Finance ministry, CBN sign pact to coordinate inflation policies
The Federal Government and the Central Bank of Nigeria have signed an agreement to coordinate policies on inflation, public debt, government borrowing, liquidity and foreign exchange management as the country…
Poor funding, infrastructure crippling agric lending — CBN
Poor funding for agricultural research and inadequate infrastructure are among the factors limiting access to finance for Nigerian farmers, a Central Bank of Nigeria official has said. The CBN Deputy…
ADU committee honours Dotun Oladipo, Celestina Igwe at 2026 health campaign
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI The Awba-Ofemili Development Union (ADU) Health Committee has honoured the memories and contributions of late veteran journalist and publisher of The Eagle Online, Mr. Dotun Oladipo, and…
PenCom Hails Pension Reform as Landmark Transformation of Financial Sector
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI DG, PenCom The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has described Nigeria’s 2004 pension reform as one of the most significant and enduring transformations in the country’s financial sector,…
NDIC Encourages Nigerians to Increase Bank Deposits as Cover Rises to N5m
L-R: Sadiq Wada, Corporate Communications Specialist at Development Bank of Nigeria Plc.,Akin Morakinyo Registrar/Chief Executive Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, Gbenga FabuyiMedia Relations Officer Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation, Hauwa…
Nwabueze Tasks Financial Journalists on Tax Education
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI L-R: Sadiq Wada, Corporate Communications Specialist at Development Bank of Nigeria Plc.,Akin Morakinyo Registrar/Chief Executive Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, Gbenga FabuyiMedia Relations Officer Nigeria Deposit…
NAICOM Sets Post-Recapitalisation Agenda, Targets Stronger Insurance Regulation
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has commenced the implementation of its post-recapitalisation agenda, with emphasis on stronger regulation, staff capacity development and operational efficiency. The Commissioner for…
Agusto & Co. Raises Unitrust Insurance’s Rating to ‘A+’
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI MD/CEO Unitrust Insurance Unitrust Insurance Company Limited has been upgraded from “A” to an “A+” rating indicating a stable outlook. This significant achievement underscores our company’s…
Sanwo-Olu aide flags off 5th Cycling Lagos as Agbo clinches second consecutive title
The Senior Special Assistant to the Lagos State Governor on Grassroots Sports Development, Mr. Adebanji Adeoye Atewogboye, on Saturday, September 12, 2026, flagged off the 5th Cycling Lagos at the…
Insurers to Access N1.079trn Fresh Capital by September 30—NAICOM
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI Insurance companies that successfully raised fresh capital under the latest recapitalisation exercise are expected to gain access to the funds by September 30, 2026, the National Insurance…
NAICOM To Release Risk-Capital Framework in October
CFI, NAICOM, Olusegun Omosehin The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) said it will release a new framework in October to review the size of risk portfolios held by insurance companies…
My Desk Is Enough: What Achebe’s Things Fall Apart Teaches Us About the Sundiata Post Model
By Max Amuchie | The Sunday Stew There are ideas that begin in institutions. There are ideas that begin in universities, think tanks, laboratories and conference rooms, surrounded by…
Subscribe to Dangote Refinery IPO in under Two Minutes Through Fidelity Bank
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI Investors seeking to subscribe to the Dangote Petroleum Refinery IPO can complete the process in less than two minutes through Fidelity Bank’s digital channels. The Bank has…
Leadway Floats Short-Term Insurance Cover for Visitors, Businesses Ahead of Festive Season
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI L–R: Brand and Communications Manager. Leadway; Niyi Abiola, Global Tour Operator & Influencer, Chiamaka Obuekwe (Social Prefect); Head, Alternative Channels, Leadway Assurance, Juliet Okon; Head, Life Underwriting…
Ecobank Bring Nigeria’s Art, Architecture Icons Together in “The Convergence”
Nigeria’s leading voices in art and architecture will converge in Lagos as AD Consulting partners with Ecobank Nigeria to present The Convergence: The Iconic Architect & the Icons of…
Zenith Bank Unveils Digital, Branch Channels As Dangote Refinery IPO Opens Today
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI Nigerians at home and in the diaspora seeking to participate in the landmark Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals can subscribe conveniently through…
Dangote Refinery IPO Opens Today, Subscribe Through FirstBank
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI Olusegun AlebiosuMD/CEO FirstBank A significant opportunity is set to open in the Nigerian capital market as Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals FZE (DPRP) launches its Initial Public…
FG Pays ₦1.1bn Exit Benefits to 175 Retiring Civil Servants
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI Tinubu The Federal Government has commenced the payment of Additional Exit Benefits to retiring civil servants in Treasury-funded Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), with about ₦ billion…
Insurance Industry Recapitalisation Produces ₦1.079trn — NAICOM
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has disclosed that the recently concluded recapitalisation exercise in Nigeria’s insurance industry has produced a total capital of ₦ trillion. The Commissioner…
How Fidelity Bank PAPSS Is Helping Nigerian Businesses Trade Across Africa
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI For many Nigerian businesses, the next growth opportunity may be located beyond the country. A fashion entrepreneur may source premium fabrics from Ghana. A pharmaceutical distributor may…
