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…
ATAF drives $685m tax recovery amid Africa’s revenue crisis
Barbara Bako, Abuja. The African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) has disclosed that its tax audit and compliance interventions across member countries generated tax assessments valued at $907.8 million in 2025,…
Insurers committee seeks stronger financial sector partnerships
Barbara Bako, Abuja. The 21st Insurers Committee Meeting held in Lagos on Thursday brought together operators in the insurance industry and key stakeholders in the wider financial services sector to…
CBN holds benchmark interest rate at 26.5%
Barbara Bako, Abuja. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria has retained the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 26.5 per cent, citing the need to sustain…
Shari’ah, divorce and danger of misdiagnosing the problem
By: Fatih Lawal-Garu THE editorial published by the Nigerian Tribune on May 14, 2026, titled “Divorce: The Kaduna woman who has nowhere to go,” raises an emotionally compelling and socially…














