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The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 62-old-year-old Bernard Odinchefu over his alleged involvement in enforcing illegal revenue collection for proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its military wing, Eastern Security Network (ESN). The arrest followed the Command’s continued raids of criminal hideouts to decimate IPOB/ESN operations of intimidating and extorting money from […]
Ahead of the International Teacher’s Day celebration on October 5, 2025, Wema Bank has announced the launch of the #WemaAt80TeachersDay Challenge, an initiative designed to reward and celebrate teachers whose impact has shaped generations of students. This year’s challenge invites students and graduates across Nigeria to post an 80-second video on any social media platform […]
The chairman of NEM Insurance Plc, Tope Smart, has promised a continuous commitment to insurance growth, even as he applauded the Nigerian Association of Insurance and Pension Editors(NAIPE) for deeming him deserving of an Award of Excellence. Tope Smart is one of the five Awardees of the NAIPE Award of Excellence and Stewardship for the […]
PalmPay has rewarded the first beneficiaries of its Hustle Grant campaign with N2 million. The campaign is a bold initiative designed to fuel the ambitions of small business owners and entrepreneurs nationwide. Launched on August 28 and running until September 29, the Hustle Grant is more than just funding; it is PalmPay’s promise to stand […]
A key player in the shared communications infrastructure sector, IHS Nigeria, has entered into a strategic partnership with the Health Services and Environment Secretariat (HSES) of the Federal Capital Territory(FCT) aimed at deploying clean energy solutions and enhancing environmental health standards across Abuja. The collaboration was formalised at IHS’s Lagos office. By aligning their capacities, […]
While Nigeria has become a breeding ground for digital innovation, driven by a youthful population, increasing internet penetration, and a surge of ambitious startups, there are concerns about the sustainability of Nigeria’s tech workforce; hence, experts are advocating strategic investment and systemic reforms. They said that without strategic investment and systemic reforms, the country […]
The Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) is set to chart a new path through strategic partnerships and clear policy direction that spur innovation and position Nigeria as a leader in Africa’s digital transformation. This is just as Tech Convergence, the second edition of its flagship digital economy conference, is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, […]
West African insurers under the auspices of the West Africa Insurance Companies Association (WAICA) are set to offer insurance solutions to the ongoing climatic change that is disrupting countries in the Africa and the rest of the world. The underwriters, through its the 2025 WAICA Education conference, scheduled to take place from Sunday, 12 October […]
Unitrust Insurance Company Limited has renovated the Hall it recently donated to the College of Insurance and Financial Management (CIFM), Asese, Ogun State. The Hall, the insurer said, gives students and professionals in the insurance sector a more comfortable and modern place to learn. The upgraded hall now has fresh wall coverings and painting, […]
Although the insurance industry is currently undergoing an ongoing recapitalisation exercise, with insurance and reinsurance firms being the target, there are indications that Takaful and micro-insurance outfits will also soon be asked to upgrade their capital. LEADERSHIP learnt that the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) is currently assessing the insurance industry’s subsectors to choose the best […]