By Jacinta Nwachukwu The International Budget Partnership (IBP) has stressed the need for citizen-led budgeting, saying Nigeria’s improving macroeconomic figures mean little if public funds do not translate into quality services for citizens. Speaking at the launch of PULSE Summit 2026 on Thursday in Abuja, the Country Director, IBP, OlayinkaContinue Reading
Insurance By Adeola Akinbobola The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has unveiled the Insurance Sector Strengthening Programme (ISSP), to advance insurance penetration, financial inclusion and innovation within Nigeria’s insurance ecosystem. The Commissioner for Insurance, Mr Olusegun Omosehin, during the unveiling on Thursday in Abuja, said the programme offered a framework forContinue Reading
By Kingsley Okoye The Minister of Environment, Malam Abubakar Lawal, says there is a need for environmentally friendly and sustainable investment in Nigeria’s critical minerals sector. Lawal made this submission in Abuja at a stakeholders conference on green industrialisation. The conference was organised by the Africa Policy Research Institute (APRI)Continue Reading
By Kingsley Okoye The Executive Director, Africa Policy Research Institute (APRI), Dr Olumide Abimbola, says Nigeria must move beyond exporting raw minerals to build industries and jobs in critical solid minerals investments. Abimbola stated this on Wednesday in Abuja at the opening of a High-Level Stakeholders Conference on “Advancing Nigeria’sContinue Reading
By Babajide Awoyinfa Opay has assured Nigerians, including customers and merchants, that it remains fully operational, dismissing reports that the fintech company is shutting down. Dotun Adekunle, OPay’s Chief Operating Officer and Chief Technology Officer, gave the assurance at a news conference on Wednesday in Lagos. The News Agency ofContinue Reading
By Isaiah Eka The Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN) is partnering the Liberia Maritime Authority and the Liberia Maritime Training Institute to grow Africa’s maritime economy and education. Mr Tornorlah Varpilah, the Board Chairman, Liberian Maritime Authority, stated this at a reciprocal visit to MAN in Oron on Tuesday. VarpilahContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) says the Agricultural Mechanisation and Export of Quality Products in Africa (AGROMEQA) Expo 2026, will connect farmers, investors, researchers and technology providers for economic growth. The President of the chamber, Chief Emeka Obegolu, made this known while briefing newsmenContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe and Nora Ibeabuchi The Chartered Institute of Directors Nigeria (CIoD) has unveiled the Chartered Director Certification Programme (CDCP) to boost the professional competencies of directors and enhance corporate governance standards in the country. President, CIoD, Mr Adetunji Oyebanji, made this known at a news conference onContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Nigerian equities market closed the month of August on a bearish note, shedding N587 billion in market capitalisation. This is due to weak investor participation and disruptions associated with the transition to a new settlement structure. The market capitalisation, which opened the month at N158.326 trillion,Continue Reading
By Joy Oyerinde The National Institute of Credit Administration (NICA) says Nigeria’s reclassification by FTSE Russell and Moody’s positive outlook could strengthen capital inflows and deepen access to credit for businesses. Prof. Chris Onalo, NICA’s Registrar and Chief Executive Officer, said this in an interview with the News Agency ofContinue Reading
