3 h. ago Benue Killings: NAF Deploys Additional Air Assets To Boost Military Operations

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has deployed additional air assets under Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) to restore peace in Benue and other parts of the North-Central region. This followed the recent attack on Yelwata, a community in Guma local government area of the state where over 200 citizens were killed during the weekend. NAF spokesman, […]

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3 h. ago Stakeholders task FG on franchising opportunities for economic growth

Stakeholders have urged the Federal Government to tap franchising opportunities to grow the country’s economy. This was disclosed during a read more Stakeholders task FG on franchising opportunities for economic growth

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4 h. ago Federal Gov’t Mulls N30bn Annual Gratuity For Civil Servants

The Federal Government said considering was being given for the introduction of an annual gratuity payment estimated at N30 billion for civil servants in treasury-funded Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). The scheme is being conceived under a new framework being developed by the National Pension Commission (PenCom) in collaboration with the Office of the Head […]

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5 h. 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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5 h. 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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6 h. ago Kogi community in distress, seeks N600m support fund to fix infrastructural deficit

From Okwe Obi, Abuja The people of Ekinrin-Adde in Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State have appealed for N600 million from well-meaning indigenes to address infrastructure decay. President of the Ekinrin-Adde Community Development Association (EACDA), Deinde Komolafe, announced this at a press briefing in Abuja on Monday, June 16, 2025, ahead of the 32nd […] The post Kogi community in distress, seeks N600m support fund to fix infrastructural deficit appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago 4 Best Cryptos to Buy Under $1 Before They Hit Major Listings

Tribune Online 4 Best Cryptos to Buy Under $1 Before They Hit Major Listings As the crypto market gears up for what could be a major bull cycle in 2025, many investors are turning their attention to low-cost digital assets with high upside potential. While Bitcoin and Ethereum remain dominant, their high entry prices often push retail investors to explore more affordable alternatives. This is where sub-$1 cryptocurrencies come […] 4 Best Cryptos to Buy Under $1 Before They Hit Major Listings Tribune Online

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15 h. ago Why Access, Zenith, First Bank may pause dividend payment till 2028 — Report

Access Holdings Plc, Zenith Bank Plc, and First Bank Holdings may suspend dividend payments until 2028, as Nigeria’s top banks read more Why Access, Zenith, First Bank may pause dividend payment till 2028 — Report

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16 h. ago Smartcash, Leadway Team Up To Simplify Motor Insurance With USSD, App

Smartcash Payment Service Bank (PSB), a subsidiary of Airtel Nigeria, has partnered with Leadway Assurance to launch a seamless, mobile-based motor insurance service, a move to revolutionise insurance accessibility across Nigeria. This collaboration enables Nigerians to purchase or renew insurance plans directly from their phones using the Smartcash app, eliminating the need for physical paperwork […]

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19 h. ago Nasarawa farmers receive tree seedlings to tackle climate change

By Chinyere Anyanwu         As part of its contribution to Nigeria’s climate change mitigation efforts, One Acre Fund Nigeria, a non-governmental organisation, has launched the distribution of over 2.3 million Albizia Lebbeck and Moringa tree seedlings to approximately 82,150 smallholder farmers in Nasarawa State.The initiative was flagged off on Sunday in the […] The post Nasarawa farmers receive tree seedlings to tackle climate change appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago N8.6bn: 148,625 pensioners smile as PTAD pays 32,000 pension increase arrears

Tribune Online N8.6bn: 148,625 pensioners smile as PTAD pays 32,000 pension increase arrears The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) has announced the successful payment of a fresh instalment totaling N8.6 billion in arrears to pensioners covered under the Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS), marking another step in the Federal Government’s commitment to enhanced pension welfare. The disbursement followed the approval by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, of a second pension […] N8.6bn: 148,625 pensioners smile as PTAD pays 32,000 pension increase arrears Tribune Online

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30 h. ago Extractive sector contributed over ₦1trn to TETFund in 5 Years – NEITI

Signs MoU to boost education tax From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) to enhance Nigeria’s education funding through accurate and timely remittances of education taxes from companies in the extractive sector. Speaking at the MoU signing […] The post Extractive sector contributed over ₦1trn to TETFund in 5 Years – NEITI appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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35 h. ago AGF blames abrupt IPPIS exit for salary crisis in tertiary institutions

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), Mr Shamseldeen Ogunjimi, has blamed the ongoing salary payment crisis in federal tertiary institutions on the hasty and uncoordinated migration from the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS) to the Government Integrated Financial Management Information System (GIFMIS). Ogunjimi spoke on Monday in Abuja […] The post AGF blames abrupt IPPIS exit for salary crisis in tertiary institutions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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36 h. ago Rep Zubairu disburses N97m scholarship to students in Zamfara

Tribune Online Rep Zubairu disburses N97m scholarship to students in Zamfara A member of the Federal House of Representatives in Zamfara State, Hon. Dr Abdulmalik Zubairu Bungudu, has disbursed ₦97 million for the payment of scholarships to students from his constituency in the state. In a statement issued on Monday, the chief spokesperson to the lawmaker, Aminu Lawal Bungudu, said the disbursement marked the second phase […] Rep Zubairu disburses N97m scholarship to students in Zamfara Tribune Online

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55 h. ago Unlocking Web3 Value: 4 Best Cryptos to Watch in 2025 That Are Reshaping Finance

Tribune Online Unlocking Web3 Value: 4 Best Cryptos to Watch in 2025 That Are Reshaping Finance In 2025, high-potential digital assets are being sculpted by real-world solutions, technical innovation, and on-chain utility. At the center of this transition is Qubetics, a protocol tackling one of finance’s most persistent issues: cross-border transactions. Alongside it, legacy networks like Bitcoin and Ethereum continue evolving, while data-centric platforms like Arweave are paving new roads in […] Unlocking Web3 Value: 4 Best Cryptos to Watch in 2025 That Are Reshaping Finance Tribune Online

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55 h. ago Lagos targets global real estate investment through FIABCI partnership – Commissioner

By Lukman Olabiyi The Lagos State government has announced plans to attract global investment into its waterfront infrastructure through a new partnership with the International Real Estate Federation (FIABCI). The move is part of a broader strategy to transform the state’s coastal assets into a hub for tourism, housing, and sustainable economic development. Speaking at […] The post Lagos targets global real estate investment through FIABCI partnership – Commissioner appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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60 h. ago Anambra guber: Payment of N50m campaign permit fraud — APC’s Ukachukwu

Tribune Online Anambra guber: Payment of N50m campaign permit fraud — APC’s Ukachukwu The candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in the upcoming November 8, 2025 governorship election in Anambra, Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu, has described the announced payment of N50 million naira campaign permit by the Anambra State Signage and Advertising Agency (ANSAA), for the guber race as fraud. Anambra guber: Payment of N50m campaign permit fraud — APC’s Ukachukwu Tribune Online

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63 h. ago Bank Of Industry To Launch Impact Fund, Youth Bank For Industrialisation

The Bank of Industry (BoI) Limited is planning to launch the BoI Impact Fund, which will use various financial instruments from debt to equity to support high growth enterprises, strategic value chain companies as well as provide support to struggling businesses across the country. This is as BoI said, in line with the current administration’s […]

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63 h. ago 9PSB launches digital collections platform to boost businesses

9 Payment Service Bank (9PSB), one of Nigeria’s first payment service banks, has launched its Bank9ja Merchant Collect product, designed read more 9PSB launches digital collections platform to boost businesses

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63 h. ago Niger pension board begins verification process for prompt payment

Tribune Online Niger pension board begins verification process for prompt payment "The deadline for verification is July 18, 2025, while the verification location is any bank of your choice." Niger pension board begins verification process for prompt payment Tribune Online

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