3 h. ago EFCC convicts 10 fraudsters in Benin, arraigns $500k scammer

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction of 10 internet fraudsters in Benin, Edo State, while also arraigning a man in Abuja over an alleged $500,000 scam. In Benin, the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Commission secured the conviction of 10 internet fraudsters before Justice M. Itsueli […] The post EFCC convicts 10 fraudsters in Benin, arraigns $500k scammer appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago FG to disburse N250b Bank of Agriculture loans, insures 250,000 farmers

….Says 30% value addition bill advancing Vice President Kashim Shettima on Thursday, revealed efforts of the Tinubu administration to ensure read more FG to disburse N250b Bank of Agriculture loans, insures 250,000 farmers

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5 h. ago Cross River voted 440,000 out of 1.7 million registered voters in the last 2023 presidential election

A socio-cultural and Economic Group, Prince Otu Community Development Initiative, led by its National President Kanu Uno, has advocated for read more Cross River voted 440,000 out of 1.7 million registered voters in the last 2023 presidential election-Group

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5 h. ago FG to disburse N250bn Bank of Agriculture loans, insure 250,000 farmers

…says 30% value addition bill advancing Vice President Kashim Shettima, on Thursday, revealed efforts of the Bola Tinubu’s Administration to read more FG to disburse N250bn Bank of Agriculture loans, insure 250,000 farmers

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8 h. ago Publish Recipients Of N330bn Payout To Poor Nigerians, NLC Tells Federal Government

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), on Thursday, asked the federal government to disclose the full list of beneficiaries of the N330 billion reportedly disbursed to poor Nigerians under the cash transfer programme. The call comes amidst government’s claims that millions of citizens had been lifted out of poverty through social safety net schemes managed by […]

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10 h. ago CBN governor warns against naira spraying, mutilation, hawking

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Olayemi Cardoso has warned Nigerians, especially market women, against spraying, hawking and mutilating of the naira, the nation’s national currency. Governor Cardoso, who was represented by the Acting Director, Corporate Communications Department, CBN, Mrs Hakama Sidi Ali, spoke at the Central Bank Fair, held in […] The post CBN governor warns against naira spraying, mutilation, hawking appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago NDLEA Hands Over 450,000 Seized Pregabalin Capsules To NAFDAC In Kano

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano State Command, has transferred 450,000 intercepted Pregabalin capsules to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) for forensic analysis and regulatory action. Pregabalin, a medication classified as an anticonvulsant and prescribed for pain relief, has in recent years become one of the most […] The post NDLEA Hands Over 450,000 Seized Pregabalin Capsules To NAFDAC In Kano appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago NDLEA Hands Over 450,000 Pregabalin Capsules To NAFDAC For Investigation

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano State Command has transferred 450,000 Pregabalin capsules to the National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) for forensic examination and regulatory assessment. According to a statement by the spokesperson of the Command, Sadiq Maigatari, the drug consignment was intercepted by an NDLEA patrol team on […]

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11 h. ago FG Pays ₦330bn Cash Transfers To Support Poor Nigerians — Wale Edun

The Federal Government of Nigeria has disbursed a total of N330 billion in cash transfers to poor and vulnerable citizens through the National Social Safety-net Coordinating Office (NASSCO). This was disclosed by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, during a press briefing in Abuja on Monday. According to […] The post FG Pays ₦330bn Cash Transfers To Support Poor Nigerians — Wale Edun appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago NDLEA hands over 450,000 pregabalin capsules to NAFDAC in Kano

Tribune Online NDLEA hands over 450,000 pregabalin capsules to NAFDAC in Kano The drugs were intercepted on Kano-Hadejia Road, leading to the arrest of three individuals. NDLEA hands over 450,000 pregabalin capsules to NAFDAC in Kano Tribune Online

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12 h. ago Afriland Towers fire: Tinubu condoles with families, FIRS, UBA, United Capital

Tribune Online Afriland Towers fire: Tinubu condoles with families, FIRS, UBA, United Capital President Bola Tinubu has commiserated with the families of the victims, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), United Capital, and the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc over Thursday's fire disaster at Afriland Towers on Broad Street, Lagos Island. Afriland Towers fire: Tinubu condoles with families, FIRS, UBA, United Capital Tribune Online

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15 h. ago Food sovereignty: FG pushes for more investment in tomato, cassava, maize

From Okwe Obi, Abuja To achieve food sovereignty, the Federal Government has pushed for more investment in staple crops like tomato, cassava, and maize. Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, added that the cultivation would increase productivity, reduce post-harvest losses, strengthen food security, and ensure strong financial returns for investors. Kyari made this […] The post Food sovereignty: FG pushes for more investment in tomato, cassava, maize appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Edun call for prudent use of resources as FAAC disbursement jumps to N2.2trn

Wale Edun, minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, has called for a prudent management of public resources, read more Edun call for prudent use of resources as FAAC disbursement jumps to N2.2trn

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16 h. ago Troops Escort Farmers, Neutralise Armed Robber In Benue Operations

  Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have intensified security patrols across Benue State, escorting farmers to their fields and responding to armed attacks, with one criminal neutralised and arms recovered during a robbery incident in Ukum Local Government Area of the State. In a statement on Wednesday, Acting Media Information Officer of HQ JTF […]

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16 h. ago Shortage Of Skilled Hands Threatens Coding, Python, Others In New Curriculum

Nigeria’s ambitious new national curriculum, which places coding, Python, robotics, artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship, and other digital literacy courses at the centre of secondary school learning, is facing a potentially serious hurdle. This is due to a shortage of qualified teachers capable of delivering the new courses accross the over 50,000 secondary schools in the country. […]

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17 h. ago Zenith Bank/NBBF Women’s Basketball League: MFM Return To Winning Ways, Dolphins Beat Titans

After their surprising defeat on the opening day against the Dolphins Women’s Basketball team, the defending champions of the Zenith Bank/NBBF Women’s Basketball League, MFM Women’s Basketball team, returned to winning form on Wednesday, thrashing the Customs Women’s Basketball team 78-42. Despite leading by more than 15 points against the Dolphins in their opening match, […]

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17 h. ago Ghana’s central bank delivers record rate cut as inflation eases

Ghana’s central bank delivered a sharper-than-expected rate cut on Wednesday, slashing its main policy rate by 350 basis points to read more Ghana’s central bank delivers record rate cut as inflation eases

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18 h. ago Insurance sector contributions to GDP seen growing on new reform law

The Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA) will strenghten the sector’s contribution to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), according read more Insurance sector contributions to GDP seen growing on new reform law

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18 h. ago FIRS, CBN, NEXIM, UBA, NDIC to lead discussion on digital economy

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Nigeria Export-Import (NEXIM) Bank, United Bank for Africa read more FIRS, CBN, NEXIM, UBA, NDIC to lead discussion on digital economy

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18 h. ago Federal Pensioners Urge FG To Implement Approved Pension Increase

The Federal Civil Service Pensioners branch of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) has called on the Federal Government to implement the N32,000 pension increase approved for retirees. In Abuja, the National President of the branch, Comrade Frederick Eguaoba, noted that while the new national minimum wage of N70,000 has been implemented for workers, pensioners […]

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