81 m. ago Cholera: School Proprietor Wants Govt To Sink More Boreholes In Rural Communities

The proprietor of White Cloud School, Ebonyi, Mrs Chika Agwu, has called on the Ebonyi State Government and other relevant agencies in the state to sink more boreholes in the rural communities to end the incessant cholera outbreaks occasioned by lack of potable water and poor sanitation. Mrs. Agwu noted that the goal 6 of […]

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1 hour ago Zenith Bank/Delta Principals’ Cup: Delta FA Lauds Organisers As Urhobo College Set For Final

Urhobo College, Uvwie may have benefitted from a boardroom decision that secured their place in the final of the Delta State Principals’ Cup, and the team is determined to seize this opportunity. The final of the tournament, sponsored by Zenith Bank Plc in collaboration with the Delta State Government, is set to take place on […]

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2 h. ago Zenith Bank Profit Rises To N917.4bn As Earnings Hit N3.3trn

Zenith Bank Plc has posted a profit before tax of N917.4 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, as its gross earnings climbed 16 per cent year-on-year to N3.37 trillion from N2.9 trillion recorded in the corresponding period of 2024. The unaudited financial results released to shareholders on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) showed […]

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2 h. ago World Bank outlines private investment strategies for Africa

Zainab Ahmed, group executive director, World bank has outlined several concrete initiatives aimed at mitigating risk and attracting private investment read more World Bank outlines private investment strategies for Africa

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3 h. ago ‘Grey List’ Delisting: Analysts Foresee Boost In Investor Confidence, Foreign Inflows

Financial analysts have hailed Nigeria’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list as a major turning point for the economy, projecting a rise in investor confidence, foreign inflows, and global perception of the country’s financial integrity. The FATF’s decision, announced last weekend, signals renewed global trust in Nigeria’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism […]

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4 h. ago CBN’s new agent banking rules tighten Nigeria’s financial inclusion drive (Part 1)

On 6 October 2025, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) released comprehensive guidelines for agent banking operations, signalling a significant read more CBN’s new agent banking rules tighten Nigeria’s financial inclusion drive (Part 1)

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7 h. ago Three CBN Deputy Governors honoured as Distinguished Fellows of CIBN

IN recognition of their outstanding service and contributions to Nigeria’s financial sector, three Deputy Governors of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) — Dr. Mohammed Abdullahi (Economic Policy), Ms. Emem Usoro (Corporate Services), and Dr. Bala Bello (Operations) — have been conferred with the prestigious title of Distinguished Honorary Fellows of the Chartered Institute of […]

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9 h. ago Zenith Bank posts N917.4bn PBT in nine months as gross earnings rise 16% to N3.37trn

Zenith Bank Plc has released its unaudited financial results for the nine months ended 30 September 2025, with a remarkable 16 per cent year-on-year growth in gross earnings from N2.9 trillion recorded in Q3 2024 to N3.4 trillion in Q3 2025. The Group’s performance continues to demonstrate resilience, strong momentum, disciplined execution and an ability […]

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12 h. ago Learning crisis: C/River partners World Bank on training of primary school teachers

The Cross River State government, in collaboration with the World Bank’s Project Hope Education, has commenced intensive training programmes for teachers aimed at bridging the learning gaps in English and Mathematics across primary schools in the state. The initiative reflects the administration’s commitment to professional development for the education sector. Cross River State Commissioner for […]

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12 h. ago Zenith Bank grows gross earnings to N3.4trn on strong interest income

Zenith Bank PLC has reported a 16% year-on-year growth in gross earnings to N3.4 trillion for the nine months ended read more Zenith Bank grows gross earnings to N3.4trn on strong interest income

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13 h. ago INEC reaffirms readiness, pledges credible, inclusive Anambra governorship election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared full readiness for the Anambra State Governorship Election slated for Saturday, November read more INEC reaffirms readiness, pledges credible, inclusive Anambra governorship election

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13 h. ago Cross River, World Bank Empower Primary School Teachers To Bridge Learning Deficit

The Cross River State government, in collaboration with the World Bank’s Project Hope Education, has commenced intensive training programmes for teachers aimed at bridging the learning gaps in English and Mathematics subjects across primary schools in the state. The Commissioner for Education, Professor Stephen Odey, while addressing trainees at a three-day workshop, said the state […]

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14 h. ago Anambra guber: Soludo’s monetary promise meant to fight voter apathy, not vote buying — Aide

The Press Secretary to governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo of Anambra State, Christian Aburime, has said that the governor's promise to

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17 h. ago Anambra: Prove to the world INEC has turned a new page, Atiku tells Amupitan

"But, rather than being like any other, the election to elect the next governor of Anambra State on November 8 offers a unique opportunity to

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22 h. ago Experimental writing allows me to merge poetry and prose to capture the turbulence of Nigerian life – Akinrinde

In this compelling literature-focused interview conducted by ZEBULON AGOMUO, Editor, Oluwatosin Akinrinde, author of ‘Deathbed and Other Poems and Out-of-School read more Experimental writing allows me to merge poetry and prose to capture the turbulence of Nigerian life – Akinrinde

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24 h. ago Cross River students to embrace entrepreneurship with new competition

Senior secondary school students in the Central Senatorial District of Cross River State are brimming with business optimism following the read more Cross River students to embrace entrepreneurship with new competition

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26 h. ago Day I lost school friend while on swimming expedition ― Ajayi

Co-founder of the popular Eko Restaurant in the United Kingdom, Olugbenga Olumide Ajayi, in this chat with SEGUN KASALI, narrated his life story and why the death of a school friend while swimming will remain evergreen in his memory. How were you and your wife able to start and nurture this business into one of […]

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28 h. ago Female student develops mental illness after watching horror film in school

 A family in China sued their daughter’s school after she was diagnosed with acute and transient psychotic disorder, allegedly caused by a horror movie she watched in class, the country’s media reported. The unusual case began two years ago, but was concluded in court a few weeks ago. In October of 2023, because their teacher […]

Culture

28 h. ago Q3 2025: UBA records N538bn profit after tax, robust balance sheet

Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has announced its audited results for the third quarter ended September read more Q3 2025: UBA records N538bn profit after tax, robust balance sheet

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34 h. ago Two Masquerades Charged To Court For Allegedly Using Spear, Arrows, Machetes, Other Weapons To Extort, Assault Residents

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has commenced prosecution of a masquerade and a masquerade group leader over two separate incidents of alleged assault, blockade of public highway and extortion in the guise of cultural display. Timfon John, the Police Public Relations Officer who revealed this on Saturday, also reported that the Commissioner of Police, […] The post Two Masquerades Charged To Court For Allegedly Using Spear, Arrows, Machetes, Other Weapons To Extort, Assault Residents appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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