By Taiye Olayemi Wema Bank Plc says its profit before tax rose to N221.85 billion in the 2025 financial year, representing a 116 per cent increase compared with N102.51 billion recorded in 2024. The bank disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos. It said its 2025 performance reflectedContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has approved a $10 billion programme to shield African and Caribbean economies from the financial shocks caused by the escalating conflict in the Middle East. The Gulf Crisis Response Programme (GCRP) aims to protect financial institutions and corporations from market volatility followingContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike Abuja, April 7, 2026( NAN) The Federal Government on Tuesday unveiled the 2025 National Health Facility Survey(NHFS), highlighting significant progress in service delivery while identifying key gaps requiring urgent attention. Dr Iziak Salako, Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, said in Abuja thatContinue Reading
The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) has begun screening of 5,885 shortlisted candidates nationwide for its 2026/2027 Overseas Scholarship Scheme (OSS) for MSc and Ph.D award.Continue Reading
Power By Constance Athekame Residents of the FCT), have expressed optimism that with the approval of N3.3 trillion by the Federal Government to settle the long-standing debts owed generation companies, electricity supply will improve. The residents spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Tuesday. NAN reportsContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has called on the business community to embrace tax reforms to strengthen economic growth and improve the business environment. Chief Emeka Obegolu, the President of ACCI, made the call in his Easter message, by Mrs Olayemi John-Mensah, its MediaContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike The rising cost of eggs has made the commodity increasingly unaffordable for many consumers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Some residents who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja said the price increase had forced them to either stop buying eggsContinue Reading
Tax By Segun Giwa The Ondo State Government has announced plans to clampdown on revenue officials mounting roadblocks for tax and levy collections across the state. The Acting Chairman, Ondo State Revenue Service(ODRIS), Mr Bayo Rojugbokan, disclosed this in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Akure onContinue Reading
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
