7 h. ago Nigeria risks having ‘sophisticatedly unemployed’ youths due to foreign AI models

Akeem Hassan, Innovation adviser to the Lagos State Commissioner for Innovation, Science and Technology has noted that Nigeria risks becoming read more Nigeria risks having ‘sophisticatedly unemployed’ youths due to foreign AI models

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69 h. ago Natasha: Nigeria Risks Becoming Banana Republic – Ezekwesili

Former Education Minister and ex-vice president of the World Bank’s Africa region, Dr Oby Ezekwesili, has fiercely criticised the Nigerian government’s decision to arraign Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on criminal defamation charges. The case stems from Akpoti-Uduaghan’s allegations of sexual harassment and death threats by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, prompting what Ezekwesili called a “national embarrassment” […]

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3 d. ago Corporate Heads urged to brace for digital, unexpected risks

By Henry Uche   Corporate leaders across board have been charged to anticipate unexpected emerging risks and fortify their digital resilience if they must remain in business. Delivering a keynote at the 2025 biennial lecture of the Chartered Institute of Directors (CIoD) in Lagos recently, the Chief Executive Officer of Nigeria Economic Summit Group (NESG), […] The post Corporate Heads urged to brace for digital, unexpected risks appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Reps Begin Probe Of N1.12trn Anchors Borrowers’ Fund Disbursement, Others

The House of Representatives through its Committee on Nutrition and Food Security has commenced investigation into the disbursement of the N1.12 trillion Anchors Borrowers Programme. The probe also covered Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL’s) disbursement of N215billion for agrobusinesses and Bank of Industry (BOI’s) payment of N3 billion to 22, 120 […]

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3 d. ago Reps Begin Probe Of N1.12trn Anchor Borrowers’ Fund Disbursement, Others

The House of Representatives through its Committee on Nutrition and Food Security has commenced investigation into the disbursement of the N1.12 trillion Anchors Borrowers Programme. The probe also covered Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL’s) disbursement of N215billion for agrobusinesses and Bank of Industry (BOI’s) payment of N3 billion to 22, 120 […]

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5 d. ago Ugwuoke assumes office as CRMI president, unveils agenda on policy reform

Kevin Ugwuoke has formally assumed office as President of the Chartered Risk Management Institute of Nigeria (CRMI)Z read more Ugwuoke assumes office as CRMI president, unveils agenda on policy reform

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7 d. ago Expert Harps On Indigenous Tech Ownership To Boost Internal Security

Nigerian IT expert, Chris Uwaje has warned that Nigeria’s reliance on foreign-owned software poses security risks. Uwaje, who is the past president of both the Institute of Software Practitioners of Nigeria (IPSON) and the Information Technology Association of Nigeria (ITAN).his compelling piece “Remita: A Fundamental Case for Legislating Indigenous Participation and IP Ownership in the […]

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8 d. ago Cybercrime law misuse poses risk to freedom of speech – Envoys

The heads of missions of the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Finland, and Norway have decried misuse of Nigeria’s Cybercrime read more Cybercrime law misuse poses risk to freedom of speech – Envoys

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1 week ago Underwriting, risk expertise vital for $1trn economy –Onifade

For President Bola Tinubu’s $1 trillion economy target by 2030 to materialise, robust underwriting capacity and advanced risk management expertise must be prioritised, highlighting the critical role of the insurance sector. This was the position of Mr. Yomi Onifade, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of SanlamAllianz General Insurance Nigeria, who spoke recently in Lagos […] The post Underwriting, risk expertise vital for $1trn economy –Onifade appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Risk Managers Seek Review Of Nigeria’s Early Warning Systems

Risk managers under the auspices of the Risk Managers Society of Nigeria (RIMSON) have called for an immediate reassessment of Nigeria’s early warning systems following the devastating flood in Mokwa, Niger State which claimed over 200 lives and destroyed more than 3,000 property. The catastrophic flooding, triggered by torrential rainfall, left a trail of death […]

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2 w. ago Nigeria’s risk profile, trade barriers deter U.S. investors amid growing commercial interests

American businesses are growing wary of Nigeria’s business environment on the back of complex regulatory regimes and border restrictions, which read more Nigeria’s risk profile, trade barriers deter U.S. investors amid growing commercial interests

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2 w. ago World Bank, NiMet Meet On Disaster Risk Management In Nigeria

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has hosted a delegation from the World Bank as part of an ongoing high-level mission focused on Disaster Risk Management (DRM) in Nigeria. The mission, led by Mr Francis Samson Nkoka, Senior Disaster Risk Management specialist at the World Bank, seeks to strengthen technical collaboration with Nigerian institutions to bolster […]

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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 Nigeria’s $1trn ambition at risk without policy stability—NGX chairman

Tribune Online Nigeria’s $1trn ambition at risk without policy stability—NGX chairman The Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX), on Tuesday, said policy inconsistency and currency woes must be tackled to achieve the Federal Government’s proposed $1 trillion economy. Dr Umaru Kwairanga made the call while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. He said these were challenges that must be surmounted if that economic milestone […] Nigeria’s $1trn ambition at risk without policy stability—NGX chairman Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Nigeria risks losing N3.43trn to gas flaring in five years, NEITI warns

The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has warned that Nigeria stands to lose over N3.43 trillion in five years read more Nigeria risks losing N3.43trn to gas flaring in five years, NEITI warns

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2 w. ago Speed Darlington Risks Legal Action After Skipping NAPTIP Summons

Controversial Nigerian entertainer, Darlington Okoye, also known as Speed Darlington, may face legal action from the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) after he failed to honour an invitation to appear at its Abuja headquarters on Friday. Okoye was summoned by NAPTIP after he claimed to have sex with a 15-year-old […] The post Speed Darlington Risks Legal Action After Skipping NAPTIP Summons appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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