By Taiye Olayemi The Lagos State Government says its 2025 International Climate Change Summit (LICCS) will focus on unlocking sustainable financing and innovation to strengthen Africa’s coastal resilience and blue economy. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, said this on Thursday at a news conferenceContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris The Office of the Vice-President has inaugurated ‘Advancing Sustainable Heritage and Autonomy’ (ASHA), a project aimed at empowering 200,000 women through renewable energy, digital literacy, entrepreneurship, and banking initiatives across Nigeria. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that ASHA is coordinated by the Presidential Committee onContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Heirs Insurance Group has announced the winners of the 4th edition of the Heirs Insurance Essay Championship. This is a nationwide competition meant for promoting financial literacy and academic excellence among secondary school students and educators. The grand finale, held at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, broughtContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Dr Umaru Kwairanga, Group Chairman of the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX), has commended the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS) for promoting ethics, professionalism, and sustainable growth in Nigeria’s capital market. Kwairanga gave the commendation in statement on Thursday while delivering a goodwill message at the 29th AnnualContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Policyholders of NEM Insurance Plc have expressed satisfaction with the company’s service delivery, particularly its prompt response to claims and customer-friendly approach. The policyholders gave the commendations during the 2025 Customer Service Week celebration, which provided an avenue for clients to engage with the company, share feedback,Continue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Mr Bockarie Kalokoh, former Deputy Minister of Finance of Sierra Leone, has urged insurance operators in West Africa to invest in local data systems and climate risk expertise to strengthen the region’s resilience against climate change. Kalokoh made the call while presenting a paper on “Global andContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi NEM Insurance Plc has restated its commitment to supporting its policyholders in achieving their goals and aspirations. Its Managing Director, Mr Andrew Ikekuha, made the commitment in a statement on Thursday, in Lagos, in commemoration of the 2025 Customer Service Week. Ikekuha said the company would continueContinue Reading
By Vivian Ahanmisi The Green Falcons of Nigeria on Tuesday defeated the Leopardess of Ghana 40–0 in an international rugby friendly at the Alaro City Rugby Pitch, Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the match was part of Nigeria’s preparation for the World Rugby Series scheduledContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Chinese community in Lagos on Monday donated food and household items worth N5 million to 10 low-income families, in commemoration of the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. The donation, which also marked the Mid-Autumn Festival and Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary,Continue Reading
