Nigeria’s ICT directors unite to shape smart campus future

Nigeria’s ICT directors unite to shape smart campus future The 2026 Annual Conference of the Committee of Directors of ICT of Nigerian Tertiary Institutions (ComDICT-NTI) attracted education leaders, government officials,…

FG moves to resolve contractor payment dispute

FG moves to resolve contractor payment dispute Barbara Bako, Abuja The Federal Government has stepped up efforts to resolve longstanding payment disputes with local contractors, as part of a broader…

Nwabueze urges journalists to sensitize citizens on fiscal reforms

Nwabueze urges journalists to sensitize citizens on fiscal reforms The Tax Ombud/Chief Executive, Office of the Tax Ombud, Dr John Nwabueze, has underscored the role of the press in propagating…

Middle East war threatens energy supply, global growth — IMF, World Bank, IEA

Barbara Bako, Abuja. The International Energy Agency (IEA), International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group have warned that the ongoing war in the Middle East is causing major disruptions…

Insurance premiums hit N2.3tn as sector gains momentum

Barbara Bako, Abuja. Nigeria’s insurance industry has recorded a strong growth surge, with gross premium written rising to N2.3 trillion in the fourth quarter of 2025, signalling deepening market activity…

NAICOM foils internal disruption attempt, defends welfare record

Barbara Bako, Abuja. The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) on Monday disclosed that it successfully resisted an internal attempt to undermine its leadership, even as it defended its record on staff…

Ondo Police probe man over killing of two sisters, daughter

The Ondo State Police Command has launched an investigation into the case of a 28-year-old man, Femi Agbeye, who allegedly attacked and killed two of his sisters and a five-year-old…

INEC raises alarm over digital impersonation

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has described the controversy over alleged partisan social media posts linked to its chairman as a case of digital impersonation aimed at the commission…

Global tensions worsen Nigeria’s inflation pressures — Edun

Barbara Bako, Abuja The Federal Government has warned that rising global tensions are worsening inflationary pressures in Nigeria, as it prepares to engage international stakeholders at the 2026 IMF/World Bank…

NAICOM unveils IPPF’s guidelines to safeguard insurance customers

Barbara Bako, Abuja. The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has issued comprehensive guidelines for the collection, management, and administration of the Insurance Policyholders’ Protection Fund (IPPF), aimed at strengthening policyholder protection…