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The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has reiterated its commitment to raise the level of the insurance sector to a global standard. The Commissioner for Insurance and Chief Executive Officer, National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), Olorundare Sunday Thomas, made the disclosure during the seminar organised by the Commission for insurance journalists at the weekend in Lagos with […]
The Delta APC Gubernatorial Candidate and Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has said Deltans should congratulate themselves for forcing the Senator Ifeanyi Okowa led state government to release funds for part payment of pension arrears to retirees in the state. He noted, however, that the N5billion released was merely scratching the surface and urged […]
Over 20 top Nigerian brands and seasoned marketing communications professionals will be honoured at the 2022 edition of the Brands and Marketing Conference and Awards. This year’s event which is the 10th edition, is billed for November 25, 2022 at Oriental Hotel Victoria Island, Lagos, with DSTV, CMC Connect, Noah’s Ark among brands whose […]
Global solidarity is urgently needed to help vulnerable communities in the Horn of Africa survive a rapidly unfolding humanitarian catastrophe, driven by the longest and most severe drought in recent history that is expected to continue well into 2023. Humanitarian and development actors must urgently prepare for the continuation of life-saving assistance in response to […]
…. Say low adoption of plans to increase poverty rate in Nigeria Experts have called for the redesign of the micro insurance and pension plans to accommodate both the Nano enterprise and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Micro Pension Plan refers to an arrangement under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) that allows the self-employed and persons working in organisations […]
On the eve of the pivotal climate talks at COP27, the World Health Organization issues a grim reminder that the climate crisis continues to make people sick and jeopardizes lives and that health must be at the core of these critical negotiations. WHO believes the conference must conclude with progress on the four key goals […]
The communique issued at the Seventh Annual Conference of the National Association of Insurance and Pension Editors (NAIPE), held on November 3rd 2022 at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. The theme of the Conference was “Onboarding MSMEs into Micro Insurance and Pension Space in Nigeria,” The conference dwelt extensively on getting Nano, Micro, Small […]
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has tasked the federal government and monetary authorities to address the foreign exchange and energy crises responsible for the unfavourable movements in manufacturing indicators Director general of MAN, Mr Segun Ajayi-Kadir, made the call at the Commerce and Industry Correspondent Association of Nigeria (CICAN) workshop and recognition of individuals […]
The National Insurance Commission, (NAICOM) said it is promoting the development of products and business models that meet the needs of the financially excluded group. Commissioner for Insurance, Mr. Sunday Thomas disclosed this at a seminar for insurance journalists in Lagos at the weekend. Speaking on the theme of the conference: “The Future of […]
The President of the World Medical Association (WMA), Dr Osahon Enabulele, has called for support and empowerment of Junior doctors in the medical profession. Enabulele stated this while delivering an address at the 1st International Junior Doctors Network Conference held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Saturday, November 5, 2022. Recounting the challenges faced by Junior […]