26 h. 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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4 d. 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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5 d. 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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7 d. 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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1 week ago Nigeria unites to eliminate cervical cancer as PECCiN launches

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi Nigeria has once again reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to eradicating cervical cancer with the launch of the Partnership to Eliminate Cervical Cancer in Nigeria (PECCiN) in Abuja. Rakeeba Yahyah, a staff member of the Medicaid Cancer Foundation, who confirmed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Birnin Kebbi, […] The post Nigeria unites to eliminate cervical cancer as PECCiN launches appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Nigeria requires N2.2trn to eliminate cervical cancer by 2030 – Adewole

Nigeria will require N2.2 trillion to implement comprehensive cervical cancer interventions between 2026 and 2030. Prof. Isaac Adewole, chairman, National Task Force on Cervical Cancer Elimination (NTF-CCE) and former minister of health, made this known during the launch of the Partnership to Eliminate Cervical Cancer in Nigeria (PECCiN) in Abuja, yesterday. PECCiN, an initiative of […] The post Nigeria requires N2.2trn to eliminate cervical cancer by 2030 – Adewole appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago FG Collaborates With Devt Partners To Save 60m Women From Cancer

The federal government is collaborating with development partners to save 60 million women who are at risk of Cervical Cancer in Nigeria. The collaborative efforts were announced by Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the wife of the president, during the launch of the initiative under the Renewal Hope Agenda. The initiative under the Partnership to Eradicate Cervical […]

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2 w. ago FG launches partnership to eliminate cervical cancer by 2030

Tribune Online FG launches partnership to eliminate cervical cancer by 2030 The Federal Government has launched a partnership to eliminate cervical cancer in Nigeria, to achieve the World Health Organisation's (WHO) 90-70-90 targets by 2030. FG launches partnership to eliminate cervical cancer by 2030 Tribune Online

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2 w. ago First Lady launches Nigeria’s ambitious partnership to eliminate cervical cancer by 2030

as Governors endorse initiative From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu, on Tuesday officially launched the Partnership to Eliminate Cervical Cancer in Nigeria (PECCIN). PECCIN, spearheaded by the National Task Force on Cervical Cancer Elimination (NTF-CCE), seeks to fast-track Nigeria’s achievement of the World Health Organization’s 90-70-90 targets by 2030. These […] The post First Lady launches Nigeria’s ambitious partnership to eliminate cervical cancer by 2030 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago ‘Scaling this across Nigeria will require deeper PPP, cultural grants, and innovation

Adedotun Olateru-Olagbegi is the founder and CEO of LIGHTSPEED Imaging Limited, a creative technology company which recently unveiled Nigeria’s first read more ‘Scaling this across Nigeria will require deeper PPP, cultural grants, and innovation-focused funding’

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2 w. ago Nigeria needs ₦880bn annually to maintain roads, says minister

Bello Goronyo, the minister of state for works, has disclosed that the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) requires approximately ₦880 read more Nigeria needs ₦880bn annually to maintain roads, says minister

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2 w. ago Abbey Mortgage eyes N100bn capital raise, regional banking licence

By Chukwuma Umeorah Abbey Mortgage Bank Plc has announced plans to raise fresh capital of at least N100 billion to support its transition from a primary mortgage institution to a regional commercial bank, in line with new regulatory capital requirements set by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The decision was disclosed in a statement […] The post Abbey Mortgage eyes N100bn capital raise, regional banking licence appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago ‘Scaling this across Nigeria will require deeper PPP, cultural grants, innovation

Adedotun Olateru-Olagbegi is the founder and CEO of LIGHTSPEED Imaging Limited, a creative technology company which recently unveiled Nigeria’s first read more ‘Scaling this across Nigeria will require deeper PPP, cultural grants, innovation-focused funding’

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3 w. ago Respite For Importers As Shipping Firm Removes Container Deposit Charges

The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has acknowledged the decision of CMA CGM Nigeria Shipping Limited to officially remove the container deposit requirement for all new bookings effective 21st May 2025. Speaking on the sideline of the 2025 Annual Retreat of the Public Relations Unit of the Council in Lagos, titled, ‘Team building: Strategic Planning: Sharing […]

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3 w. ago Nigeria requires holistic programme of economic development to overcome poverty – Otti

…as Tinubu commences good distribution to vulnerable groups in Abia Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has observed that the read more Nigeria requires holistic programme of economic development to overcome poverty – Otti

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