By Stephen Adeleye Kogi residents and stakeholders have called on international creditors to suspend debt repayments for developing countries affected by pandemics, natural disasters and other emergencies. They made the call on Tuesday during a Freedom from Debt campaign organised by the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Nigeria at Sarkin NomaContinue Reading
By Adeola Akinbobola The Chairman of the Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA), Mrs Ebelechukwu Nwachukwu, says over 70 per cent insurance companies have completed the verification exercise ahead of the July 31 recapitalisation deadline. Nwachukwu, who disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday inContinue Reading
By Olawunmi Ashafa The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) has reaffirmed its commitment to unlocking the full potential of Nigeria’s legacy telecommunications assets. It described the ongoing transformation of NTEL/NATCOM as one of its most notable asset recovery and investment achievements. Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer ofContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) has urged Nigeria to cut production costs or risk losing the African market to more competitive economies under AfCFTA. The Executive Secretary of NSDC, Mr Kamar Bakrin, said this while presenting a paper at the technical session of the 17th NationalContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Wyoming Capital and Partners has projected a positive outlook for the Nigerian stock market in the coming weeks, with banking stocks expected to drive a fresh market rally. The Chief Executive Officer of the firm, Mr Tajudeen Olayinka, said this in an interview with the News AgencyContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has pledged regulatory support for the newly unveiled Lagos State Building Insurance Scheme. The Commissioner for Insurance and Chief Executive Officer of NAICOM, Mr Olusegun Omosehin, made the pledge at the official launch of the scheme in Lagos. Omosehin, who was representedContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to achieving a transparent, fair and technology-driven tax system, especially with digital reforms to improve tax administration and rebuild public confidence. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, stated this at a hybrid stakeholders’Continue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that ongoing reforms will deliver a more transparent, accountable and sustainable electricity sector as the Federal Government inaugurated the training for 5,000 youths in smart meter installation. Tinubu, represented by the Minister of Power, Mr Joseph Tegbe, inaugurated the programme taggedContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Moniepoint Incorporated, a financial technology company, has disbursed over 700 million dollars to Nigerian Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in 2025, with first-time borrowers recording stronger business growth, its inaugural Impact Report says. The report, titled ‘Creating Financial Happiness’, released on Thursday in Lagos, shows thatContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry has called for stronger research commercialisation to accelerate industrial growth, create jobs and enhance global competitiveness. Dr Aliyu Hong, the Second Deputy President of the chamber and Chairman, National Policy Advocacy Centre (NPAC), ACCI, said this at aContinue Reading
