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Insurance Leaders to Gather in Monrovia for WAICA 2026 Conference
BY NKECHI NAECHE – ESEZOBOR —The West African Insurance Companies Association (WAICA) has announced that its 2026 Annual General Meeting and Education Conference...
Nigeria Commends UNDP Support, Seeks Stronger Partnership on Reforms
The Federal Government on Thursday commended the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for its years of support through developmental programmes, affirming that government...
Dangote, Adenuga, Otedola, Rabiu, Make 2026 Forbes Africa Billionaires List
Aliko Dangote, Mike Adenuga, Femi Otedola, and Abdulsamad Rabiu have been named among Africa’s richest individuals in 2026. According to the latest Africa...
Sahara Group Tasks Youth on Innovative Solutions to Africa’s Energy Challenges
Home Energy Sahara Group urges Young Africans to transform energy challenges into enterprise by Press Release March 9, 2026 ...
Fire at Abuja Civil Service Office Contained, No Casualties — Fire Service
BY OUR REPORTERS-The Federal Fire Service on Monday reassured Nigerians that there is no reason for concern after a fire broke out at...
Selective Arrest of Nigerians in Mozambique Unacceptable, Dabiri-Erewa Demands Release
BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission on Monday condemned the arrest of 42 Nigerians at a spare parts market in Mozambique, describing...
IGP Appoints DCP Anthony Okon Placid as New Force PRO
BY SUNDAY SAMUEL—The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has appointed Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Anthony Okon Placid as the new Force Public...
Police Recruitment: Lagos Applicants to Undergo Screening from March 9
The Lagos State Police Command has announced that the physical and credential screening exercise for applicants in the 2025/2026 recruitment into the Nigeria...
Insurance Leaders to Gather in Monrovia for WAICA 2026 Conference
Insurance Sector Eyes Growth as Reform Implementation Begins
NEM Insurance Marks International Women’s Day with Commitment to Gender Inclusion
NAICOM Begins Issuance of Five-Year Licences to Insurance Brokers
NAICOM Sets April 30 Deadline for Policyholders to Submit NIN
NNPC Secures Presidential Approval for $20 Billion Final Investment Decision on Bonga Deepwater Project
BY NKECHI BAECHE-ESEZOBOR —Nigeria’s national oil company, Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.), has secured presidential approval to move ahead with the...
Lagos Moves to Strengthen Power Sector as Sanwo-Olu Inaugurates LASERC Board
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday, rolled took another bold step to operationalise the Lagos State Electricity Law and strengthen institutional framework required for...
Witness Tells Court NCDMB Complained About Failure to Hold Board Meetings
BY SUNDAY SAMUEL—The trial of Akindele Akintoye resumed on Monday, before Ekerete Akpan of the Federal High Court in Abuja, with the fourth...
FG Resolves long-running oil Dispute, says move will boost Nigeria’s economy
The Federal Government has announced the resolution of the longstanding dispute over Oil Prospecting Licence (OPL) 245, describing the breakthrough as a major...
Nigeria, ENI Reach Landmark Deal to Resolve 15-Year OPL 245 Dispute
BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—President Bola Tinubu announced today the successful conclusion of a historic settlement agreement between the Federal Government of Nigeria, ENI, and...
Stable Rules, Incentives Key to Harnessing Nigeria’s Gas for Industry – Shell MD
Nigeria can harness her gas resources for industrialisation if it achieves stable regulatory enforcement, fair pricing and infrastructure ownership models in the sector,...
SEC Clears ₦50.6bn Rights Issue Allotment for VFD Group Plc
VFD Group PLC a principal investment firm is pleased to announce that the SEC has issued a letter of no objection for the...
AIICO Insurance Grows PAT by 54.0% to ₦18.3 billion In 2025
BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—AIICO Insurance Plc reported a strong operating performance for the interim period ended 31 December 2025, delivering solid top-line growth and...
Expert Projects 45.9% Return for Nigerian Equities in 2026
The Managing Director of Arthur Steven Asset Management Limited and former president of Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS), Mr. Olatunde Amolegbe, has projected...
Veritas Kapital Projects ₦614.1m Profit in Q1 2026, Eyes Insurance Revenue of ₦6.01bn
BY KECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—Veritas Kapital Assurance Plc has released its earnings forecast for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, projecting solid profitability driven...
Standard Bank Closes USD 250 Million Strategic Financing for Aradel Energy
Stanbic IBTC Capital Limited, Stanbic IBTC Bank Limited, and The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited (together, “Standard Bank”) have successfully achieved financial...
NEM Insurance Forecasts ₦13.16 Billion PBT for Q1 2026
BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—NEM Insurance Plc has projected a profit before tax of ₦13.16 billion for the first quarter of 2026, signaling continued strong...
President Tinubu nominates Lamido Abubakar Yuguda as CBN Deputy Governor
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Lamido Abubakar Yuguda as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, subject to...
AltBank Joins IIFM to Align Nigeria’s Non-Interest Banking with Global Standards
The Alternative Bank (AltBank) has joined the International Islamic Financial Market (IIFM), a global standard-setter for Islamic finance documentation and market guidance. This...
Nigeria’s Central Bank Lowers Rate, Foreign Reserves Surge to $50bn
BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—Nigeria’s Central Bank of Nigeria has reduced its key interest rate to 26.5 percent, citing easing inflation and stronger banking sector...
Nigeria Commends UNDP Support, Seeks Stronger Partnership on Reforms
The Federal Government on Thursday commended the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for its years of support through developmental programmes, affirming that government...
Dangote, Adenuga, Otedola, Rabiu, Make 2026 Forbes Africa Billionaires List
Aliko Dangote, Mike Adenuga, Femi Otedola, and Abdulsamad Rabiu have been named among Africa’s richest individuals in 2026. According to the latest Africa...
Sahara Group Tasks Youth on Innovative Solutions to Africa’s Energy Challenges
Home Energy Sahara Group urges Young Africans to transform energy challenges into enterprise by Press Release March 9, 2026 ...
Fire at Abuja Civil Service Office Contained, No Casualties — Fire Service
BY OUR REPORTERS-The Federal Fire Service on Monday reassured Nigerians that there is no reason for concern after a fire broke out at...
Selective Arrest of Nigerians in Mozambique Unacceptable, Dabiri-Erewa Demands Release
BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission on Monday condemned the arrest of 42 Nigerians at a spare parts market in Mozambique, describing...
IGP Appoints DCP Anthony Okon Placid as New Force PRO
BY SUNDAY SAMUEL—The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has appointed Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Anthony Okon Placid as the new Force Public...
Police Recruitment: Lagos Applicants to Undergo Screening from March 9
The Lagos State Police Command has announced that the physical and credential screening exercise for applicants in the 2025/2026 recruitment into the Nigeria...
FEC Members Urged to Educate Public on Tinubu Administration’s Policies
Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on members of the Federal Executive Council and heads of federal agencies to intensify efforts to educate...
