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Tinubu vows to crush terror and secure prosperity in Democracy Day address

President Bola Tinubu used his Democracy Day address to vow victory over terrorism and secure economic prosperity, while marking 27 years of unbroken civilian rule in Nigeria.
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NNPCL and security agencies intensify crackdown on pipeline vandals

NNPCL and security agencies have intensified their crackdown on pipeline vandalism after finding a damaged crude oil pipeline in the FCT and arresting three suspects.
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First HoldCo Completes Sale of FBNQuest Merchant Bank

First HoldCo completes its divestment of FBNQuest Merchant Bank as Otedola advances a group-wide restructuring strategy.
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Banks Shift Idle Cash to CBN’s SDF Window

Banks increasingly place funds at the CBN’s SDF window as tightening conditions curb lending appetite and push treasury teams toward safer overnight placements.
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Access Holdings Profit Falls 23 Percent Despite Rise in Earnings

Access Holdings reports higher revenue but a 23 percent profit fall in H1 2025, hit by weaker forex gains and rising impairment charges.
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Otedola Raises Stake in First HoldCo by ₦2.01 Billion

Femi Otedola increases stake in First HoldCo by N2.01 billion, strengthening his hold in Nigeria’s oldest financial institution.
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Stock Deals Surge 44% Amid Banks’ Recapitalization Efforts

Nigerian stock deals jumped 44% due to bank recapitalization efforts, signaling increased investor confidence and optimism in the financial sector’s stability.
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CBN Bailout Facilitates Unity-Providus Bank Merger

The CBN's bailout has facilitated a merger between Unity Bank and Providus Bank, creating a stronger entity poised to enhance Nigeria's banking sector.
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Nigerian Banks Embrace CBN Recapitalization with Confidence

The ACAMB has confidently backed the CBN's bank recapitalization plan, ensuring stakeholders that Nigerian banks are secure and poised for robust economic support.
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13 Banks to Raise N3.31 Trillion, CBN Sets New Capital Rules

In response to CBN's updated capital requirements, Nigerian banks are tasked with raising N3.31 trillion, aiming to bolster financial resilience and support economic growth.

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Tinubu vows to crush terror and secure prosperity in Democracy Day address

President Bola Tinubu used his Democracy Day address to vow victory over terrorism and secure economic prosperity, while marking 27 years of unbroken civilian rule in Nigeria.
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NNPCL and security agencies intensify crackdown on pipeline vandals

NNPCL and security agencies have intensified their crackdown on pipeline vandalism after finding a damaged crude oil pipeline in the FCT and arresting three suspects.
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Cardoso wins Central Bank Governor of the Year award

CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso has won the Central Bank of the Year award in London, dedicating the recognition to the apex bank's board, management and staff.
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Business confidence in the macroeconomy rises to 7.9 index points, says CBN

Business confidence in Nigeria's macroeconomy rose to 7.9 index points in May from 3.9 in April, the CBN says, even as consumers remained pessimistic.