61 m. ago Federal Gov’t Mulls N30bn Annual Gratuity For Civil Servants

The Federal Government said considering was being given for the introduction of an annual gratuity payment estimated at N30 billion for civil servants in treasury-funded Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). The scheme is being conceived under a new framework being developed by the National Pension Commission (PenCom) in collaboration with the Office of the Head […]

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63 m. 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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65 m. ago “Benue Farmers Must Be Equipped To Defend Themselves” — VeryDarkMan Urges Action

Nigerian social media activist VeryDarkMan has challenged President Bola Tinubu’s response to the killing of over 200 people in Benue State. Reports indicate that more than 200 people were allegedly burnt alive in one of the latest herdsmen attacks on Yelwata community in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State. The attack, which has received […] The post “Benue Farmers Must Be Equipped To Defend Themselves” — VeryDarkMan Urges Action appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Reps Begin Probe Of N1.12trn Anchors Borrowers’ Fund Disbursement, Others

The House of Representatives through its Committee on Nutrition and Food Security has commenced investigation into the disbursement of the N1.12 trillion Anchors Borrowers Programme. The probe also covered Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL’s) disbursement of N215billion for agrobusinesses and Bank of Industry (BOI’s) payment of N3 billion to 22, 120 […]

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2 h. ago China moves to roll out measures on market access, inspection – Yan Yuqing

By Sunday Ani The Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Lagos, Yan Yuqing, has said China will roll out measures on market access, inspection, quarantine, and customs clearance to boost trade in goods, enhance skills and technical training, and expand the promotion of quality products. She disclosed this in her speech titled, […] The post China moves to roll out measures on market access, inspection – Yan Yuqing appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago BIPC donates bread, water to Yelwata IDPs, promises donation every three days

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi In a compassionate show of solidarity, the Benue Investment and Property Company Limited (BIPC) has donated 500 loaves of BIPC bread and 1,000 sachets of water to victims displaced by the recent deadly attack on Yelwata community in Guma Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State. The Group Managing Director of […] The post BIPC donates bread, water to Yelwata IDPs, promises donation every three days appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago No justification for 1,200% jump in sugar tax, ThinkBusiness Africa tells CAPPA

A 1,200 percent increase in Nigeria’s sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) tax has been described as “statistically inconsistent and economically risky” by read more No justification for 1,200% jump in sugar tax, ThinkBusiness Africa tells CAPPA

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4 h. ago Loan Defaulters Risk Denial Of Passport Renewal, House Rent, Others

Managing Director of the Nigeria Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP), Uzoma Nwagba, has announced that failure to repay loans may soon affect citizens’ access to essential services such as passport renewal, driver’s licence issuance, and even renting a home. Nwagba disclosed this on Tuesday during a ‘Meet the Press’ session organised by the Presidential Media Team […]

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7 h. ago EFCC Arraigns Company Director Over Alleged N13.8bn Ponzi Scheme

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a director of Glossolalia Nigeria Ltd and Pelegend Nigeria Ltd, Precious Williams, for allegedly defrauding over 3,000 investors of N13.8 billion through an investment scheme. Williams was brought before Justice S.I. Mark of the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt on a 14-count charge bordering on […]

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9 h. ago Bishop Strickland joins Pope in condemning Benue massacre of 200 Christians

… Says Nigerian government, world powers insensitive to the killings Some 200 people, most of them Christians, were brutally massacred read more Bishop Strickland joins Pope in condemning Benue massacre of 200 Christians

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9 h. ago Climate gets higher allocation as DMO plans N50bn green bond issue

The Debt Management Office (DMO) on Monday announced plans to raise up to N50 billion through the issuance of its read more Climate gets higher allocation as DMO plans N50bn green bond issue

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11 h. ago Benue Killings: Human Rights Advocate Blames FG Inaction, Seeks UN Help

Human Rights and Peace advocates, Dr Raymond Edoh, has issued a passionate plea to the federal government and the international community to take immediate action to stop the wave of killings in Benue State, following the killing of around 200 people in Yelwata. Edoh, in a statement on Monday, said the crisis has reached a […]

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11 h. ago Why Access, Zenith, First Bank may pause dividend payment till 2028 — Report

Access Holdings Plc, Zenith Bank Plc, and First Bank Holdings may suspend dividend payments until 2028, as Nigeria’s top banks read more Why Access, Zenith, First Bank may pause dividend payment till 2028 — Report

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11 h. ago Banking Stocks Plummet On CBN’s Directive To Suspend Dividends, Bonuses

Following the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) directive suspending dividend payments, bonus disbursements, and offshore investments for banks under regulatory forbearance, the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Banking index yesterday declined by 3.98 per cent. This is as investor sentiment weakened amid concerns over earnings retention and capital constraints within the banking sector. While the benchmark index […]

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12 h. ago Smartcash, Leadway Team Up To Simplify Motor Insurance With USSD, App

Smartcash Payment Service Bank (PSB), a subsidiary of Airtel Nigeria, has partnered with Leadway Assurance to launch a seamless, mobile-based motor insurance service, a move to revolutionise insurance accessibility across Nigeria. This collaboration enables Nigerians to purchase or renew insurance plans directly from their phones using the Smartcash app, eliminating the need for physical paperwork […]

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13 h. ago Court Awards N200m To Kpaduma Residents, Declares FCTA Demolition Illegal

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court of Justice in Maitama has ordered the FCT Administration to pay ₦200 million in damages to residents of Kpaduma community, whose houses were demolished by government officials on September, 2024. Hon. Justice H. Mu’azu pronounced the judgment on Monday, unequivocally stating that the FCTA’s actions on September 5, […]

Events

14 h. ago How 5 farm workers killed their employer in Edo after collecting his N900,000

From Tony Osauzo, Benin A 56-year-old farmer, Henry Oyagbomwan, has been reportedly killed and buried in a shallow grave by five of his farm workers in Igueze village in Ovia North-East Local Government, Edo State. Police sources said the workers killed their employer after he sold pineapple worth N900,000 at his farm in Igueze village […] The post How 5 farm workers killed their employer in Edo after collecting his N900,000 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Heads of tertiary institutions decry funding constraints, staffing gaps as they battle payroll

Heads of federal tertiary institutions have raised the alarm over worsening funding constraints and critical staffing shortages. read more Heads of tertiary institutions decry funding constraints, staffing gaps as they battle payroll

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16 h. ago N8.6bn: 148,625 pensioners smile as PTAD pays 32,000 pension increase arrears

Tribune Online N8.6bn: 148,625 pensioners smile as PTAD pays 32,000 pension increase arrears The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) has announced the successful payment of a fresh instalment totaling N8.6 billion in arrears to pensioners covered under the Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS), marking another step in the Federal Government’s commitment to enhanced pension welfare. The disbursement followed the approval by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, of a second pension […] N8.6bn: 148,625 pensioners smile as PTAD pays 32,000 pension increase arrears Tribune Online

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16 h. ago Radda’s Governance Style: A Culture Rooted In Planning, Foresight, Accountability – ABU Don

The administration of Katsina State Governor Malam Dikko Umaru Radda has been singled out as an example of governance anchored in meticulous planning, clear foresight, and firm accountability. It has earned praise for delivering real democratic dividends within just two years. This assessment was presented by Professor Muhammad Kabir Isa, Dean of the Faculty of […]

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