By Vivian Ahanmisi Mike Adeyemo, Chief Executive Officer, Matchmakers International Sports, says plans have been concluded to discover young Nigerian boxers that will compete on the global stage in the near future. Adeyemo disclosed this at a news conference on Thursday in Lagos, saying it will be achieved throughContinue Reading
By Funmilola Gboteku The Digital Assets Coalition (DAC) has expressed concerns that Nigeria’s new virtual asset tax guidelines could encourage cryptocurrency activities to move offshore and slow youth participation in the sector. Its Spokesperson, Mr Obinna Iwuno, stated this at a media conference organised by the coalition on Thursday inContinue Reading
By Lydia Chigozie-Ngwakwe The Founder of B. Adedipe Associates Ltd., Prof. Biodun Adedipe, has urged professionals to build resilient organisations that will continue to perform well after their founders would have left. Adedipe made the call while delivering the keynote address at the 2026 Heads of Practice Assembly ofContinue Reading
By Adebola Adegoke The Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Agency (LNSA) on Wednesday inaugurated a technical and mechanical workshop to boost operational efficiency and improve service delivery. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the facility, located in Ijede, Ikorodu, is the first workshop established by the agency. SpeakingContinue Reading
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu/ Nifemi Fawehinmi The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has withheld 167,486 results of candidates who sat for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates. Head of National Office (HNO), Dr Amos Dangut, revealed this while announcing the release of the resultsContinue Reading
By Adenike Ayodele The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has revoked the operating licence of Nigeria Reinsurance Corporation for failing to meet the statutory Minimum Capital Requirement (MCR). NAICOM also appointed Dr Muiz Banire (SAN) as receiver and provisional liquidator to wind upContinue Reading
By Adekunle Williams Chairman of Lagos Island Local Government in Lagos State, Mr Taiwo Oyekan, on Tuesday presented bursary awards to 200 indigent students. Oyekan presented the bursary awards to the beneficiaries at the council secretariat in Lagos. Oyekan, represented by his Vice Chairman, Mr Arulai Folami, said thatContinue Reading
Development By Abiodun Lawal The Vice Chancellor, Chrisland University, Abeokuta, Prof. Oyedunni Arulogun, has urged Nigerian youths to embrace entrepreneurship as a pathway to innovation, value creation and sustainable national development. Arulogun stated this at the university’s 2026 entrepreneurship exhibition, held in Abeokuta on Monday. The News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has confirmed that 43 insurance and reinsurance companies have complied with the new minimum capital requirements stipulated under the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA) 2025. The commission madel this known in a public notice on Monday in Lagos.Continue Reading
By Oluwaseun Nubi A Professor of Special Education in the Department of Education, University of Lagos (UNILAG), Samuel Adeniyi, has called for more family, community and government support to ensure children with disabilities are fully included and empowered to thrive in society. Adeniyi madeContinue Reading
