49 m. ago Cardoso engages Harvard scholars on CBN’s intellectual, economic leadership

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, has reiterated the bank’s strong commitment to fostering intellectual engagement and advancing policy-driven solutions for sustainable economic growth. Cardoso stated this while hosting a delegation of scholars from the Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) as part of their Africa Trek, which included […] The post Cardoso engages Harvard scholars on CBN’s intellectual, economic leadership appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago PICTORIAL: Anambra drug traders protest market closure by NAFDAC

Traders at the Ogbo-Ogwu Bridgehead Drug Market in Onitsha, Anambra State, on Tuesday protested the continuous closure of their shops by the National Agency for Food, Drug Administration, and Control. The traders, under the aegis of Concerned and Genuine Members of Ogbo-Ogwu Drug Market, lamented that the development has brought untold hardship and financial burdens Read More

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8 h. ago Senate accuses NNPCL, NAFDAC, others of violating federal character principle

The Senate on Tuesday accused the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, Pension Commission and several Ministries, Departments and Agencies of repeatedly breaching the Federal Character Principle in the areas of appointments, promotions and recruitment processes. The accusation came to light at Tuesday’s plenary session after lawmakers Read More

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8 h. ago Lack of consistency, coherence stopping policy implementation – SGF

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, has identified inconsistency and lack of coherence as major obstacles to effective policy management in Nigeria. Akume warned that fragmentation across government institutions is slowing down national progress. Speaking at the validation session for the Draft National Policy Development and Management Framework on Tuesday, Akume Read More

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11 h. ago Senate confirms Nwakuche as CG NCos, Ayogu as CBN board member

The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Sylvester Nwakuche as the Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS). The confirmation read more Senate confirms Nwakuche as CG NCos, Ayogu as CBN board member

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12 h. ago CBN making progress on FX stability, inflation control – Cardoso

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, has said the apex bank is making steady progress in stabilising the foreign exchange market and tackling inflation. According to a press statement by the CBN on Tuesday, Cardoso stated this when he received a delegation of scholars from the Harvard Kennedy School at the Read More

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14 h. ago Sudan’s aid crisis increases as famine spreads — Aid workers

Tribune Online Sudan’s aid crisis increases as famine spreads — Aid workers A Sudanese paramilitary force engaged in a prolonged war with the army has imposed fresh restrictions on aid deliveries to areas under its control, including regions where famine is spreading, according to humanitarian workers. The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are reportedly tightening their grip on western Sudan, where they aim to establish a parallel government, […] Sudan’s aid crisis increases as famine spreads — Aid workers Tribune Online

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15 h. ago Cardoso engages Harvard scholars, reaffirms CBN’s role in intellectual, economic discourse

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja   The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, has reiterated the Bank’s commitment to fostering intellectual engagement and policy-driven solutions.     According to a statement from the apex bank, Cardoso made this remark while hosting a delegation of scholars from the Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) […] The post Cardoso engages Harvard scholars, reaffirms CBN’s role in intellectual, economic discourse appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago NTCA, CAPPA urge FG to increase tobacco control fund, protect public health

Tribune Online NTCA, CAPPA urge FG to increase tobacco control fund, protect public health The Nigerian Tobacco Control Alliance (NTCA) and the Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) have called on the Federal Government to significantly increase the Tobacco Control Fund (TCF) beyond the N13 million allocated to it in the national budget for 2025, in the interest of public health. NTCA, CAPPA urge FG to increase tobacco control fund, protect public health Tribune Online

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17 h. ago Child mortality rate drops globally, as funding cuts threaten progress – UN report

The number of children dying before their fifth birthday worldwide dropped to 4.8 million in 2023, while stillbirths declined slightly but remained at approximately 1.9 million, according to two new reports released on Tuesday by the United Nations Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation. Despite these gains, the reports warned that decades of progress in Read More

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20 h. ago Asian markets mixed as traders struggle to match Wall St rally

Equities diverged in Asia on Tuesday, as investors struggled to extend Wall Street’s rally despite easing fears over Donald Trump’s planned tariffs, while traders were also looking ahead to the release of key US inflation data. A surge in tech giants including Tesla and Nvidia helped New York markets higher, with sentiment buoyed by indications Read More

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24 h. ago NULGE’s new leadership: Ajaero warns governors against undermining LG autonomy

Tribune Online NULGE’s new leadership: Ajaero warns governors against undermining LG autonomy THE president of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has warned state governments against undermining the implementation of a Supreme Court judgment mandating local governments to establish accounts with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in order to receive their allocations directly. Several months after the Supreme Court granted full financial autonomy to local […] NULGE’s new leadership: Ajaero warns governors against undermining LG autonomy Tribune Online

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31 h. ago Naira gains as CBN accounts for 39.85% of dollar inflows in NFEM

The naira on Monday appreciated in the official foreign exchange (FX) market as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) accounted read more Naira gains as CBN accounts for 39.85% of dollar inflows in NFEM

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31 h. ago Nigeria accounts for 20% of Africa’s tuberculosis burden — NTBLCP

Tribune Online Nigeria accounts for 20% of Africa’s tuberculosis burden — NTBLCP Nigeria has been identified as one of the countries with the highest burden of tuberculosis (TB) in Africa, accounting for 20 per cent of the continent’s TB cases, according to the National Tuberculosis, Leprosy and Buruli Ulcer Control Programme. This revelation has raised concerns among health experts, who note that the country’s high population and […] Nigeria accounts for 20% of Africa’s tuberculosis burden — NTBLCP Tribune Online

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33 h. ago NAFDAC warns of fake contraceptive injection in Kano, Bauchi, Niger

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has raised an alarm over the circulation of counterfeit Noristerat Injection 200mg in Nigeria. The agency disclosed that the fake contraceptive product has been found in Niger, Bauchi, and Kano States, particularly at the Coordinated Wholesale Centre in Kano. In a statement issued on Monday Read More

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35 h. ago Savings, not loans: How Nigerian women rely on personal funds for financial security

Financial independence is more than just earning an income, it is about control over financial decisions and long-term security. Yet, read more Savings, not loans: How Nigerian women rely on personal funds for financial security

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39 h. ago Ajaero warns governors against undermining court order on LG autonomy

NULGE inaugurates new leadership From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has issued a strong warning to state governments against undermining the implementation of a Supreme Court judgment mandating local governments to establish accounts with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in order to receive their allocations directly. […] The post Ajaero warns governors against undermining court order on LG autonomy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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44 h. ago CBN Manages Project Account On Behalf Of OAGF, Witness Tells Court In Trial Of Ex

A staff of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Okoroafor Chinyere, who is also one of the witnesses in the trial of the former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, has told Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, sitting in Abuja, that the apex bank managed the project account on behalf of the Office […]

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44 h. ago Five Nigerian banks make progress in recapitalisation efforts

Tribune Online Five Nigerian banks make progress in recapitalisation efforts FIVE major Nigerian banks have made progress in their recapitalization efforts, moving closer to meeting the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN’s) minimum capital requirements. The banks have ramped up fundraising initiatives to strengthen their financial positions, boosting investor confidence and reinforcing stability in the banking sector. FirstHoldCo, the parent company of FirstBank, recently concluded its […] Five Nigerian banks make progress in recapitalisation efforts Tribune Online

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45 h. ago N1.18trn worth of Nigerian Treasury Bills to mature this week

Tribune Online N1.18trn worth of Nigerian Treasury Bills to mature this week As CBN auctions N700bn NIGERIA’S financial landscape is set for a significant shake-up this week as N1.18 trillion worth of Nigerian Treasury Bills are scheduled to mature. This development comes on the heels of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN’s) decision to auction N700 billion worth of Treasury Bills at the next Primary Market Auction […] N1.18trn worth of Nigerian Treasury Bills to mature this week Tribune Online

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