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NHIA & BOI to Expand Health Insurance for MSMEs in Nigeria

18.12.2025

In line with the Presidential directive making health insurance mandatory nationwide, the National Health Insurance Authority and the Bank of Industry signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Tuesday to expand health insurance coverage and reduce catastrophic out-of-pocket expenditures among Nigerians. The MoU aims to expand health insurance coverage among Nigerian businesses, particularly Micro, Small, and...

Nigerian Banks Strengthen Capital Base

18.12.2025

Deposit Money Banks are shoring up their capital base as the Central Bank of Nigeria intensifies oversight, reinforcing governance, transparency, and risk management to ensure a resilient, stable financial system, OLUWAKEMI ABIMBOLA writes Nigeria’s banking system remains stable and resilient, a key pillar of the country’s financial stability. Yet the Central Bank Governor, Olayemi Cardoso,...

Unresolved NSW Nigeria issues may hurt importers & economy

18.12.2025

Stakeholders have warned that unresolved structural and inter-agency issues could translate into heavy losses for importers and the wider economy. This is even as they cautioned against the financial risks that could accompany the implementation of the National Single Window. The stakeholders stated this on Wednesday in Lagos during the 10th annual seminar for maritime...

Waltersmith announces new board appointments for growth

18.12.2025

Waltersmith Petroman Oil Limited has announced new board appointments as part of its succession planning and ongoing efforts to position the company for growth within Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. According to a statement on Wednesday, the company appointed its Chief Executive Officer, Oladapo Filani, as the Managing Director, while Alex Osho was named the...

Johnnie Walker Nigeria: An Exclusive Whisky Celebration

18.12.2025

In a historic and pioneering endeavour, global whisky brand Johnnie Walker has unveiled a premium, ultra-exclusive blended Scotch whisky collection in honour of Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary. The unveiling event, held in Lagos, recently, pays tribute to the nation’s enduring legacy and marks a first-of-its-kind luxury release in Nigeria. The limited-edition collection features only 10...

Johnnie Walker Nigeria: An Exclusive Whisky Celebration

18.12.2025

APM Terminals collaborates on Apapa services expansion

18.12.2025

APM Terminals and Barging Marine Solutions Ltd have signed an exclusive lease agreement until September 2031 to expand services in and around Apapa, underlining the terminal operator’s long-term commitment to developing Nigerian trade opportunities. Announcing this in a statement on Tuesday, the terminal added that the aim of the agreement is to leverage the close...

NECA urges evidence-based approach to sachet alcohol regulat

18.12.2025

The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association has called on the Federal Government to adopt evidence-based solutions to public health concerns surrounding the production and sale of sachet alcoholic drinks, warning that poorly designed regulations could drive activities into the informal economy and encourage illicit products. In a statement commending the Federal Government for suspending enforcement actions...

Nigeria to host blue economy investment summit in March 2026

18.12.2025

The Maritime Innovation Hub, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, will host a Blue Economy Investment Summit from 9 to 11 March 2026 in Lagos. The Chief Executive Officer of the Maritime Innovation Hub, Princess Ronke Kosoko, disclosed this during a media parley in Abuja on Monday, where she provided...

WACT-APM Terminals Honors Customers for Cargo Efficiency

18.12.2025

In a bid to honour its customers, the West Africa Container Terminal–APM Terminals Nigeria hosted its maiden Customer Excellence Awards and dinner in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, last week, where it recognised customers for their resilience, loyalty and contributions to improving cargo flow and operational efficiency. According to a statement on Wednesday, the...