Archives for October 23, 2026
CBN moves to ease payment barriers between Nigeria, China
The Central Bank of Nigeria has begun engaging with Nigerian and Chinese businesses to address cross-border payment challenges, strengthen banking relationships, and improve financial flows between the two countries. …
UNICEF, Nigetian Government others advance digital learning
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI A joint Airtel Africa - UNICEF delegation, alongside government partners, visited schools and youth programmes to see how the partnership with the Government of Nigeria is expanding…
Oloyede urges Insurance Sector to de-risk Infrastructure, mobilise long-term capital*
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI The Federal Ministry of Finance has called on Nigeria’s insurance industry to play a central role in de-risking infrastructure projects and channelling long-term capital into national development.…
NCDMB, Stakeholders Chart Path for Domestic Manufacturing of Critical Oil and Gas Equipment
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), in collaboration with oil and gas stakeholders, has initiated steps to implement recommendations from an industry-wide study on in-country…
Cardoso’s Big Cut: Bold Reset or Costly Gamble?
Ummie kabir CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso The CBN's 350-basis-point reduction is the sharpest in nearly two decades. Whether it helps producers or hurts the naira will depend on what comes…
NIIRA: NAICOM Tasks Insurance Brokers On Governance, Infrastructure Financing
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI L–R: Mrs. Ekeoma Ezeibe, FCIB, President of the Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers (NCRIB); Mr. Olusegun Ayo Omosehin, Commissioner for Insurance; Alhaji Mohammed Kari, Waziri of…
NAICOM Boss, Olusegun Omosehin Inducted As NCRIB Fellow Alongside Senator Abiru
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI L–R: Mr. Olusegun Ayo Omosehin, Commissioner for Insurance; Mrs. Ekeoma Ezeibe, FCIB, President of the Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers (NCRIB); and Senator Adetokunbo Abiru, Chairman…
Nollywood Veteran, Francis Duru Dies At 57
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI The Nigeria movie industry has lost one of its veteran actor Francis Duru, who died at the age of 57 following a brief illness. His family announced…
Cardoso Engages Business Leaders on Strengthening Nigeria–China Financial Corridor
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI CBN Governor, Cardoso The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) convened a high-level business and financial roundtable in Beijing on Wednesday, 21 October 2026, bringing together Nigerian and…
Nestlé Commissions Water Regeneration Facilities in Agbara
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI Nestlé Nigeria Plc has marked a major milestone in its Water Regeneration Project with the commissioning of eight climate-smart boreholes and water treatment plants in communities within…
