24 h. ago Nigeria tops Africa’s construction market on urbanisation wave

Nigeria is emerging as the frontrunner in Africa’s rapidly growing construction sector, now valued at $44.3 billion and projected to read more Nigeria tops Africa’s construction market on urbanisation wave

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51 h. ago CBN creates new unit to tackle bank risks, protect customers

Tribune Online CBN creates new unit to tackle bank risks, protect customers The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has set up a new Compliance Department to improve supervision of financial institutions and strengthen the fight against risks in the banking sector. The department, which started operations in the second quarter of 2025, will now handle areas that were previously managed by different CBN units. According to Olubunmi […] CBN creates new unit to tackle bank risks, protect customers Tribune Online

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55 h. ago Osun borehole permit’ll end quackery, protect residents –OAU don

From Taiwo Oluwadare,  Ibadan A lecturer at the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Dr. Ayo Eluyemi, has backed the Osun State Government’s newly introduced borehole drilling permit, describing it as a policy that would sanitise the water drilling sector and protect residents from quack practices. Speaking at Ile-Ife, Dr. Eluyemi, a geophysicist and researcher at […] The post Osun borehole permit’ll end quackery, protect residents –OAU don appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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60 h. ago Osun borehole permit will end quackery, protect residents – OAU Don

From Taiwo Oluwadare, Ibadan A lecturer at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Dr. Ayo Eluyemi, has backed the Osun State government’s newly introduced borehole drilling permit, describing it as a policy that will sanitize the water drilling sector and protect residents from quack practices. Speaking in an interview in Ile-Ife, Dr. Eluyemi, a geophysicist and […] The post Osun borehole permit will end quackery, protect residents – OAU Don appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 d. ago Amnesty condemns Boko Haram over fresh killings in Borno, urges govt to protect civilians

By John Ogunsemore Amnesty International Nigeria has condemned Friday night’s attack by Boko Haram that claimed 63 lives in Darul Jamal, Bama Local Government Area of Borno State. In a statement released on Saturday, Amnesty said the vicious attack demonstrated the terror group’s contemptible disregard for human life. The group observed that the town’s people […] The post Amnesty condemns Boko Haram over fresh killings in Borno, urges govt to protect civilians appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Police harassment of Nigerian youth: A struggle for justice and dignity

Tribune Online Police harassment of Nigerian youth: A struggle for justice and dignity By Arewa Abimbola The Nigeria Police Force, established to serve and protect, has in many cases become an institution associated with intimidation, harassment, and extortion, especially of the youth population. For years, young Nigerians have faced the brunt of police brutality and oppression. This harassment is not just limited to physical abuse or arbitrary arrests, […] Police harassment of Nigerian youth: A struggle for justice and dignity Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Nigeria’s national security enterprise: Architecture under siege

The term ‘national security enterprise’ encompasses a nation’s entire ecosystem of institutions, policies, and partnerships designed to protect its sovereignty, read more Nigeria’s national security enterprise: Architecture under siege

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7 d. ago Shehu Sani seeks Ohanaeze’s intervention to protect Nigerians in Ghana

By John Ogunsemore Former Kaduna Central senator, Shehu Sani has urged apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo to wade in and help douse rising tensions between Nigerians in Ghana and their hosts. According to Sani, Ohanaeze’s intervention would help complement steps being taken by the Nigerian and Ghanaian governments to maintain a cordial relationship between […] The post Shehu Sani seeks Ohanaeze’s intervention to protect Nigerians in Ghana appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago NCC moves to strengthen cybersecurity framework for Nigeria’s telecom sector

By Chinenye Anuforo The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is advancing plans for a comprehensive cybersecurity framework designed to protect telecom infrastructure and boost consumer safety across Nigeria’s digital space. Expected to take effect in 2026, the framework will help tackle evolving security challenges posed by emerging technologies, while also supporting the country’s drive toward a […] The post NCC moves to strengthen cybersecurity framework for Nigeria’s telecom sector appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Nigeria Leads Africa In Stablecoin Adoption with $22bn In Transactions

Nigeria has emerged as the largest stablecoin market in Africa, with nearly $22 billion in transactions recorded between July 2023 and June 2024. This was stated in the latest report released by Yellow Card titled, ‘Stablecoin Adoption in Emerging Markets – The Report for Global Business Leaders’. The report which is Yellow Card’s third and […]

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2 w. ago Firm calls for urgent cybersecurity training Investments to Safeguard Nigeria’s Digital Future

PPC Limited has urged a collective national response, particularly through investments in cybersecurity training to protect Nigeria’s rapidly expanding digital economy. The company warns that the country’s digital ecosystem is increasingly at risk from cyberattacks, data breaches, and the loss of critical talent through migration. According to reports, cybercrime drained N1.1 trillion from Nigeria between […] The post Firm calls for urgent cybersecurity training Investments to Safeguard Nigeria’s Digital Future appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Former education minister seeks equitable access, innovation in curriculum devt

Tribune Online Former education minister seeks equitable access, innovation in curriculum devt A former Minister of Education, Professor Ruqayyatu Ahmed Rufa’i, has advocated for innovation in curriculum development as provision of equitable access to education at all levels in the country. She said this at an international symposium held in her honour, entitled, ‘Tackling Grand Challenges in Education in Africa in the Context of Emerging Technologies via […] Former education minister seeks equitable access, innovation in curriculum devt Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Nigerians should help protect Osun council funds, NULGE cries out

Tribune Online Nigerians should help protect Osun council funds, NULGE cries out THE Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Osun State chapter, has raised the alarm over what it described as desperate moves to hijack local government funds in the state despite subsisting court rulings. At a press conference in Osogbo on Monday, the union said allocations meant for the councils had been withheld since February […] Nigerians should help protect Osun council funds, NULGE cries out Tribune Online

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3 w. ago NLNG RA Gymnastics Club Shines At South African Championship

Nigerian gymnastics took centre stage at the Centurion Gymnastics Centre Club Competition in South Africa, with NLNG RA Gymnastics Club emerging as one of the standout representatives from Nigeria, securing a memorable gold medal and delivering strong performances that underscored the club’s rising prominence. The international event in Centurion, Pretoria, attracted over 250 gymnasts from […]

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3 w. ago Military assures protection of Nigeria, African continent against emerging threats – CDS

The Military is committed to doing “whatever it takes” to secure Nigeria and the African continent against emerging threats. The read more Military assures protection of Nigeria, African continent against emerging threats – CDS

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3 w. ago We’ll protect Nigeria, Africa against emerging threats – CDS

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has declared the determination of the armed forces to continue to protect and secure Nigeria’s territorial integrity and the African continent against emerging threats. He gave the assurance at a media briefing on the forthcoming Maiden African Chiefs of Defence Staff Summit […] The post We’ll protect Nigeria, Africa against emerging threats – CDS appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Heirs Energies To Share Africa’s Success Story At Namibia Oil & Gas Conference

As Namibia emerges as Africa’s next major oil frontier, Heirs Energies CEO, Osa Igiehon, will take center stage at the Namibia Oil & Gas Conference (NOGC) 2025 to share the blueprint for building world-class African energy companies. Igiehon will headline the session – “The Making of an African Independent” – on 14 August, bringing hard-won […]

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4 w. ago ICPC, NDPC join forces to shield Nigerians’ data, tackle corruption

Tribune Online ICPC, NDPC join forces to shield Nigerians’ data, tackle corruption The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) are set to deepen collaboration to protect Nigerians’ data under the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023. ICPC, NDPC join forces to shield Nigerians’ data, tackle corruption Tribune Online

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