8 h. ago Access Holdings says it can still pay dividends despite CBN restrictions

Access Holdings Plc has clarified its position after the Central Bank of Nigeria told some banks to temporarily stop paying read more Access Holdings says it can still pay dividends despite CBN restrictions

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9 h. ago SWDC’ll drive regional economic integration, nominees promise Nigerians

Charles Akinola, the managing director nominee for the newly established South-West Development Commission (SWDC), has declared that the commission under read more SWDC’ll drive regional economic integration, nominees promise Nigerians

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10 h. ago Buni calls for unity to tackle insecurity, food shortage in Lake Chad Basin

Tribune Online Buni calls for unity to tackle insecurity, food shortage in Lake Chad Basin Buni called for joint agricultural support initiatives, saying that improving food production would help tackle food insecurity and promote regional economic recovery. Buni calls for unity to tackle insecurity, food shortage in Lake Chad Basin Tribune Online

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14 h. ago Tinubu’s visit: Reactions trail Benue Gov Alia’s alleged ‘eye service’

Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has faced criticism for promoting eye service after a viral video showed citizens cleaning roadside bushes ahead of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s visit to the state on Wednesday. In a video circulating on social media, people were seen using machetes to trim overgrown vegetation along a major road, with the […] The post Tinubu’s visit: Reactions trail Benue Gov Alia’s alleged ‘eye service’ appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago ECOWAS Reacts To US Visa Restrictions, Says It’s A Blow To Regional Prosperity

Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chair of the ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, has expressed deep concern over reports suggesting that all ECOWAS member-states may be affected by a new wave of United States visa restrictions. This concern came after reports suggest that under President Donald Trump, the US government was […]

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19 h. ago Sokoto advocates dialogue for peace, urges caution on forest guards deployment

From Shafa’atu Suleima, Sokoto The Sokoto State Government has reiterated its readiness to engage in dialogue with armed groups willing to renounce violence and reintegrate into society as part of its strategic call for lasting peace and sustainable security in the state, expressing caution over the unregulated deployment of forest guards across the North-West region. […] The post Sokoto advocates dialogue for peace, urges caution on forest guards deployment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Toll Fee: Petrol Scarcity Looms In S/West As Marketers Halt Distribution In Lagos

Petroleum scarcity may be brewing in the South Western region of the country as the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), South-West Zone is set to halt petroleum distribution over toll fees in the Lekki-Eve axis. To this end, residents and businesses around the Lekki-Epe axis may experience energy supply disruption following a directive […]

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22 h. ago Natasha: Nigeria Risks Becoming Banana Republic – Ezekwesili

Former Education Minister and ex-vice president of the World Bank’s Africa region, Dr Oby Ezekwesili, has fiercely criticised the Nigerian government’s decision to arraign Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on criminal defamation charges. The case stems from Akpoti-Uduaghan’s allegations of sexual harassment and death threats by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, prompting what Ezekwesili called a “national embarrassment” […]

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22 h. ago Benue Killings: NAF Deploy More Air Assets To Boost Operation Whirl Stroke

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has deployed additional air assets under Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) to restore peace in Benue and other parts of the North Central region. This followed the recent attack on Yelwata, a community in the Guma local government area, where over 200 citizens were killed. A statement by the NAF spokesman, […]

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22 h. ago No Credible Evidence To Substantiate Claims Of Internal Sabotage – DHQ

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said there is no evidence to substantiate claims of internal sabotage within the military related to the Yelwata incident. The director of Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, stated this while reacting to reports suggesting that internal sabotage within the Nigerian military contributed to the tragic events in Yelwata, Benue […]

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24 h. ago NHRC Expresses Deep Concern Over Alarming Killings In Benue, Plateau

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed its deep concern about the recent escalation of violent attacks and killings in Benue and Plateau States. The executive secretary of the Commission, Dr. Tony Ojukwu, SAN, swiftly reacted to the disturbing situation yesterday in Abuja and emphasised that the right to life is a fundamental human […]

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30 h. ago Benue Killings: No Credible Evidence To Substantiate Internal Sabotage Claims — DHQ

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said that there was no evidence to substantiate claims of internal sabotage within the military over the recent massacre in Yelwata, Guma local government area of Benue State. The Director, Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, stated this while reacting to reports suggesting that internal sabotage within the Nigerian military […]

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32 h. ago Police arraign Ghanaian national for alleged N7.4m visa fraud

Tribune Online Police arraign Ghanaian national for alleged N7.4m visa fraud A Ghanaian national, Yaw Agyei, has been arraigned before a Yaba Chief Magistrate Court in Lagos for... Police arraign Ghanaian national for alleged N7.4m visa fraud Tribune Online

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32 h. ago Benue Killings: NAF Deploys Additional Air Assets To Boost Military Operations

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has deployed additional air assets under Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) to restore peace in Benue and other parts of the North-Central region. This followed the recent attack on Yelwata, a community in Guma local government area of the state where over 200 citizens were killed during the weekend. NAF spokesman, […]

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33 h. ago Yelewata massacre: Benue indigenes in diaspora write Tinubu, demand end to killings

Leaders of Benue communities in the diaspora have condemned the recent wave of killings in the state, describing the violence as a silent genocide against indigenous populations. The reaction follows the June 14 massacre in Yelewata, Guma Local Government Area, where over 200 people were reportedly killed by suspected armed herders. In an open letter […] The post Yelewata massacre: Benue indigenes in diaspora write Tinubu, demand end to killings appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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33 h. ago Senate Confident South West Dev’t Commission Will Bridge Infrastructure Deficits

The Senate on Tuesday affirmed that the South West Development Commission (SWDC) will not only thrive, but also make a significant difference by bridging infrastructural deficits and accelerating overall development in the South West region. Chairman of the Senate Committee on the South West Development, Senator Yunus Akintunde (APC, Oyo Central), gave the assurance during […]

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34 h. ago Investors lose N323bn in two days as bears in banking stocks persists

Tribune Online Investors lose N323bn in two days as bears in banking stocks persists On Tuesday, bears persists at the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) as equities investors continued to react to the directive by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) suspending dividend payments, bonus disbursements, and offshore investments for banks under regulatory forbearance. Investors lose N323bn in two days as bears in banking stocks persists Tribune Online

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37 h. ago ECOWAS partners Germany, Spain, and EU on £110m projects to improve peace, development in region

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), in partnership with Germany, Spain, and the European Union, has launched four projects worth £110 million to drive peace and development in the West African region. The joint projects cover four areas, which include Peace, Security and Governance (EPSG), implementation of the AfCFTA/Trade […] The post ECOWAS partners Germany, Spain, and EU on £110m projects to improve peace, development in region appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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40 h. ago ECOWAS to maintain trade, free movement status quo with Sahel countries — Touray

Tribune Online ECOWAS to maintain trade, free movement status quo with Sahel countries — Touray “Until there is a new agreement, we maintain the status quo. Of course, the institutional framework, if I look at it, changes nothing for the ordinary person. ECOWAS to maintain trade, free movement status quo with Sahel countries — Touray Tribune Online

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45 h. ago APC Meeting: Attempt To Assault Ganduje Irresponsible – Aide

The senior special assistant on Public Enlightenment to the All progressives Congress (APC) national chairman, Chief Oliver Okpala, has described an attempted attack against his boss, Dr Umar Ganduje, during the zonal meeting of the North East APC as condemnable, irresponsible and unpatriotic. Okpala said this while reacting to the disruption and acts of thuggery […]

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