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Fire Service to mandate insurance for buildings

The Federal Fire Service has agreed to include fire insurance policy in its checklist for buildings. This was the outcome of a meeting between the National Insurance Commission and the Federal Fire Service at the NAICOM Headquarters to review and strengthen their partnership. Fire insurance is a type of property insurance that covers losses and...
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Nat’l Assembly Probes N14trn Revenue Shortfall

…Queries FRSC for withholding N8bn IGR The National Assembly Joint Committee on Finance, on  Monday, constituted a special panel to investigate a shortfall of over N4 trillion in revenue due to indiscriminate waivers by agencies of government. The resolution was made when the joint committee, co-chaired by Senator Sani Musa and Rep James Faleke, held...
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Businesses now prioritise cybersecurity over cost-cutting – GSMA

A new report from GSMA Intelligence revealed that enterprises are increasingly focusing on revenue growth and cybersecurity as part of their digital transformation strategies. According to the research titled “The Rise of Digital Industries: Navigating Enterprise Needs, Investments, and Supplier Decisions,” 60 per cent of businesses now prioritise enhancing customer experience, improving competitive positioning, and...
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Don’t Fail Nigerians, Senate Tells NWDC, SEDC Nominees

The Senate, on Monday, enjoined nominees for the Governing Boards of the North West Development Commission and the South East Development Commission, not to betray the confidence reposed in them by President Bola Tinubu and Nigerians. The lawmakers gave this charge while screening the nominees by the Senate Ad-hoc Committee on the Regional Development Commissions,...
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Significance Of President Tinubu’s Enugu Visit

P resident Bola Tinubu’s one-day visit to the South-East, his first of 2025, was not just a routine event. It was laden with symbolisms, from the enthusiastic reception to the subsequent positive comments. The import of this visit, with its many remarkable aspects, was not lost on anyone. While many have spoken favourably and commended...
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FirstBank eyes expansion to Ethiopia, Angola, Cameroon

First Bank is looking to expand to at least three African countries in its next growth phase as financial systems across the continent open up new opportunities. The countries being targeted include Ethiopia, Angola, Cameroon, and Cote d’Ivoire. Speaking in a recent The Africa Report, the Deputy Managing Director of the bank, Ini Ebong, said,...
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AFRD: Sanwo-Olu Preaches Compassion, Collaboration

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said addressing societal challenges confronting the families of the deceased military officers requires shared responsibilities. The Governor also called on residents to honour the sacrifices of the nation’s fallen heroes, by fostering a culture of compassion and collaboration. This was contained in a public statement from the Ministry of...
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CBN expected to hold MPR for most of 2025

Asset management firm Meristem Securities has projected that the Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria may maintain a hold stance for most of this year. This was contained in their 2025 Full Year Outlook, which it released recently. The benchmark rate had been raised by over 800 bps as the apex bank...
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Ex-Presidential Candidate Opposes INEC’s Demand For ₦126bn

…Insists on benefits of electronic voting The presidential candidate of the Mass Action Joint Alliance (MAJA) in 2019, Prof Funmilayo Adesanya-Davies, has said that the Independent National Electoral Commission’s insistence that the National Assembly should approve N126 billion for the 2025 elections is unrealistic. She stated that the current financial capacity and economic situation of...
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