Nigeria’s Non-Interest Capital Market Hits ₦1.6 Trillion, Says SEC DG Agama
By Oluwakemi Kindness Nigeria’s non-interest capital market has grown to a valuation exceeding ₦1.6 trillion, signaling its expanding role in promoting financial inclusion and driving infrastructure development across the country. The Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, disclosed this at the 7th African International Conference on Islamic Finance (AICIF) 2025, […]
PenCom, NAICOM Enforce Stricter Compliance with Pension and Insurance Laws
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Pension Commission (PenCom) and the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) have jointly issued a directive mandating full compliance with Nigeria’s pension and insurance regulations across the insurance industry and its value chain. The directive, contained in a Joint Circular on Wednesday signed by Abdulrahaman Muhammad Saleem, Director of Surveillance at PenCom, […]
DG NILDS Mourns Former Chief of Staff and Pioneer DG of NSO
By Chinedu Echianu Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of General Abdullahi Muhammad (Rtd), former Chief of Staff to Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and the late Umaru Musa Yar’Adua. In a statement issued on Wednesday by his Media Adviser, Mohammad […]
DG NILDS Appoints Seasoned Communication Expert as Personal Assistant
By Chinedu Echianu The Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, has appointed veteran journalist Mr. Zakariyau Mohammed Ndagiyama as his Personal Assistant on Communication and Strategy. According to a statement issued by the Institute, the appointment — dated Tuesday, November 4, 2025, and signed by the […]
FG Backs NIIRA 2025 Implementation, Sets July 2026 Recapitalization Deadline
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the full implementation of the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA) 2025, as part of sweeping reforms to reposition Nigeria’s insurance sector for growth, innovation, and global competitiveness. Declaring open the 2025 Insurance Directors’ Conference in Lagos on Wednesday, the Minister of State for […]
FCCPC Shuts Down Five Kano Textile Warehouses over Deceptive Trade Practices
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has sealed the warehouses of five major textile distributors in Kano over alleged deceptive trade practices involving the sale of underweight and shortened fabrics to unsuspecting consumers. A statement issued on Wednesday by Ondaje Ijagwu, Director, Corporate Affairs, FCCPC, says the enforcement operation, led […]
Nigeria, Ghana Step Up Joint Fight Against Smuggling
By Oluwakemi Kindness Nigeria and Ghana have agreed to strengthen their collaboration to stop illicit activities and improve cross-border trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, made this known during a visit to the Commissioner-General of Ghana’s Customs Division, Brigadier General Glover Annan, […]
DG NILDS Mourns Former Chief of Staff, NSO Pioneer DG
By Chinedu Echianu Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of General Abdullahi Muhammad (Rtd), former Chief of Staff to Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and the late Umaru Musa Yar’Adua. In a statement issued on Wednesday by his Media Adviser, Mohammad […]
NOC, NVBF Flag Off Olympic Solidarity Beach Volleyball Coaching Course
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), in collaboration with the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) and the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB), has officially flagged off the Olympic Solidarity Beach Volleyball Coaching Course in Abuja — a landmark programme aimed at enhancing the technical competence of Nigerian coaches and deepening grassroots development in the sport. […]
NVBF Seeks Stronger Partnership with Abia State Government
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) has lauded the Abia State Government for its unwavering support and collaboration in hosting the final phase of the 2025 National Division 1 and 2 Volleyball Leagues. In a statement signed by NVBF President, Musa Nimrod, the federation praised the state’s hospitality and commitment to sports development, […]