82 m. ago Recapitalisation drive triggers N783bn fund hunt in banking sector

…Mergers, investor talks intensify By Chinwendu Obienyi The capital shortfall facing Nigerian commercial banks has narrowed to N783.4 billion. This follows the successful recapitalisation of Stanbic IBTC Holdings, which has deepened investor confidence and sparked renewed speculation about possible mergers and acquisitions ahead of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) 2026 deadline. Daily Sun, on […] The post Recapitalisation drive triggers N783bn fund hunt in banking sector appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago DMO unveils July FGN savings Bond as CBN offers N250bn in Treasury Bills

Tribune Online DMO unveils July FGN savings Bond as CBN offers N250bn in Treasury Bills IN a bid to attract retail investors and deepen domestic participation in government securities, the Debt Management Office (DMO) has announced the July 2025 issuance of the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) Savings Bond. The offering includes a 2-Year bond maturing on July 16, 2027, with an attractive annual interest rate of 15.762 percent, and […] DMO unveils July FGN savings Bond as CBN offers N250bn in Treasury Bills Tribune Online

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3 h. ago Democratising Nigeria’s national action will roll back malaria, NTDs —Professor Oyibo

Tribune Online Democratising Nigeria’s national action will roll back malaria, NTDs —Professor Oyibo DIRECTOR of the Centre for Transdisciplinary Research in Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases (CTRMNTD), Professor Wellington Oyibo, stated that if Nigeria democratises its national action plan for addressing malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), it will ultimately eradicate these diseases throughout the country. During a virtual meeting with members of the Health Writers’ Association of […] Democratising Nigeria’s national action will roll back malaria, NTDs —Professor Oyibo Tribune Online

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10 h. ago IMF commends FIRS over positive reforms, significant progress on core duties

Says, ‘agency has made significant progress’ The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has commended the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) over read more IMF commends FIRS over positive reforms, significant progress on core duties

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10 h. ago Canada increases minimum proof of funds to N17m for immigrants

Tribune Online Canada increases minimum proof of funds to N17m for immigrants Canada has raised the minimum financial requirement for immigrants under its Express Entry system, with single applicants now needing to show proof of at least CAD $15,263, or roughly N17 million, to qualify... Canada increases minimum proof of funds to N17m for immigrants Tribune Online

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11 h. ago TETFund threatens to delist institutions for unused allocations

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has threatened to delist institutions that fail to access and utilise their allocations. TETFund said the funds would be diverted to institutions that are up to date with accessing and utilising the disbursements. TETFund Executive Secretary, Sonny Echono, gave the warning in Abuja at a […] The post TETFund threatens to delist institutions for unused allocations appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago WFP, UNICEF launch N35.9bn peacebuilding programme for Borno and Yobe

From Timothy Olanrewaju, Maiduguri The World Food Programme (WFP) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have launched a 20 million euro (over N35.893 billion) programme to support peace-building and help people in Borno and Yobe states overcome the impact of over a decade violence. WFP Country Director in Nigeria, Mr David Stevenson announced at […] The post WFP, UNICEF launch N35.9bn peacebuilding programme for Borno and Yobe appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago EFCC arrests 146 foreign cybercriminals using Nigerian identities

To launch 24/7 cybercrime response centre From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 146 foreign nationals allegedly involved in one of the biggest international cybercrime syndicates operating in the country. EFCC Chairman, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, who disclosed this Tuesday, at the 2025 National Cybersecurity Conference in Abuja, said the […] The post EFCC arrests 146 foreign cybercriminals using Nigerian identities appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago US: Judge fines lawyers for using AI to prepare court documents

Tribune Online US: Judge fines lawyers for using AI to prepare court documents Upon further questioning about whether he had verified the citations after running the document through AI, Kachouroff responded, “Your Honor, I personally did not check it. I am responsible for it not being checked.” US: Judge fines lawyers for using AI to prepare court documents Tribune Online

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19 h. ago Nigeria loses over N200 billion annually due to poor implementation of SSB Tax

From Idu Jude, Abuja The Federal government of Nigeria, is said to be losing over N200 billion annually due to poor implementation of its Sugar-Sweetened Beverage (SSB) tax, the Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has said, warning of the growing public health and economic toll of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) driven by unhealthy diets. At […] The post Nigeria loses over N200 billion annually due to poor implementation of SSB Tax appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago IDPs: Senate passes Kampala Convention Domestication Bill through third reading

Tribune Online IDPs: Senate passes Kampala Convention Domestication Bill through third reading The passage of the bill followed the consideration and adoption of recommendations presented by the Senate Leader, Senator Bamidele Opeyemi. IDPs: Senate passes Kampala Convention Domestication Bill through third reading Tribune Online

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21 h. ago Nigeria Startup Act 2022: Platform for enabling environment for technology

Tribune Online Nigeria Startup Act 2022: Platform for enabling environment for technology-enabled startup? •How it affects new companies Startups have become a major player in the economy of Nigeria. Indeed, it is said that the Nigerian Startup ecosystem outranked other African nations in the last few years; dominating the African Startup sector in terms of estimated number of startups and available startup funding. ADEOLA OJO reports that this, […] Nigeria Startup Act 2022: Platform for enabling environment for technology-enabled startup? Tribune Online

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23 h. ago WHO Urges Hike In Prices Of Sugary Drinks, Tobacco, Alcohol By 50%

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called on Nigeria and other member countries to implement a 50 per cent increase in the prices of sugary drinks, tobacco, and alcohol through taxation within the next decade, as part of a global strategy to curb rising non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The recommendation came under WHO’s newly launched “3 […]

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29 h. ago NASS Passes Kalu’s ‘Domestication Of Kampala Convention’ Bill Into Law

The Senate has passed the African Union Convention for the Protection and Assistance of Internally Displaced Persons (Domestication and Enforcement) Bill, 2025, for third reading. The Kampala Convention, adopted by the African Union (AU) in 2009, is a regional treaty aimed at protecting and assisting internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Africa. The convention establishes a […]

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30 h. ago NAF inaugurates civilian harm mitigation response board to boost operational capability

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has inaugurated a Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response (CHMR) Board to lead the implementation of its Civilian Harm Mitigation Action Plan (CHMR-AP), to improve operational accountability and public trust in its civilian protection measures. NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, who […] The post NAF inaugurates civilian harm mitigation response board to boost operational capability appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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32 h. ago NCAA grants Enugu Air operational clearance via XEJET pending AOC completion

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has approved the commencement of domestic flight operations by Enugu Air, with the new read more NCAA grants Enugu Air operational clearance via XEJET pending AOC completion

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34 h. ago Makinde is compassionate, has a heart for people, says Bodija residents association chairman, Bamgbose

Tribune Online Makinde is compassionate, has a heart for people, says Bodija residents association chairman, Bamgbose Pastor Muyiwa Bamgbose, Chairman of Bodija Estate Residents Association (BERA), has described Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, as a compassionate leader who has a heart for the people. Bamgbose, who spoke against the backdrop of the January 16, 2024 explosion which rocked Bodija in Ibadan and the response of Oyo State Government to the calamity […] Makinde is compassionate, has a heart for people, says Bodija residents association chairman, Bamgbose Tribune Online

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34 h. ago FRC advocates financial discipline, transparency by 36 states, LGs

Tribune Online FRC advocates financial discipline, transparency by 36 states, LGs The Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC) has called for accelerated application and domestication of the Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA) across the... FRC advocates financial discipline, transparency by 36 states, LGs Tribune Online

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34 h. ago NGX, BOI empower SMEs with skills to access funding through capital market

Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) and the Bank of Industry (BOI) organised an interactive workshop to empower small and medium-sized enterprises read more NGX, BOI empower SMEs with skills to access funding through capital market

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35 h. ago How funds recovered from corrupt officials are being spent — EFCC

Tribune Online How funds recovered from corrupt officials are being spent — EFCC The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, on Tuesday expressed grave concern over the persistent opacity in Nigeria’s financial reporting system, particularly within the oil and gas sector. How funds recovered from corrupt officials are being spent — EFCC Tribune Online

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