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FG Injects ₦32.8bn into Basic Healthcare Fund

BY IUR REPORTER—The Federal Government has approved the disbursement of ₦32.8 billion through the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund (BHCPF) implementing gateways as part...

Insurance World

NAICOM Backs Digital Innovation, Issues Partnering Insurtech Licence to NETAPPS

BY NKECHI NAECHE/ESEZOBOR-The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has granted a Partnering Insurtech licence to NETAPPS, reaffirming its commitment to leveraging digital innovation to...

News

Tinubu Signs NIMC Act 2026 into Law to Strengthen Nigeria’s Digital Identity System

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR-President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Act 2026 into law, marking a significant milestone in...

Capital

Seplat Energy Bags Double Honours at Nairametrics Capital Market Awards 2026

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—Seplat Energy Plc, foremost indigenous energy company in Nigeria, has been named the Energy Company of the Year and Dividend Paying...

Insurance World

LASACO Assurance, LASG Release ₦799.84 Million to Beneficiaries of Deceased Workers

NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—LASACO Assurance Plc, in collaboration with the Lagos State Government (LASG), has released ₦799.84 million in insurance benefits to 148 beneficiaries of...

Fraud

ICPC Arraigns El-Rufai, Jimi Lawal, in 11-Count Amended Charge Over N8.68bn CCTV Contract

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned the former Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, his...

News

Senate Set to Consider State Police Bill as Tinubu Pushes Constitutional Reform

The Senate is expected to deliberate on a constitutional amendment bill seeking the establishment of state police in Nigeria, as President Bola Tinubu...

Capital

Nigeria, Rwanda Strengthen Financial Ties Through New Capital Market Partnership

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Nigeria and the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) of Rwanda have entered into a new Memorandum...