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The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) welcomes the passage of the Insurance Reform Bill by the Federal House of Representatives. This follows the passage of the Bill by Upper Chamber earlier in December 2024. This is a milestone achievement that marks yet another significant step towards transforming the insurance industry in Nigeria. The Commission is enthusiastic […]
Fidelity Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to financial inclusion, youth empowerment, and promoting a healthy savings culture by rewarding nine National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members with N500,000 business grants each. The grants were awarded under the Get Alert in Millions Season Six (GAIM 6) promo, an initiative designed to reward loyal […]
LarryBravo Nwaiwu In its efforts to ensure safe, quality and efficient service delivery in the transport sector, the Enugu State government has commenced the training of officials of the Enugu State Traffic Management Authority, ESTMA, on the safety of road users in the cases of accidents and emergencies, declaring its intention to reduce the mortality […]
The Anambra State Government has debunk the news that Soludo had ban evangelism. In a release by Law Mefor PhD, and made available to news men, he address the misconstrued reports surrounding Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo’s recent encounter with an itinerant preacher at Onitsha Market. He said that the Governor’s remarks were misinterpreted as a […]
In response to the security challenges facing the Jerome Udoji Secretariat Complex, Awka, the Anambra State Government, under the leadership of Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has implemented a series of security-based interventions aimed at ensuring the safety and security of the complex. Key Interventions – Enhanced Surveillance: The installation of 40 CCTV cameras, which […]
The Technical Sub- Committee on Naira -For – Crude Supply arrangement has debunked some Media reports , suggesting that policy framework enabling sale of crude oil in Naira for domestic refineries has been discontinued ; forcing them to rely solely on international crude purchases. A statement from the sub-committee e-signed by its Chairman Zacch Adedeji, […]
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has been worried and expressed grave concerns over the implementation of certain provisions of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (Amendment) act, particularly those relating to charges on non-listed entities, like most members of MAN. Director General of MAN, Segun Ajayi-Kadir, said that these provisions, as currently implemented, pose […]
NAFDAC REACTS TO BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION PUBLICATION ON VITAL LEPROSY DRUGS DUE IN NIGERIA AFTER YEAR DELAY The attention of the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has been drawn to a publication by the British Broadcasting Corporation titled Vital leprosy drugs due in Nigeria after year delay. The report stated […]
Haemorrhage – severe heavy bleeding – and hypertensive disorders like preeclampsia are the leading causes of maternal deaths globally, according to a new study released today by the World Health Organization (WHO). These conditions were responsible for around 80 000 and 50 000 fatalities respectively in 2020 – the last year for which published estimates […]
Organizers of the highly anticipated Cycling Lagos competition have announced plans to hold the 4th edition of the event on Saturday, May 31, 2025. The 2025 edition, themed “Sustainable Energy,” will kick off with the Mini Tour of Lagos, a promotional cycling event, on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Speaking about the competition in Lagos, Bamidele […]