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Insurance Act to Boost Nigeria’s GDP

Industry experts have projected that the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act 2025 will enhance the insurance sector’s contributions to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product. The Act, which was signed into law by President Bola Tinubu in July 2025, is new legislation designed to deepen insurance penetration, strengthen operators’ financial capacity, and restore public confidence in...
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Dangote Cement Boosts Driver Safety with Retreat

As part of its ongoing commitment to promoting road safety and strengthening best practices in fleet management, Dangote Cement Plc on Thursday hosted a special drivers’ retreat at its Obajana plant in Kogi State. The retreat, according to a statement from the firm, brought together hundreds of Dangote truck drivers and company executives in an...
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Mywurah, Swipha Partner To Deliver Free Medical Outreach

Mywurah Solutions Limited, in partnership with Swiss Pharma Nigeria Limited (Swipha), has announced the launch of its 2025 Free Medical Outreach, a programme that will provide thousands of Nigerians in grassroot communities with free healthcare services. Scheduled to run from November 26 to December 16, 2025, the initiative will feature free medical tests, blood pressure...
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Pension-Backed Loans Launched for Nigerian Retirees

In a bold move to strengthen Nigeria’s consumer credit system and extend financial inclusion to senior citizens, the Federal Government on Thursday launched a pension-backed loan scheme for retirees. The initiative, introduced through the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation in partnership with Leadway Trustees and Optimus Bank, is designed to empower pensioners by giving them access...
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Kenya Airways Pays Fine for Passenger Mistreatment in Nigeri

Kenya Airways has finally paid the sanction fee imposed by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority after a prolonged dispute over consumer rights violations, including the high-profile case of Nigerian passenger, Gloria Omisore. The airline settled the penalty on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, six months after the sanction was announced. The development was confirmed by the...
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Mouka Promotes Quality Sleep for Student Success in Nigeria

Mouka, Nigeria’s leading mattress and bedding brand, has launched the 6th edition of the Mouka Award for Excellence in its ongoing commitment to fostering academic excellence and highlighting the role of quality sleep in student achievement. According to a statement to The PUNCH, the initiative, introduced in 2020 as part of Mouka’s fifth CSR pillar,...
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Sterling Bank Awards N2bn Scholarship to 99 Students

Sterling Bank has unveiled the first 99 beneficiaries of its N2bn Beyond Education Scholarship Fund at its recently held Sterling Leadership Series. The SLS was held at the Alliance Française de Lagos / Mike Adenuga Centre, signalling the kick-off of the lender’s promise to invest in the next generation of Nigerians. Launched earlier this year,...
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Prioritize Community Over Virality, Experts Urge Content Cre

Industry leaders have urged Nigerian content creators to shift their focus from chasing viral numbers to building strong communities through research-backed and meaningful content. According to a statement, the experts, speaking at the fourth edition of the Nigeria Electronic Media Content Exhibitions and Awards 2025 held recently in Lagos, encouraged more thoughtful content creation. The...
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BOI Accredited for Climate Change Fund in Nigeria

The Bank of Industry has secured accreditation from the Adaptation Fund as Nigeria’s National Implementing Entity for climate-related development projects. The Adaptation Fund, in its approval notice, said, “Having considered the recommendation of the Accreditation Panel, the Adaptation Fund Board decided to accredit the Bank of Industry of Nigeria as a National Implementing Entity of...
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Wemy Industries Targets Export Growth at IATF Trade Fair

Wemy Industries has announced plans to leverage the Intra-African Trade Fair as part of its strategy to expand export opportunities and strengthen its footprint across African markets. In a statement, it was noted that Wemy Industries, the makers of Dr Brown’s and Nightingale products, exhibited for the first time at the prestigious Intra-Africa Trade Fair...
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