Archives for TOP STORIES - Page 209
Senate summons Emefiele, SEC DG over Cryptocurrency ban
The Senate on Thursday summoned the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, and Director General of the Security and Exchange Commission, Lamido Yuguda, over the decision…
Mixta Real Estate PLC Quotes Series 33 Commercial Paper on FMDQ Exchange
By Ngozi Onyeakusi ------ Despite the underperformance of the Nigerian real estate sector last year, as affected by the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, operators in this sector…
WARNING: Don’t remove your pubic hairs, gynaecologist urges women
A gynaecologist has warned against waxing or shaving pubic hairs because it can cause “microscopic trauma” that can lead to infections. Dr Jen Gunter, the author of…
COVID spurred digital push in re/insurance: Willis Re’s Andrew Johnston
By Matt Sheehan -----With 2020 closing as the biggest year to date in insurtech funding, Willis Re’s Andrew Johnston has said that the COVID-19 pandemic pushed the re/insurance…
Ecobank Nigeria Launches Money Transfer Via SMS, WhatsApp
By Ngozi Onyeakusi ----- Ecobank Nigeria says its customers are now able to transfer funds by email, SMS and Whatsapp – new features available on the Bank’s…
MMA2 floats in x-ray machines worth $500, 000
*MMA2 Terminal By Ngozi Onyeakusi-------The Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 2, (MMA2) operated by Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Ltd (BASL), has imported x-ray machines worth over $500, 000 to enhance…
Commercial insurance prices up 22% in Q4: Marsh
By Matt Sheehan --------New data from broker Marsh shows that global commercial insurance prices increased by 22% in the fourth quarter of 2020. The increase was the largest…
NUJ FCT calls for immediate release of kidnapped Punch reporter
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, has called for the immediate release of Okechukwu Nnodim, a correspondent with the Punch Newspapers. Nnodim was allegedly kidnapped…
Sunu Assurance Posts N4.2bn Gross Premium in 2020
By Ngozi Onyeakusi ------ Sunu Assurances Nigeria Plc, formerly Equity Assurance Plc., one of the foremost underwriting firms in the country has released its interim financial statements for the…
AXA Mansard Insurance GWP Records N47.5bn
By Ngozi Onyeakusi------ AXA Mansard Insurance Plc, a major player in Nigeria’s insurance industry has released its and subsidiary companies’ unaudited financial statements for 31…
