2 h. ago Why Nigerian startups avoid listings in Nigerian Exchange Group —Report

A new report by TLP Advisory has revealed deep-rooted structural, financial, and regulatory barriers preventing Nigeria’s fast-growing startups from listing on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), despite reforms introduced through the NGX Technology Board in 2022. The report: “Rethinking Funding & Exits: Nigeria’s Missing IPOs and the NGX,” warns that the absence of local listings threatens […]

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6 h. ago Nigerian Medical Doctor Jailed Over £268,000 NHS Fraud In UK

A UK-based Nigerian doctor, Richard Akinrolabu, 61, has been sentenced to three years in prison for defrauding the National Health Service (NHS) of more than £268,000. Akinrolabu, a specialist registrar in obstetrics and gynaecology at the Princess Royal University Hospital, pleaded guilty to four counts of fraud by false representation and was sentenced on November […]

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8 h. ago Man impersonating actor Fredrick Leonard jailed 50 years for £15,000 scam

A Lagos State High Court in Ikeja, presided over by Justice Ismail Ijelu, on Tuesday convicted and sentenced Osaibovo Charles to a total of 50 years’ imprisonment for multiple fraud-related offences

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9 h. ago FG to boost automotive sector with policy support, incentives — Shettima

The Federal Government has announced plans to strengthen Nigeria’s automotive industry through targeted policy support and incentives aimed at positioning read more FG to boost automotive sector with policy support, incentives — Shettima

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9 h. ago Ladoja will add value to traditional institution in Nigeria — Sultan of Sokoto

Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, has said that the emergence of Oba Rashidi Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland will add significant value to the traditional institution in the country.

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11 h. ago Ogun govt will institutionalise Oko’wo Dapo into women’s trust fund — Commissioner

The Ogun State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Hon Adijat Adeleye, said plans are underway to institutionalise the State Women Empowerment Scheme tagged Oko'wo Dapo...

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11 h. ago IMF lauds CBN, urges robust policy tools ahead of inflation targeting

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has praised the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for stabilising the economy while urging it read more IMF lauds CBN, urges robust policy tools ahead of inflation targeting

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11 h. ago Afe Babalola to FG: Stamp out substandard educational institutions in Nigeria

"I would like the NUC to seriously consider closing such illegal universities down and arresting their owners. ..

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12 h. ago Security Operatives Ignored DSS Intelligence, Left Kebbi School 30 Minutes Before Attack

Indications have emerged of how security operatives allegedly ignored credible intelligence by the Department of State Services (DSS), which could have prevented the abduction of 25 students from Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, in Danko/Wasagu local government area of Kebbi State. This is even as Kebbi State governor, Mohammed Nasir Idris, on Monday night, […]

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12 h. ago TETFund boss seeks overhaul of Nigeria’s education sector, improved funding

"The increase in funding should not only target the construction of new educational institutions...

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18 h. ago Food security: Stakeholders advocate improved agriculture mechanization

Stakeholders in the agriculture sector have said that Nigeria cannot increase its farming productivity until it starts engaging in large scale mechanisation as compared to other countries. Speaking during at the 50th anniversary celebration of the Nigerian Institution of Agricultural Engineers (NIAE) held at the National Centre for Agricultural Mechanisation (NCAM), Ilorin, the stakeholders emphasised […]

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19 h. ago UK Court Jails Nigerian Doctor For Working During Sick Leave

A Unites Kingdom-based Nigerian doctor, Richard Akinrolabu, has been sentenced to three years in prison by the Woolwich Crown Court for defrauding the National Health Service (NHS) of over £268,000 by secretly working shifts while on sick leave. According to a statement on Monday by the National Health Service Counter Fraud Authority, Akinrolabu, who served […]

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19 h. ago NELFUND Has Reduced Financial Burden On Students, Says UNIBEN VC

The Vice Chancellor of the University of Benin, Professor Edoba Omoregie, on Monday said the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) introduced by the President Bola Tinubu-led administration has drastically reduced the financial burden faced by Nigeria students in tertiary institutions. Prof Omoregie said since his assumption into office, students have been encouraged to enrol in […]

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20 h. ago Turkey eases visa process for Nigerian business travellers, eyes stronger economic ties

Turkey has approved a new visa policy that allows its embassy in Abuja to issue visas directly to Nigerian business read more Turkey eases visa process for Nigerian business travellers, eyes stronger economic ties

Economics

21 h. ago Lagos Assembly adopts report on medicine, health sciences varsity bill

Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have adopted the report of the Joint House Committee on Education (Tertiary Institutions) and

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23 h. ago Fraud prevention vs. whistleblowing policy: A call for institutional courage

Fraud has become a corrosive force in Nigeria’s public and private life, an ever-present cancer targeting institutional integrity and national read more Fraud prevention vs. whistleblowing policy: A call for institutional courage

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29 h. ago Building code needs backing of NASS to make it effective — Awobodu

Mr Kunle Awobodu,  a former President of the Nigerian Institute of Building, Building Collapse Prevention Guild, in this interview with DAYO AYEYEMI, sheds light on the domestication of the National Building Code and the need for legislative supports to make its implementation  across states more effective. He also spoke about the danger associated with the […]

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32 h. ago Tinubu Receives Duke Of Edinburgh, Says Youth At Centre Of Nigeria’s Economic Agenda

President Bola Tinubu has affirmed that various reforms targeted at strengthening the economy and relevant institutions will secure the future for Nigerian youths and empower them with skills that will make them globally competitive. The President, who received the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Edward, at the State House in Abuja on Monday, noted that youths […]

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34 h. ago “I Rushed Ned Nwoko To Hospital Countless Times, Will Exposed His Alleged Involvements In Murder, Fraud, Land grabbing, Others, If He Doesn’t Let Me Be” – Regina Daniels

Nigerian actress Regina Daniels has opened up about her bedroom life with her estranged husband, Senator Ned Nwoko. Alongside her revelations, she issued a warning to the Delta State senator, stating that she would expose him over alleged involvement in murder, fraud, land grabbing, and other criminal activities if he did not “let her be.” […] The post “I Rushed Ned Nwoko To Hospital Countless Times, Will Exposed His Alleged Involvements In Murder, Fraud, Land grabbing, Others, If He Doesn’t Let Me Be” – Regina Daniels appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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34 h. ago “I Rushed Ned Nwoko To Hospital Countless Times, Will Expose His Alleged Involvements In Murder, Fraud, Land grabbing, Others, If He Doesn’t Let Me Be” – Regina Daniels

Nigerian actress Regina Daniels has opened up about her bedroom life with her estranged husband, Senator Ned Nwoko. Alongside her revelations, she issued a warning to the Delta State senator, stating that she would expose him over alleged involvement in murder, fraud, land grabbing, and other criminal activities if he did not “let her be.” […] The post “I Rushed Ned Nwoko To Hospital Countless Times, Will Expose His Alleged Involvements In Murder, Fraud, Land grabbing, Others, If He Doesn’t Let Me Be” – Regina Daniels appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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