7 h. ago EFCC arraigns Green Eagles Agribusiness for illegal capital operations

By Sola Ojo, Abuja The Lagos Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arraigned Green Eagles Agribusiness Solutions Limited before Justice C.J. Aneke of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. EFCC spokesman, Dele Oyewale, said the company is being prosecuted on a two-count charge bordering […] The post EFCC arraigns Green Eagles Agribusiness for illegal capital operations appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago United Capital launches mutual funds for investors in Francophone West Africa

Tribune Online United Capital launches mutual funds for investors in Francophone West Africa United Capital Plc has officially commenced operations of its latest subsidiary, United Capital Asset Management West Africa Limited (UCAMWAL), with the launch of two CFA franc-denominated mutual funds: the UCAMWAL Bond Fund and the UCAMWAL Diversified Fund, in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. This milestone marks a significant step in the Group’s strategic pan-African expansion and signals […] United Capital launches mutual funds for investors in Francophone West Africa Tribune Online

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38 h. ago PEBEC launches nationwide tour to boost ease of doing business across Nigeria

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja In a move to enhance Nigeria’s business climate, the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) has announced a nationwide tour set to commence on June 23, 2025.  This ambitious initiative aims to drive reforms that will simplify business operations across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The tour, […] The post PEBEC launches nationwide tour to boost ease of doing business across Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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41 h. ago CBN’s Dividend Suspension Threatens Banks’ Capital Raising Drive – Market Operators

Nigeria’s tier 1 banks are expected to suspend dividend payout over the next three years following the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) latest directive for them to rebuild capital buffers and resolve regulatory forbearance exposures. The directive could see dividend payouts suspension is expected to persist until 2028 for several institutions, dampening investor sentiment and […]

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7 d. ago Democracy Day: FCT Police Barricade N’Assembly Gate Amid Planned Protests (Pictures)

Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory Police Command have barricaded the main gate of the National Assembly complex in Abuja to prevent protesters from accessing the venue. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the protest, organised by Take It Back Movement and several civil society groups, is part of nationwide demonstrations marking June 12, Nigeria’s Democracy Day. […] The post Democracy Day: FCT Police Barricade N’Assembly Gate Amid Planned Protests (Pictures) appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Equity transactions: Market operators laud SEC’s Nov deadline for T+2 settlement cycle

Says it’ll reposition Nigeria’s capital market By Chinwendu Obienyi and Chukwuma Umeorah Market operators in Nigeria have expressed  support for the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) decision to transition the equities market to a T+2 settlement cycle, effective November 28, 2025. This move, they said, is seen as a significant step toward enhancing market efficiency […] The post Equity transactions: Market operators laud SEC’s Nov deadline for T+2 settlement cycle appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Wike says water shortage in Abuja due to plant rehabilitation works

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   Residents of Abuja City Centre and surrounding satellite towns are currently experiencing partial disruption in their water supply due to major rehabilitation works on two of the four water treatment plants operated by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Water Board, the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, has confirmed. According […] The post Wike says water shortage in Abuja due to plant rehabilitation works appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago NSCDC seals seven illegal private security guard firms in Abuja

From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, has sealed off seven Private Guard Companies (PGCs) for operating illegally in the capital territory. The defaulting private guard companies were sealed by the NSCDC FCT Commandant, Dr. Olusola Odumosu, during an operational tour in Abuja on Wednesday, […] The post NSCDC seals seven illegal private security guard firms in Abuja appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago SEC warns against investing in Silverkuun, other unregistered schemes

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned the public against investing in unregistered investment schemes, specifically naming Silverkuun Investment Cooperative Society and Silverkuun Limited as entities operating illegally in the Nigerian capital market. In a circular released in Abuja on Wednesday, May 28, the Commission stated that it had received […] The post SEC warns against investing in Silverkuun, other unregistered schemes appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Police Arrest 2 Suspected Receivers Of Stolen Goods In Akwa Ibom

Operatives of the Akwa Ibom state Police Command have raided some criminal hideouts in an intelligence-led operation in Uyo, the state capital, leading to the arrest of two suspects and the recovery of numerous stolen items. Disclosing this in Uyo, on Monday, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Timfon John said the arrest was […]

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