76 m. ago UBA to empower female entrepreneurs, drive financial inclusion with N5bn BoI MSME fund

United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has secured a N5 billion loan facility from the Bank of Industry (BOI), to boost key sectors of the economy and support the growth of sustainable and viable businesses in the country, especially the micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) owned by women. The facility disbursed through the Federal […] The post UBA to empower female entrepreneurs, drive financial inclusion with N5bn BoI MSME fund appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Eight Arrested, Firearms Recovered As Police Rescue Kidnap Victim In Kaduna, Delta

The Nigeria Police Force has rescued a kidnapped victim and arrested eight suspected kidnappers in coordinated operations in Delta and Kaduna States. The force also recovered several firearms and ammunition during the operations. The police confirmed the development on Sunday, highlighting the success of the operations in combating kidnapping and illegal arms trafficking. Disclosing this in […] The post Eight Arrested, Firearms Recovered As Police Rescue Kidnap Victim In Kaduna, Delta appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago NDLEA Arrests Mother, Son, Others In Nationwide Crackdown On Cannabis, Tramadol

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 52-year-old woman, Muyibat Mumuni, and her 25-year-old son, Faruk, in Mushin, Lagos, for allegedly storing and distributing a large consignment of cannabis. According to NDLEA spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, operatives stormed Ladega Street on Wednesday, August 13, where they raided the suspects’ hideout and recovered 298 […] The post NDLEA Arrests Mother, Son, Others In Nationwide Crackdown On Cannabis, Tramadol appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Operation Safe Haven Hands Over 220 Illegal Weapons To National Centre

Operation Safe Haven Commander, Major General Folusho Oyinlola, says the recoveries were made through kinetic and non-kinetic strategies, The post Operation Safe Haven Hands Over 220 Illegal Weapons To National Centre appeared first on Channels Television.

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9 h. ago APC chieftain urges opposition politicians to cooperate with EFCC investigation

Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun, has cautioned members of opposition parties against politicising read more APC chieftain urges opposition politicians to cooperate with EFCC investigation

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9 h. ago EFCC, Immigration Deport 42 Foreign Cybercriminals, 150 More To Follow

42 out of the 192 Chinese and Philippine nationals convicted by the Federal High Court, Lagos were deported back to their home countries on Sunday. The post EFCC, Immigration Deport 42 Foreign Cybercriminals, 150 More To Follow appeared first on Channels Television.

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10 h. ago Police Smash Robbery Syndicate, Recover Stolen Items In Akwa Ibom

The Command's spokesperson said the suspect had been terrorising some residents of Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area. The post Police Smash Robbery Syndicate, Recover Stolen Items In Akwa Ibom appeared first on Channels Television.

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10 h. ago Police Rescue Kidnap Victim, Arrest Eight Suspects In Delta, Kaduna

Firearms, ammunition, and fabricated weapons were also recovered during the exercise executed by tactical units in Kaduna and Delta States. The post Police Rescue Kidnap Victim, Arrest Eight Suspects In Delta, Kaduna appeared first on Channels Television.

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11 h. ago ‘Leave Tinubu Out Of Your EFCC Probe,’ APC Chieftain Tells Opposition 

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye has cautioned members of opposition parties against blackmailing President Bola Tinubu over their investigations by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In a statement in Osogbo on Sunday, Oyintiloye maintained that ongoing investigations by the anti-graft agency on some former […]

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14 h. ago EFCC recovers over N5bn, $10m in refinery turnaround maintenance fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered more than N5 billion and $10 million from contractors and government read more EFCC recovers over N5bn, $10m in refinery turnaround maintenance fraud

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18 h. ago FCT Police nab suspected criminals, recover four stolen vehicles

FCT Police Command has intensified its clampdown on vehicle theft, arrested suspected criminals and recovered four stolen vehicles. read more FCT Police nab suspected criminals, recover four stolen vehicles

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36 h. ago Four Stolen Vehicles Recovered As Police Nab Suspects In Kaduna, Abuja

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has successfully apprehended suspected criminals and recovered four stolen vehicles in a series of coordinated operations across the territory. The breakthrough follows a complaint lodged on July 23, 2025, at the Jabi Police Division by Mrs. Okanemhen, who reported that her driver, Abubakar Nuhu, from Magana Village, Toro […] The post Four Stolen Vehicles Recovered As Police Nab Suspects In Kaduna, Abuja appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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36 h. ago Sean Kingston Sentenced To Three And Half Years In Prison Over $1m Fraud Scheme

Jamaican-American singer Sean Kingston has been sentenced to three and a half years in prison for his role in a $1 million fraud scheme involving luxury goods. Kingston, born Kisean Paul Anderson, was convicted in March alongside his mother, Janice Eleanor Turner, on charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and four counts of wire […] The post Sean Kingston Sentenced To Three And Half Years In Prison Over $1m Fraud Scheme appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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38 h. ago Forfeited 753 Houses: Federal Gov’t Denies Giving Sale Rights To Any Firm

The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development said it has not appointed or given rights to any company or consultant to coordinate the sale of the 753 houses seized by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) with links to the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele. The […]

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43 h. ago EFCC Arrests 47 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Edo, Recover Pump

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s Benin Zonal Directorate has arrested 47 suspected internet fraudsters in Edo State. In a statement posted on X.com on Friday, the EFCC stated that a pump-action rifle and live cartridges were found in possession of one of the suspects. The statement partly read, “Their arrest on Friday, August 15, […] The post EFCC Arrests 47 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Edo, Recover Pump-Action Rifle appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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43 h. ago Man Arrested With ₦25m Cash For Alleged Vote Buying In Kaduna

A total cash  of ₦25, 963m was recovered from the suspect, believed to be earmarked to induce voters to compromise the electoral process. The post Man Arrested With ₦25m Cash For Alleged Vote Buying In Kaduna appeared first on Channels Television.

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45 h. ago Troops dislodge armed herders, recover automatic rifle in Benue

From Scholastica Hir Makurdi  Troops of the Joint Task Force Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) deployed at Mbakyior Outpost, Agidi community has recovered one AK-47 rifle with mounted magazine and live rounds during a farm patrol in Gwer East Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State. The OPWS Commander, Major General Moses Gara, stated this in […] The post Troops dislodge armed herders, recover automatic rifle in Benue appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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50 h. ago Italian tourism spending to reach €60bn as global tourism leaders head to Rome

By Okorie Uguru Travel and tourism in Italy is poised for a record-breaking year, with international visitor spending forecast to hit an all-time high of €60.4bn in 2025, according to new data from the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC). After a strong recovery from the pandemic, Italy is racing ahead, cementing its place as […] The post Italian tourism spending to reach €60bn as global tourism leaders head to Rome appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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53 h. ago EFCC nabs 47 suspected internet fraudsters in Benin, recovers rifle

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), have arrested 47 suspected internet fraudsters in Edo State with a pump action rifle and live cartridges, recovered from one of them. Confirming the development, EFCC Spokesman, Dele Oyewale, said their arrest on Friday, August 15, 2025 […] The post EFCC nabs 47 suspected internet fraudsters in Benin, recovers rifle appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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54 h. ago Police Nab Two Suspected Kidnappers, Recover Firearm In Taraba 

The suspects are said to have confessed to be part of the syndicate terrorising Plateau and Taraba States lately.  The post Police Nab Two Suspected Kidnappers, Recover Firearm In Taraba  appeared first on Channels Television.

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