By Taiye Olayemi The Chief Executive Officer, National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), Mr Olusegun Omosehin, has warned insurance companies yet to meet the new minimum capital requirements that the July 31 recapitalisation deadline was mandatory and not symbolic. Omosehin gave the warning on Friday in Lagos at the investitureContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria (CIIN) on Friday inaugurated Mr Akinjide Orimolade as its 53rd President and Chairman of Council. Oriomolade, while speaking at his investiture in Lagos, pledged to deepen technology adoption, strengthen insurance awareness and commence the construction of its permanent secretariat. TheContinue Reading
By Babajide Awoyinfa Comedian and actor Ifeanyichukwu Ogbonnaya, popularly known as M.O.P, will host the fourth edition of his annual comedy show, “Son of Patience”, in September. Speaking ahead of the event, during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Lagos, M.O.P saidContinue Reading
By Oluwaseun Nubi Mr Hammed Aroyewun, Chairman, Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), has called on residents to join hands in combating drug abuse. Aroyewun made the call in a statement on Thursday, describing drug abuse as a major threat to the future of young people and the securityContinue Reading
By Busayo Onijala Experts in Artificial intelligence (AI) and policy advocates have renewed calls for global governance frameworks to guide the development of AI. The experts and advocates warned that unregulated innovation could worsen inequality, fuel conflicts and pose a threat to humanity. They made the call during aContinue Reading
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), the Pink Diva Organisation, says it will continue to promote inclusive education by expanding menstrual health education and leadership development to more hearing-impaired girls. The organisation’s teenage founder and convener, Miss Ayomide Akran, disclosed this in an interview with the News AgencyContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Federal Government says the four legacy highway projects are progressing steadily, alongside approval of new road contracts to enhance connectivity and economic growth. The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi disclosed this at a news conference on Thursday, in Abuja. Umahi said the projects were centralContinue Reading
By Olatunde Ajayi The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has reaffirmed its commitment to financial literacy for young Nigerians, with its latest campaign targeting secondary school students in Oyo State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the theme for the 2026 Financial Literacy Day is: “Smart MoneyContinue Reading
By Abiodun Lawal Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has urged African Pentecostal leaders and scholars to develop practical solutions to Nigeria’s insecurity. Adeboye, represented by his Special Adviser on Administration, Prof. Dele Balogun, said this on Thursday, while declaring openContinue Reading
By Henry Oladele The Lagos State University of Education (LASUED) has called on students and residents to take tree planting as a shared responsibility to protect the environment and tackle climate change.. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Bidemi Lafiaji-Okuneye, made the call at the 2026 Tree PlantingContinue Reading
