PenCom Targets Freelancers, artisans, Others with pension plans
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Pension Commission (PenCom) is targeting freelancers, artisans, technology professionals and content creators with personal pension plans, urging young Nigerians to start saving early for retirement. PenCom Director-General Omolola Oloworaran said early financial planning was essential as more young people pursued flexible employment and independent careers. Speaking at the youth engagement […]
CBN Says Banking Reforms Strengthen Nigerian Banks’ Capacity
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says reforms in the banking sector are strengthening the capacity and resilience of Nigerian banks to support sustainable economic growth. The Director of the CBN’s Stakeholder Engagement and Institutional Relations Department, Hakama Sidi-Ali, stated this at the CBN Listens Programme in Ibadan, Oyo State. According to […]
CBN Seeks Easier Cross-Border Payments Between Nigeria, China
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is exploring ways to improve cross-border payments and banking connections between Nigeria and China following concerns raised by businesses over financial transactions between the two countries. CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, stated this at a business and financial roundtable in Beijing, where Nigerian and Chinese business leaders […]
NAICOM Urges Insurers to Help Finance Nigeria’s Infrastructure
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has urged insurers to support Nigeria’s infrastructure development through pooled funds, infrastructure bonds and risk guarantees. The Commissioner for Insurance, Olusegun Ayo Omosehin, made the call on Wednesday at the 2026 National Insurance Brokers Conference in Abuja. According to him, the country cannot bridge its infrastructure gap […]
Bauchi Launches Startup Law, Graduates 100 Cybersecurity Youths
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Bauchi State Government has launched a new startup law and graduated more than 100 youths trained in cybersecurity under its Cybernation programme. The initiatives aim to promote digital innovation, create jobs and equip young people with skills to compete in the global technology industry. Governor Bala Mohammed, represented by his deputy, […]
Adesugba Calls for Tracking of $1tn Economy Target
By Oluwakemi Kindness The First Deputy President of the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Professor Adesoji Adesugba, has called on economic journalists to develop a quarterly tracker to monitor Nigeria’s progress towards its one-trillion-dollar economy target by 2030. Adesugba made the proposal at the 20th anniversary conference of the Commerce and Industry Correspondents Association […]
Customs Strengthens Fight Against Illicit Financial Flows
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Servce has launched a four-week mentoring programme with the World Customs Organisation (WCO) to strengthen its capacity to detect and disrupt illicit financial flows. Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, said during the training in Abuja, that effective collaboration among government agencies was critical to combating money laundering and terrorist […]
Engineers Seek 22-Month Plan to Privatise Refineries
By Zainab Bakare The Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers (NSChE) has called on the Federal Government to privatise Nigeria’s non-operational state-owned refineries through a transparent process to be completed within 22 months. National President of the society, Engr. Bayo Olarewaju-Alo, made the proposal at a news conference titled “Nigeria’s Moribund Refineries Need New Governance”. He […]
Shettima Urges Governors to Fund Projects Through Capital Market
By Oluwakemi Kindness Vice-President, Kashim Shettima has pledged to work with state governors to expand capital market financing for development projects, warning that policy reversals could undermine investor confidence and weaken Nigeria’s economic gains. He said states should embrace properly structured bonds, credible project pipelines and greater transparency to mobilise long-term funding for infrastructure rather […]
NSITF Inaugurates Anti-Corruption Champions to Boost Accountability
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has inaugurated its Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU), regional and branch champions to strengthen integrity, accountability and public trust in its operations. The Managing Director/Chief Executive, Oluwaseun Faleye, stated this in Abuja during the inauguration, describing the initiative as a renewed commitment to building an […]