5 d. ago Democracy Day: LCCI Emphasises Stable Political Environment For Business Growth

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has underscored the critical role that a stable political environment plays in facilitating business success in Nigeria. The Chamber stated this in celebrating Democracy Day. The director-general of LCCI, Dr. Chinyere Almona, emphasised that a stable political climate is essential for fostering economic growth, attracting investments, and […]

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5 d. ago Sterling Bank Launches N2bn Private University Scholarships For Nigerian Youth

Nigeria’s most forward-looking financial institution, Sterling Bank, has announced an over ₦2bn commitment for fully-funded private university scholarships for young Nigerians. Unveiled on Democracy Day, the initiative titled Beyond Education, represents a decisive step towards building the country’s future leaders by dismantling the barriers that keep millions of Nigerians from accessing quality, future-focused learning. ‘‘This […]

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6 d. ago “I’m Single Mother, Hustling Night And Day” — Tiwa Savage To Fans Flooding Her DMs For Assistance

Nigerian music star Tiwa Savage has addressed individuals who frequently reach out to her for financial assistance. In a video shared via her Instagram story on Wednesday, a background voice was heard listing several commercial banks in Nigeria, subtly suggesting that those in need should direct their financial requests to those institutions—not her. The clip […] The post “I’m Single Mother, Hustling Night And Day” — Tiwa Savage To Fans Flooding Her DMs For Assistance appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago NDIC begins payment of liquidation dividends to Premier Commercial Bank creditors after 25 years

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja Two and a half decades after Premier Commercial Bank was shut down, the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has officially commenced payment of liquidation dividends to the bank’s verified creditors. Premier Commercial Bank, once a functioning financial institution, had its operating license revoked by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in […] The post NDIC begins payment of liquidation dividends to Premier Commercial Bank creditors after 25 years appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago OPay Deepens CSR Footprint With Scholarship Expansion To Benue State University

In line with its commitment to education and youth empowerment, Nigeria’s leading financial institution, OPay, has announced the expansion of its ₦1.2 billion scholarship programme to Benue State University, The move marks Benue State University as the seventh beneficiary of the company’s ambitious 10-year initiative aimed at alleviating the financial burdens of students across the […]

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1 week ago Firm Provides N100,000 Grant Scholarship To Outstanding UNILAG Students

Sage Grey Finance Limited, a licensed financial institution has awarded scholarships to five outstanding students of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) as part of the inaugural edition of its Undergraduate Scholarship Programme. The award ceremony which took place at the university’s main campus reflects the company’s deep commitment to human capital development and the use […]

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2 w. ago Insecurity: Plateau special envoy on peace suggests collaboration with financial institutions

Tribune Online Insecurity: Plateau special envoy on peace suggests collaboration with financial institutions The Special Envoy on Peace and Security to the Plateau State Governor, Professor Chris Kwaja, has underlined the necessity of collaboration between financial institutions and the state government to combat insecurity. Insecurity: Plateau special envoy on peace suggests collaboration with financial institutions Tribune Online

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2 w. ago With $4bn Market Size, Nigeria’s Islamic Finance Industry To Surge In H2 – Fitch

Fitch Ratings forecasts a boom in Nigeria’s Islamic finance sector from the second half of 2025 through 2026, driven by rising sovereign sukuk issuances and expanding Islamic banking assets following new regulatory measures and liquidity tools introduced by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Following the introduction of liquidity tools for non-interest financial institutions in […]

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2 w. ago Stop playing politics with financial institutions, ADC National chairman tells Tinubu

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, ADC Ralph Nwosu has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to stop playing politics with Nigeria’s financial institutions. Nwosu made this plea, on Monday in Abuja while presenting a certificate of return to the governorship candidate of the Anambra State, Mr John Chuma Nwosu. He […] The post Stop playing politics with financial institutions, ADC National chairman tells Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Two years in office: How I resisted temptation of collecting bank loans – Uba Sani

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has disclosed that he has not collected a single loan from any local or international financial institution since he assumed office two years ago. The governor made the disclosure while fielding questions from some Kaduna-based broadcast journalists in Hausa, as part of the celebration of […] The post Two years in office: How I resisted temptation of collecting bank loans – Uba Sani appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Tax Reforms in your best interest, Presidential aide, FIRS chairman tell youths

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The tax reforms driven by President Bola Tinubu are focused on empowering, supporting and building a better economic future for young Nigerians to thrive, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Citizenship and Leadership, Ms Rinsola Abiola, has said. This is just as the Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue […] The post Tax Reforms in your best interest, Presidential aide, FIRS chairman tell youths appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago EFCC urges Nigerian students to take lead in combating cybercrime

Ola Olukoyede, Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has urged students across Nigeria’s tertiary institutions to read more EFCC urges Nigerian students to take lead in combating cybercrime

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3 w. ago “Tinubu Has Weaponized Poverty To Rule Nigeria” – ADC Alleges

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration, accusing it of deliberately weaponizing poverty to govern the nation. In a statement signed by Dr. Effiong Efa Nyong, the ADC’s National Publicity Secretary and former governorship candidate in Cross River State on Sunday, the party condemned what it described as a systematic […] The post “Tinubu Has Weaponized Poverty To Rule Nigeria” – ADC Alleges appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago PenCom bars LPFO from dealing with entities not remitting employees’ pensions

Tribune Online PenCom bars LPFO from dealing with entities not remitting employees’ pensions "LPFOs must also ensure that investments are made only with companies and financial institutions that require PCCs from their own vendors and service providers. PenCom bars LPFO from dealing with entities not remitting employees’ pensions Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Those who ruined Nigeria’s progress now claiming to be opposition – Adebayo

•Tinubu Presidency a political movement, not a government   The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the 2023 presidential election, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has lamented that President Bola Tinubu and his team are busy enlarging their political coast, enlarging business empires that support that political empire, and playing chess while the entire […] The post Those who ruined Nigeria’s progress now claiming to be opposition – Adebayo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Otedola Hails Tinubu, Cardoso’s Reforms As FirstHoldCo Regains Profitability

First Holdco Plc has just concluded its 13th Annual General Meeting today and with today’s deliberations, I am more confident than ever before that we are on the right path to repositioning Nigeria’s oldest and most iconic bank as the number one financial institution in Africa. First Holdco and its major subsidiary, First Bank of […]

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4 w. ago Seamfix Champions Biometric MFA Adoption as Platinum Sponsor of 2025 CCISONFI Conference in Uyo

Seamfix Limited, a platinum sponsor at the 2025 Committee of Chief Information Security Officers of Nigerian Financial Institutions (CCISONFI) Annual read more Seamfix Champions Biometric MFA Adoption as Platinum Sponsor of 2025 CCISONFI Conference in Uyo

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