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CBN cautions banks against illicit funds

The Central Bank of Nigeria has warned deposit money banks to avoid raising capital from illicit sources as part of the ongoing recapitalisation exercise. The apex bank said the measure was necessary to preserve financial system stability and ensure that the banking sector remains strong enough to support the country’s $1tn economic target. Speaking at...
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Gov Okpebholo Warns Against Destabilizing Nigeria

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has cautioned the political class against importing mercenaries to destabilize the country ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Governor issued the warning while receiving the President of the Northern Youth Association of Nigeria (NYAN), Godiya Adams Bogoro, and ten other northern youth leaders at the Government House in Benin...
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Senator Imasuen Urges Transparency In Governance

Senator Neda Imasuen, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics and Privileges, has emphasized the importance of transparency in governance during a town hall meeting held in Idogbo, Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State. Speaking while consulting with various groups in the Edo South Senatorial District, Imasuen highlighted his achievements and listened to the...
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Another Collapse Claims 4 Lives In Niger 

No fewer than four persons have died following the collapse of a mining site in Farin-Doki town, Paikoro Local Government Area of Niger State. This incident comes nearly a year after a similar tragedy in Galkogo town, Shiroro Local Government Area, where a mining pit collapsed, trapping over 50 miners and killing eight. While local...
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Nigeria Still Facing Inflation Due To Diversion Of Budgeted Funds – ANAN

The Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN) has disclosed that Nigeria continues to grapple with inflation and other economic challenges because leaders and administrators often divert budgeted funds to irrelevant sectors. ANAN, therefore, urged both federal and state governments to adopt proper budget implementation and ensure technological compliance in the budgeting cycle to effectively...
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IGP Visits Plateau, Promises Justice For Victims

Following the deadly attacks that claimed the lives of dozens of residents in the Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, on Tuesday, paid a condolence visit to the State. In a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the IGP was accompanied by top-ranking...
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NEMA Begins Grassroots Emergency Preparedness In Ekiti

In an effort to curtail the adverse effects of flood disasters in Ekiti State, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has commenced a Grassroots Emergency Preparedness and Awareness Drive to sensitize residents at the community level. The five-day program began with a sensitization and awareness campaign. During the opening ceremony, the Director General of NEMA,...
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UNESCO Trains Teachers, Nurses In O3 Project

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), through its O3 Project, has commenced the training of 1,115 teachers and 50 nurses across selected Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Abia State. The O3 Project, an acronym for Our Rights, Our Lives, and Our Future aims to empower Adolescents and Young Persons (AYP) across Sub-Saharan...
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Osun Leaders Drum Support For Tinubu, Adeleke 

The Osun Leaders of Thought (OLT), a group of influential stakeholders cutting across party lines in Osun State, has declared its support for both President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Ademola Adeleke to complete their second terms in office. Rising from its April meeting held in Ile-Ife, the cradle of the Yoruba people, the group...
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