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CBN Mandates Automated Anti-Money Laundering Systems for Nigerian Financial Institutions
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued new baseline standards requiring financial institutions to implement automated anti-money laundering (AML) systems to detect suspicious transactions and strengthen compliance with financial crime regulations. Outlined in a circular dated March 10, 2026, titled “Issuance of Baseline Standards for Automated Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Solution for Financial Institutions in Nigeria,” the […]
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IOM Commends Okpebholo Over Edo’s Efforts to Tackle Irregular Migration
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has commended the Edo State Government for its proactive efforts in combating irregular migration, reducing poverty and supporting the reintegration of returning migrants. The commendation was made when the Chief of Mission for IOM Nigeria, Dimanche Sharon, led a delegation on a courtesy visit to Monday Okpebholo. During the visit, Sharon praised the state government’s […]
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Remodelling Edo For Greatness: SHINE Agenda to the Rescue
By Richard Eweka This article is the fifth in the series, x-raying the SHINE Agenda of governor Monday Okpebholo led administration. SHINE stands for Security, Health, Infrastructure, Natural Resources and Agriculture and Education (SHINE). Governor Monday Okpebholo is aware that education is the bedrock of a civilized nation and the legacy any government will pass […]
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Defence Minister Summons Service Chiefs Over Rising Terrorist Attacks in North-East
Christopher Musa has summoned Nigeria’s Service Chiefs to an emergency meeting following recent attacks on several military bases in the North-East. The meeting, held on Wednesday at the headquarters of the Ministry of Defence in Abuja, brought together top military and intelligence officials to review the country’s counter-terrorism strategy. Among those attending are the Chief of Defence Staff, Olufemi Oluyede; […]
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Israel Claims Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Was Wounded in Airstrikes
Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s newly appointed supreme leader, was reportedly wounded in both legs on the same day his father was killed in airstrikes, according to claims by Israeli officials. The 56-year-old cleric has not been seen in public since taking over from his father, Ali Khamenei, who was killed in strikes on Tehran at the start […]
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Reps Ask FG to Reverse Blanket Ban on Degrees from Benin Republic and Togo
The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to rescind its blanket invalidation of degree certificates obtained from institutions in the Benin Republic and Togo. The call followed the adoption of a report by the House Committee on Public Petitions during plenary on Wednesday, March 11. Presenting the report, the committee chairman, Laori Kwamoti, said the decision was based on […]
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Okpebholo Commissions Road Maintenance Equipment, Reaffirms Commitment to Infrastructure Development
Monday Okpebholo has reassured residents of his administration’s commitment to improving living standards and infrastructure across the state with the commissioning of newly procured road maintenance equipment. The governor made this known during the commissioning ceremony held at the Edo State Ministry of Works along Sapele Road, Benin City. Okpebholo noted that for many years residents of Edo State have suffered […]
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