4 h. ago Kolomoni MFB, AMMBAN partner on AfriGo debit cards inclusion for expansion

From Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure Kolomoni Microfinance Bank and the Association of Mobile Money and Bank Agents in Nigeria (AMMBAN) have partnered to distribute AfriGO debit cards to millions of Nigerians, aiming to enhance financial inclusion. The collaboration, announced on April 13, leverages Kolomoni’s digital banking expertise and AMMBAN’s extensive agent network to reach unbanked and […] The post Kolomoni MFB, AMMBAN partner on AfriGo debit cards inclusion for expansion appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago ‘No Genuine COZA Member Can Ever Struggle’, Fatoyinbo Sparks Another Online Buzz

The Senior Pastor of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA), Dr. Biodun Fatoyinbo, has set social media ablaze with his recent statement during a service, boldly declaring that “No genuine COZA member can ever struggle.” The comment has set tongues wagging on social media, especially among Nigerian Christians and observers of the mega church’s influence. […]

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4 h. ago IOCs Bypass Direct Crude Oil Supply To Dangote Refinery, Others

International Oil Companies (IOCs) operating in Nigeria have continued to bypass direct crude oil supply to local refineries, even as the nation grapples with an estimated 60 million barrels of stranded crude oil on the high seas. This persistent disconnect was compounding Nigeria’s struggle to ramp up domestic refining capacity and maximise oil revenues. LEADERSHIP […]

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5 h. ago Federation account revenue falls to ₦1.94 trn amid drop in oil receipts – CBN

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja In January, Nigeria’s Federation Account revenue dropped to ₦1.94 trillion, a 31.35% decline from December 2024 and 35.22% below the monthly benchmark, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) January 2025 Economic Report. The fall was driven by reduced receipts from Petroleum Profit Tax (PPT), royalties, Company Income Tax (CIT), […] The post Federation account revenue falls to ₦1.94 trn amid drop in oil receipts – CBN appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Maintaining price stability remains CBN’s focus despite renewed inflationary pressure

One of the key goals of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is to maintain price stability, and this means read more Maintaining price stability remains CBN’s focus despite renewed inflationary pressure

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10 h. ago CBN Struggles With Inflation As Broad Money Supply Surpasses N114trn

Nigeria’s broad money supply surged to N114.22 trillion in March 2025, defying the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) tight monetary policies. Despite the CBN’s imposition of a 50% Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR), the money supply rose by 24% from N92.19 trillion in March 2024, continuing the trend of monetary expansion. On a monthly basis, the […] The post CBN Struggles With Inflation As Broad Money Supply Surpasses N114trn appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Kundusi: “I’m Not Educated, Go And Compete With My Children” – MC Oluomo Defends Grammatical Error

Controversial Lagos socialite and President of National Union of Road Transport Workers, Musiliu Akinsanya, a.k.a MC Oluomo, has defended his grammatical error. MC Oluomo claimed that he has no reason to oppress anyone with English language due to his background as a child, struggling to survive. The Lagos socialite made the defence while speaking with […] The post Kundusi: “I’m Not Educated, Go And Compete With My Children” – MC Oluomo Defends Grammatical Error appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Fiscal pressure mounts as FG slashes spending, deficit expands

By Chinwendu Obienyi The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) recorded a significant decline in expenditure and revenue in January 2025, as fresh data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) revealed a deepening fiscal deficit and falling receipts from both oil and non-oil sources. According to provisional figures from the apex bank’s economic report for […] The post Fiscal pressure mounts as FG slashes spending, deficit expands appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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34 h. ago Banks report increased credit availability for unsecured, corporate lending in Q1

In the first quarter of 2025, Nigerian banks reported a varied landscape in the supply and demand for credit across read more Banks report increased credit availability for unsecured, corporate lending in Q1

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34 h. ago Ekwueme’s son to Tinubu, others: Be sensitive, cut excesses, lead by example

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Apostle Goodheart Obi Ekwueme, son of Nigeria’s first elected Vice President, late Dr Alex Ekwueme, has challenged President Bola Tinubu and other Nigerian leaders to show greater sensitivity to citizens’ struggles and lead by example during the nation’s economic hardships. Speaking to journalists after the Easter Sunday Service on April 20, […] The post Ekwueme’s son to Tinubu, others: Be sensitive, cut excesses, lead by example appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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38 h. ago Burna Boy gave me money but won’t reply my messages – Portable

By Seyi Babalola Controversial musician Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, also known as Portable, has chastised his colleague Burna Boy for ignoring his calls and texts after giving him N20 million. Burna Boy, who has been feuding with Speed Darlington, gave Portable N20 million after defeating the ‘Akpi’ singer in a recent celebrity boxing battle in Lagos. […] The post Burna Boy gave me money but won’t reply my messages – Portable appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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55 h. ago Why businesses must rejig value propositions – CEO, Pierrine Consulting

As businesses struggle to survive amid growing uncertainties in the nation’s economy, business leaders and managers have been urged to read more Why businesses must rejig value propositions – CEO, Pierrine Consulting

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59 h. ago CBN’s reforms restoring macroeconomic stability, confidence — Cardoso to investors

Nigeria’s central bank governor Olayemi Cardoso has assured international investors that the Bank’s reforms are gradually ensuring macroeconomic stability and read more CBN’s reforms restoring macroeconomic stability, confidence — Cardoso to investors

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59 h. ago Onakoya Sets New Chess World Record, Continues Marathon With 70

Nigerian chess champion and founder of Chess in Slums Africa, Tunde Onakoya, has set a new Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon, exceeding the previous record of 61 hours. Together with United States chess master Shawn Martinez, Onakoya surpassed the 62-hour mark on Sunday and is now aiming to reach an ambitious 70-hour […] The post Onakoya Sets New Chess World Record, Continues Marathon With 70-Hour Ambition appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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61 h. ago CBN’s FX market transformation attracts global investor confidence

Nigeria’s foreign exchange (FX) market having undergone a dramatic transformation under the current leadership of the Central Bank of Nigeria read more CBN’s FX market transformation attracts global investor confidence

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62 h. ago Paris Club refund: Melrose files contempt suit against CBN’s Cardoso, others

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja Melrose General Services Limited has initiated contempt proceedings against Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Olayemi Cardoso and Legal Services Director Salam-Alada Kofo for allegedly failing to comply with a Supreme Court judgement. The 2024 ruling reversed the forfeiture of ₦1.222 billion and ₦220 million linked to the Paris Club refund. […] The post Paris Club refund: Melrose files contempt suit against CBN’s Cardoso, others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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62 h. ago Tunde Onakoya surpasses world chess record, eyes new milestone

Nigerian chess maestro Tunde Onakoya has set his sights on a 70-hour chess milestone after breaking the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon of 61 hours. Onakoya passed the 62-hour mark on Sunday alongside United States chess master Shawn Martinez. The chess marathon, which took place at Times Square in New York City, […] The post Tunde Onakoya surpasses world chess record, eyes new milestone appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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65 h. ago CBN Showcases Reform Progress, Investment Opportunities In New York

As global financial leaders gather ahead of the 2025 International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Spring Meetings, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in collaboration with J.P. Morgan and the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX), hosted a high-level investment forum at the Nasdaq MarketSite, focusing squarely on Nigeria’s macroeconomic outlook and reform agenda. Themed “The […]

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66 h. ago Higher FX inflows coming as CBN drives export products competitiveness in global markets

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is taking strategic measures to support Nigerian businesses in enhancing their competitiveness through capacity read more Higher FX inflows coming as CBN drives export products competitiveness in global markets

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3 d. ago CBN governor Cardoso declares bold monetary reform in talk with Robinson

Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, on Friday, held a pivotal exchange with renowned economist and read more CBN governor Cardoso declares bold monetary reform in talk with Robinson

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