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NAICOM, World Bank Explore Opportunities For Collaboration

The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) and the World Bank have collaborated to explore opportunities for the latter’s growth and development. During a courtesy visit, the Commissioner for Insurance, Mr Olusegun Ayo Omosehin, highlighted the National Insurance Commission’s dual role in regulating the insurance industry and driving growth and development in Nigeria. Highlighting developments in the...
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Unelected Anambra LG Officials: All Eyes On Court

REGINA OTOKPA writes on the suit challenging running of affairs of local government areas in Anambra State with appointed officials The Nigerian judiciary has once more been brought to national spotlight, following the suit challenging the prolonged running of the affairs of the 21 local government areas in Anambra State with undemocratically elected councils, contrary...
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FG to raise broadband investments by 500% – Minister

The Federal Government aims to increase broadband investments by 300 to 500 per cent under a new initiative designed to accelerate internet connectivity across the country, the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has said. The initiative, known as the National Broadband Alliance for Nigeria, will serve as a collaborative platform bringing...
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Commissioner Unveils Sokoto’s Nine Smart Points Agenda To Boost Sports, Youth Devt

The Sokoto State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Engr. Mustapha Muhammad has engaged with the management of Sokoto United Football Club. The meeting aimed to discuss issues concerning sporting activities in the state, focusing on how to revive and reposition them. Commissioner Muhammad emphasized the need to bolster sports activities and enhance revenue generation....
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NNPP Elects Agbo Major As New Nat’l Chairman

The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has elected Agbo Major as the new National Chairman of the party. Major was elected at the 2025 elective National Convention in Lagos, on on Tuesday night. The convention was attended by delegates and officers of the party at national and state levels. Other elected officers are Mr Oginni...
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Japa crisis worsening startups’ talent drain – Analysts

Experts have warned that Nigeria’s tech startup ecosystem is facing a severe talent drain as the mass emigration of skilled workers, popularly known as “Japa Syndrome”, continues to erode the country’s innovation potential. According to them, this exit, fuelled by economic uncertainty and the lack of opportunities, is leaving a massive void in the workforce,...
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CBN extends $25,000 weekly forex sales to BDCs

The Central Bank of Nigeria has extended the temporary access granted to Bureau de Change operators for purchasing foreign exchange from the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market till May 30, 2025. This extension was disclosed in a circular issued on Monday by the Trade and Exchange Department of the apex bank, allowing BDCs to continue purchasing...
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PenCom issues new guidelines on PFAs’ branches

The National Pension Commission has issued a new circular on how Licensed Pension Fund Administrators run their branches and service centres to meet the increased demand for pension services. According to the circular issued on Monday evening, PenCom said the move is aimed at ensuring more efficient service delivery by PFAs at their branches and...
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