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NAICOM unveils strategic plans on industry transformation
NAICOM logo National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), said it is set to unveil reforms, strategic plans, digital and market development that will transform the insurance industry. Mr Sunday Thomas, the Commissioner…
UK firms urge FG to provide more forex
United Kingdom companies operating in Nigeria have urged the Federal Government to provide more foreign exchange to enable their businesses to thrive. The call was made at an interactive session…
Reps Asked To Change Nigeria’s Name To ‘United Africans Republic’
The house of representatives committee on the review of the constitution has received a proposal to rename Nigeria to the “United Africans Republic (UAR)”. The national assembly is currently in…
FG to increase tobacco tax as minister insists on strict enforcement
President Buhari The ministries of Health as well as Finance, Budget and National Planning are working together to upwardly review taxes on tobacco in a bid to make the product…
NIMC appoints Spectranet 4G for NIN enrolment
National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has appointed Spectranet 4G LTE exclusive shops as locations for Nigerians to register for the National Identity Number (NIN) Disclosing this in a chat with…
NDLEA arrests youths with drugs in Abuja, Kano Airports
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) arrested a 23-year-old secondary school leaver and a Europian based Nigerian with various illicit drugs at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, (NAIA), Abuja.…
External reserves dips by $640m in May — CBN
The country’s external reserves lost $640m in May, falling to $ on May 28 from $ as of April 28. Figures obtained from the Central Bank of Nigeria on Tuesday…
Tension in Tegina, Niger State as bandits kidnap 200 Islamiyya students
At least 200 students of an Islamiyya school located at Tegina in Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State have been abducted. One person was shot dead while another lays…
Umuahia on fire as gunmen attack state CID, immigration office
…’Keke’ operator feared dead Illustration of gunmen The Abia State Police Criminal Investigation Department has been reportedly set ablaze by unknown gunmen. This is as the Nigeria Immigration Services State…
ECOWAS appoints Jonathan to lead ‘special organ’
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has appointed Nigeria’s former president Goodluck Jonathan as chairman of the ECOWAS Council of the Wise. ECOWAS disclosed the appointments in a statement published on its website…