43 m. ago Insurance Commission, Interior Ministry Partner On Data Exchange Synchronisation

The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) and the Ministry of Interior are forging a partnership on Data Exchange synchronisation. To this end, NAICOM executives paid a strategic working visit to the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in his office in Abuja, marking a significant milestone in the country’s insurance landscape. The visit, led by the […]

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45 m. ago ‘Nigeria’s Local Content Model Suitable For African Oil Producers Growth’

The Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN), has urged a stronger public–private supplier collaboration across Africa’s oil and gas industry. It noted that Nigeria’s NOGICD Act, implemented by the NCDMB, had delivered impressive results, raising in-country value retention and local manufacturing from five per cent in 2010 to 56 per cent in 2024, a model […]

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50 m. ago Activists Lead Campaign Against Poor Menstrual Hygiene In Displaced Peoples’ Camp

Gender activists and women’s health advocates, including Freda Irabor, Aisha Yesufu, and Lemmy Ughegbe, have called for increased awareness and education on menstrual hygiene among women and girls, particularly those living in internally displaced persons (IDP) camps. The activists made the call during a Reusable Sanitary Pads Outreach organised by the Thrive for Her Foundation […]

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56 m. ago Association Marks International Students’ Day with Renewed Focus on Patriotism, Productivity

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) on Monday marked the 2025 International Students’ Day with an elaborate celebration at the University of Abuja, drawing students from across the country and representatives of regional student bodies, including the West African Students’ Union and the All-African Students Union (AASU). This year’s global theme, “Empowering Students to […]

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94 m. ago African Marketplace Dubai 2025 ends, showcases Africa and the Caribbean’s finest to the world

THE African Marketplace Dubai 2025 officially closed yesterday at the Grand Hyatt Hotel, Dubai, bringing together about 200 export-ready brands, creators, and SMEs from Africa and the Caribbean for a four-day exhibition focused on trade, culture, and enterprise. Exhibitors from Nigeria, Ghana, Togo, Senegal, Seychelles, Tanzania, Rwanda, the UAE, the UK, and the US showcased […]

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1 hour ago Edun kicks off acceptance testing of NSW ahead of March 2026 operation

The Federal Government has commenced the National Single Window (NSW) User Acceptance Testing (UAT) with the first cohort of participating stakeholders to ensure the unified and technology-driven trade ecosystem becomes operational by March 2026. The technology vendor CrimsonLogic, on Tuesday, walked each agency and stakeholder through NSW’s onboarding process, system navigation features and the operational […]

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2 h. ago Economic growth: NDPHC asserts commitment to light up communities, industries

The Managing Director/CEO of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), Engineer. Jennifer Adighije, has restated the company’s commitment to lighting up communities, energising industries, and accelerating Nigeria’s economic transformation through reliable and sustainable power infrastructure. Adighije made the pledge at the groundbreaking ceremony of the 7.5MVA, 33/11kV Injection Substation and 2.5km 33kV line at […]

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2 h. ago Why Nigerian startups avoid listings in Nigerian Exchange Group —Report

A new report by TLP Advisory has revealed deep-rooted structural, financial, and regulatory barriers preventing Nigeria’s fast-growing startups from listing on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), despite reforms introduced through the NGX Technology Board in 2022. The report: “Rethinking Funding & Exits: Nigeria’s Missing IPOs and the NGX,” warns that the absence of local listings threatens […]

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2 h. ago Retail investors’ stock deals nearly double in chase for returns

Retail participation in Nigeria’s stock market surged in the first nine months of 2025, with transactions by individual investors rising read more Retail investors’ stock deals nearly double in chase for returns

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2 h. ago Hareter Babatunde Oralusi: The embodiment of Osun’s political renaissance

Hareter Babatunde Oralusi (HBO) stands out in Nigerian politics as a leader whose credentials, character, and vision set him apart. As Osun State approaches the 2026 gubernatorial election, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has the opportunity to field a transformational leader in HBO, who embodies the aspirations of a state yearning for genuine development and […]

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2 h. ago Mastercard, Zenith bank launch Essential Debit Card to boost financial inclusion

Mastercard and Zenith Bank have collaborated to launch the Essential Debit Card, scalable solution designed to enhance access to secure digital payments in Nigeria. The card is tailored to meet the everyday financial needs of underserved populations, including low-income earners, who have historically faced barriers to formal banking services. The introduction of this card comes […]

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3 h. ago T2 debunks viral posts on IHS Towers, affirms network stability

T2, telecommunications services provider, has raised the alarm over what it described as a surge of deliberate misinformation circulating online about its operational structure and its relationship with IHS Towers. The company said in a statement that it had become necessary to address the matter publicly following the activities of what it called, “pseudo-analysts operating […]

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3 h. ago We’ve grown Nigeria’s digital broadcast subsector by 35%—NIGCOMSAT

The Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) Ltd has said that the country’s digital broadcast subsector  has expanded by 35 per cent to 75 per cent utilisation in two years. It said this represented a milestone in the country’s digital transformation drive. The Managing Director of NIGCOMSAT, Mrs Jane Egerton-Idehen, said this earlier in the week in […]

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5 h. ago Cultivating Patience: A journey to inner peace and happiness

A review of Euphemia Igbosofulu’s Embracing Stillness: The Power and Wisdom of Patience Patience qualifies as a phenomenon because it meets the basic phenomenal criteria. Psychologically, it is a measurable shift in emotional regulation and decision‑making that recurs across cultures and ages. Neuroscientifically, distinct brain‑activity patterns emerge when people “wait calmly.” Socio‑culturally, rituals, proverbs, and […]

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6 h. ago First Lady Remi Tinubu Seeks Stronger Support For Service Chiefs

  The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Remi Tinubu, has commended the Armed Forces and other security agencies for their efforts at securing the nation. According to a statement by her media aide, Busola Kokoyi, she stated this on Tuesday when she gave audience to the wives of the newly appointed Service Chiefs at the […]

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6 h. ago ‘Boko Haram Fighting Proxy War’, Sheikh Gumi Reacts To Killing Of Army Brigade Commander In Borno

Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has described the late Brigadier General Musa Uba as a martyr, alleging that Boko Haram was prosecuting a “proxy war” backed by undisclosed international interests. In a statement posted on his Facebook page on Tuesday, Gumi said the prolonged insurgency in Nigeria was fuelled by the exploitation of uneducated […]

Events

6 h. ago Lagos Eyes N400bn Insurance Premiums To Boost Healthcare Financing

Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has said that Lagos could channel more than N400 billion each year into its healthcare system if 20 million residents sign up for insurance at an average premium of N20,000 annually. The projection underscored the State government’s push to expand coverage and strengthen health financing in Africa’s […]

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6 h. ago Riyadh 2025: Oyesade Olatoye Clinches Women’s Hammer Throw Silver Medal

Oyesade Adetola Olatoye has added to Team Nigeria’s medal tally at the ongoing Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, by clinching a silver medal in the women’s Hammer Throw. Olatoye achieved the remarkable feat on Tuesday night with a throw of 63.34 metres in her third attempt. She finished second behind Algeria’s Tatar Zahra, […]

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6 h. ago Kebbi abduction: Senate decries consistent bandit attacks on schools

The lawmakers also called for investigation into the more than $30 million expended on Nigeria’s Safe-School Programme.

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6 h. ago Nigerian Medical Doctor Jailed Over £268,000 NHS Fraud In UK

A UK-based Nigerian doctor, Richard Akinrolabu, 61, has been sentenced to three years in prison for defrauding the National Health Service (NHS) of more than £268,000. Akinrolabu, a specialist registrar in obstetrics and gynaecology at the Princess Royal University Hospital, pleaded guilty to four counts of fraud by false representation and was sentenced on November […]

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