Bond issuance: NAICOM assures BPP of insurance companies’ transparency

By Ginika Okoye Abuja, March 2, 2026 (NAN) The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has assured the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) that any insurance entity that will give bond or protection to citizens will honour its obligations. The Commissioner for Insurance (CFI), Mr Olusegun Omosehin, gave the assurance during theContinue Reading

NAICOM, BPP sign pact for insurance bond issuance, procurement

By Ginika Okoye The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) and the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to standardise requirements for issuance of insurance bonds and public procurement.   Bond insurance, or financial guarantee insurance, is a type of coverage purchased by bond issuers (likeContinue Reading

NGX Group, Aradel, others lift equities market by N1.7trn

By Taiye Olayemi The equities market rebounded on Monday from its previous session’s loss as investors gained N1.725 trillion. Investors renewed interest in key stocks like: NGX Group, Aradel, Union Homes Real Estate Investment, Sovereign Trust Insurance, PZ and 26 other advancing stocks contributed to the market’s positive performance. TheContinue Reading

NICA identifies credit access as catalyst for economic transformation

By Taiye Olayemi National Institute of Credit Administration (NICA) Chartered, says access to responsible credit, financial inclusion, risk governance and institutional integrity will shape Nigeria’s economic future. Dr Markie Idowu, the newly inaugurated President and Chairman of Council, NICA, said this during her investiture ceremony in Lagos. Idowu noted thatContinue Reading

AEDC collaborating with stakeholders to ensure steady electricity in franchise areas – MD

By Constance Athekame The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company(AEDC) says it is collaborating with stakeholders in the power sector to ensure steady electricity in it franchise areas. The Managing Director of AEDC, Mr Chijioke Okwuokenye, said this in Abuja on Thursday while interacting with newsmen. He said, ”We are doing aContinue Reading

NDIC managing almost 600 failed banks’ assets, sensitises debt recovery agents

By Ginika Okoye The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) says the corporation is managing assets of almost 600 failed banks and working to ensure that depositors are paid their uninsured deposits. Mrs Patricia Okosun, the Director, Asset Management Department of the NDIC, said this at a sensitisation seminar for DebtContinue Reading