18 h. ago How Female UNN Student Was Murdered Over Alleged Sex Payment Dispute

For the Ememem family, June 15, 2025, will forever remain  sad in their memories as it was a day that their daughter, 22-year student of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) identified as Deborah Sam-Praise Ememem was allegedly strangled to death over alleged sex payment dispute in a hotel room located at Nsukka. It was […]

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26 h. ago BDC recapitalisation: Arewa economic forum kicks, seeks CBN’s extension

Tribune Online BDC recapitalisation: Arewa economic forum kicks, seeks CBN’s extension The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has been called upon to reconsider its recapitalisation policy on Bureau De Change (BDC) by granting extension window for a minimum of six months, among others, for equity, fairness, and inclusive economic governance. BDC recapitalisation: Arewa economic forum kicks, seeks CBN’s extension Tribune Online

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31 h. ago Mass job losses, insecurity risks over CBN’s BDC recapitalisation policy

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Arewa Economic Forum has warned that the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) new Bureau De Change (BDC) recapitalisation policy could wipe out northern participation in the sector, displace thousands of small business owners, and worsen the region’s security challenges. Chairman of the Forum, Ibrahim Dandakata, who raised the alarm at […] The post Mass job losses, insecurity risks over CBN’s BDC recapitalisation policy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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42 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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66 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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3 d. ago 7 banks face N965bn gap amid rising recapitalisation pressure

•Analysts project positive outlook for banking sector in H2 By Chinwendu Obienyi Seven commercial banks are racing against time to plug a combined capital shortfall of N964.8 billion, as the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) recapitalisation deadline draws nearer, deepening investor scrutiny and market anxiety across the sector. According to new disclosures and market data […] The post 7 banks face N965bn gap amid rising recapitalisation pressure appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Rivers: Fubara Denies Authorizing 2027 Election Campaign Items

Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has distanced himself from campaign materials circulating ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking to his supporters on Saturday in Port Harcourt, Fubara condemned the production of campaign caps and shirts bearing his name and image, stating that he neither sanctioned nor endorsed such efforts. “I was pissed off. […] The post Rivers: Fubara Denies Authorizing 2027 Election Campaign Items appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Zamfara Govt Denies Borrowing ₦34bn Loan, Says Money Was Used To Pay Back Inherited Debts

The Zamfara State Government has dismissed reports that Governor Dauda Lawal secured a fresh ₦34 billion loan since taking office. In a statement on Tuesday, the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, clarified that the amount in question was used to service inherited debts, not new borrowing. “Governor Lawal has not taken any loan, whether local […] The post Zamfara Govt Denies Borrowing ₦34bn Loan, Says Money Was Used To Pay Back Inherited Debts appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago “Sule Lamido Suffering Memory Loss” — Presidency Denies Claims On Tinubu’s Role In June 12 Struggle

Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has said that former governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, is suffering from memory loss. Recall that Mr. Lamido, over the weekend, claimed that President Bola Tinubu and his mother, late Abibat Mogaji, supported annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election. The former governor was heard during […] The post “Sule Lamido Suffering Memory Loss” — Presidency Denies Claims On Tinubu’s Role In June 12 Struggle appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Nigeria Needs PPP To Tackle N19trn Infrastructure Deficit — Minister

Minister of State for Works, Barrister Bello Mohammed Goronyo has said that Nigeria cannot address its staggering infrastructure deficit, estimated at over N19 trillion, without embracing Public-Private Partnerships (PPP). Speaking at the 2025 Nigeria PPP Summit held on June 17 and 18 in Abuja, the Minister emphasised that PPPs remain the only sustainable path toward […]

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4 w. ago June 12 Is Strong Basis For Nigeria’s Democratic Dev’t — ARG

The Afenifere Renewal Group (ARG) has stated that June 12, 1993 presidential election will remain indelible in the memories of Nigerians as the basis for the expansion, popularisation and growth of democracy in the country. The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, at an event marking the June 12 Democracy Day, on Friday, also described the election as […]

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4 w. ago Rosy Meurer Denies Domestic Violence Allegations, Defends Marriage To Churchill

Nollywood actress Rosy Meurer has dismissed allegations that her husband, Olakunle Churchill, subjects her to physical abuse, describing the claims as false and deliberately harmful. On Wednesday, Meurer took to her Instagram page to defend her marriage, voicing her irritation over what she referred to as “idle minds” spreading false narratives about her private life. […] The post Rosy Meurer Denies Domestic Violence Allegations, Defends Marriage To Churchill appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 w. ago CBN refutes claims of extended deadline for BDC recapitalisation

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has dismissed reports circulating online that it has extended the deadline for the recapitalisation of Bureau De Change (BDC) operators to December 31, 2025. In a statement issued by the Acting Director of the Corporate Communications Department, Mrs Hakama Ali, the central bank described the […] The post CBN refutes claims of extended deadline for BDC recapitalisation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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last month CBN says BDC recapitalisation deadline remains June 2025, denies extension reports

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has denied reports suggesting that it extended the deadline for Bureau De Change (BDC) read more CBN says BDC recapitalisation deadline remains June 2025, denies extension reports

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last month Recapitalisation Deadline: BDCs In Talks With CBN, Seek Extension To Dec 31

Seven days after the expiration of the June 3, 2025 deadline for Bureau De Change (BDC) recapitalisation, operators in the sector remain optimistic for an extension as they continue to dialogue with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). This is as indications emerged that the BDCs are seeking an extension of the recapitalisation deadline for […]

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