65 m. ago IGP pledges international collaboration to fight transnational crime

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has reaffirmed the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to inter-agency and international cooperation in combating transnational crime. Egbetokun made this pledge during a meeting with Lord David Hanson, UK Minister of State for Home Affairs, at the Force Headquarters, Louis Edet House, Abuja, on Tuesday. […] The post IGP pledges international collaboration to fight transnational crime appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Road accident: FG sets up c’ttee to end trailer, tanker drivers involvement

From Idu Jude Abuja The federal government of Nigeria says it will put up a working committee to address the incessant road accidents on Nigerian roads caused by trailers and tankers. The Minister of Transportation, Sen. Said Alkali inaugurated the committee during a stakeholders’ meeting held in Abuja recently, marking a strategic step toward addressing […] The post Road accident: FG sets up c’ttee to end trailer, tanker drivers involvement appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago AG Mortgage Bank, Invest Africa: Moving to reshape continent’s mortgage landscape

AG Mortgage Bank is not just envisioning the future of African housing; they are seizing it. With an audacious goal read more AG Mortgage Bank, Invest Africa: Moving to reshape continent’s mortgage landscape

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3 h. ago Federal Gov’t Sets Up Committee To Curb Trailer, Tanker Accidents

Worried by the rising cases of tanker and trailer accidents on the major highways, the federal government has set up a special committee to investigate the menace and proffer solutions to recurrent incidents. The committee comprises representatives of the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Nigeria Institute of Transport […]

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4 h. ago How Access Bank spent the N351 billion raised from its rights issue

Access Holdings spent the bulk of N351 billion capital raised during its 2024 rights issue on acquiring Standard Chartered subsidiaries read more How Access Bank spent the N351 billion raised from its rights issue

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5 h. ago Senate Panel Backs Free2Green Rivers Initiative On 230,000 Green Economy Jobs

The Senate Committee on Climate Change and Ecology has thrown its weight behind the Free2Green Rivers campaign aimed at generating over 230,000 jobs. Approximately 230,000 eco-marshall positions will be generated to support environmental projects, ensuring communities benefit economically from a greener economy. As part of its eco-inclusivity programmes, the campaign will distribute 2.3 million health […]

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7 h. ago Ohanaeze Youth Wing Calls For Broader Representation In Census Committee

The youth wing of the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide, has called for the expansion of the recently inaugurated National Census Committee. The Presidency had, through a statement by the special adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, announced the inauguration of a high-level committee to oversee the […]

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8 h. ago WHO Raises The Alarm Over Burden Of Child Killer Diseases In Africa

The World Health Organisation (WHO) country Representative in Nigeria, Dr. Walter Molumbo, has called on the government at all levels to strengthen the Primary Health care delivery system for effective treatment against child killer diseases, especially Poliomyelitis and Malaria infections. He said Malaria remains a public Health Burden that can be adequately addressed at the […]

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9 h. ago GBfoods Commits $10m To GBHub Africa To Boost Food Value Chain

GBfoods Africa has committed $10 million in seed funding to launch GBHub Africa, an impact-driven initiative dedicated to enhancing both Nigeria’s and Africa’s food value chain. The investment aimed to enhance nutrition, address food security challenges and create sustainable jobs for youth and women. Speaking at the launch yesterday in Abuja, executive-director of GBHub Africa, […]

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14 h. ago Controversy trails appointment of APC Chairmen to Agric Boards

•Stakeholders demand professionals, warn against politicisation By Okwe Obi, Abuja The recent appointment of about 15 All Progressives Congress (APC) state chairmen as board chairmen of key agencies under the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has sparked widespread criticism, just as it raised concerns over the Tinubu administration’s commitment to tackling food insecurity. Critics […] The post Controversy trails appointment of APC Chairmen to Agric Boards appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 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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15 h. ago Sage Grey Finance joins UN Global Compact to strengthen sustainability efforts

By Chinwendu Obienyi   Sage Grey Finance Limited, a financial institution has reaffirmed its commitment to responsible and sustainable business practices, while becoming a participatory member of the United Nations (UN) Global Compact initiative — a voluntary leadership platform for the development, implementation, and disclosure of responsible business practices. With the announcement, Sage Grey Finance […] The post Sage Grey Finance joins UN Global Compact to strengthen sustainability efforts appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago UBEC, FME launch school improvement, teacher dev. programmes

In a significant stride towards enhancing the quality of basic education across Nigeria, the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Education, recently announced the national flag-off of the 2023/2024 School-Based Management Committee – School Improvement Programme (SBMC-SIP) and Teacher Professional Development (TPD) initiatives. These pivotal programmes are strategically designed […] The post UBEC, FME launch school improvement, teacher dev. programmes appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Tinubu’s economic reforms have liberated Nigeria’s economy from control of ‘cabal’, says Senator Adeola

…says nation’s economy on steady growth Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The Senator representing Ogun West Senatorial District and the Chairman, Senate Committee on Appropriations, Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, on Monday, declared that the nation’s affairs, particularly the economy, are no longer in the hands of the cabal. Adeola, otherwise known as Yayi, said that various reforms introduced […] The post Tinubu’s economic reforms have liberated Nigeria’s economy from control of ‘cabal’, says Senator Adeola appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Tinubu mourns passing of renowned Islamic scholar Sheikh Habibi at 67

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Sheikh Mainasara Liman Habibi, a prominent Islamic preacher based in Zaria, who passed away at the age of 67 over the weekend. Sheikh Habibi was the National Chairman of the Preachers Committee of the Fityanul Islam under the Tijjaniyya Muslim […] The post Tinubu mourns passing of renowned Islamic scholar Sheikh Habibi at 67 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 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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21 h. ago Naira Redesign: Court Strikes Out N1bn Suit Against Buhari, Emefiele, CBN

The Federal High Court in Abuja presided over by Justice Inyang Edem Ekwo has struck out a N1 billion suit filed against former President Muhammadu Buhari and former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Godwin Emefiele, over the hardships that trailed the 2023 Naira redesign policy. The judge dismissed the suit filed by […]

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21 h. ago ASUP slams Federal Poly rectors over alleged misinterpretation of Trade Union Act

From LAYI OLANREWAJU,Ilorin The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has accused the Committee of Federal Rectors (COFER) of meddling in union affairs through what it described as a deliberate misinterpretation of the Trade Union Act. Speaking with journalists in Offa, Offa Local Government Area of Kwara state on Monday, the zonal coordinator, ASUP ZONE […] The post ASUP slams Federal Poly rectors over alleged misinterpretation of Trade Union Act appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago CBN directs banks to source FX for PAPSS settlement through NFEM

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that authorised dealer banks can now independently source foreign exchange for Pan-African read more CBN directs banks to source FX for PAPSS settlement through NFEM

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27 h. ago Access Bank Admits Staff Privacy Breach, Says Incident Under Investigation

Access Bank has confirmed that an incident involving a former Contact Centre Agent, accused of filming colleagues in the bathroom, was under investigation by the appropriate authorities. In a statement, the bank said it was cooperating fully with the ongoing investigation, emphasising its zero-tolerance stance on harassment and violations of privacy. “Our attention has been […]

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