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NAICOM Rules Out Deadline Extension for Insurance Recapitali

The National Insurance Commission officially ruled out any extension for the ongoing insurance recapitalisation exercise, with the Commissioner for Insurance, Olusegun Omosehin, declaring, “The 31 July deadline is sacrosanct.” Speaking at a high-level media briefing in Lagos, Omosehin voiced strong concern over what he described as the “quietness” and sluggish pace of action among several...
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AXA Mansard Projects N3.6bn Profit After Tax for H1 2026

AXA Mansard Insurance Plc, a leading player in the Nigerian insurance sector, has officially released its financial forecast for the first half of 2026, projecting a solid bottom-line performance despite a complex macroeconomic backdrop. According to the forecast document submitted to the Nigerian Exchange Group, the insurer expects to post a Profit After Taxation of...
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How clean energy adoption boosts national productivity

A groundbreaking international study has identified clean cooking energy as a critical driver for Nigeria’s economic future, asserting that transitioning away from traditional fuels is a primary “long-term investment” rather than a mere household expense. The research, conducted under the C2REST Nigeria Study, highlights a direct link between the adoption of clean energy and a...
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MTN Nigeria rebounds with a staggering N1.1tn profit in 2025

MTN Nigeria has reported a staggering N1.1tn profit for the 2025 financial year. This turnaround marks a significant departure from the fiscal headwinds of 2024, signalling a robust resurgence in the country’s digital economy. Speaking on Channels Television, the Chief Financial Officer of MTN Nigeria, Modupe Kadri, broke down the numbers that defined the company’s...
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ASUU, NANS, Alumni Want Pro Chancellor Removed

…Accuse him of bias, connivance with Niger State Govt…As Education Minister assures of unbiased resolve More drama over the recent dispute of the ownership of the Bosso campus of the Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUT Minna), as the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the Student Union Government have called for the removal...
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Jang Declares Raymond Dabo Authentic PDP Chairman In Plateau

…Rejects ‘Kangaroo’ Congress The former Governor of Plateau State and key leader of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, Senator Jonah David Jang, has reaffirmed Chief Raymond Dabo as the authentic Chairman of the PDP in Plateau. Senator Jang, in a statement issued on Monday through his Media Consultant, Comrade Clinton Garuba, described...
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Rikina Mineral Market 99% Done – Commissioner

The Sokoto State Government has said the ongoing construction of the ultra-modern Mineral Market at Rikina town in Dange Shuni Local Government Area has reached 99 per cent completion. The edifice, being built by the State Government under the leadership of Governor Dr Ahmed Aliyu, is scheduled to be completed soon. The Sokoto State Commissioner...
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FA Probes Awoniyi ‘God Is Greatest’ Celebrations

Nigeria and Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi may face disciplinary action from the English Football Association (FA) after displaying a religious message after his goal against Tottenham on Sunday. The Nigerian international came off the bench to score Forest’s third goal, marking only his second strike of the season, and removed his jersey to reveal a...
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