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Sanwo-Olu’s Wife Leads Awareness Drive Against Drug Abuse

The Lagos State First Lady Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu has called for intensified awareness and preventive action in the battle against drug abuse and illicit trafficking, describing the menace as a “silent killer and destiny destroyer.” Speaking during a sensitization campaign held at Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo Campus, to commemorate the 2025 International Day Against Drug...
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iCentra Boss Unveils N5m Students’ Endowment Fund

The Chief Executive Officer of iCentra and recipient of the PMI Eric Jenett Person of the Year Award, recently delivered a keynote address at the Lagos State University, encouraging students to pursue purpose, passion, and excellence in their academic and professional journeys. A statement from the firm also stated that Babayeju, a LASU alumnus, announced...
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Bank Charges: Customers Petition CBN

The Bank Customers Association of Nigeria has revealed that it has written to the Central Bank of Nigeria about the charges being deducted from customers’ accounts. This was disclosed by the president of BCAN, Uju Ogubunka, on Thursday at the 2025 Artificial Intelligence conference organised by SuperNews under the theme ‘Power of AI: Enhancing Efficiency...
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Nigeria Raises N91bn from Green Bond Offer

The Debt Management Office has announced the successful conclusion of the Federal Government of Nigeria’s third Sovereign Green Bond offer, which raised a total of N91.42bn from investors. The offer, which was initially set at N50bn, closed on Wednesday, with an oversubscription of 183 per cent, reflecting strong investor confidence in Nigeria’s sustainable finance initiatives...
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Nigeria, Germany ink €20m Renewable Energy Deal

The Federal Government of Nigeria has signed a €20m agreement with the German government to support the country’s energy transition and promote renewable energy development. According to a press statement on Thursday by the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, the agreement, which was finalised the previous day, will be facilitated through the KfW Development...
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Tower Vandalism: 264 Transmission Towers Destroyed

The Transmission Company of Nigeria has raised the alarm over the persistent destruction of its infrastructure, revealing that a total of 264 high-voltage transmission towers were vandalised across the country between January 2024 and June 2025. According to the agency, the attacks, fueled by sabotage, political motives, and economic incentives, have plunged entire regions into...
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Manufacturing Reforms Urged to Save Nigeria’s Economy

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria Export Promotion Group has called on the Federal Government to expedite economic reforms to save the manufacturing sector, warning that made-in-Nigeria goods are rapidly losing their competitiveness both locally and internationally. In a virtual interview with The PUNCH, the Chairman of MANEG, Odiri Erewa-Meggison, raised the alarm in response to...
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Stanbic IBTC Rights Issue Oversubscribed by 121.97%

Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc has announced the conclusion of its Rights Issue of 2,944,772,083 ordinary shares of 50 Kobo each at N50.50 per share, recording an oversubscription of 121.97 per cent. The Rights Issue, which was offered on the basis of five new ordinary shares for every twenty-two ordinary shares held as of the close...
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I apologise for saying no heaven without tithe – Adeboye

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