3 h. ago Financing agriculture pathway to curbing $10bn food import bill – Kyari

By Chinyere Anyanwu The Minister for Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, has stated that rethinking the country’s module of agricultural financing is critical to building a sustainable non-oil export economy. The minister stated this during the 2025 First Bank Agric & Export Expo held in Lagos yesterday. The programme was themed; “Fundamentals of Building […] The post Financing agriculture pathway to curbing $10bn food import bill – Kyari appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Tax incentives to FMCGs, cement makers can ease food, housing cost —Adeosun

Tribune Online Tax incentives to FMCGs, cement makers can ease food, housing cost —Adeosun The Federal Government can introduce tax credits and targeted incentives for fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies and cement manufacturers to significantly reduce food prices and lower the cost of housing across Nigeria. A leading pharmacist and Chairman of ST. Racheals Pharmaceutical Nigeria Limited, Akinjide Adeosun, made the call at an event in Lagos to mark […] Tax incentives to FMCGs, cement makers can ease food, housing cost —Adeosun Tribune Online

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6 h. ago FG seeks stronger partnerships to bridge 20m housing deficit

The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, has called for stronger collaboration between developers, financial institutions, and other read more FG seeks stronger partnerships to bridge 20m housing deficit

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7 h. ago FG urged to consider tax incentives, duty reliefs for media houses

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Federal Government has been urged to support the Nigerian media with targeted incentives, including tax reliefs and import duty waivers on essential media tools. Former Chief Corporate Communications Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mr Femi Soneye, made the appeal in Abuja on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, […] The post FG urged to consider tax incentives, duty reliefs for media houses appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago NGF pledges support to bridge $100bn infrastructural deficit

Tribune Online NGF pledges support to bridge $100bn infrastructural deficit "These investments are mostly concentrated in oil and gas, telecommunications, real estate, and agriculture.... NGF pledges support to bridge $100bn infrastructural deficit Tribune Online

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10 h. ago Finance minister, CBN, FIRS deepen collaboration to sustain economic stability

Tribune Online Finance minister, CBN, FIRS deepen collaboration to sustain economic stability The high-level engagement focused on deepening coordination between monetary and fiscal authorities to sustain macroeconomic stability... Finance minister, CBN, FIRS deepen collaboration to sustain economic stability Tribune Online

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10 h. ago Obasanjo library raid: Court jails two more internet fraudsters in Lagos

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Tuesday, August 19, secured the conviction and sentence of two internet fraudsters before Justice D. I. Dipeolu of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos. The convicts, Olugbodi Adefolarin Pamilerin and Adenuga Ezekiel Oluwaseyi, are among […] The post Obasanjo library raid: Court jails two more internet fraudsters in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Jaiz Bank unveils new identity, targets ₦200bn capital by 2028

Jaiz Bank Plc, Nigeria’s pioneer non-interest financial institution, has unveiled a bold new corporate identity and laid out an ambitious read more Jaiz Bank unveils new identity, targets ₦200bn capital by 2028

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10 h. ago Wheat, fish top chart as Nigeria spends $10bn on imports annually

Abubakar Kyari, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security has decried the high import bill on food, saying Nigeria spends $10 read more Wheat, fish top chart as Nigeria spends $10bn on imports annually

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11 h. ago Alleged NNPC fraud: Court freezes four bank accounts linked to Mele Kyari

Tribune Online Alleged NNPC fraud: Court freezes four bank accounts linked to Mele Kyari The anti-graft agency argued that the bank accounts in respect of which the reliefs are sought are subject matters of investigation by the Commission in relation to misappropriation Alleged NNPC fraud: Court freezes four bank accounts linked to Mele Kyari Tribune Online

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12 h. ago Delta Retirees Get Relief As Oborevwori Approves ₦10bn Payout

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has approved the immediate release of ₦10 billion to clear outstanding pension arrears owed to retirees in the state. Oborevwori made the announcement on Tuesday,  during a meeting with the Pension Board, led by the Chairman, Bureau of State Pensions, Mr. Edwin Ogidi-Gbegbaje, and the State Chairman of the Association […] The post Delta Retirees Get Relief As Oborevwori Approves ₦10bn Payout appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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12 h. ago NGF Investopedia to bridge Nigeria’s $100bn annual infrastructure financing gap – AbdulRazaq

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja In a decisive effort to address Nigeria’s staggering annual infrastructure financing deficit, estimated at $100 billion, the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) launched the NGF Investopedia, a pioneering investment platform aimed at unlocking capital flows into bankable projects across all 36 states. The launch event at Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, brought together governors, […] The post NGF Investopedia to bridge Nigeria’s $100bn annual infrastructure financing gap – AbdulRazaq appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago EFCC arraigns ICT consultant for alleged N131.8m, $200,000 fraud in Abuja

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Umar Abdullahi, an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) consultant, before the read more EFCC arraigns ICT consultant for alleged N131.8m, $200,000 fraud in Abuja

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14 h. ago EFCC Arraigns Man For Alleged N131.8m, $200,000 Fraud In Abuja

  The Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Monday, August 18, 2025, arraigned one Umar Abdullahi before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja for alleged fraud. Abdullahi, an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) consultant, is being prosecuted on four-court charges, bordering on obtaining money by […]

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15 h. ago COREN, ICPC partner to curb quackery in engineering profession

Tribune Online COREN, ICPC partner to curb quackery in engineering profession In its determined efforts to curb quackery in engineering profession in Nigeria and ensure that only qualified COREN, ICPC partner to curb quackery in engineering profession Tribune Online

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16 h. ago Ranching Will Boost Food Production, Curb Insecurity — Nwoko

The lawmaker representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ned Nwoko has stated that the proposed bill on the establishment of ranching across the country will help to address the twin challenges of food production and insecurity arising from farmer-herder clashes, if passed into law. Sponsored by Senator Nwoko, the bill seeks to ‘Provide for the […]

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16 h. ago Tinubu okays slash of dialysis costs from N50,000 to N12,000 to support kidney patients

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   President Bola Tinubu has authorised a significant subsidy to reduce the cost of dialysis treatment for Nigerians, cutting the price per session from N50,000 to N12,000. This initiative aims to alleviate the financial burden on thousands of Nigerians suffering from kidney-related illnesses. Special Adviser on Policy Information, Daniel Bwala, announced […] The post Tinubu okays slash of dialysis costs from N50,000 to N12,000 to support kidney patients appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Carloha, Cypress Capital, FundPark launch trade finance model to strengthen Nigeria’s auto supply chain

In a significant move to bolster Nigeria’s industrial base and economic development, Carloha, Cypress Capital, and FundPark have entered into read more Carloha, Cypress Capital, FundPark launch trade finance model to strengthen Nigeria’s auto supply chain

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17 h. ago What you should know about procurement fraud as Nigerians — EFCC

Tribune Online What you should know about procurement fraud as Nigerians — EFCC The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has warned Nigerians to be on guard against procurement fraud, describing it as... What you should know about procurement fraud as Nigerians — EFCC Tribune Online

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18 h. ago United Capital records 24.99% gross return, shares over N4.6bn in dividends

The United Capital Infrastructure Fund (UCIF), the infrastructure fund of leading Pan-African financial services group, United Capital PLC, has announced read more United Capital records 24.99% gross return, shares over N4.6bn in dividends

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