Former UNILORIN VC, Prof. Ambali dies at 68

The University of Ilorin community has been thrown into mourning following the death of its former Vice-Chancellor, Professor AbdulGaniyu Ambali, who died at the age of 68. The renowned veterinary…

Kebbi farmers trapped as Bandits demand ₦40m access fee to farmlands

Residents of several farming communities in Bena District, Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State, are reportedly living in fear after armed groups allegedly imposed a ₦40 million levy on…

Oyedele joins African leaders, investors at LSE event

Barbara Bako, Abuja. Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, joined African leaders, global investors, and top financial executives at the London Stock Exchange (LSE)…

DataPro: Credit ratings, Liquidity drive growth in Nigeria’s commercial paper market

Credit ratings, strong market liquidity and rising investor confidence are driving the expansion of Nigeria’s Commercial Paper market, according to a new assessment by DataPro, which says the segment is…

Insurance key to economic growth, investor confidence — NAICOM

Barbara Bako, Abuja. The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has stressed the importance of insurance in driving economic growth, protecting businesses and boosting investor confidence, describing insurance awareness as essential for…

NEMA lists 178 kano communities at flood risk in 2026

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has identified 178 communities across 28 local government areas of Kano State as being at moderate risk of flooding during the 2026 rainy season.…

NAICOM promotes Policyholders’ protection fund in Abia

Barbara Bako, Abuja. The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has intensified efforts to strengthen consumer confidence in Nigeria’s insurance industry with the rollout of the Insurance Policyholders’ Protection Fund (IPPF), a…

Tax Ombud vows quality service as Asagba honours President Tinubu’s appointees

The Tax Ombud/Chief Executive of the Office of the Tax Ombud, Dr. John Nwabueze, has reaffirmed his commitment to increasing Nigeria’s tax-to-GDP ratio by protecting taxpayers’ rights, promoting accountability, and…

NAICOM approves first Insurtech operator in Nigeria

L-R: Mr Suleiman Olalekan Ajani (MD/CEO) CBI Insurtech and Mr Ekerete Ola Gam-Ikon (Deputy Commissioner Finance and Administration National Insurance Commission).

FG declares two-day public holiday for Eid-el-Adha

The federal government of Nigeria has declared Wednesday, 27th May and Thursday, 28th May, 2026, as public holidays to mark the celebration of Eid ul Adha. The announcement was made…