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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: 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 — NERCÂ
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…
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…
Nigeria Records US$947m In Remittance Inflows Via IMTOs In July ’26
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI Nigeria recorded US$947 million in remittance inflows through International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs) in July 2026, the highest monthly inflow ever recorded through formal channels and approaching…
NRC Boss, Opeifa Mourns Death Of Dotun Oladipo, Eagle Online Publisher
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI *Dotun Oladipo The Managing Director of Nigerian Railway Corporation Dr Kayode Opeifa has described the sudden death of the former President of the Guild of Corporate Online…
N4.65Trn Recapitalisation: Are Banks Financing Nigeria’s Economy or Government?
By Blaise Udunze Five months after the Central Bank of Nigeria's banking recapitalisation window closed, Nigerians are justified in asking an uncomfortable question, which is, what exactly did the trillion…
