3 h. ago Tinubu approves redeployment of four perm secs to boost civil service efficiency

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has approved the redeployment of four Federal Permanent Secretaries to enhance the Federal Civil Service’s operations and improve service delivery across key ministries. The move aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda, which aims to boost efficiency and foster innovation in the civil service. Didi Walson-Jack, Head of the […] The post Tinubu approves redeployment of four perm secs to boost civil service efficiency appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Nigerians to benefit from Bühler’s courses in rice milling and optical sorting

The Bühler Grain Processing Innovation Centre (GPIC) has launched new courses focused on rice milling and optical sorting, for individuals read more Nigerians to benefit from Bühler’s courses in rice milling and optical sorting

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13 h. ago Nigeria’s Digital Pioneers Set For Spotlight As 50MVPs Awards Return In 2025

Nigeria’s digital economy will take center stage as the prestigious ’50 Most Valuable Personalities’ (50MVPs) in Nigeria’s Digital Economy event unfolds in Lagos. Spearheaded by Knowhow Media, publishers of IT Edge News.Africa, the gathering, which will take place on May 22, 2025, will honour the architects of Nigeria’s ongoing digital transformation—visionaries, innovators, and policy drivers […]

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14 h. ago BusinessDay’s Future of Payments Conference to foster next leap through contactless innovation

For four decades, Nigeria’s payment journey has been a story of transformation, one driven by resilience, vision, and technology. From read more BusinessDay’s Future of Payments Conference to foster next leap through contactless innovation

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14 h. ago FCTA Building Entrepreneurship Skill Centre For Secondary Schools – Director

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) says it is building an Entrepreneurship Skills Development Centre to promote entrepreneurship education in secondary schools. Dr Mohammed Ladan, the Director/Secretary, FCT Secondary Education Board, disclosed this in Abuja on Monday, on the sideline of a two-day training of FCT teachers on innovation and entrepreneurship education. Ladan told the […]

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19 h. ago Wema Bank shareholders to receive 2024 dividends electronically

By Chinwendu Obienyi Wema Bank Plc has confirmed that the payment of its approved 2024 dividend to its shareholders will commence on May 22 and will be made exclusively through electronic channels. The bank in a corporate disclosure to the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) signed by its company secretary, Johnson Lebile, stated that a final […] The post Wema Bank shareholders to receive 2024 dividends electronically appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Guinness Nigeria celebrates 75 years of brewing greatness, building for more

Guinness Nigeria Plc, a leading beverage alcohol company, is commemorating 75 bold and impactful years – a celebration of heritage, innovation and deep-rooted connection to the Nigerian people. Established in 1950 and opening its first brewery in Lagos in 1962 – the very first Guinness brewery outside Ireland and the UK – Guinness Nigeria has […] The post Guinness Nigeria celebrates 75 years of brewing greatness, building for more appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Firm expands factoring initiative to Port Harcourt, empowers SMEs

By Chinenye Anuforo Digital supply chain finance frontrunner Fiducia has extended its Factoring Forum to the South-South region, holding its inaugural session in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The forum, centered on the theme “Unlocking Growth: The Power of Factoring for Business Expansion,” convened finance professionals, business executives, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to delve […] The post Firm expands factoring initiative to Port Harcourt, empowers SMEs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago CBN revises documentation requirements for PAPSS transactions

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a revision to the documentation requirements for transactions conducted through the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) in Nigeria. In a circular on Monday, which was signed by its Ag. Director, Corporate Communications, Hakama Ali, the apex bank said the review is part […] The post CBN revises documentation requirements for PAPSS transactions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago Payment of outstanding wage awards to federal workers begins – FG

…first tranche coming after April salaries The Federal Government is set to begin disbursing the long-awaited N35,000 monthly wage award read more Payment of outstanding wage awards to federal workers begins – FG

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30 h. ago AI, Digitalisation Will Promote Safety At Workplace — Expert

The manager of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) in Ilorin, Kwara State, Mr Armstrong Ojulari on Monday stressed the importance of the the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and greater technology compliance in workplaces. Ojulari stated this during an interview with LEADERSHIP at the sidelines of activities commemorating the 2025 World Day for […]

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37 h. ago UBA at 75: Tony Elumelu’s legacy of vision, grit, and transformational leadership

Great institutions are not built on balance sheets alone; they are forged in the crucible of visionary leadership, relentless innovation, read more UBA at 75: Tony Elumelu’s legacy of vision, grit, and transformational leadership

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37 h. ago Low Disposable Income, High Interest Loans Cripple MSMEs In Q1

Despite the stability of Naira and FX interactions in Q1, 2025, the micro, small and medium enterprises(MSMEs) in the country continues to glitch on dwindling purchasing power, double-digits price hike, low disposable incomes of consumers, high production cost and harsh business fundamentals that put strains on household budgets. LEADERSHIP Checks revealed that MSMEs experienced a […]

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37 h. ago Insurance Meets Tech Lauds Insurers For Strategic Fintech Collaboration

Insurance Meets Tech (IMT) has applauded insurance companies under the auspices of the Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA) for collaborating with financial technology (fintech) firms to significantly enhance the speed and transparency of insurance claims payment. IMT is West Africa’s foremost conference and collaborative platform dedicated to fostering the intersection of insurance and technology. Recently, the […]

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37 h. ago Heritage Bank: NDIC Begins ₦46.6bn Payout To Depositors Above Insured Limit

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) says it has commenced the payment of ₦46.6 billion as the first tranche of liquidation dividends to depositors of the defunct Heritage Bank who have balances exceeding the insured limit of ₦5 million. In a statement issued by the acting head of communication and public affairs, Hauwa Gambo, the […]

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37 h. ago 240 Kano workers receive double payments, 217 share same BVN – Govt

Kano State Government said it has uncovered irregularities on its payroll involving 240 employees receiving double payments and 217 others read more 240 Kano workers receive double payments, 217 share same BVN – Govt

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39 h. ago 21,000 Out Of 60,000 Workers In Kano Indebted To Private Loan Vendors

The standing committee on Pay Parade, which verifies the payment of workers in Kano state, has revealed that 21,000 civil servants out of the total of 60,000 workers in the state are indebted to private loan Vendors. This indebtedness, under which most are from the teaching sector, results in not receiving anything when the salary […]

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41 h. ago Inlaks unveils new leadership position to drive next phase of growth, innovation

Inlaks, a leading systems integrator and ICT provider in Sub-Saharan Africa, said it has made a new appointment in its read more Inlaks unveils new leadership position to drive next phase of growth, innovation

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44 h. ago NDIC begins payment of N46.6bn liquidation dividends to heritage bank depositors

Soothing news came the way of anxious depositors affected by the closure of Heritage Bank as the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) said it has commenced the payment of N46.6 billion as the first tranche of liquidation dividends. The payment, which began on Friday, April 25, 2025, is targeted at depositors whose balances exceeded the […] The post NDIC begins payment of N46.6bn liquidation dividends to heritage bank depositors appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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49 h. ago Shipowner advocates single digit rate for disbursement of $700m CVFF

By Steve Agbota The President of the African Shipowners Association (ASA), Captain Ladi Olubowale, has said that the disbursement of the $700 million Cabotage Vessels Finance Fund (CVFF) to Nigerian shipowners at a single-digit interest rate will create abundant growth opportunities, boost capacity-building, local content development and develop Nigeria as a maritime nation in Africa. […] The post Shipowner advocates single digit rate for disbursement of $700m CVFF appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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