54 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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57 m. ago Operators Harp On Compliance Frameworks For Pension Industry Transformation

Pension fund operators, under the auspices of the Pension Fund Operators Association of Nigeria (PenOp) have underscored the pivotal role of robust compliance frameworks in sustaining and transforming the nation’s pension industry. At the Pension Industry’s Compliance Officers’ Forum held recently in Lagos, the president of the Compliance Institute, Nigeria (CIN), Pattison Boleigha said, the […]

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66 m. ago Housing ministry plans to create digital platform for artisans

By John Ogunsemore The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa said the ministry plans to create an online application for skilled workers. This, he said, is aimed at leveraging technology to make artisans more visible, accessible and efficient in delivering their services. Dangiwa made this disclosure when he received the Senior […] The post Housing ministry plans to create digital platform for artisans appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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68 m. ago Federal Gov’t Moves To Curb Illegal Private Plane Operations

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo said the federal government plans to roll out measures to curb illegal charter operations by private planes across the country. While revealing the federal government’s commitment to tackle the practice, the minister said that the reforms to be unveiled would mandate regulators to publish the names of […]

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83 m. 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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95 m. ago Lagos Assembly: Tinubu has decided, Obasa is not going anywhere – Source

Following President Bola Tinubu’s meeting with lawmakers of the Lagos State House of Assembly, it has been decided that reinstated Speaker Mudashiru Obasa retains his position. Obasa was impeached on January 13, 2025, and was subsequently replaced by Mojisola Merande. The latter resigned on March 3, and Obasa was reinstated. Speaking on Tinubu’s meeting with […] The post Lagos Assembly: Tinubu has decided, Obasa is not going anywhere – Source appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Renaissance completes 100% acquisition of Shell onshore asset

By Adewale Sanyaolu Renaissance Africa Energy Holdings has announced the successful completion of its 100 per cent  acquisition of the entire equity holding in the Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria(SPDC) in a $2.4 billion landmark deal A statement released late on Thursday by the spokesperson of Renaissance Africa Energy, Mr. Tony Okonedo, said SPDC […] The post Renaissance completes 100% acquisition of Shell onshore asset appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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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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3 h. ago AAJ commits to transforming Nigeria’s logistic industry with new delivery service

AAJ Express Logistics Limited, a logistics company in Nigeria has committed to revolutionise the country’s logistics industry with a new read more AAJ commits to transforming Nigeria’s logistic industry with new delivery service

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3 h. ago Customs intercept undeclared $1.1m, SR135,900 at Kano airport

The Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted $1.154m and 135,900 Saudi Riyals as undeclared foreign currency at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport. It announced this on Thursday in a statement issued by the Customs National Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Maiwada. Maiwada said the seizure was made recently during a routine baggage check on an inbound Read More

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4 h. ago Google launches Hustle Academy 2025: Empowering African SMBs with AI, marketing and business skills

Tribune Online Google launches Hustle Academy 2025: Empowering African SMBs with AI, marketing and business skills   Google has announced the opening of applications for the 2025 edition of its Hustle Academy program, designed to empower small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) across Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa. Building on the success of previous years, the program will continue to emphasise AI-powered business training, alongside the launch of a new season of […] Google launches Hustle Academy 2025: Empowering African SMBs with AI, marketing and business skills Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Plans Are Underway To Distribute Tricycle, Mini Buses Farmers – RAAMP

The management of the Rural Access And Marketing Programme (RAAMP) has disclosed that plans are underway to procure 2000 Tricycles and 3,000 minibuses for young indigent farmers this cropping season to boost their means of livelihood. The Benue State RAAMP Coordinator, Dr Stephen Numbeve, who disclosed this during an interaction with the State Working Committee […]

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5 h. ago Rochas Foundation Partners UNIJOS For Educational Advancement 

Former governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, has said his education foundation (Rochas Foundation) will partner with the University of Jos to deepen education in the country. The former governor spoke during the matriculation ceremony for new students of the University of Jos for the 2024/2025 academic session. He said education remains the bedrock of […]

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6 h. ago Customs seizes undeclared foreign currencies worth N1,847bn at Kano airport

By Steve Agbota The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), has seized $1,154,900 and SR135,900 (Saudi Riyals), in undeclared foreign currency at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), Kano, Kano State. Using today’s exchange rate of N1,553/$1 the seizure of $1,154,900 is equivalent of N1,793,000,000, while the Saudi Riyals of 135,900 is worth N54,493,710, using the […] The post Customs seizes undeclared foreign currencies worth N1,847bn at Kano airport appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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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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6 h. ago Sen Kalu rejects call to run for president, reaffirms commitment to Tinubu’s re

From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja Senator representing Abia North and Senate Committee Chairman on South East Development Commission (SEDC), Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, has rejected a call by Northern Youth Leaders Forum (NYLF) to run for president in 2027 with either Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal or Governor of Adamawa State, Umar Fintiri as running […] The post Sen Kalu rejects call to run for president, reaffirms commitment to Tinubu’s re-election appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Female leaders advocate gender parity at UBA Business Series

To mark the 2025 International Women’s Month, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc held the quarterly edition of its Business Series event where trailblazing female leaders from diverse industries shared personal insights on overcoming systemic challenges, driving change, and redefining success. The hybrid event which was held at the Tony Elumelu Amphitheatre in UBA House […] The post Female leaders advocate gender parity at UBA Business Series appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Insecurity: Jonathan canvasses mutual trust between cititizens, security agencies

Former President Goodluck Jonathan, has urged Nigerians and security agencies to move from a state of suspicion to a culture of trust in addressing the security challenge currently confronting the country. He stated this at a roundtable on security and civic engagement in Nigeria, organised by Goodluck Jonathan Foundation (GJF) in Abuja, yesterday. The former […] The post Insecurity: Jonathan canvasses mutual trust between cititizens, security agencies appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago LAWMA clarifies street sweeper salary structure, reaffirms workers’ welfare

By Lukman Olabiyi The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has issued a statement in response to a viral video that sparked public outrage over the wages of street sweepers in the state. The video, which featured a LAWMA worker claiming that sweepers were underpaid and had not received the promised N85,000 minimum wage, quickly went […] The post LAWMA clarifies street sweeper salary structure, reaffirms workers’ welfare appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Bode George to Tinubu: Minister’s utterance on Rivers inflammatory, dangerous

By Chinelo Obogo Former deputy national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George,  has advised President Bola Tinubu to call Nyesom Wike to order so that peace can reign. George, in a statement, said the rhetoric coming from Wike on the Rivers crisis was too inflammatory, dangerous and embarrassing. Reacting to Wike’s […] The post Bode George to Tinubu: Minister’s utterance on Rivers inflammatory, dangerous appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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