Archives for September, 2026 - Page 8
NIMC Unveils New Act, Assumes Expanded Role As Nigeria’s Digital Trust Authority
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has officially unveiled its new enabling legislation, the NIMC Act 2026, which introduces an expanded mandate that transforms the Commission…
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…
