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WAICA to focus on financial crime at AGM

The West African Insurance Companies Association has announced that the focus of its upcoming Annual General Meeting and Conference will be on financial crimes in the subregion and the role of insurers in curbing the trend. According to a statement from the association, the AGM would be convened under the theme Battling Financial Crimes in...
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Improve value proposition, NAICOM urges brokers

The National Insurance Commission has urged Nigerian brokers to improve their value proposition and professionals to take full advantage of the African Continental Free Trade Area agreement. The Commissioner for Insurance, Olusegun Omosehin, made this observation at a workshop organised to prepare brokers for the take-off of the agreement organised by the Nigerian Insurance Industry...
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Life, motor insurance lead with N22bn unresolved complaints

Life, group life, and motor insurance policyholders topped the list in the latest compilation of complaints against insurance companies published by the National Insurance Commission. According to The PUNCH analysis of the complaints, the three classes of policyholders have disputed claims worth about N22.65bn, with the highest value being group life assurance. Holders of the...
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SEC plans public shaming of capital market violators

The Securities and Exchange Commission has announced plans to publicly shame capital market operators found guilty of violating market laws and regulations. The commission, in a statement on its Instagram page on Sunday, said the names of erring operators would be published in its “name and shame” journal as part of a broader strategy to...
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Dangote refinery gets fresh crude cargoes from NNPCL

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has received additional crude oil supply from the Federal Government as it was gathered on Friday that large volumes of crude oil shipments were being delivered to the plant as part of efforts to promote local refining. The supply comes amidst a fresh price reduction at the refinery loading gantry from...
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Plateau gets NERC order to regulate electricity market

In compliance with the amended constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Electricity Act 2023 (Amended), the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has issued an order to transfer regulatory oversight of the electricity market in Plateau State to the Plateau State Electricity Regulatory Commission. Recall that with the EA 2023, the commission retains the...
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Kenya Airways airlifted 10,000 Nigerians in 2024 – Firm

Kenya Airways has announced that it has grown its Nigerian passengers strength by over 10,000 in 2024, compared to the previous year, disclosing that its top frequent fliers are from the country. According to the airline, this demonstrates how important the Nigerian market is to both the company and the Kenyan government. Speaking during a press conference...
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Retinaad deploys AI to transform advertising

Retinnad, an AI-powered AdTech company, has unveiled Artificial Intelligence solutions to monitor billboard content, provide data, and enhance campaign integrity for targeted marketing strategies. The unveiling ceremony of Independent AI-Powered Monitoring Solutions (RetiMetrix AMP and RetiTrak AMC) for OOH, DOOH, BTL, Retail Sales, and Broadcast Media was held on Thursday in Lagos. Speaking at the...
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NPA will support gender equality – MD

The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority, Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, has stated that the authority will not relent in supporting the rights and equality of all women and girls. Dantsoho said the agency will also create opportunities for women and girls within and outside the NPA to be empowered to reach the best of...
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Fintechs can close SME funding gap – Monibac CEO

Despite the rapid growth of fintech in Nigeria, access to credit remains a challenge for many small businesses and individuals without formal financial histories. Chief Executive Officer of Monibac, Makua Eyisi, tells JUSTICE OKAMGBA how digital lending platforms, partnerships, and alternative credit scoring can help bridge the gap What are the major challenges to financial...
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