4 h. ago Visa: US Embassy begins screening Nigerian students’ social media accounts

Tribune Online Visa: US Embassy begins screening Nigerian students’ social media accounts The United States Mission in Nigeria has announced a new visa requirement mandating all Nigerian applicants seeking F, M, and J nonimmigrant visas to... Visa: US Embassy begins screening Nigerian students’ social media accounts Tribune Online

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40 h. ago Recapitalization watch: Nigerian banks tread carefully between capital targets and dividend payouts

Tribune Online Recapitalization watch: Nigerian banks tread carefully between capital targets and dividend payouts As Nigerian banks race to meet the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) new recapitalization requirements, a growing tension is emerging: how to comply with stringent regulatory benchmarks while maintaining attractive dividend payouts for shareholders. In the latest edition of Proshare’s Bank Recapitalization Watch, several lenders have made progress in their capital-raise programmes, although many are […] Recapitalization watch: Nigerian banks tread carefully between capital targets and dividend payouts Tribune Online

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8 d. ago TikTok Sale Underway, Beijing’s Consent Likely Required – Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump has disclosed that a group of wealthy investors is preparing to buy TikTok, which faces a possible ban in the United States over its Chinese ownership. Speaking during an interview on Fox News’ Sunday Morning Futures on Sunday, June 29, Trump said, “We have a buyer for TikTok, by the way. […] The post TikTok Sale Underway, Beijing’s Consent Likely Required – Trump appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Making Nigeria great requires everybody’s contribution — Makinde

Tribune Online Making Nigeria great requires everybody’s contribution — Makinde lauds Aransiola on 70th birthday Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has said that for Nigeria to realize her potentials and become great, Nigerians need to leave their comfort zone and work towards achieving this. The governor stated this on Friday at the 70th birthday celebrations of Rev. (Dr) Moses and Pastor (Mrs) Funmilayo Aransiola and […] Making Nigeria great requires everybody’s contribution — Makinde Tribune Online

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1 week ago Rising marine debris endangering ocean resources–Stakeholders

•Seek remediation By Steve Agbota Stakeholders in the maritime sector have called for a strengthened national policy framework to tackle marine debris in order to avert the danger ahead and safeguard the future of Nigerian oceans. The stakeholders, who made this call at the 2025 yearly summit of the Shipping Correspondents Association of Nigeria (SCAN) […] The post Rising marine debris endangering ocean resources–Stakeholders appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Tinubu Created Marine, Blue Economy Ministry To Diversify Economic Resources – Shippers’ Council

The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), has said the creation of the Marine and Blue Economy Ministry by President Bola Tinubu was a deliberate effort to diversify Nigeria’s economic resources. This was disclosed by the executive secretary of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Dr Pius Akutah Pius, during a meeting with a delegation from the Niger-Delta […]

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2 w. ago ‘Tax Harmonisation To Boost Food Availability, Curb Inflation’

The Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) has said the resolution of state governors to harmonise levies and remove illegal roadblocks impeding the smooth transportation of agricultural produce across Nigeria will not only improve food supply but also curb inflation in the country. State governors had last Wednesday at the end of the Nigeria […]

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2 w. ago Top banks build N2.4trn capital buffer as recapitalisation gains pace

•Analysts see lenders surpassing N500bn mark By Chinwendu Obienyi Six top Nigerian banks are on course to exceed the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)’s minimum capital requirement of N500 billion, Daily Sun’s findings have shown. The big lenders; Zenith Bank, Access Holdings, United Bank for Africa (UBA), Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO), FBN Holdings, Fidelity […] The post Top banks build N2.4trn capital buffer as recapitalisation gains pace appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago World Blood Donor Day: Poor donation fuelling deaths, others

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja On World Blood Donor Day 2025, Haima Health Initiative, a non-governmental organisation, highlighted that Nigeria requires approximately 1.7 million pints of blood annually but meets only 38 per cent of this demand, contributing to preventable deaths and health crises. The founder of Haima Health Initiative, Bukola Bolarinwa, in a statement released […] The post World Blood Donor Day: Poor donation fuelling deaths, others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Nigeria needs good governance to curb illegal fishing, harness marine wealth –Capt Ebubeogu

By Steve Agbota A veteran Master Mariner and maritime governance specialist, Capt Iheanacho Ebubeogu, has said that Nigeria must prioritise strong governance and regulatory oversight if it is to safeguard its marine ecosystem and fully realise the economic potential of its ocean resources. He warned that without decisive action against illegal fishing, overfishing and pollution, […] The post Nigeria needs good governance to curb illegal fishing, harness marine wealth –Capt Ebubeogu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Nigeria requires good governance to curb illegal fishing, marine resources – Capt Ebubeogu

… Master Mariners advocate appointment of Coordinating Minister for effective Marine, Blue Economy By Steve Agbota Nigeria requires good governance to prevent overfishing, illegal fishing, and pollution, protecting marine biodiversity and ensuring the long-term viability of resources. This is even as the Nigerian Association of Master Mariners (NAMM) called on the Federal Government to designate […] The post Nigeria requires good governance to curb illegal fishing, marine resources – Capt Ebubeogu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago LCCI urges govt to implement required reforms for resilient economy 

By Merit Ibe The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has called on  the  government to stay committed to executing its proposed programs and ongoing reforms to ensure Nigerians reap the benefits of democracy.  Commending President Bola Tinubu for the strategic reforms initiated so far, the chamber  urged the government to work towards a […] The post LCCI urges govt to implement required reforms for resilient economy  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago World Leaders Converge Over Urgent Action To Protect Marine Ecosystems

World leaders and global dignitaries have emphasised the urgent need for coordinated global action to protect marine ecosystems and promote sustainable use of ocean resources. This was disclosed at the Blue Economy and Finance Forum held in Monaco on Sunday 8th June 2025. At the event, Nigeria’s minister of Marine and Blue Economy,  Adegboyega Oyetola […]

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last month Niger Delta: Diri advocates collaborative governance model to curb ocean surge

Tribune Online Niger Delta: Diri advocates collaborative governance model to curb ocean surge This approach should look at collaborative and synergistic governance at the national, sub-national and international levels with all the stakeholders involved.” Niger Delta: Diri advocates collaborative governance model to curb ocean surge Tribune Online

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