63 m. ago ‘Senate’ll monitor sector by sector implementation of Rivers 2025 budget’

The Senate will monitor sector to sector implementation of 2025 Rivers budget for meaningful development, ensuring transparency, accountability in project execution to drive meaningful growth and progress in the state. Chairman of Senate Ad hoc Committee on Oversight of Rivers Emergency, Sen.Opeyemi Bamidele made the pledge on Thursday in Abuja  at defence of 2025 Budget […] The post ‘Senate’ll monitor sector by sector implementation of Rivers 2025 budget’ appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour 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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2 h. ago Kaduna Constitutes Committee On Mining Consent Regulatory Compliance

In a move to strengthen regulatory oversight and promote responsible mineral resource development, the Kaduna State Government has constituted a Standing Committee on Mining Consent Regulatory Compliance. The committee’s inaugural meeting brought together key stakeholders from relevant ministries, agencies, and institutions. The committee is mandated to coordinate and monitor compliance with consent procedures related to […]

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3 h. ago Unmasking the hypocrisy of global leadership in perpetual conflict

Tribune Online Unmasking the hypocrisy of global leadership in perpetual conflict By Bimbo R. Akinjokun In a world perpetually grappling with conflict, from the enduring tragedy in Israel and Gaza to Ukraine’s ongoing struggle, a glaring hypocrisy from many global leaders is evident. While their rhetoric preaches peace, justice, and humanitarian concern, their actions, or inactions, often betray different priorities—ones that profit from, or perpetuate, the […] Unmasking the hypocrisy of global leadership in perpetual conflict Tribune Online

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7 h. ago EFCC Arraigns Man For Allegedly Laundering N5bn Through Proxy Bank Account

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday arraigned Ibrahim Abubakar before the Federal High Court in Lagos over his alleged involvement in a N5 billion fraud scheme. Abubakar is facing a two-count charge bordering on conspiracy to steal and the retention of proceeds from unlawful activities. He was arraigned before Justice Alexander Owoeye […] The post EFCC Arraigns Man For Allegedly Laundering N5bn Through Proxy Bank Account appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago We’ll Track Rivers Budget Sector By Sector To Ensure Accountability – Senator Bamidele

The Nigerian Senate has pledged to carry out rigorous oversight on the implementation of the N1.8 trillion Rivers State 2025 budget. The senate as promised to focus on sector-by-sector project delivery to ensure transparency, accountability, and real impact for citizens. Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, Chairman of the Senate Ad hoc Committee on Oversight of Rivers Emergency, […] The post We’ll Track Rivers Budget Sector By Sector To Ensure Accountability – Senator Bamidele appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago DHQ seeks media support as key player in fight against terrorism

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, on Thursday said that the media remains a powerful tool in the fight against terrorism, banditry, and other security challenges bedevilling the country. The CDS, who said the military had been contending with an array of adaptive and unconventional threats from non-state […] The post DHQ seeks media support as key player in fight against terrorism appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Jim Ovia sells indirect shares in Zenith bank worth N67.2 Million

Jim Ovia, the chairman of Zenith Bank Plc, has sold shares worth N67.2 million in the financial institution. The transaction, read more Jim Ovia sells indirect shares in Zenith bank worth N67.2 Million

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9 h. ago Soldiers kill 6,260 terrorists, bandits, others, rescue 5,365 hostages in two years — DHQ

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said on Thursday that its counter-insurgency and other security operations conducted in the last two years led to the killing of 6,260 terrorists, while 14,138 terrorists, bandits, kidnappers, and other criminals were apprehended in joint military operations conducted across the country. The troops also rescued 5,365 kidnapped […] The post Soldiers kill 6,260 terrorists, bandits, others, rescue 5,365 hostages in two years — DHQ appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Insecurity: Troops neutralise eight bandits in Kastina — DHQ

Tribune Online Insecurity: Troops neutralise eight bandits in Kastina — DHQ The Military High Command on Thursday announced that, in its ongoing efforts to end insurgency in the country, troops attached to the 17 Brigade of Operation FASAN YAMA at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Kurfi in Katsina State have neutralized eight terrorists and recovered assorted weapons during an encounter along the Kurfi–Batsari Road on Wednesday. Insecurity: Troops neutralise eight bandits in Kastina — DHQ Tribune Online

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10 h. ago Nigerian business environment holding back competition, World Bank laments

  As fuel imports remain in force-Major marketers   By Adewale Sanyaolu   The World Bank Group has lamented that businesses and investors perceive the policy environment in Nigeria to be holding back competition.   Senior Economist, World Bank Group, Samer Matta, stated this at the quarterly webinar organised by the Major Marketers Association of […] The post Nigerian business environment holding back competition, World Bank laments appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Bandits Kill 24 As Police Rescue 4 Victims In Katsina Communities

At least 24 persons, including 20 farmers, three other residents, and a member of the Community Watch Corps have been killed by armed bandits in separate attacks on communities in Kankara local government area of Katsina State. Residents said the attacks occurred across several villages within the past week, deepening fears among locals in one […]

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11 h. ago BNY Mellon, Standard Bank to facilitate access to Nigerian sovereign debt — Bloomberg

Tribune Online BNY Mellon, Standard Bank to facilitate access to Nigerian sovereign debt — Bloomberg Bank of New York Mellon Corp., in collaboration with Standard Bank Group Ltd., is launching global depositary notes backed by... BNY Mellon, Standard Bank to facilitate access to Nigerian sovereign debt — Bloomberg Tribune Online

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12 h. ago Bulls resurface on NGX as banks commit to swift alignment with CBN guidelines

…YtD return rises to +14.51% Investor confidence in Nigeria’s equities market increased further on Thursday as banks, especially those affected read more Bulls resurface on NGX as banks commit to swift alignment with CBN guidelines

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12 h. ago Cubana Chief Priest Demands Immediate End To Open Grazing, Calls For Self

Nigerian socialite Cubana Chief Priest has spoken out against the ongoing brutal killings in Benue State, urging President Bola Tinubu to take immediate action. In a post shared on Instagram on Wednesday, the nightlife promoter — who met with the President last month — called for a nationwide ban on open grazing, stressing the devastating […] The post Cubana Chief Priest Demands Immediate End To Open Grazing, Calls For Self-Defense In Benue appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Release Osun LG allocation to lawful account, Assembly urges AGF, finance minister

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo The Osun State House of Assembly has urged the Accountant-General of the Federation and the Minister of Finance to immediately release all outstanding local government allocations through the lawful Local Government Accounts. The legislators condemned purported attempts by ‘unauthorised persons’ to approach the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for transactions relating […] The post Release Osun LG allocation to lawful account, Assembly urges AGF, finance minister appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago A business name and its owner: One and the same in the eyes of the law

ALHAJI ADELEKE LUKMAN ALANI OLALEKAN v. GUARANTY TRUST BANK PLC COURT OF APPEAL (AKURE DIVISION) (ORJI-ABADUA; ANDENYANGTSO; ALlYU, JJ.CA) FACTS read more A business name and its owner: One and the same in the eyes of the law

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15 h. ago Nigeria, SA top African countries with most mobile phone ownership, usage

In Nigeria, South Africa, and other African countries, mobile connectivity is driving access to business, education, healthcare, and digital banking, read more Nigeria, SA top African countries with most mobile phone ownership, usage

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18 h. ago TCN launch Committee to drive Power sector performance improvement plan

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), in a bid to boost power supply across Nigeria, has launched the Working Committee read more TCN launch Committee to drive Power sector performance improvement plan

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18 h. ago “Sowore Is More Competent Than Peter Obi” — Seun Kuti Declares

Nigerian singer and activist Seun Kuti has declared that Omoyele Sowore, a political activist and media publisher, is more competent than Peter Obi, a former Anambra governor, sparking discussions about political leadership in the country. During a live stream shared on X on Thursday, Kuti also condemned kidnappers, bandits, herdsmen, and corrupt elites, addressing the […] The post “Sowore Is More Competent Than Peter Obi” — Seun Kuti Declares appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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