2 h. ago Stop lending to unaccountable leaders, NLC tells World Bank, IMF

Tribune Online Stop lending to unaccountable leaders, NLC tells World Bank, IMF The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) to stop lending money to governments that are not accountable to their citizens. NLC President Joe Ajaero made the plea at the 2025 high-level meeting of the global labour movement, IMF, and World Bank at the World Bank office […] Stop lending to unaccountable leaders, NLC tells World Bank, IMF Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Corporate Earnings, Dividends To Trigger Mixed Stock Market Performance

The stock market has been on the uptrend for the fifth consecutive week and this movement was driven by investors taking positions for portfolio rebalancing, prompted by pressured sell-offs across various counters and shaped by expectations and outcomes of the newly rebased CPI report and MPC decisions, where the policy committee unanimously decided to pause […]

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5 h. ago “Stop Aiding Unaccountable Leaders” – NLC To IMF, World Bank

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank to cease lending to governments that fail to account to their citizens. According to the NLC, such loans only serve to exacerbate the crisis of governance and plunge nations deeper into debt and underdevelopment. NLC President, Joe Ajaero, […] The post “Stop Aiding Unaccountable Leaders” – NLC To IMF, World Bank appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Olam Group to sell 44.6% stake in agribusiness to Saudi fund for $2.35 billion

Singapore-listed Olam Group on Feb 24 said it will sell a 44.58 per cent stake in its agricultural products business read more Olam Group to sell 44.6% stake in agribusiness to Saudi fund for $2.35 billion

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8 h. ago NSITF tasks employers in informal economy on ESC scheme for workers

By Bimbola Oyesola, oritokeoyee@gmail.com The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has reiterated that employers in the informal sector must ensure that their workers are protected by keying into Employee Compensation Scheme (ECS). According to the NSITF’s regional manager, Mainland Region, Lagos, Agboma Obiaku Okoroafor, the vision of the organization was that, “every worker, whether […] The post NSITF tasks employers in informal economy on ESC scheme for workers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Making education accessible to Nigerians critical to national growth — Tinubu

Tribune Online Making education accessible to Nigerians critical to national growth — Tinubu President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s commitment to making education accessible and affordable to millions of Nigerians across the country. The president who explained that quality education is critical to ensuring national and economic growth, said his administration through the renewed hope agenda would continue to fund and initiate policies that would improve the […] Making education accessible to Nigerians critical to national growth — Tinubu Tribune Online

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26 h. ago Jigawa signs new agreement with 6 Pension Fund Administrators

The Jigawa State and Local Governments Contributory Pension Scheme Board has formally signed agreements with six reputable Pension Fund Administrators read more Jigawa signs new agreement with 6 Pension Fund Administrators

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29 h. ago Nigeria Charts New Path For Agribusiness Growth, Food Security

The federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming Nigeria’s agricultural landscape into a thriving agribusiness sector, positioning the country as a major player in regional and global food markets. Speaking at the Presidential Roundtable on Agribusiness in Abuja, the Honourable Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, emphasised the administration’s vision of agriculture […]

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40 h. ago 2025 Hajj: NAHCON signs amended contract agreement with Saudi service provider

Tribune Online 2025 Hajj: NAHCON signs amended contract agreement with Saudi service provider The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) today signed an amended contract with the Saudi Arabian service provider, Mashariq Al Dhahabia, to provide services for Nigerian pilgrims to this year's Hajj exercise at the Masha'ir (holy sites of Muna, Arafat, and Muzdalifah). 2025 Hajj: NAHCON signs amended contract agreement with Saudi service provider Tribune Online

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42 h. ago Inadequate funding threat to quality higher education – TETFUND boss

The Executive Secretary, Tertiary Education Trust Fund, Sonny Echono, said on Saturday that the problem of inadequate funding of tertiary education remained a threat to the attainment of good quality higher education in Nigeria. Echono, who said that inadequate funding was crippling the tertiary institutions in the area of infrastructures, said, “Except for the intervention Read More

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44 h. ago Autonomy key to effective performance of Nigerian universities — TETFUND boss

Tribune Online Autonomy key to effective performance of Nigerian universities — TETFUND boss The Executive Secretary of Tertiary Education Trust Fund(TETFUND) Arc. Sonny Echono has revealed that Nigerian universities must attain all levels of autonomy towards ensuring operational efficiency and effective performance. He explained that the autonomy when fully operational and allowed would afford Nigerian universities to initiate ideas in improving quality education and contributing to national development. […] Autonomy key to effective performance of Nigerian universities — TETFUND boss Tribune Online

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54 h. ago Sierra Leonean President to visit Agribusiness Industrial Hub in Oyo

From Taiwo Oluwadare, Ibadan Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, is set to host the President of Sierra Leone, Julius Maada Bio, in two weeks. The visit will focus on Bio’s interest in touring the Fasola Agribusiness Industrial Hub, a project that has gained both national and international recognition. Makinde announced the upcoming visit in a newsletter […] The post Sierra Leonean President to visit Agribusiness Industrial Hub in Oyo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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55 h. ago How Adeoti Adebayo is transforming rural communities through agriculture in Nigeria

Adeoti Adebayo, the founder of Bani Agribusiness Solutions (BAGSfarm), shares his inspiring journey and the transformative work his organisation is read more How Adeoti Adebayo is transforming rural communities through agriculture in Nigeria

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56 h. ago Family of Ebonyi woman allegedly killed by husband vows to get justice

As domestic violence spreads more doom • ‘Why you should flee when your partner becomes violent’   From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki Domestic violence has become a disturbing issue globally. The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF said one out of every three women has experienced one form of violence or the other.     Agbakaba said […] The post Family of Ebonyi woman allegedly killed by husband vows to get justice appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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63 h. ago United Capital Infrastructure Fund pays out N1.98bn in 2024 dividends

United Capital Infrastructure Fund (UCIF) distributed N1.98 billion to investors for the 2024 financial year. The fund, operated by United read more United Capital Infrastructure Fund pays out N1.98bn in 2024 dividends

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64 h. ago Nigeria, Saudi Arabia deepen economic ties to drive infrastructural development

Tribune Online Nigeria, Saudi Arabia deepen economic ties to drive infrastructural development In a major step toward strengthening economic cooperation, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, has hosted a high-level delegation from the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD), led by its CEO, Mr Sultan Al-Marshad. Nigeria, Saudi Arabia deepen economic ties to drive infrastructural development Tribune Online

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2 d. ago Bauchi contributes 54,000 cases of malnourished children – UNICEF Chief of field

Says Lack of Vaccination Makes Malnourished Children More Vulnerable In Bauchi Urges Bauchi Council Chairmen To Step Up Vaccinations Of Children To Curb Rising Malnutrition From Paul Orude Bauchi The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says Bauchi State contributes an alarming 54, 000 cases of malnourished children to the nation’s burden. This revelation was made […] The post Bauchi contributes 54,000 cases of malnourished children – UNICEF Chief of field appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 d. ago Elumelu Urges Higher Oil Production For Nigeria’s Economic Growth

The chairman of Heirs Holdings, Mr Tony Elumelu, has stated that Nigeria needed increased oil production to fund the country’s economic diversification and development. Elumelu stated this on Thursday at the Nigeria Petroleum Industry Leadership Discourse in Abuja, highlighting the crucial role of oil revenues in driving industrialisation, energy security, and infrastructural growth. The discourse, […]

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3 d. ago Nigeria needs oil money for economic diversification, development – Elumelu

The Chairman of Heirs Holdings, Mr Tony Elumelu, has stressed the need for increased oil production to fund Nigeria’s economic diversification and development. Speaking on Thursday in Abuja at the Nigeria Petroleum Industry Leadership Discourse, he emphasised the importance of oil revenues in driving industrialisation, energy security, and infrastructural growth. The meeting, convened by Heirs Read More

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3 d. ago Enugu Govt approves Witness Trust Fund for quick dispensation of justice

Gov Peter Mbah of Enugu State has approved a Witness Support Fund, earmarked for calling of witnesses, especially in criminal read more Enugu Govt approves Witness Trust Fund for quick dispensation of justice

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