NNPC slashes operational costs by $3.4b in one year
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited said it has slashed operational costs by $ billion between April 2025 to April 2026. The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian…
Harmonisation Reforms To Drive Pension Equity, Says PTAD
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) said, implementation of the Defined Benefit Scheme Pension Harmonisation is a reform meant to advance and enhance pension payment equity in…
Nigeria’s crude oil output hits 74-month high beats OPEC quota
Nigeria’s crude oil production has climbed to its highest level in more than six years, with the country exceeding its Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries production quota for the…
Universal Insurance Boss Calls for Stronger Oil, Gas-Insurance Synergy to Drive Inclusive Growth
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI L-R: Executive Director, Operations, Veritas Kapital Assurance Plc, Mr. Sunkanmi Adekeye; representative of the Chairman of the occasion and Managing Director of Universal Insurance PLC, Dr. Jeff…
Ndiulo Takes Strategic Communications Expertise to Covenant University
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI *Dr Ndiulo Corporate leaders across West Africa, colleagues and media industry veterans have congratulated Dr. Ejike Ndiulo following his formal appointment to the faculty at Covenant University,…
Stanbic IBTC unveils ‘You’re Built for Growth’ campaign; reinforces commitment to clients’ growth
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI Chuma Nwokocha Stanbic IBTC, a member of Standard Bank Group, has officially launched its new thematic brand campaign, ’You're Built for Growth’, a bold expression of…
NLNG Bags Operational Excellence Award at NOG Energy Week 2026
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI NLNG leadership and company delegates pose with the Operational Excellence Award plaque presented to the company at the 2026 NOG Energy Week Energy Awards. Nigeria LNG Limited…
Lagos floods: NIA Commiserates with victims, encourages insured policyholders to seek compensation through claims
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI *Nwachukwu The Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA) has sympathized with individuals, families, and businesses affected by the recent flooding across several parts of Lagos State following the persistent…
Guinea Insurance Boss Urges Digital Synergy, Local Content to Drive Growth in Oil & Gas, Insurance Sectors
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI L-R: MD/CEO, Deepshores Energy Limited, Mrs. Nneka Obi; Prof. Olajide Fadun, Department of Insurance and Actuarial Science University of Lagos;Group Managing Director/CEO, Royal Exchange Plc, Mrs. Idu…
SUPERNEWS @10 Expert Seeks Stronger Oil, Insurance Alliance to Deepen Local Content
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI L-R: Managing Director/CEO, Guinea Insurance Plc, Mr. Ademola Abidogun; Deputy President, Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers (NCRIB), Mrs Olufunke Adenusi; Executive Director, Operations, Veritas Kapital Assurance…
UBA Foundation Partners Slum2School to Equip Pupils with Financial Literacy Skills
...Introduces Money Explorers Book to Inspire Saving Culture BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI L–R: Education and Innovation Manager, Slum2School Africa, Oluyemi Alugo; Segment Executive, Children and Youth Banking, UBA, Ozioma Obi; Managing…
NAICOM holds one-day training for Nigeria Police Force on compliance with compulsory insurance policies
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has organized a one-day training programme for officers of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, aimed at strengthening…
NHIA coverage hits 22 million as mandatory health insurance gains momentum, says Ohiri
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has announced significant progress in Nigeria's journey towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC), with health insurance enrolment rising to over 22 million…
Former CBN Deputy Governor, Tunde Lemo to chair 8th Penpushing Media anniversary lecture
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI The former Deputy Governor Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr Tunde Lemo has accepted the role of chairman at the 8th edition of annual lecture of Penpushing…
iDICE national coordinator Ife Adebayo to keynote QEDNG summit
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI National coordinator of the Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) programme at the Bank of Industry (BOI), Ife Adebayo, will deliver the keynote address at the QEDNG Creative…
PufferPay CEO, Emmanuel Ovaga, to Keynote Business Journal Fintech & Financial Inclusion Roundtable 2026
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI Mr. Emmanuel Ovaga, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of PufferPay Limited will deliver the keynote paper at the 3rd Business Journal Fintech & Financial Inclusion Roundtable 2026…
Heirs Insurance, NAIPE Collaborate To Drive Grassroot Penetration
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI L-R: Iyabo Ogunjuyigbe, NAIPE member; Chris Ebong, NAIPE member; Nkechi Naeche-Esezobor, NAIPE Chairperson; Ifesinachi Okpaku, Head, Corporate Communications, Heirs Insurance; Rosemary Iwunze, NAIPE General Secretary; Chuks Okonta,…
Insurance Meets Tech names Nigeria’s 10 to Watch insurance innovators driving the nation’s digital future
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI Insurance Meets Tech (IMT), Nigeria’s premier platform for dialogue between the insurance industry and the technology sector, today named its inaugural 10 To Watch industry recognition framework…
NAICOM Charges NIA On Trust, Enforcement, Innovation As Nwachukwu Emerges First Female Chairman
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI L-R:* Hon. Ahmadu Usman Jaha, Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Insurance and Actuarial Matters; Mrs. Ebelechukwu B. Nwachukwu, 27th Chairman, Nigerian Insurers Association; Mr. Olusegun Ayo…
FG Settles N39.6bn Pension Arrears, Clears Liabilities For Over 24,000 Retirees – Minister
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI Taiwo Oyedele The Federal Government has successfully cleared billion in outstanding pension arrears. This being longstanding liabilities owed to more than 24,000 retirees under the Defined Benefit…
