60 m. ago Osun LG funds: Supreme Court reserves judgment in suit against AGF

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Supreme Court has reserved judgment in a suit filed by Osun State government seeking to restrain the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) from releasing the withheld Local Government funds to the disputed Local Government chairmen elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The apex court deferred […] The post Osun LG funds: Supreme Court reserves judgment in suit against AGF appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Parthian Pensions pushes financial literacy, targets 80m informal workers

By Henry Uche Parthian Pensions Limited has called for a nationwide push on financial literacy to boost the adoption of the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) and expand coverage in Nigeria’s vast informal sector. Speaking at the 10th National Conference and Anniversary of the Nigerian Association of Insurance and Pension Editors (NAIPE) in Lagos recently, the […] The post Parthian Pensions pushes financial literacy, targets 80m informal workers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Speaker Abbas Reaffirms Commitment To Electoral Reforms As House Resumes Plenary

The Speaker also said that the Reserved Seats Bill for Women and the State Police Bill, will be given priority in the coming legislative sessions. The post Speaker Abbas Reaffirms Commitment To Electoral Reforms As House Resumes Plenary appeared first on Channels Television.

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12 h. ago Supreme Court reserves judgment in Osun’s suit against AGF on withheld LG funds

The Supreme Court of Nigeria has reserved judgment in a suit filed by the Osun State Government against the Attorney read more Supreme Court reserves judgment in Osun’s suit against AGF on withheld LG funds

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14 h. ago Supreme Court Reserves Judgement In Suit Against AGF Over Withheld Osun LG Funds

  The Supreme Court, Tuesday, reserved its judgement in a suit filed by Osun State government, seeking to restrain the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) from releasing the State’s withheld Local Government Funds to the disputed Local Government chairmen elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Justice Uwani Abba Aji, who […]

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15 h. ago Osun LG funds: Supreme Court reserves judgement in state’s suit against AGF 

Tribune Online Osun LG funds: Supreme Court reserves judgement in state’s suit against AGF  Adetunbi, while presenting the case of the plaintiff, pleaded with the seven-member panel of Justices to uphold his arguments and grant all the reliefs sought by his client. Osun LG funds: Supreme Court reserves judgement in state’s suit against AGF  Tribune Online

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15 h. ago Bauchi govt revokes land allocations in Darazo grazing reserves

Tribune Online Bauchi govt revokes land allocations in Darazo grazing reserves As part of the steps to reduce the frequency of violent clashes between farmers and herders, the Bauchi State Government has revoked all land allocations in the Aliya... Bauchi govt revokes land allocations in Darazo grazing reserves Tribune Online

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18 h. ago Recharge Card Sellers Struggle As Banks Take Over Airtime Market

The once-booming recharge card vending business is declining as more Nigerians embrace digital payment systems and bank-based airtime purchases. LEADERSHIP findings show that more Nigerians are shifting towards cashless and digital transactions, as they now use their banking applications to recharge. An airtime vendor, who has been in the trade since 2018, lamented that what […]

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18 h. ago Deji Adeyanju Doubts Payment Of BBNaija Prize Money, Says Winners Look ‘Broke’ After Show

Human rights activist and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has raised doubts about whether winners of the Big Brother Naija reality show actually receive their full prize money. Taking to his Facebook page on Monday, Adeyanju questioned the transparency of the organisers, claiming that several past winners appear to have fallen into financial struggles after the show. […] The post Deji Adeyanju Doubts Payment Of BBNaija Prize Money, Says Winners Look ‘Broke’ After Show appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Falola hosts global historians on African women, slave trade

Tribune Online Falola hosts global historians on African women, slave trade The latest edition of The Toyin Falola Interviews aired on Sunday, drawing an impressive lineup of global historians who examined the intersection of women, slavery, and power under the theme, “Global Africa, Women, and Slavery.” The intellectually charged episode centred on historian Toby Green’s new book, The Heretic of Cacheu: Struggles over Life in a […] Falola hosts global historians on African women, slave trade Tribune Online

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21 h. ago A legacy of service: DIG Jonathan Towuru’s inspiring career in law enforcement

Maintaining law and order across Nigeria’s vast 853,000 square kilometers requires disciplined and diligent police leadership, given its single police read more A legacy of service: DIG Jonathan Towuru’s inspiring career in law enforcement

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38 h. ago Vast Reserves, But Little To Drink: Tajikistan’s Water Struggles

Despite mountain glaciers providing Tajikistan with abundant reserves in the otherwise arid region of Central Asia, access to clean, safe drinking water is still a privilege in the poor country. The post Vast Reserves, But Little To Drink: Tajikistan’s Water Struggles appeared first on Channels Television.

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39 h. ago Nigeria’s Mineral Wealth Still An ‘Unexploited Benefit’, Says Analyst

Public affairs analyst, Dayo Akintobi, has described Nigeria’s vast mineral resources as an “unexploited benefit” rather than a curse, blaming decades of neglect and poor management for the country’s inability to maximise its natural wealth. Speaking on Channels Television’s breakfast show, ‘The Morning Brief’ on Monday, Akintobi said that despite the abundance of mineral resources […]

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46 h. ago Experts fault Airports’ N712bn remodeling process, say it is ‘hasty’

Tribune Online Experts fault Airports’ N712bn remodeling process, say it is ‘hasty’ The Nigerian government’s plan to remodel airports has raised concerns among experts, who believe that the process is mere window dressing. Group Captain John Ojikutu, a former Airport Chief Security Officer and airport security expert, expressed reservations about the project, citing the long-standing problems at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA),  as albatross. “The first […] Experts fault Airports’ N712bn remodeling process, say it is ‘hasty’ Tribune Online

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59 h. ago Alake urges shift from extraction to industrialisation at African Mining Week

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Minister of Solid Minerals Development and Chairman of the African Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG), Dr Dele Alake, has called for a strategic shift in Africa’s approach to its vast mineral wealth, urging a move from extractive dependence to transformative industrialisation. Delivering the keynote address at the African Mining Week, themed […] The post Alake urges shift from extraction to industrialisation at African Mining Week appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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60 h. ago Alake to African nations: Leverage mineral wealth for industrialisation

Dele Alake, Nigeria’minister of solid minerals development, has urged African nations to transform their vast mineral wealth into a foundation read more Alake to African nations: Leverage mineral wealth for industrialisation

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65 h. ago Five Detained As Lagos Closes Lekki Market For Environmental Violations

The Lagos State Government has imposed an indefinite closure on Itedo Market in Lekki following repeated environmental violations and unauthorised street trading. The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, confirmed the development in a statement released on his official X handle on Saturday. He stated that five individuals were arrested during the enforcement […] The post Five Detained As Lagos Closes Lekki Market For Environmental Violations appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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68 h. ago Oral Estate demolition: We never demanded money from property owners – Lagos commissioner

By John Ogunsemore The Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Hon. Tokunbo Wahab, has refuted claims that the ministry demanded money from owners of properties demolished at Oral Estate for encroaching on the Right of Way of the Ikota River. The commissioner’s rebuttal is contained in a statement shared on X on Sunday. In […] The post Oral Estate demolition: We never demanded money from property owners – Lagos commissioner appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 d. ago Naira gains momentum as FX speculations decline, reserves hit $43bn

Tribune Online Naira gains momentum as FX speculations decline, reserves hit $43bn The Nigerian naira is staging its strongest comeback in years, fueled by surging foreign reserves, declining speculative activities in the foreign exchange market, and sweeping reforms introduced by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The currency, which had been battered by years of volatility and sharp depreciation, is now regaining investor confidence and market credibility, […] Naira gains momentum as FX speculations decline, reserves hit $43bn Tribune Online

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3 d. ago CBN: Reserves hit $43bn, FX speculations decline as Naira sustains rally

• Analysts charge govt to maintain macroeconomic discipline By Michael Nwadike Forex speculation is at all time low as the gap between the official and parallel market rates has significantly dropped. The naira, which has sustained rally across markets in recent months, trading at N1,460/$ at the parallel markets, and N1,475/$ at the official window, […] The post CBN: Reserves hit $43bn, FX speculations decline as Naira sustains rally appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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