27 m. ago Nigerian business environment holding back competition, World Bank laments

  As fuel imports remain in force-Major marketers   By Adewale Sanyaolu   The World Bank Group has lamented that businesses and investors perceive the policy environment in Nigeria to be holding back competition.   Senior Economist, World Bank Group, Samer Matta, stated this at the quarterly webinar organised by the Major Marketers Association of […] The post Nigerian business environment holding back competition, World Bank laments appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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98 m. ago BNY Mellon, Standard Bank to facilitate access to Nigerian sovereign debt — Bloomberg

Tribune Online BNY Mellon, Standard Bank to facilitate access to Nigerian sovereign debt — Bloomberg Bank of New York Mellon Corp., in collaboration with Standard Bank Group Ltd., is launching global depositary notes backed by... BNY Mellon, Standard Bank to facilitate access to Nigerian sovereign debt — Bloomberg Tribune Online

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8 h. ago My boss for life – Akin Adesina hails Jonathan over AFDB job nomination

By John Ogunsemore Outgoing President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina has hailed former Nigerian president, Dr Goodluck Jonathan for nominating and supporting him for the job. Adesina served as Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development under Jonathan when he was tipped for the AfDB job in 2015. He won re-election for […] The post My boss for life – Akin Adesina hails Jonathan over AFDB job nomination appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago BOI reaffirms support for artisans, says development must be built by skills

The Bank of Industry has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to empowering Nigerian artisans and technicians. read more BOI reaffirms support for artisans, says development must be built by skills

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30 h. ago CBN issues targeted transitional guidelines for select banks

CBN has reaffirmed the resilience and soundness of the Nigerian banking sector while unveiling a set of targeted transitional measures. read more CBN issues targeted transitional guidelines for select banks

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31 h. ago USSD: Bank customers to be charged from airtime balance from today

Nigerian bank customers will now be charged directly by their mobile network operators for unstructured supplementary service data (USSD) services. The latest comes two weeks after deposit money banks (DMBs) were instructed by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to stop deducting charges for USSD transactions directly from customers’ accounts. Subsequently, customers were notified through email […] The post USSD: Bank customers to be charged from airtime balance from today appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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36 h. ago Natasha: Nigeria Risks Becoming Banana Republic – Ezekwesili

Former Education Minister and ex-vice president of the World Bank’s Africa region, Dr Oby Ezekwesili, has fiercely criticised the Nigerian government’s decision to arraign Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on criminal defamation charges. The case stems from Akpoti-Uduaghan’s allegations of sexual harassment and death threats by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, prompting what Ezekwesili called a “national embarrassment” […]

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39 h. ago Telcos back new USSD rules as CBN, NCC resolve payment gridlock

By Chinenye Anuforo chinenyeanuforo@gmail.com    The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ALTON) has thrown its weight behind the new USSD billing policy End User Billing (EUB) introduced by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The policy, which mandates direct deduction of Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) service […] The post Telcos back new USSD rules as CBN, NCC resolve payment gridlock appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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48 h. ago Investors lose N323bn in two days as bears in banking stocks persists

Tribune Online Investors lose N323bn in two days as bears in banking stocks persists On Tuesday, bears persists at the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) as equities investors continued to react to the directive by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) suspending dividend payments, bonus disbursements, and offshore investments for banks under regulatory forbearance. Investors lose N323bn in two days as bears in banking stocks persists Tribune Online

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59 h. ago Banking Stocks Plummet On CBN’s Directive To Suspend Dividends, Bonuses

Following the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) directive suspending dividend payments, bonus disbursements, and offshore investments for banks under regulatory forbearance, the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Banking index yesterday declined by 3.98 per cent. This is as investor sentiment weakened amid concerns over earnings retention and capital constraints within the banking sector. While the benchmark index […]

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3 d. ago Expert unveils innovative credit risk solution to boost Nigerian banking sector

Tribune Online Expert unveils innovative credit risk solution to boost Nigerian banking sector A groundbreaking credit risk assessment platform is poised to transform how Nigerian banks evaluate and manage lending decisions, according to Ehimare Ucheoma, a credit risk expert and seasoned banking professional. Speaking with journalists in Lagos, Ucheoma revealed that the new solution uses advanced data integration techniques to generate a unified, actionable risk score for loan […] Expert unveils innovative credit risk solution to boost Nigerian banking sector Tribune Online

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6 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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7 d. ago Recapitalisation: Nigerian banks raise N13trn in boost for credit

Nigerian banks have collectively raised over N13 trillion in fresh equity capital as of mid-2025, significantly strengthening their capital buffers read more Recapitalisation: Nigerian banks raise N13trn in boost for credit

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8 d. ago I Have No Interest In Politics, My Visit To Tinubu Not Political – Tunde Onakoya Tells Nigerians

Nigerian chess champion and founder of Chess in Slums Africa, Tunde Onakoya, has replied some Nigerians over his recent visit to President Bola Tinubu. Onakoya in a statement on Wednesday, explained that his mission remains focused on youth empowerment rather than political alignment. The Guinness World Record winner stressed that he had turned down many […] The post I Have No Interest In Politics, My Visit To Tinubu Not Political – Tunde Onakoya Tells Nigerians appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago FG to partner Guinness world record holder, Onakoya, to expand Chess in slums

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja In a move to empower children and youths nationwide, the Federal Government is set to collaborate with Tunde Onakoya, the Chess Guinness World record holder, to expand his “Chess in Slums Africa” initiative. President Bola Tinubu announced the partnership on Monday via a tweet, following a meeting with Onakoya. He commended […] The post FG to partner Guinness world record holder, Onakoya, to expand Chess in slums appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Regional maritime development bank secures $150m financing upgrade for Nigerian shipyard

Tribune Online Regional maritime development bank secures $150m financing upgrade for Nigerian shipyard He further stressed that the $150 million shipyard expansion is not just a standalone infrastructure project but a strategic enabler. Regional maritime development bank secures $150m financing upgrade for Nigerian shipyard Tribune Online

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9 d. ago FG to partner with chess guinness world record holder Onakoya to expand “Chess in Slums” initiative

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja In a move to empower children and youths nationwide, the Federal Government is set to collaborate with Tunde Onakoya, the celebrated Chess Guinness World Record holder, to expand his “Chess in Slums Africa” initiative. President Bola Tinubu announced the partnership on Monday via a tweet, following a meeting with Onakoya. He […] The post FG to partner with chess guinness world record holder Onakoya to expand “Chess in Slums” initiative appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Foundation exposes how bank customers lose money via USSD, recycled phone numbers

Tribune Online Foundation exposes how bank customers lose money via USSD, recycled phone numbers A disturbing trend in which bank customers are losing money through fraudulent activities involving recycled phone numbers and Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) highlighting vulnerabilities in the synergy between banks and telecommunications companies. According to a report by the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), if a Nigerian telephone number connected to a Nigerian bank account […] Foundation exposes how bank customers lose money via USSD, recycled phone numbers Tribune Online

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1 week ago Banks Recapitalization Watch: Rights issues and public offers gain momentum

Tribune Online Banks Recapitalization Watch: Rights issues and public offers gain momentum WITH a March 2026 deadline looming, several banks have already achieved or made significant strides toward meeting the new minimum capital thresholds. According to Proshare Research’s Weekly Banks Recapitalization Watch, the capital-raising is in top gear among Nigerian banks in response to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) recapitalisation directive. One of the most notable […] Banks Recapitalization Watch: Rights issues and public offers gain momentum Tribune Online

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1 week ago Sokoto budget director named most outstanding public administrator

From Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto The Director of Budget at the Sokoto State Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, Buhari Umar, has been named the 2024 Most Outstanding Public Administrator of the Year by Champion Newspapers. The prestigious award, announced earlier this week, celebrates Umar’s outstanding leadership in public finance management, transparency, and effective policy execution, […] The post Sokoto budget director named most outstanding public administrator appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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