32 m. ago College of Insurance advances learning, development for industry growth

By Henry Uche College of Insurance and Financial Management (CIFM), Ogun State, Nigeria’s premier institution for insurance education, has advanced the need for learning and professional development among practitioners to move the industry to greater height. At its third edition of Learning and Development Confab held at the College, industry experts among whom was Mrs. […] The post College of Insurance advances learning, development for industry growth appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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78 m. ago Banks’ Audit Executives Seek Stronger Institutional Framework To Combat Fraud

The Association of Chief Audit Executives of Banks in Nigeria (ACAEBIN) has called for the improvement of governance structures, enhancement of risk management practices, and strengthening of the mechanisms that safeguard Nigeria’s financial system. The chairperson of ACAEBIN, Aina Amah stated this at the 2024 annual general meeting and fraud conference with the theme: ‘Fraud […]

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79 m. ago Access Bank Pushes For Investment In Financial Infrastructure For Africa’s Sustainable Growth

The managing director/CEO of Access Bank Plc, Roosevelt Ogbonna highlighted the need for Africa to take control of its economic destiny by fostering deeper collaboration, investing in financial infrastructure, and creating homegrown solutions that drive sustainable growth. Ogbonna stated this at the maiden Africa Trade Conference, a platform dedicated to unlocking the continent’s vast trade […]

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85 m. ago Parthian Capital Persuades Investors With 2 New Investment Funds

Parthian Capital Limited, the asset management division of the Parthian Group, is persuading investors with the launch of two investment funds, namely, the Parthian Money Market Fund and the Parthian Dollar Fixed Income Fund. These new offerings are designed to provide investors with secure and customised financial solutions, fostering long-term wealth preservation and growth. During […]

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89 m. ago People paid to become ministers in Tinubu’s government claims El Rufai

Former Kaduna state governor and one of the founding leaders of ruling APC has alleged that some people paid to read more People paid to become ministers in Tinubu’s government claims El Rufai

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1 hour ago Stanbic IBTC bank reinforces commitment to wealth management, legacy building

Stanbic IBTC Bank, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings and a financial services provider in Nigeria, has reaffirmed its commitment read more Stanbic IBTC bank reinforces commitment to wealth management, legacy building

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2 h. ago Jandor meets Tinubu, Atiku, others amid ongoing consultations

The 2023 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Lagos State, Dr Abdul-Azeez Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has met with President Bola Tinubu, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and others as part of his ongoing political consultations following his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party. His spokesperson, Gbenga Ogunleye, disclosed this in a Read More

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2 h. ago Nigeria‘s Leaders Misappropriating Resources Meant For Development – NPSA

Nigerian Political Science Association, NPSA, South-South Zone has blamed the nation‘s leaders for misappropriating funds that could have been used for infrastructural and human capital development. The association apportioned the blame at the end of the association‘s 6th Annual Conference, which rounded off yesterday in Calabar. The association‘s chairman, Dr Sunday Ibanga, blamed Nigeria’s development […]

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6 h. ago Natasha: Male guber candidates may shun female deputies –Akpabio

• Again, senators pass vote of confidence in Senate president   From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has raised concerns that the actions of suspended Kogi State lawmaker, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, may have a negative impact on female politicians as a lot of men may be scared of appointing or selecting female as deputies. […] The post Natasha: Male guber candidates may shun female deputies –Akpabio appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Senate passes bill to establish national council for traditional rulers

A bill to establish the National Council for Traditional Rulers and formalise their roles has passed its second reading in the Senate. The general principles of the bill, sponsored by Simon Lalong, were presented yesterday. The debate elicited concerns from lawmakers, particularly regarding potential conflicts of responsibility with elected political officers at local government councils. […] The post Senate passes bill to establish national council for traditional rulers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Cultist shoots Osun grocery seller for demanding payment for drinks

A suspected cultist, Segun Ogunfunmilayo, has been arrested by the Osun State Police Command for shooting a grocery seller in the Ede area of the state. Ogunfunmilayo, who allegedly committed the act on March 8, 2025, at about 9:00 pm in the Bihari/Ishola area, Ede, had reportedly bought a bottle of energy drink from the Read More

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8 h. ago Oil firm justifies land acquisition amid Delta community protest

An oil and gas firm, Axxela, has restated its commitment to global best practices in upholding legal processes, community interests, and sustainable development. Axxela clarified while reacting to a protest by the people of the Emu-Ebendo community in Ndokwa West Local Government Area of Delta State, demanding its exit from the land it acquired in Read More

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8 h. ago Senator demands justice as Okuama marks displacement anniversary

The lawmaker representing Delta Central Senatorial District in the Senate, Ede Dafinone, has called on the Federal Government to ensure justice for the Okuama people. The town of Okuama in the Ughelli South Local Government Area was devastated following a military onslaught on March 14, 2024, leaving the community in ruins. The attack came in Read More

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8 h. ago For International Women’s Month, WEMA women executives support accelerating action

Ayodele Olojede, Divisional Head, Retail & SME, Wema Bank Plc In today’s rapidly evolving financial landscape, true leadership is about read more For International Women’s Month, WEMA women executives support accelerating action

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8 h. ago Emefiele disobeyed Buhari, took naira redesign contract abroad – EFCC

An investigator with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Chinedu Eneanya, on Thursday told the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama that former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Godwin Emefiele, disregarded the directive of former President Muhammadu Buhari to award the 2022 naira redesign to a local contractor. Eneanya, a detective with the EFCC, Read More

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8 h. ago Fubara seeks peace as Ijaw supporters plan reception for Wike

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has declared his openness towards the attainment of peace, even as he called on all involved in the political crisis to also embrace peace in the interest of peace and development of the state. The Rivers logjam deepened on Wednesday as Fubara and 27 lawmakers of the state House Read More

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8 h. ago NiDCOM demands probe after Nigerian TikToker dies in Kenyan apartment

The Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has urged Kenyan authorities to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of a Nigerian content moderator, Ladi Olubunmi, in Nairobi. Olubunmi, who was employed by Teleperformance, a social media contracting firm in Kenya, was found dead in her apartment last week. Reports indicate that her Read More

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8 h. ago CBN sells N678bn treasury bills, investor subscriptions hit N1.27trn

By Chinwendu Obienyi The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) sold N678 billion worth of Treasury bills (T-bills) in its latest auction, despite total investor subscriptions reaching N1.27 trillion, highlighting strong demand amid tight market liquidity. At the NTB PMA auction conducted by the Debt Management Office (DMO) recently, the yield spiked to 22.52 percent from […] The post CBN sells N678bn treasury bills, investor subscriptions hit N1.27trn appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago PalmPay, AfriGO to advance financial Inclusion, digital economy

PalmPay and AfriGO have announced a strategic partnership to redefine the payment landscape by issuing over 5 million AfriGO cards to Nigerians. Through this initiative, PalmPay and AfriGO are set to empower underserved communities, drive financial inclusion, and strengthen Nigeria’s digital economy. AfriGO card, powered by Afrigopay Financial Services Limited, is a homegrown payment solution […] The post PalmPay, AfriGO to advance financial Inclusion, digital economy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago APC Gave Me 2 Terms In Office, I Will Do Everything To Strengthen It — Buhari

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated his unwavering loyalty to the All Progressives Congress (APC), stating that he remained a committed member of the ruling party and will continue to promote its ideals. In a statement reaffirming his political allegiance, Buhari emphasised that he would never distance himself from the party that brought him to […]

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