Aquafina Moves to Refresh 5th Cycling Lagos as Golden Penny Foods, Adron Homes, Others Announce Support
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI Aquafina, the premium bottled water brand from the stable of Seven-Up Bottling Company (SBC), has announced its support for the 5th Cycling Lagos, scheduled to hold on…
FirstBank’s Agric & Export Expo 2026: A Must-Attend for Agribusiness Stakeholders
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI Olusegun AlebiosuMD/CEO FirstBank As Nigeria continues to diversify its economy beyond oil, agriculture and non-oil exports are emerging as powerful drivers of growth, job creation, food security,…
Dangote Refinery Floats N2.2trn IPO, Targets 10m Nigerians
… Nigerians to Buy Shares Using BVN BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals (DPRP) has unveiled plans for a landmark Initial Public Offering (IPO) valued…
Death Be Not Proud: Publisher Dotun Oladipo and the Tolling Bell
By Max Amuchie | The Sunday Stew At just 56, Dotun Oladipo has left us far too soon. John Donne, the 17th-century English poet and cleric, wrote words more than…
PenCom Addresses Concerns Over Pension Increases for Lagos State Retirees
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI The National Pension Commission (PenCom) it acknowledged the concerns expressed by pensioners under the Contributory Pension Scheme in Lagos State regarding the implementation of pension increases and…
5th Cycling Lagos Webinar: Experts Call for Investment, Policy Enforcement to Unlock Nigeria’s Recycling Potential
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI Environmental advocates, waste managers, recycling practitioners and private-sector stakeholders have called for stronger policy enforcement, increased investment, long-term financing, improved infrastructure, technology adoption and behavioural change to…
Expanding Opportunities for Women, Youth in Livestock Agribusiness
Oriyon International Limited, a livestock production and aggregation company focused on building structured and traceable livestock value chains, has partnered with Leadway Assurance, one of Nigeria's leading insurance providers and…
FirstBank Empowers SMEs with Practical Sales Strategies at Upcoming SMEConnect Webinar
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI Olusegun AlebiosuMD/CEO FirstBank FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and financial inclusion services provider, is pleased to announce the forthcoming edition of its SMEConnect Webinar, scheduled for Tuesday,…
NIA Inaugurates Agricultural Insurance, Reinsurance Technical Committees
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI The Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA) has inaugurated two new Technical Committees; the Agricultural Insurance Technical Committee and the Reinsurance Technical Committee, as part of efforts to strengthen…
CSCS Reviews Selected Fees to Boost Market Participation, Ease Transaction Costs
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI Central Securities Clearing System Plc (CSCS), Nigeria’s premier capital market infrastructure, has announced revised pricing across selected services as part of ongoing efforts to reduce transaction friction,…
PZ Cussons Records ₦260.46bn Revenue, Profit After Tax Jumps 349%
…Proposes ₦ Dividend Per Share BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc has reported a strong financial performance for the 2026 financial year, recording ₦ billion in revenue and a…
NAICOM Unveils Insurance Sector Strengthening Programme, Targets Deeper Penetration
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has launched the Insurance Sector Strengthening Programme (ISSP), a strategic initiative aimed at transforming Nigeria’s insurance industry into a more inclusive, innovative,…
Nigeria Cannot Have Strong Economy Without Security– Gbenga Daniel
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI Former Ogun State Governor and Senator representing Ogun East, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, has said Nigeria cannot achieve a strong economy without adequate security, just as lasting security…
2027 Elections: Lai Mohammed Urges Nigerians to Prioritise Economy, Security, Nation-Building
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI Former Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has urged Nigerians to approach the 2027 general elections as an opportunity to strengthen democratic institutions, sustain economic…
2027 Elections: Sanwo-Olu Says Nigeria’s Future Depends on Economy, Security, Credible Polls
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called for a peaceful and credible 2027 general election, saying the country’s economic reforms, security situation and democratic stability will…
Sanwo-Olu, Lai Mohammed, Gbenga Daniel, others to attend 7th Freedom Online lecture Thursday
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, on Thursday, will deliver the 7th yearly lecture of Freedom Online newspaper. Theme of the event, which holds in Ikeja, Lagos,…
Union Bank’s alpher empowers 98 women entrepreneurs with skills, mentorship, funding
By Ngozi Onyeakusi L-R: Head alpher, Union Bank of Nigeria, Mrs. Aderonke Chukwudeme; Founder, Bequeenz Beauty, Ms. Esther Harmony Elois; Founder, Atas Nutraboom Nutrition, Ms Oluwakemi Olaniyan; Founder, Gadesh &…
Power sector loses N1.36tn to revenue leakages — NERC
Nigeria’s electricity sector suffered a revenue shortfall of about in 2025 as power distribution companies failed to bill consumers for electricity worth and also failed to collect another from bills…
Pension inflows surge 42% despite idle accounts
Quarterly contributions into the Personal Pension Plan rose per cent to in the first quarter of 2026, up from recorded in the fourth quarter of 2025, The PUNCH has learned.…
Sovereign Trust Insurance Meets Capital Requirement, Secures NAICOM Certification
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc, one of Nigeria’s leading general insurance companies, has received its Recapitalisation Certificate from the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), marking a significant milestone in…
