NUJ Lagos trains journalists on precision, data journalism

  By Taiye Olayemi   Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Lagos State Council, has organised a capacity-building programme on precision and data journalism to strengthen evidence-based reporting and improve newsroom accuracy.   Its Chairman, Mr Adeleye Ajayi, while speaking at the training in Lagos, introduced participants to the concept andContinue Reading

Inclusive forex access will unlock regional trade growth- CBN official

  Trade By Taiye Olayemi   Mr Tiku Allu, Assistant Director, Imports and Trade Relations Office, Trade and Exchange Department, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says expanding fair access to foreign exchange and trade finance will unlock Nigeria’s export potential and strengthen regional commerce. Allu, said this at  the 2026Continue Reading

Regional trade key to Africa’s economic transformation – Kale

By Taiye Olayemi Dr Yemi Kale, Group Chief Economist, African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), says Africa must strengthen regional trade and financial systems to drive industrialisation, deepen value chains and accelerate economic transformation. Kale, also the Managing Director of Research and Trade Intelligence, Afreximbank, said this at  the 2026 Ecobank Nigeria’sContinue Reading

Stakeholders seek national framework for inclusive education

  By Oluwafunke Ishola Stakeholders in health, education and disability advocacy have urged the Federal Government to mandate the deployment of special education teachers in public and private schools to advance inclusion for children with special needs. They made the call at the 2026 Special Educational Needs and Therapy EmpowermentContinue Reading

Universal Insurance boosts MCR statutory deposit, pays N1.17bn to CBN

  By Taiye Olayemi Universal Insurance Plc says it has met one of the recapitalisation requirements, Minimum Capital Requirement (MCR), under the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA) 2025. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Company Secretary and Legal Adviser, Universal Insurance, Mr Chinedu Onyilimba, on Wednesday.Continue Reading

Prioritise competent local firms, Alpha Designs CEO advises FG

  By Yunus Yusuf   Mr Quadri Fatai, MD/CEO, Alfa Designs Nigeria Ltd.,(middle) during the 2026 Sub-Saharan Africa International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference   Chief Executive Officer, Alpha Designs Nigeria Ltd., Mr Quadri Fatai, has urged the Federal Government to prioritise indigenous oil and gas firms with proven capacity andContinue Reading