12 h. ago Anambra election: Umeoji, Soludo, Nwoye lead in opinion poll

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja An opinion poll result released in Abuja on Saturday regarding the forthcoming 2025 Anambra State governorship election indicated that Chukwuma Umeoji (54.6%) was receiving majority support across different demographics. He was closely followed by the incumbent Governor, Chukwuma Soludo (22.3%), who also retained significant support but faces challenges due to governance […] The post Anambra election: Umeoji, Soludo, Nwoye lead in opinion poll appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago 7 Years After Nigeria’s N40bn Floating Dry Dock Rots Away In Lagos

Seven years after it was delivered by a foreign contractor, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) is yet to deploy its N40 billion (current exchange rate N600 billion) Modular Floating Dock for industry use, as the facility is currently rotting away at the Naval Jetty in Apapa, Lagos. The floating dock, which can […]

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33 h. ago Forfeited properties don’t belong to Emefiele, family members – Lawyer

Tribune Online Forfeited properties don’t belong to Emefiele, family members – Lawyer Lawyer to former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, has refuted claims that the recently forfeited properties by a Federal High Court in Lagos belong to the embattled Emefiele or any of his immediate family members. In a statement signed by Olawale Fapohunda, Esq., the lawyers clarified that the assets in question, allegedly […] Forfeited properties don’t belong to Emefiele, family members – Lawyer Tribune Online

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35 h. ago Osun LG crisis: Matawalle tasks security agencies to maintain law, order

Tribune Online Osun LG crisis: Matawalle tasks security agencies to maintain law, order Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Mohammad Matawalle, has expressed deep concern over the recent incidents in the local government councils in Osun State and called on security agencies to take proactive measures to maintain law and order in the state. Osun LG crisis: Matawalle tasks security agencies to maintain law, order Tribune Online

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38 h. ago Court orders final forfeiture of $4.7m, N830m, properties linked to Emefiele

Tribune Online Court orders final forfeiture of $4.7m, N830m, properties linked to Emefiele Justice Yellim Bogoro of the Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the final forfeiture of $4.7 million, N830 million, and multiple properties linked to former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele. Delivering judgment on Friday, Justice Bogoro granted the forfeiture request filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), represented by […] Court orders final forfeiture of $4.7m, N830m, properties linked to Emefiele Tribune Online

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39 h. ago Court orders final forfeiture of $4.7m, N830m, multiple properties linked to Emefiele

By Lukman Olabiyi   Justice Yellim Bogoro of the Federal High Court, Lagos on Friday ordered the final forfeiture of $4.7 million, N830million, and multiple properties linked to Godwin Emefiele, the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Justice Bogoro who had earlier dismissed an application seeking to halt his verdict, granted the […] The post Court orders final forfeiture of $4.7m, N830m, multiple properties linked to Emefiele appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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39 h. ago Osun: Defence Minister Orders Security Agents To Be Proactive, Maintain Law, Order

The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Mohammad Matawalle, has tasked security agencies to take proactive measures to maintain law and order in Osun State. The Minister expressed concern over the recent incidents in the local government areas of Osun State, which led to deaths of citizens. In a statement by the Director of […]

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39 h. ago Finally, Court Orders Forfeiture Of $4.7m, N830m, Properties Linked To Emefiele

Justice Yellim Bogoro of the Federal High Court in Lagos, on Friday, ordered the permanent forfeiture of $4.7million, N830million, and multiple properties linked to the immediate-past governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. Justice Bogoro ordered that the monies and properties be handed over to the federal government after dismissing an application […]

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45 h. 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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45 h. ago Bauchi LG chairmen lament high rate of immunisation zero dose

Tribune Online Bauchi LG chairmen lament high rate of immunisation zero dose …as UNICEF worries over 54,000 cases of malnourished kids The Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Mahmoud Babamaji has lamented the issue of immunisation zero dose in local communities across Bauchi State, which is negatively affecting children under five, describing it as “quite challenging.” He stated this while speaking on Thursday […] Bauchi LG chairmen lament high rate of immunisation zero dose Tribune Online

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58 h. ago ‘I Left Honest Bunch To Maintain Integrity Of The Show Amid Personal Attacks’ – Nedu

Renowned On-air personality (OAP) Nedu Wazobia has spoken out about his decision to leave the Honest Bunch podcast. The radio host left the podcast on February 14 amid controversy over allegations made during the show. The controversy erupted after reality star and comedian DeeOne alleged on the podcast that social media critic VeryDarkMan (VDM) had […] The post ‘I Left Honest Bunch To Maintain Integrity Of The Show Amid Personal Attacks’ – Nedu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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59 h. ago Refund N437k Excess Hajj Fares To Intending Pilgrims Now, IHR Tells NAHCON

A Hajj monitoring and reporting organisation, Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR), has called on the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to refund excess fares paid by intending pilgrims for the 2025 Hajj exercise due to exchange rate differentials. According to the group, 26,287 confirmed intending pilgrims, who had paid their fares before the February 10 […]

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61 h. ago Inflation persists as CBN holds rates: The limits of CPI rebasing

When Nigeria’s National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) rebased the Consumer Price Index (CPI) to a 2024 base year, many observers read more Inflation persists as CBN holds rates: The limits of CPI rebasing

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63 h. 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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3 d. ago Leveraging technology to expand market reach in Nigeria’s insurance sector

Africa’s insurance market projects a robust 7 percent compound annual growth rate from 2022 to 2028, potentially reaching $120 billion. read more Leveraging technology to expand market reach in Nigeria’s insurance sector

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3 d. ago LG autonomy: CBN, 774 chairmen differ over councils’ account opening

The Central Bank of Nigeria has commenced profiling the chairmen and signatories to the bank accounts of the 774 local government areas in the country, as part of processes to commence local government autonomy.  The Director of Legal Services at the CBN, Kofo Salam-Alada, explained that this was necessary to ensure financial accountability. However, the Read More

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3 d. ago Regular coffee drinking only, without healthy lifestyle, does prevent diabetes

Tribune Online Regular coffee drinking only, without healthy lifestyle, does prevent diabetes According to her, coffee has its negative effects, such as making some individuals tremble, anxious, have difficulties sleeping, and raise their heart rate, even though it lowers cardiovascular risk in those with type 2 diabetes. A study published online in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reported that regular coffee consumption without any additives reduces […] Regular coffee drinking only, without healthy lifestyle, does prevent diabetes Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Pounds Wants Nigeria’s Healthcare System To Prioritise Clinical Malnutrition Amid Crisis

The president of the West African Society of Parenteral & Enteral Nutrition (WASPEN), Dr Theresa Pounds, has raised concern over the high rate of clinical malnutrition, which poses a major threat and affecting patients’ health and recovery rate in hospitals across Nigeria. Speaking at a virtual meeting with journalists, Dr Pounds charged the Federal, State […]

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3 d. ago LG Autonomy: Why CBN delayed funds despite S’Court order – FG

The Federal Government has explained the delay in the direct disbursement of funds to the 774 Local Government Areas despite the Supreme Court’s ruling granting them financial autonomy. According to the government, the delay is due to the ongoing process of profiling individuals who will serve as signatories to the LGAs’ accounts. The Attorney General Read More

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3 d. ago Supreme Court Quashes Garnishee Order Against CBN, Says Police, SARS Not MDAs

The Supreme Court has set aside a garnishee order issued against the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), dismissing proceedings initiated by Inalegwu Frankline Ochife in a legal battle that spanned several years. In its judgement on the appeal with suit number SC/CV/268/2021, Justice Habeeb Abiru, held that the lower courts erred in their assessment of […]

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