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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining a transparent and resilient financial system by reinforcing regulatory compliance and risk management across Nigerian financial institutions. Speaking at a high-level Mandatory Compliance and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Training Workshop held in collaboration with Citi on February 28, 2025,…

The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, today officially flagged off the Reconstruction and Upgrade of the Alau Dam in Maiduguri, Borno State. The landmark project underscores the administration’s commitment to enhancing water resource infrastructure, ensuring flood control, and fostering economic growth in the region.…

Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexual harassment, alleging he made inappropriate remarks during a visit to his residence in Akwa Ibom. Speaking on ARISE NEWS’ Morning Show on Friday, Akpoti-Uduaghan revealed the alleged incident occurred last December, a day before both their birthdays.…

The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd, Mele Kyari has said that the world recognizes Africa as the next destination of providing greater support to the global energy market, recognizing Nigeria’s position as the largest producer of oil and gas in the continent. Kyari disclosed this while delivering an…

The Federal Government has established 12 water quality laboratories, leveraging modern technologies to enhance water monitoring and surveillance across the country. Minister of Water Resources, Prof. Joseph Utsev, disclosed on Tuesday, at the maiden edition of the Annual Water Quality Conference in Abuja, reaffirming the Ministry’s commitment to ending open…

National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu has firmly rejected allegations made by former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, accusing him of orchestrating a plot to tarnish his reputation in pursuit of a 2031 presidential bid. During an interview with Arise TV on Monday, El-Rufai alleged that Ribadu, in collaboration with…

The Federal Ministry of Works (FMoW) and the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy (FMoCIDE) have established a Joint Standing Committee on the Protection of Fiber Optic Cables to address the persistent issue of fiber optic cuts and damages caused by road construction and rehabilitation activities. These disruptions…

Clinging onto its position as Africa’s leading conglomerate, the Dangote Industries Limited has instituted a plethora of cutting-edge technology in creating top-notch efficiency for all its companies. Speaking weekend at the just concluded 46th Edition of the Kaduna International Trade Fair, Senior Advisor to the President of the Dangote Group, Fatima…

Seplat Energy Plc, a leading Nigerian energy company listed on both the Nigerian Exchange Limited and the London Stock Exchange, has clinched the ‘Deal of the Year’ Award at the recently held New Telegraph Newspaper Awards. Seplat Energy completed the deal on the acquisition of Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited –…

Airtel Nigeria, the country’s second-largest telecommunications operator (Telco) has made significant adjustment to its data pricing structure. A check by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) using the *312# code and on the Airtel website showed the revised data prices. According to the telco’s website, the revision, which affects various…