By Taiye Olayemi The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has called for greater inclusion of young people in the insurance and pension sectors to enhance industry growth and relevance in a rapidly changing economy. Mr Olusegun Omosehin, Commissioner for Insurance and Chief Executive Officer of NAICOM, made the call while speakingContinue Reading
By Aisha Cole The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has disclosed significant progress toward refloating a national shipping carrier to strengthen Nigeria’s maritime industry. Oyetola made the disclosure on Thursday at the ministry’s three-in-one stakeholders’ engagement and performance retreat in Lagos, outlining efforts to boost indigenous shippingContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) has reaffirmed its commitment to operational resilience and sustainable investment practices in response to an increasingly complex global risk environment. Ijeoma Taylaur, Chief Operating Officer, NSIA, said this at a Media Engagement on its 2025 Earnings in Abuja on Thursday. TaylaurContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) says it recorded a core operating income of N525.3 billion for the 2025 financial year, up from N498.0 billion posted in 2024. Aminu Umar-Sadiq, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NSIA, disclosed this while presenting its 2025 Earnings atContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Africa Prudential Plc has reported a 38.35 per cent increase in revenue to N7.19 billion for the financial year ended Dec. 31, 2025, compared to N5.19 billion recorded in 2024. This was disclosed at the company’s 13th Annual General Meeting held virtually on Thursday. The company’s ProfitContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba The Director-General of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), Dr Adedokun Adebowale, has urged procurement officers to strictly adhere to rules to drive reforms and national development. Adebowale made the call on Thursday while presenting a paper titled “Transforming Public Procurement Systems through Reforms and Innovations forContinue Reading
Foundation unveils civic platforms to enhance participatory governance, project trackingContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba DataPro, a Nigerian technology-driven rating agency, has advised banks to begin portfolio reviews and strengthen data gathering processes to meet the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) stress testing directive. Mr Idris Adeleke, a member of the firm’s rating team, gave this recommendation during aContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike The Heads of the International Energy Agency, International Monetary Fund(IMF) , and the World Bank Group have agreed to form a joint coordination group. The group is aimed at strengthening their response to the energy and economic shocks triggered by the ongoing war in the Middle East.Continue Reading
Fair By Stanley Nwanosike The Enugu Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (ECCIMA), says the current economic challenges affected the just concluded 37th Enugu International Trade Fair. The President of ECCIMA, Mr Nnanyelugo Onyemelukwe, made the disclosure during the closing of the fair after an extension of two days.Continue Reading
