23 h. ago Ranching, strengthening of LG, traditional institutions will end crises in Plateau, Kaduna – Stakeholders

From Jude Owuamanam, Jos Stakeholders in the peace process in Plateau and Kaduna states have said that creation of grazing reserves and strengthening of traditional institutions and local government administration will help to eliminate rancour between farmers and herders They also advocated trust and confidence-building, including gender inclusiveness, as measures to curb constant clashes in […] The post Ranching, strengthening of LG, traditional institutions will end crises in Plateau, Kaduna – Stakeholders appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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34 h. ago Nigeria Has Exited Turbulent Economic Period – Cardoso, Edun

Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, and the minister of Finance and Coordinating minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, have declared that Nigeria has exited its most turbulent economic period and is now firmly on the path to growth and stability. Speaking on Friday night at a joint press conference at […]

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34 h. ago BoI, Sage Grey Finance Partner To Expand Access To MSME Financing

Sage Grey Finance Limited has partnered with the Bank of Industry (BoI) to provide accessible and affordable financing options to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The partnership, announced in Lagos, supports the federal government’s MSMEs Fund and is designed to foster business growth, job creation, and economic development by offering tailored financing solutions to […]

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43 h. ago FG, experts push for local manufacturing of pharmaceuticals, vaccines

…Local production pathway to drug security From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Federal government and stakeholders in pharmaceuticals have strengthened the push for ways to improve on local manufacturing of pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and other medical consumables.  The stakeholders made the request at the National Harmonisation Conference on the theme “Contextualising the Presidential Initiative to Achieve Local Production […] The post FG, experts push for local manufacturing of pharmaceuticals, vaccines appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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47 h. ago Terry Apala Remanded In Ikoyi Correctional Centre Over Naira Mutilation Charges

A high court in Ikoyi has ordered the detention of Nigerian singer Terry Apala at the Ikoyi correctional center over alleged abuse of naira notes. In a statement on Friday, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) revealed that Apala was arraigned on a one-count charge of naira mutilation. The commission alleged that the singer […] The post Terry Apala Remanded In Ikoyi Correctional Centre Over Naira Mutilation Charges appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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53 h. ago FG now focusing on revenue mobilisation rather than concessional funding

Wale Edun, the minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy, says Nigeria is moving away from concessional funding read more FG now focusing on revenue mobilisation rather than concessional funding- Wale Edun

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63 h. ago Women hold only 9 per cent of Nigeria’s political offices – Investigation

    By Oluseye Ojo These days, there have been increasing advocacies for gender equity, balance, mainstreaming, and inclusion, especially for women to be in top elected and appointive leadership positions across the globe.   The extant National Gender Policy (NGP) in Nigeria recommends 35 per cent affirmative action for women. It also seeks at […] The post Women hold only 9 per cent of Nigeria’s political offices – Investigation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 d. ago Visa racketeering, cybercrimes, illegal mining alarming in Kaduna – EFCC Director

…Be rest assured of our support -NUJ Chair From Noah Ebije, Kaduna The Acting Zonal Director, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Kaduna Zonal Directorate, Bawa Usman Kaltungo on Friday visited the Executive Officials of Kaduna State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) along with his management team on courtesy call. Kaltungo who […] The post Visa racketeering, cybercrimes, illegal mining alarming in Kaduna – EFCC Director appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Defection: Democracy At Risk, APC Using Money To Buy Off PDP Members –Ex

Former member of the House of Representatives, Usman Bugaje, has lamented over recent defections from Peoples Democratic Party to ruling All Progressives Congress. Bugaje expressed concern over what he described as monetisation of politics and its implications for Nigeria’s democracy. According to him, those in opposition with records in the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, […] The post Defection: Democracy At Risk, APC Using Money To Buy Off PDP Members –Ex- Lawmaker Laments appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Court Orders Forfeiture Of Properties Recovered From Fraud Syndicate

Justice Deinde Dipeolu of the Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the temporary forfeiture of several properties seized by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from Genting International Limited, a company linked to alleged fraudulent activities involving some Chinese and Filipino nationals. The properties were recovered from a syndicate of 792 foreign nationals […]

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3 d. ago Alleged Fraud: Court Grants EFCC’s Request To Arrest, Detain Six CBEX Promoters

A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted Economic and Financial Crimes Commission the go ahead to arrest and detain six promoters of Crypto Bridge Exchange over alleged investment fraud. It was gathered that Justice Emeka Nwite, on Thursday, who gave the order after EFCC’s lawyer, Fadila Yusuf, moved an ex-parte motion to the effect, […] The post Alleged Fraud: Court Grants EFCC’s Request To Arrest, Detain Six CBEX Promoters appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago ‘Nigeria, other emerging economies face longer period of tighter financing’

By Adewale Sanyaolu with agency reports Nigeria and other emerging economies will have to grapple with tighter global financing conditions for longer while the future of risk-free assets is very much in focus, the head of South Africa’s central bank has said. The World Bank views Nigeria as an emerging economy, recognizing its significant economic […] The post ‘Nigeria, other emerging economies face longer period of tighter financing’ appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago EFCC arraigns Lexicon Multiconcept Media CEO for N459m fraud

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Osabohem Alex Ologbosele, CEO of Lexicon Multiconcept Media Limited, his company, and employee Augustine Osas Iyoha before Justice E. Akpan of the Federal High Court in Abuja. They face six amended charges of fraud, obtaining under false pretences, and money laundering involving […] The post EFCC arraigns Lexicon Multiconcept Media CEO for N459m fraud appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Media Firm CEO, 1 Other Arraigned, Remanded In Prison Over Alleged N459m Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Lexicon Multiconcept Media Limited, Osabohem Alex Ologbosele, his company and one of his staff, Augustine Osas Iyoha, before Justice E. Akpan of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja for alleged fraud. They were arraigned on six-count amended charges bordering […]

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4 d. ago Paul Okoye Shares Joyful Moment As He Celebrates Jude’s Release From EFCC Custody

Jude Okoye, the older sibling and ex-manager of Paul and Peter Okoye of the disbanded P-Square group, has been released from the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. It’s worth noting that the EFCC arraigned Jude Okoye alongside his company, Northside Music Limited, over allegations of laundering ₦1.38 billion, $1 million, and £34,537.59. […] The post Paul Okoye Shares Joyful Moment As He Celebrates Jude’s Release From EFCC Custody appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Corruption: Group urges EFCC to beam its searchlight to more States in Nigeria

From Paul Orude Bauchi A group, Citizens Watch for Good Governance, has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to beam its searchlight to other states of the federation following the recent arrest and prosecution of the Accountant General of Bauchi State, Sirajo Jaja for an alleged N70 billion fraud. Convener of the […] The post Corruption: Group urges EFCC to beam its searchlight to more States in Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Global financial risks grow on tighter financial conditions, uncertainties – IMF

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that global financial stability risks have intensified, fuelled by tightening financial conditions, ongoing read more Global financial risks grow on tighter financial conditions, uncertainties – IMF

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8 d. ago Stakeholders rekindle push for new fisheries law to reflect industry realities

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s fisheries and aquaculture sector have renewed their efforts to establish a modern fisheries law that addresses the shortcomings of the outdated Sea Fisheries Act, enacted in 1992. A two-day workshop held in Lagos last week brought together key players from across the sector to review the proposed Fisheries Bill and a newly […] The post Stakeholders rekindle push for new fisheries law to reflect industry realities appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Easter: EFCC Chairman Tasks Christians On Rededication To Anti

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede has rejoiced with Christians across the country on the occasion of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, charging them to use the lessons of the Easter season to rededicate themselves to the values and virtues of zero corruption. Olukoyede, according to […]

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9 d. ago From UK to Nigeria: Pioneering Financial Inclusion: An exclusive interview with Modupe Ladipo

Modupe Ladipo, a leader with over 35 years of experience in investment banking, capital markets, women’s economic empowerment, and financial read more From UK to Nigeria: Pioneering Financial Inclusion: An exclusive interview with Modupe Ladipo

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