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FG and Employers Clash Over Proposed NSITF Levy Hike

22.01.2026
The Federal Government and employers in the private sector may be at loggerheads over the proposed increase in the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund employee compensation levy, The PUNCH reports. This is even as employers warned that any further increase above the one per cent statutory levy could lead to potential job losses and factory...
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NGO spotlights women’s safety in Nigeria via social media

22.01.2026
A Nigerian gender-safety advocacy group is shifting its campaign strategy to social media, betting on digital storytelling to draw attention to the everyday safety concerns faced by women and girls across the country. Safety For Every Girl said it has launched the 2026 “Her Safety, Her Power” National Social Media Competition, moving away from its...
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Sterling Bank Promotes Wellbeing at ISIMI Lagos Event

22.01.2026
Sterling Bank Ltd has reiterated its commitment to health, well-being, and sustainable economic development through its participation in ‘The Art of Wellbeing’ experience, held recently at ISIMI Lagos. According to the bank on Tuesday, the curated wellness experience convened leaders from the public and private sectors, wellness advocates, and creatives to examine the intersection of...
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Rotarian Ijeoma Okoro wins Martin Luther King Legacy Award

21.01.2026
Trustee of The Rotary Foundation, Rotarian Ijeoma Pearl Okoro, has been named a recipient of the 2026 Martin Luther King Legacy Award for Global Leadership and Humanitarian Impact, in recognition of her outstanding service, leadership, and contribution to global development. The award was announced by the organisers of the International Salute to the Life and...
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NGX recovers as market capitalisation gains N93bn

21.01.2026
Stocks closed higher on Tuesday as the Nigerian Exchange reversed losses from the previous session, with market capitalisation rising by N93.48bn to N106.44tn from N106.34tn on Monday. The All-Share Index also edged up by 144.33 points, or 0.09 per cent, to close at 166,256.83 points, compared with 166,112.50 points in the prior session, reflecting renewed...
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Fintech Numoni introduces new upfront rewards for spending

21.01.2026
In a move to reshape how Nigerians engage with digital wallets and loyalty programmes, fintech platform Numoni has launched a new rewards system that delivers value to users before they spend, rather than after, as is common with traditional cashback or loyalty schemes. Unlike conventional wallets or post-transaction loyalty programmes, Numoni introduces what it calls...
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ValueJet launches AI tool to enhance passenger experience

21.01.2026
ValueJet Airline says it has taken a bold step in redefining air travel in Nigeria with the launch of VIKI, an artificial intelligence-powered digital concierge designed to simplify and enhance the passenger experience. This was contained in a statement made available to The PUNCH on Tuesday by the airline. With the launch of VIKI, ValueJet...
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United Nigeria Airlines Appoints Madubuko to Board

21.01.2026
United Nigeria Airlines has announced the appointment of Prof. Madubuko Tochukwu Victor as a director on its board. The appointment, which was approved at the airline’s Extraordinary General Meeting held on 30 December 2025, underscores its commitment to strengthening corporate governance, enhancing strategic leadership, and supporting its expansion programme. According to a statement signed by...
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Inside the Drama at Lagos Airport

21.01.2026
On the night of Thursday, 10 October 2024, I, alongside other aviation reporters from various media houses in Nigeria, visited the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Terminal 2, Lagos to cover the inaugural direct flight of Neos Airline to Nigeria. The event was initially scheduled for 9:30 pm upon the aircraft’s arrival, but unplanned delays held...
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NRC Budgets N34.2bn for Operations in 2026 Fiscal Year

21.01.2026
The Nigeria Railway Corporation has disclosed plans to spend N40.4 million on professional advisory and consultancy services during the 2026 financial year. This was contained in the 2026 budget proposal recently sent to the National Assembly by President Bola Tinubu. The fund was tagged consultancy/professional advice. The total size of the NRC budget was N34,239,970,461...
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