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Good morning to readers. Daily Sun brings you the major stories from Nigerian Newspapers on Friday morning.
Controversy as Reps pass state police bill with voice vote
Controversy trailed the passage of the State Police Bill by the House of Representatives with voice votes, yesterday, leading to a walk-out by some opposition lawmakers. Read more here.
Terrorism, kidnapping: DSS insists on death penalty
The Department of State Services (DSS) has announced plans to appeal the life imprisonment sentences handed to three convicted members of the Ansaru terrorist group over the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oriire Local Government, Oyo State. Read more here.
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IMF to central banks: Tighten AI oversight to safeguard financial stability
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged central banks and financial regulators worldwide to strengthen oversight of artificial intelligence (AI) as its growing adoption across the financial system creates new risks that could threaten global financial stability. Read more here.
Dangote Refinery raises $2.5bn in Africa’s biggest private equity placement
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE (DPRP) has successfully raised approximately $2.5 billion through a major private equity placement, marking what is believed to be Africa’s largest publicly disclosed primary equity private placement. Read more here.
IGP unveils 14-day operation against criminals in Benue
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, yesterday announced a special 14-day security operation to flush out criminal elements from identified flashpoints across Benue. Read more here.
