3 h. ago Nigeria Has Exited Turbulent Economic Period – Cardoso, Edun

Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, and the minister of Finance and Coordinating minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, have declared that Nigeria has exited its most turbulent economic period and is now firmly on the path to growth and stability. Speaking on Friday night at a joint press conference at […]

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3 h. ago BoI, Sage Grey Finance Partner To Expand Access To MSME Financing

Sage Grey Finance Limited has partnered with the Bank of Industry (BoI) to provide accessible and affordable financing options to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The partnership, announced in Lagos, supports the federal government’s MSMEs Fund and is designed to foster business growth, job creation, and economic development by offering tailored financing solutions to […]

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3 h. ago UBA Approves N171.3bn Dividend Payout For 2024, Celebrates 75th Anniversary

United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) marked its 75th anniversary on a high note on Friday as shareholders unanimously approved a total dividend payout of N171.3 billion for the 2024 financial year at the Group’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Lagos. The dividend, which translates to N5.00 per share—comprising an interim dividend of N2.00 […]

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3 h. ago Lawyer writes oil palm company, seeks vacation of occupied land in Ondo community over court judgements

The legal chamber of Adeniyi Akintola has written to the management of the Okitipupa Oil Palm Company (OOPC) demanding vacation read more Lawyer writes oil palm company, seeks vacation of occupied land in Ondo community over court judgements

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7 h. ago Shettima Rallies Global Support For Nigeria’s Human Capital Devt

Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for stronger international collaboration to advance Nigeria’s Human Capital Development 2.0 (HCD 2.0) strategy. He reaffirmed the commitment of the administration of President Bola Tinubu to position human potential at the heart of national development. Speaking virtually at a high-level roundtable on the sidelines of the 2025 World Bank/IMF […]

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14 h. ago At  World Bank/IMF Spring Meeting, Shettima pushes for Nigeria’s HCD 2.0 Agenda

Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for stronger international collaboration to advance Nigeria’s Human Capital Development 2.0 (HCD 2.0) strategy. read more At  World Bank/IMF Spring Meeting, Shettima pushes for Nigeria’s HCD 2.0 Agenda

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16 h. ago Rivers Crisis: Wike Gives Conditions For Peace With Gov Fubara

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has rolled out some conditions for any reconciliation with his successor, Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. Speaking during a media chat on Friday in Abuja, the former governor of the oil rich state expressed willingness to reconcile if Governor Fubara truly seeks forgiveness. The Minister emphasized that […] The post Rivers Crisis: Wike Gives Conditions For Peace With Gov Fubara appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Hunters Seek FG’s Physical, Spiritual Support Against Insecurity

As part of efforts to end killings across the country, hunters and farmers have called on President Bola Tinubu’s government to empower them in flushing out terrorists hiding in forests. The groups, identified as Nigerian Forest Security Service, Professional Hunters Association of Nigeria, Agbekoya Farmers’ Society of Nigeria, and the Oodua Peoples Congress, noted that […] The post Hunters Seek FG’s Physical, Spiritual Support Against Insecurity appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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20 h. ago VP Shettima Rallies Global Support For Nigeria’s HCD 2.0 Strategy

Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for stronger international collaboration to advance Nigeria’s Human Capital Development 2.0 (HCD 2.0) strategy. He reaffirmed the commitment of the administration of President Bola Tinubu to positioning human potential at the heart of national development. Speaking virtually at a high-level roundtable on the sidelines of the 2025 World Bank/IMF […]

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28 h. ago Hajj 2025: CSO Urges Enlightenment Of Intending Nigerian Pilgrims On Currency Value, Exchange Rate

As preparations for the 2025 Hajj exercise gain momentum, the Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR), a faith-based civil society organisation, has called on State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Boards and airlines to educate intending pilgrims on the use and identification of foreign currencies—particularly the US dollar and Saudi Riyal. The appeal followed the Central Bank of Nigeria’s […]

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28 h. ago VP Shettima Extols UBA’s Dedication To Innovation, Emerging Markets At 75

The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has extolled what he termed the staying power of the United Bank of Africa (UBA) in the past 75 years, describing the financial institution as a pacesetter in innovation, emerging markets and generational ambition. “Seventy-five years is not something you pick up at a supermarket. It is earned. It’s […]

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29 h. ago Transparency takes centre stage as Emure Ekiti chooses next monarch

The issues of bloodline linkage and transparency of rites and processes have been brought the fore as the ancient town read more Transparency takes centre stage as Emure Ekiti chooses next monarch

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32 h. ago Women hold only 9 per cent of Nigeria’s political offices – Investigation

    By Oluseye Ojo These days, there have been increasing advocacies for gender equity, balance, mainstreaming, and inclusion, especially for women to be in top elected and appointive leadership positions across the globe.   The extant National Gender Policy (NGP) in Nigeria recommends 35 per cent affirmative action for women. It also seeks at […] The post Women hold only 9 per cent of Nigeria’s political offices – Investigation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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35 h. ago “U.S. Tariffs Will Have Minimal Impact On Africa’s Trade” – Okonjo

Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), recently addressed the potential effects of U.S. tariffs on Africa during an interview with Nigerian journalists at the World Bank’s Spring Meetings in Washington D.C on Friday. According to Okonjo-Iweala, the impact of the tariffs on the continent would be relatively minor due to […] The post “U.S. Tariffs Will Have Minimal Impact On Africa’s Trade” – Okonjo-Iweala appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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35 h. ago Some Problems Require Traditional Solutions, Not Holy Ghost Fire – Yul Edochie

Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has issued a message to pastors and priests, urging them to stop hiding their connection to traditional African practices and be more transparent with their congregations. Posting on his Instagram page on Thursday, Edochie claimed that many religious leaders are, in fact, traditionalists who often visit their ancestral homes to carry […] The post Some Problems Require Traditional Solutions, Not Holy Ghost Fire – Yul Edochie appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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39 h. ago Ugochinyere Cries Out Over Devastating Gully Erosion In Imo, Seeks Federal Govt’s Intervention

The lawmaker representing Ideato North and South federal constituency of Imo State in the House of Representatives, Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, has raised the alarm over the worsening gully erosion crisis ravaging several communities in his constituency. He called on the Federal Government for urgent intervention to prevent further loss of lives and property. Speaking […]

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41 h. ago Stakeholders to strengthen Nigerians’ access to global property markets

By Chukwuma Umeorah Nigerians seeking to diversify their assets and safeguard family wealth will now have a clearer path into global real estate markets as property experts convene in Lagos to offer direct access to investment opportunities in London and Dubai. The initiative is expected to deepen the country’s participation in international asset ownership, providing […] The post Stakeholders to strengthen Nigerians’ access to global property markets appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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43 h. ago ‘I Am Honoured, Excited’, Dangote Reacts To World Bank Appointment

The President and Chief Executive of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has confirmed his appointment to the World Bank’s Private Sector Investment Lab, which is responsible for enhancing investment and creating jobs in emerging economies. In a statement confirming his acceptance, Dangote reiterated his dedication to promoting sustainable economic growth through private sector-driven investments, emphasising […]

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47 h. ago Friday Ekpo, Agali, other former Super Eagles players visit Spring Sky Finance

By Bolaji Okunola In a remarkable blend of sports and finance, no fewer than eight former Super Eagles players paid a courtesy visit to Spring Sky Finance Company on Monday as part of a business engagement initiative. The football legends, who visited the bank’s headquarters in the Ikoyi area of Lagos State, also took the […] The post Friday Ekpo, Agali, other former Super Eagles players visit Spring Sky Finance appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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49 h. ago Niger Gov Seeks Compensation For State’s Contribution To FCT

Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has said that the government has begun implementation of the plans to address infrastructure deficit in the state even as he sought compensation for the contribution of the state to Federal Capital Territory (FCT). He said during the inauguration of the new leadership of Niger State Development Forum that […]

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