5 h. ago Higher institutions want law on comprehensive national AI policy in Nigeria

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Experts in the Nigerian higher education sector have called on the federal government to promulgate law that will back a comprehensive national Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the country suggesting that such a policy must have clear goals, priorities, and implementation plans. This was part of the communique issued at the end […] The post Higher institutions want law on comprehensive national AI policy in Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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52 h. ago Tax reform bill: Allow Sharia, customary laws to deal with section of inheritance, ACF urges NASS

Tribune Online Tax reform bill: Allow Sharia, customary laws to deal with section of inheritance, ACF urges NASS The mouthpiece of the North Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has submitted a report containing comprehensive set of observations and recommendations to the National Assembly, saying Sharia, customary laws should be given jurisdiction on religious matter of inheritance. Tax reform bill: Allow Sharia, customary laws to deal with section of inheritance, ACF urges NASS Tribune Online

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58 h. ago Cross River cocoa industry needs policy intervention – Agara

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Chief Chris Agara, the Chairman of AA Universal, an agro-based firm, says the cocoa industry in the state needs policy intervention. Chief Chris Agara, whose firm is the concessionaire of the Cross River State Cocoa Processing Plant in Ikom, spoke in an interview. He disclosed that most cocoa produced in the […] The post Cross River cocoa industry needs policy intervention – Agara appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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60 h. ago Nigeria’s interest rate pause sparks mixed reactions across market

For the first time in about three years, Nigeria’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decided to pause its aggressive interest rate read more Nigeria’s interest rate pause sparks mixed reactions across market

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66 h. ago MPC’s rate pause: Gauging impact of naira gains amid cooling inflation

By Uche Usim The Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) first Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting of 2025 signaled a strategic shift in the nation’s economic trajectory. For the first time since May 2022, the committee decided to pause its aggressive rate hikes, showing confidence in a more stable economic outlook. The decision came on the […] The post MPC’s rate pause: Gauging impact of naira gains amid cooling inflation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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68 h. ago Maintaining MPR at 27.50 per cent, beginning of better deal for business —LCCI

Tribune Online Maintaining MPR at 27.50 per cent, beginning of better deal for business —LCCI THE Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has commended the latest decision by the Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to retain the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 27.50 percent, describing it as the beginning of a better deal for the business community, regarding credit cost. The Chamber, in a […] Maintaining MPR at 27.50 per cent, beginning of better deal for business —LCCI Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Nigeria’s current tax system stifles growth, deepens poverty – Oyedele

Taiwo Oyedele, the chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reform Committee, has stated that Nigeria’s current tax system read more Nigeria’s current tax system stifles growth, deepens poverty – Oyedele

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5 d. ago Citing Inflation Moderation, Exchange Stability, CBN Holds Interest Rates At 27.5%

The Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) took a twist in its year-long inflation chase yesterday by holding all the parameters constant around the 27.5 per cent Monetary Policy Rate, attributing the decision to a moderation in major economic variables, especially the rebased inflation figure. However, analysts say they expect that […]

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6 d. ago JUST IN: CBN retains interest rate at 27.50%, maintains other parameters

Tribune Online JUST IN: CBN retains interest rate at 27.50%, maintains other parameters The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has unanimously decided to hold all the parameters. This was announced by the CBN Governor, Mr Olayemi Cardoso, on Thursday during a press briefing in Abuja. In this regard, that keeps the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 27.50 percent, and retains the asymmetric corridor around […] JUST IN: CBN retains interest rate at 27.50%, maintains other parameters Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Taxing times: Aligning tax policy with Nigeria’s export ambitions

Nigeria’s non-oil export sector has long underperformed, despite the country’s vast potential. A few years ago, its contribution to the read more Taxing times: Aligning tax policy with Nigeria’s export ambitions

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6 d. ago Institute demands law to strengthen safety management in Nigeria

The Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria has called for legislation for the establishment of an institute to support safety management in the country. The institute said this will also pave the way for strict adherence to safety policies across all organizations in the country and for appropriate measures in the event of safety violations. Read More

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8 d. ago Quality assurance: FG begins monitoring of schools nationwide

Tribune Online Quality assurance: FG begins monitoring of schools nationwide The Federal Government has commenced a comprehensive nationwide on-the-spot monitoring of both public and private schools with a view to strengthening the quality of the system and eliminating institutions established as 'miracle centres'. Quality assurance: FG begins monitoring of schools nationwide Tribune Online

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9 d. ago CBN announces 299th MPC meeting in Yoruba, Hausa, Igbo, Pidgin

The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced the 299th meeting of its Monetary Policy Committee using four indigenous languages, Yoruba, Hausa, Igbo, and Pidgin. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the apex bank shared the announcement in different languages: Hausa: “Sanarwa, kwamitin kudi na MPC zai gudanar da taro karo na ‘299’ #MPC”   Read More

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1 week ago Both Customers And Banks Will Benefit From ATM’s Withdrawal Policy– CBN

Central Bank of Nigeria has assured Nigerians that both financial institutions and their customers will benefit from its recently announced policy. Recall that CBN on Tuesday, made the announcement to be imposing N100 per every N20,000 charges on cash withdrawal by customers from Automated Teller Machines of banks. Speaking during an interview on Channels TV […] The post Both Customers And Banks Will Benefit From ATM’s Withdrawal Policy– CBN appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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