one Adepoju Emmanuel Abiodun, promoter of Bigibet, before Justice O.A. Okunuga of the State High Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos. Abiodun and his company, Nobelsteed Nigerian Limited, are being prosecuted on a […] The post EFCC arraigns Bigibet promoter, firm for alleged N855m investment fraud in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Gov Otu Pledges To Make Cross River Nigeria’s Coffee Capital

Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu has promised to make the state Nigeria’s coffee capital to emerge as a major player in the global coffee market. Governor Otu made the pledge during the launch of 30 million coffee seedlings project at the Executive Chambers of the Governor’s Office in Calabar, on Tuesday. Otu stated […]

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12 h. ago FCT Police Warn Against Use Of Covered Plate Number, Tinted Glass

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has warned against the use of covered number plates, vowing to arrest any vehicle driving with closed number plate. The Command also warned that vehicles without proper permit for tinted glasses would be subjected to thorough checks and investigation. Spokesperson of the FCT Command, SP Josephine Adeh said […]

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12 h. ago Customs intercept N653m undisclosed currencies at Kano Airport

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted a total of ₦653,987,268.50 worth of undisclosed currencies from one Ghanaian passport holder, Ahmed Salisu, at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano. Speaking on Tuesday, July 8, at the handover of the currencies to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) at the […] The post Customs intercept N653m undisclosed currencies at Kano Airport appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago FCT: Police launch joint security operation, intensify deployments, patrols

Tribune Online FCT: Police launch joint security operation, intensify deployments, patrols The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command of the Nigeria Police Force has announced that, in view of recent security concerns within the FCT, particularly over the past weekend, it activated a robust and intelligence-led operational strategy on Monday aimed at ... FCT: Police launch joint security operation, intensify deployments, patrols Tribune Online

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13 h. ago ‘The World Has Left Us Behind’, FCT Senator Ireti Kingibe Laments Nigeria’s Poor Female Representation

The Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in the National Assembly, Ireti Kingibe, has expressed concern over Nigeria’s poor global ranking in women’s political representation, stressing that the country lags behind not just globally but also within Africa despite being touted as the continent’s giant. Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television on Tuesday, […]

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13 h. ago Bauchi govt sacks varsity bursar over alleged irregularities

Tribune Online Bauchi govt sacks varsity bursar over alleged irregularities The government also announced plans to set up an audit committee to investigate the management of the university, with Bauchi govt sacks varsity bursar over alleged irregularities Tribune Online

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14 h. ago CBN, banks expand payment frontiers with naira card usage abroad

Nigerian banks last week resumed international usage of naira debit cards, setting various spending limits as foreign exchange (FX) conditions read more CBN, banks expand payment frontiers with naira card usage abroad

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14 h. ago Court adjourns decision on Bello’s foreign travel request to July 17

A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Maitama, Abuja, has postponed its ruling on a request by Yahaya read more Court adjourns decision on Bello’s foreign travel request to July 17

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14 h. ago Kaduna govt partners UN, UK, World Bank to rebuild education system

Tribune Online Kaduna govt partners UN, UK, World Bank to rebuild education system The Kaduna State Government is set to host a high-level international education summit, EduPACT 2025, from July 9 to 11, which will bring together global development partners, government agencies... Kaduna govt partners UN, UK, World Bank to rebuild education system Tribune Online

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14 h. ago NGX, BOI empower SMEs with skills to access funding through capital market

Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) and the Bank of Industry (BOI) organised an interactive workshop to empower small and medium-sized enterprises read more NGX, BOI empower SMEs with skills to access funding through capital market

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14 h. ago AI, trust in focus as ACAMB set to hold 4th stakeholders conference

The Association of Corporate & Marketing Communications Professionals in Banks in Nigeria (ACAMB) is set to host its 4th National Stakeholders’ Conference, themed “AI & the Future of Trust: Reimagining Banking and Financial Services in a Digital-First Era.”  The event, slated for Thursday, July 10, 2025, at the CIBN Bankers House, Victoria Island, Lagos, by […] The post AI, trust in focus as ACAMB set to hold 4th stakeholders conference appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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