2 h. ago World Championship: Japan Heatwave Will Be A Challenge For Athletes – Coe

Athletes competing at the World Championships in Tokyo will face “heat challenges”, says World Athletics president Sebastian Coe. The nine-day tournament featuring the world’s biggest track and field stars begins on Saturday. Japan has endured its hottest summer since records began in 1898, with temperatures 2.36C above average. The opening day, which will host the […]

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2 h. ago Health Advocates Back New Tax Policy, Demand Stronger Excise On Tobacco, Others

Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has applauded the federal government’s move to earmark revenues from excise taxes on alcohol, tobacco, and sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) for health financing, while urging a significant hike in the tax on sugary drinks to curb Nigeria’s rising health burden. At a national health financing dialogue in Abuja, chairman […]

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5 h. ago Experts urge W/African lawmakers to guard against reckless borrowing

Some experts have urged West African lawmakers to step up oversight of debt management as unchecked public borrowing posed a read more Experts urge W/African lawmakers to guard against reckless borrowing

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7 h. ago CBN targets $1bn diaspora reserve by 2026, hails banks’ role

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced plans to grow the country’s diaspora reserve to one billion dollars by 2026, building on current inflows of about 600 million dollars. Dr. Olayemi Cardoso, Governor of the CBN, disclosed this on Tuesday at the 18th Annual Banking and Finance Conference organised by the Chartered Institute of […] The post CBN targets $1bn diaspora reserve by 2026, hails banks’ role appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Gombe Launches First Marine Transport To Curb Boat Accidents

Gombe State government has inaugurated its first marine transport service, equipping passengers with life jackets to enhance safety and improve water transportation. Launching the project at Kupto village in Funakaye local government area, along the Upper River Gongola, the commissioner for Works, Housing and Transportation, Usman Maijama’a Kallamu, who represented Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, with […]

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14 h. ago CBN announces interest rate decisions meeting to hold September 22

Naira trades flat at 1,506.08/$ The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that the 302nd meeting of its read more CBN announces interest rate decisions meeting to hold September 22

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16 h. ago Cardoso rallies banks to meet $1bn monthly diaspora remittance target

… Tinubu urges banks, regulators to deepen reforms, drive inclusive digital growth Olayemi Cardoso, Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), read more Cardoso rallies banks to meet $1bn monthly diaspora remittance target

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16 h. ago Nigeria to provide world’s largest workforce by 2050 – Tinubu

CBN targets $1 bn diaspora monthly remittance by 2026 From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has declared that Nigeria is on track to become the nation with the world’s largest workforce by 2050, stressing that his administration is working assiduously to unlock the potential of the country’s young population to drive growth, innovation, and […] The post Nigeria to provide world’s largest workforce by 2050 – Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Edo killings: NSCDC CG deploys special squad to arrest killers, rescue expatriate

Tribune Online Edo killings: NSCDC CG deploys special squad to arrest killers, rescue expatriate He appealed to the public to aid the Corps with any useful information that would assist in tracking down the perpetrators.... Edo killings: NSCDC CG deploys special squad to arrest killers, rescue expatriate Tribune Online

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32 h. ago Bankit MFB Showcases Nigeria’s Fintech Growth Story At GITEX Africa

A Nigerian  digital bank, Bankit Microfinance Bank (MFB) has successfully showcased its innovations and growth journey at the just concluded GITEX Africa, one of the continent’s largest platforms for technology and innovation. At the event, Bankit MFB highlighted its strides in fintech in Nigeria, reinforcing its role as a CBN-licensed and NDIC-insured digital bank committed […]

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33 h. ago Council Funds: Osun Govt Contests Jurisdiction Of Abuja Court

A legal battle began yesterday at the Federal High Court, Abuja, with the Osun State government challenging the transfer of a suit from the Osogbo Division of the court to the Abuja. The suit seeks to restrain the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) from opening accounts for the chairmen elected on the platform of the […]

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37 h. ago ‘CBT Centres Guilty Of UTME Fraud Will Be Shut, Owners Jailed’, Says JAMB Committee

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has vowed to clamp down on computer-based test (CBT) centres involved in widespread fraud during the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), with operators facing jail terms and permanent closure of their centres. Chairman of the JAMB Special Committee on Examination Infractions (SCEI), Jake Epelle, disclosed this during […]

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38 h. ago CBT Centres Culpable In UTME Fraud Will Be Shut Down, Owners Jailed — Epelle

The JAMB committee on examination infractions said it uncovered 4,251 cases of “finger blending” and 192 instances of AI-assisted impersonation through image morphing during its investigations into the 2025 UTME. The post CBT Centres Culpable In UTME Fraud Will Be Shut Down, Owners Jailed — Epelle appeared first on Channels Television.

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38 h. ago CBT Centres Culpable In UTME Tech Fraud Will Be Closed, Owners Jailed — Epelle

The JAMB committee on examination infractions said it uncovered 4,251 cases of “finger blending” and 192 instances of AI-assisted impersonation through image morphing during its investigations into the 2025 UTME. The post CBT Centres Culpable In UTME Tech Fraud Will Be Closed, Owners Jailed — Epelle appeared first on Channels Television.

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51 h. ago Cardoso signals possible rate cuts as inflation cools, capital flows strengthen

Olayemi Cardoso, governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said there is room for interest rates to fall as inflation read more Cardoso signals possible rate cuts as inflation cools, capital flows strengthen

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55 h. ago Cardoso signals rate cuts as inflation cools, capital flows strengthen

Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor Olayemi Cardoso has hinted that interest rates could fall as inflation eases and capital read more Cardoso signals rate cuts as inflation cools, capital flows strengthen

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55 h. ago CBN creates new unit to tackle bank risks, protect customers

Tribune Online CBN creates new unit to tackle bank risks, protect customers The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has set up a new Compliance Department to improve supervision of financial institutions and strengthen the fight against risks in the banking sector. The department, which started operations in the second quarter of 2025, will now handle areas that were previously managed by different CBN units. According to Olubunmi […] CBN creates new unit to tackle bank risks, protect customers Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Prominent scholars commence research on fake news trackers in Nigeria

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha   A team of prominent scholars from Nigerian universities has embarked on a research project to develop an Artificial Intelligence-driven platform, “Naija Falsehood Buster,” and establish a national hub for tracking and evaluating falsehoods across the country’s digital and broadcast media space. The project also involves creating national database of influential […] The post Prominent scholars commence research on fake news trackers in Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Kogi govt deploys infrastructure to curb erosion, control flooding

Tribune Online Kogi govt deploys infrastructure to curb erosion, control flooding Governor Ahmed Ododo-led administration is determined to change the face of Kogi with solution-tailored infrastructure that guarantees safety Kogi govt deploys infrastructure to curb erosion, control flooding Tribune Online

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4 d. ago ‘Crocodile Tears Won’t Save You’, Enugu Gov’t Replies Sujimoto CEO, Insists He Breached Contract Terms

The Enugu State Government has fired back at Olasijibomi Ogundele, Chief Executive Officer of Sujimoto Luxury Construction Limited, after his emotional video wherein he denied allegations of fraud, insisting that his tears were nothing more than theatrics. LEADERSHIP reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had on Friday declared Ogundele wanted for alleged […]

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