2 h. ago How CBN expands Nigeria’s payment frontiers with naira cards use abroad

•As stakeholders offer way forward for Nigeria’s economy By Mustafa Biodun In recent years, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN has implemented difficult reforms to tackle long-standing obstacles weighing on price and exchange rate stability. The reforms are not only beginning to show positive results, but have triggered rise in international reserves, improved access to […] The post How CBN expands Nigeria’s payment frontiers with naira cards use abroad appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago OPL 245: No link between Shettima’s remarks and online reports – Presidency

The Office of the Vice President has cleared the air over what they described as ” gross misrepresentation of remarks read more OPL 245: No link between Shettima’s remarks and online reports – Presidency

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4 h. ago Preventive maintenance: Nigeria’s missing link to sustainable infrastructure, economic growth

Tribune Online Preventive maintenance: Nigeria’s missing link to sustainable infrastructure, economic growth By: Felix Oluwalomola Infrastructure shows progress. Maintenance sustains it, but the ability to preserve and maintain this infrastructure truly tests Nigeria’s progress. In the country, priority is placed on constructing new roads, buildings, schools, hospitals, and other public facilities. However, little attention is given to sustaining these investments through constant and intentional preventive maintenance. As […] Preventive maintenance: Nigeria’s missing link to sustainable infrastructure, economic growth Tribune Online

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5 h. ago What is your take on FG pegging tertiary admission age at 16, JAMB pegging admission cut

Tribune Online What is your take on FG pegging tertiary admission age at 16, JAMB pegging admission cut-off mark at 150 This week, the Ministry of Education announced that the official age for tertiary admission in the country is 16 years. In a similar development, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) pegged the general tertiary admission cut-off mark at 150 out of 400. KINGSLEY ALUMONA sampled the opinions of Nigerians on this matter. Their views: […] What is your take on FG pegging tertiary admission age at 16, JAMB pegging admission cut-off mark at 150 Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Visa Cut Not Linked To Reforms, Diplomatic Tensions, Says US Embassy

Amid growing concerns over the United States’ decision to slash the validity of non-immigrant visas issued to Nigerians, the U.S. Mission in Nigeria has said the move was not a retaliatory response to recent immigration reforms by the Nigerian government. In a statement released via its official X (formerly Twitter) handle yesterday, the U.S. Mission […]

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15 h. ago Experts call for regional coordination, reforms to drive AfCFTA’s success

Experts and policymakers have called for stronger coordination, practical reforms, and production-focused policies to unlock the full benefits of the read more Experts call for regional coordination, reforms to drive AfCFTA’s success

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16 h. ago Online reports linking Shettima’s remarks to Rivers crisis false — Presidency

Tribune Online Online reports linking Shettima’s remarks to Rivers crisis false — Presidency "His remarks were historical references to events during the..." Online reports linking Shettima’s remarks to Rivers crisis false — Presidency Tribune Online

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17 h. ago Be patient with Tinubu, economic reforms have gestation period — APC Chieftain

Tribune Online Be patient with Tinubu, economic reforms have gestation period — APC Chieftain A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Chairman of the Tinubu Mandate Group (TMG), Pastor Olufemi Bakare, has urged Nigerians to exercise patience with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, stating that the president is laying a new foundation of accountability and restructuring the country’s economy. Be patient with Tinubu, economic reforms have gestation period — APC Chieftain Tribune Online

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18 h. ago U.S. clarifies new visa rules, affirms commitment to Nigeria ties

The United States Mission in Nigeria has clarified the rationale behind the recent decision to reduce the validity period of read more U.S. clarifies new visa rules, affirms commitment to Nigeria ties

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20 h. ago Nigerian economy resilient amid global trade tensions, Middle East war – Report

Despite the challenges posed by the global trade tensions and the Israel-Iran war in the first half of the year, read more Nigerian economy resilient amid global trade tensions, Middle East war – Report

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23 h. ago Nigeria’s Crude Grade Price Hits $72/b As Regional Tension Heightens

Crude grade price from Nigeria appreciated above $70 per barrel, marginally higher than the major oil contracts traded on the global oil market. Major oil contracts reached a two-week high yesterday after fresh Houthi attacks on shipping in the Red Sea raised concerns over supply disruptions. On Tuesday, four crew members aboard the Greek-operated, Liberian-flagged […]

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25 h. ago Minister Links New US Visa Policy To Nigeria’s Refusal To Accept Venezuelan Prisoners

Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has linked the controversial US visa restrictions on Nigerian travellers to Nigeria’s refusal to accept Venezuelan prisoners into the country as demanded by the United States. Tuggar said this while speaking on the vexed issue on a current affairs programme of the Channels TV, ‘One-On-One with […]

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26 h. ago The Patriots’ summit is an opportunity for Nigerians to decide on people’s constitution —Omigbodun

Tribune Online The Patriots’ summit is an opportunity for Nigerians to decide on people’s constitution —Omigbodun As the countdown to the July 16 national constitutional summit of the Patriots begins, one of the expected delegates, architect Oyegoke Omigbodun, speaks on why there has to be a holistic constitutional reforms, why all stakeholders in the Nigerian project should be interested and get involved in charting the way forward for the country. KUNLE […] The Patriots’ summit is an opportunity for Nigerians to decide on people’s constitution —Omigbodun Tribune Online

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31 h. ago Adeniyi’s Customs reforms elevate Nigeria, amplify Africa’s voice at WCO

By Uche Usim If there is one appointment made by President Bola Tinubu that gladdens stakeholders’ hearts, it is elevating Adewale Adeniyi to the position Comptroller-General at the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) in June 2023. While expectations were high, only few people predicted the deep reforms and international recognition that would follow within just two […] The post Adeniyi’s Customs reforms elevate Nigeria, amplify Africa’s voice at WCO appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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32 h. ago Naira rises to N1,545/$ in black market as reforms dampen speculation

The naira continued its stable run on Thursday, appreciating against the dollar in the black market as confidence in the read more Naira rises to N1,545/$ in black market as reforms dampen speculation

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34 h. ago Education: Russia offers to increase annual scholarship for Nigerian students

Tribune Online Education: Russia offers to increase annual scholarship for Nigerian students The Russian Embassy said it awaits concrete proposals from Nigeria on priority areas of cooperation, while expressing mutual willingness to move forward on the MOU and implement cultural, creative, and tourism-related projects. Education: Russia offers to increase annual scholarship for Nigerian students Tribune Online

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35 h. ago Poor governance offsetting reform gains in Africa – World Bank

… warns against lagging service delivery, weak transparency eroding trust Despite isolated progress in fiscal discipline and digital transformation, poor read more Poor governance offsetting reform gains in Africa – World Bank

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39 h. ago Customs links wildlife trafficking to money laundering, arms smuggling, illicit currency flows

Authorities at the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) have escalated their crackdown on the illicit wildlife trade, linking it to a broader. read more Customs links wildlife trafficking to money laundering, arms smuggling, illicit currency flows

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40 h. ago Anambra community begs for urgent road repairs ahead harvest season, New Yam Festival

From Sunday Ani The Okpokolo Ruling Council of Anam in Anambra West has appealed to the federal and state governments for immediate repair of roads linking the community to city centres to prevent massive crop losses during the approaching harvest season. With just 37 days before the annual Otee Anam (New Yam Festival), deteriorating road […] The post Anambra community begs for urgent road repairs ahead harvest season, New Yam Festival appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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41 h. ago Nigeria’s Petroleum Industry Act needs reform already – Stakeholders

Key players in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry have called for an urgent review of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), read more Nigeria’s Petroleum Industry Act needs reform already – Stakeholders

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