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…

ASKOJ urges members to uphold integrity, public interest reporting

The Association of Kano Online Journalists (ASKOJ) has reaffirmed its commitment to ethical journalism, professionalism, and the promotion of public-interest reporting during its Eid-el-Kabir reunion and festive get-together held in…

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…

NCS boosts Northern Media partnership on operational awareness

The Nigeria Customs Service has reaffirmed the importance of media collaboration in promoting trade awareness, border security, and ongoing customs reforms across the country. This formed the focus of the…

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…

Police raid Trafficking syndicate, arrest 13, rescue 30 foreigners

The Nigeria Police Force has dismantled a transnational human trafficking and fraud syndicate operating across the Federal Capital Territory and nearby communities, rescuing 30 foreign nationals and arresting 13 suspects…