11 h. ago Experts cautions against idle deposits as banks grow investment securities to N41.7trn

…Say lenders prioritising low-risk instruments over private sector credit By Chukwuma Umeorah   Eight Nigerian banks, including Access Holdings, Zenith Bank, and United Bank for Africa (UBA), have increased their investment securities to a combined N41.78 trillion in the first quarter of 2025, a 1.65 per cent rise from N41.10 trillion in December 2024. As […] The post Experts cautions against idle deposits as banks grow investment securities to N41.7trn appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago Yobe Ambush: 2 Soldiers Under Probe For Colluding With Terrorists

Two soldiers attached to the 135 Special Forces Battalion of the Nigerian Army are under investigation for allegedly collaborating with ISWAP terrorists and compromising national security in Yobe State. The soldiers’ telephone conversations were intercepted and analysed by security operatives, revealing links to the May 9 kidnap of commuters along the Gashua–Azare highway. Credible information […]

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42 h. ago Yobe Ambush: 2 Soldiers Under Probe For ‘Working With Terrorists’, Sabotage

Two soldiers attached to the 135 Special Forces Battalion are under investigation for alleged collaboration with ISWAP terrorists and compromising national security in Yobe State. The soldiers’ telephone conversations were intercepted and analyzed by security operatives, revealing links to the May 9 kidnapping of commuters along the Gashua–Azare highway in Yobe State. A credible source […]

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54 h. ago Investment and Securities Act 2025 – The new era of securities exchanges

Introduction The Investment and Securities Act, 2025 (ISA 2025) represents a significant regulatory development, particularly for those operating in and read more Investment and Securities Act 2025 – The new era of securities exchanges

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56 h. ago Top 10 countries with lowest interest rates for business & investment in 2025

For entrepreneurs and investors, securing affordable financing can be the difference between stagnation and expansion. In today’s global economy, some read more Top 10 countries with lowest interest rates for business & investment in 2025

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58 h. ago Tinubu Lauds Qatari Investment Plans In Agriculture, Food Security

President Bola Tinubu welcomed new investments from Qatar, particularly in agriculture and food security, during a meeting with Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi, Qatar’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, on Thursday Al-Khulaifi announced that a Qatari business delegation will visit Nigeria soon to explore opportunities in agriculture, food security, and petrochemicals. Tinubu emphasised Nigeria’s […] The post Tinubu Lauds Qatari Investment Plans In Agriculture, Food Security appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Investment, security act modernizes capital market framework, provides investor protection – Uwaleke

Uche Uwaleke, Professor and Director of the Institute of Capital Market Studies at Nasarawa State University, Keffi, has said that read more Investment, security act modernizes capital market framework, provides investor protection – Uwaleke

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1 week ago SEC Warns Nigerians Against Investing In Suspected Ponzi Platform Tofro

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has uncovered a suspected illegal investment platform identified as Tofro.Com (Tofro), warning Nigerians against falling for their antics by obtaining their money through promise of high returns. The commission raised the alarm in a notice issued on Thursday and made available to journalists. In the notice, SEC warned that […]

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1 week ago Warri wards delineation: Ijaw and Urhobo leaders call for thorough probe into arms smuggling by British army officer, others

From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri Leaders representing the Ijaw and Urhobo communities in Warri, Delta State, yesterday, urged the Department of State Security Services (DSS) and the Office of the National Security Adviser to conduct a thorough and transparent investigation into the recent arrest of some persons, including a serving British Army officer, suspected of […] The post Warri wards delineation: Ijaw and Urhobo leaders call for thorough probe into arms smuggling by British army officer, others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago GBfoods Commits $10m To GBHub Africa To Boost Food Value Chain

GBfoods Africa has committed $10 million in seed funding to launch GBHub Africa, an impact-driven initiative dedicated to enhancing both Nigeria’s and Africa’s food value chain. The investment aimed to enhance nutrition, address food security challenges and create sustainable jobs for youth and women. Speaking at the launch yesterday in Abuja, executive-director of GBHub Africa, […]

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2 w. ago Nigerian firms urged to improve governance to access capital

Nigerian businesses must strengthen their corporate governance structures to boost investor confidence and secure the much-needed capital, experts have said. read more Nigerian firms urged to improve governance to access capital

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2 w. ago Abandonment of agriculture cause of food insufficiency – Afe Babalola

From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti Aare Afe Babalola, founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), has attributed Nigeria’s food insufficiency to the abandonment of agriculture. Speaking at the 2024 African Man of the Year in Food Security investiture by the Global Food Security Initiative for Green Sustainability in ABUAD, Babalola urged governments and Nigerians to prioritise […] The post Abandonment of agriculture cause of food insufficiency – Afe Babalola appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Interior minister orders probe into ₦5.2m extortion by NSCDC officers

Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Minister of Interior, has directed an immediate investigation into allegations that officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil read more Interior minister orders probe into ₦5.2m extortion by NSCDC officers

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2 w. ago Minister orders full investigation into ₦5.2m extortion by NSCDC officers

Byline: Isaac Anumihe, Abuja The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has ordered an immediate investigation into allegations that officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) extorted ₦5.2 million from a group of young men travelling from Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, to Akure, Ondo State. The allegations surfaced through a viral post by […] The post Minister orders full investigation into ₦5.2m extortion by NSCDC officers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago CBEX: Celebrities who promote unregistered schemes will be jailed – SEC

Influencers, bloggers, and celebrities have been warned by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against promoting unregistered investment schemes. In a statement made available to the press on Sunday, the commission stated that those who promote such schemes risk legal consequences. The warning comes following the enactment of the Investments and Securities Act 2025, signed […] The post CBEX: Celebrities who promote unregistered schemes will be jailed – SEC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Katsina Police Arrest Two Suspected Drug Dealers, Recover Illicit Substance Worth N3.5M

Katsina State Police Command has arrested two suspected drug dealers and recovered a large quantity of tramadol tablets worth N3,500,000.00. In a statement by the Command’s Spokesman, Abubakar Sadiq, on Thursday, disclosed that the suspects both made their confessions to security agents as investigation is ongoing. Sadiq added that the arrests were made, in the […] The post Katsina Police Arrest Two Suspected Drug Dealers, Recover Illicit Substance Worth N3.5M appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago ISA Places Nigeria As Major Player In 4th Industrial Revolution – Experts

Experts have said that the Investment and Securities Act (ISA) 2025 has made Nigeria a major player in the fourth Industrial Revolution. This new reality was the focus of conversations at the Digital Asset Markets Strategy Masterclass Series held in Lagos, where experts and policymakers commended the government on implementing the ISA. In March 2025, […]

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3 w. ago Nigeria secures major mining investment, targets $25bn GDP boost, $8bn FX – Alake

The Federal Government has announced a major mining investment deal projected to inject $1.3 billion into Nigeria’s solid minerals sector, read more Nigeria secures major mining investment, targets $25bn GDP boost, $8bn FX – Alake

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3 w. ago Reps Demand Crackdown On Masterminds Of ₦1.3tr CBEX Crypto Scam

The House of Representatives on Thursday expressed deep concern over reports of the crash of a fraudulent cryptocurrency investment scheme – CBEX, calling for an urgent crackdown by all security agencies on the perpetrators of the economic crime. LEADERSHIP recalls that the scheme has trapped over ₦1.3 trillion belonging to thousands of Nigerians. Chairman, House […]

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3 w. ago Governor Adeleke Attracts Foreign Funding, Signs $100M Agreement With British Investors

Osun State has attracted a major financial commitment from the United Kingdom as Governor Ademola Adeleke secured a $100 million investment deal during a recent economic mission abroad. The agreement, signed with British investors, marks a significant milestone in the state’s effort to boost development across multiple sectors. According to a statement issued by Adeleke’s […] The post Governor Adeleke Attracts Foreign Funding, Signs $100M Agreement With British Investors appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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