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)…
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…












