VP Shettima, Akabueze Slams Budget Process Over unclear Laws
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Vice President, Kashim Shettima, and former Director-General of the Budget Office, Ben Akabueze, have called for urgent reforms to Nigeria’s budgeting system, warning that weak structures and poor implementation are undermining national development. They spoke at a two-day National Policy Dialogue organised by the National Assembly Joint Committee on National Planning […]
Reps Suspend $460m CCTV Payments Over Transparency Gaps
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has directed the Central Bank of Nigeria to suspend further payments to ZTE Corporation over $460 million national CCTV surveillance project, citing transparency and accountability concerns. The resolution followed a motion moved by lawmakers Ali Shettima and Kolawale Akinlayo during an investigative session by an Ad-Hoc Committee at […]
Nigeria’s Insurance Sector Hits ₦2.3trn Premiums, Assets Surge to ₦4.79trn
By Oluwakemi Kindness Nigeria’s insurance industry recorded a Gross Premium Written (GPW) of ₦2.3 trillion in the fourth quarter of 2025, highlighting strong growth in the sector. Data from the Research and Statistics Department of the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), Abuja, showed that the industry posted a 47.3% year-on-year growth and about 36% quarter-on-quarter increase. […]
ECOWAS Brown Card Scheme Vital for Regional Mobility, Motorist Protection-NAICOM
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Commissioner for Insurance, National Insurance Commission, NAICOM, Olusegun Ayo-Omosehin, has described the ECOWAS Brown Card Scheme as a critical instrument for regional mobility, financial protection, and compensation for road accident victims across West Africa. Speaking on Tuesday at the 1st ECOWAS Brown Card Scheme Zonal Meeting in Lagos, Omosehin said the […]
Melaye Vows ADC Convention Will Hold Amid Abuja Venue Row
By Oluwakemi Kindness Former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, has declared that the national convention of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) will proceed as scheduled in Abuja, despite alleged attempts to disrupt the event. Speaking to journalists at the Rainbow Event Centre on Tuesday, Melaye insisted that the party would not vacate the venue, citing […]
El-Rufai Gets Bail as Court Defers Ruling on Fresh Charges
By Oluwakemi Kindness Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has been granted bail by a Federal High Court in Kaduna amid ongoing legal battles over allegations of financial misconduct. Justice Rilwan Aikawa, presiding over the Federal High Court, approved the bail application on Tuesday in Kaduna in a case instituted by the Independent Corrupt Practices […]
NAICOM Reaffirms Commitment to Staff Welfare, Transparency
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has reaffirmed its commitment to upholding high labour standards, prioritising staff welfare, and strengthening institutional stability, noting that a motivated workforce remains key to its effectiveness. In a statement issued on Monday, the Commission said it has sustained deliberate reforms since the current leadership assumed office, focusing […]
AI Can’t Replace Human Judgment in Financial Reporting — Expert
By Oluwakemi Kindness As artificial intelligence continues to transform financial reporting across global markets, expert have stressed that human judgment remains indispensable in preserving accuracy, context, and investor confidence. Speaking at a one-day webinar themed “Reporting Financial Analysis in the Age of AI,” media and financial communication expert, Oladele Adeoye, highlighted the growing influence of […]
Reps Mourn Kano Lawmaker Danjuma Hassan
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has confirmed the death of Kano lawmaker, Danjuma Hassan, who passed away at the age of 66. Hassan, who represented Dawakin Kudu/Warawa Federal Constituency, died in Abuja on Friday, April 10, 2026, after a brief illness. A statement, by the House Spokesman Akintunde Rotimi Jr. says the late […]
Gunmen Kill Eight in Fresh Attack on Plateau Community
By Chinedu Echianu The scale of insecurity across the country does not seem to be abating as at least eight people have been killed following a late-night attack by gunmen on Mbwelle village in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. Reports say the incident occurred around 11 p.m. on Thursday when the assailants stormed […]