By Taiye Olayemi Leadway Assurance says it paid N137 billion in claims during the 2025 financial year, representing a 17 per cent increase from 2024. The company disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday in Lagos, highlighting sustained growth across its life, annuity and non-life insurance businesses. Leadway saidContinue Reading
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday granted leave to Malabu Oil & Gas Ltd to apply for a judicial review by way of declarations and injunctions against the executive action of the Federal Government in splitting OPL 245. Justice Mohammed Umar, in a ruling, held that theContinue Reading
The Federal High Court in Abuja has voided the 2027 election timetable issued by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Justice Mohammed Umar, in a judgement delivered on a suit brought by Youth Party, held that INEC’s action imposed restrictive timeframes on political parties for the conduct of primariesContinue Reading
By Onyeka Ezike In medieval times, gatekeepers were entrusted with protecting city entrances from external threats and ensuring that only authorized individuals gained access. In today’s hospitality industry, hotel professionals occupy a similar strategic position as the first point of contact between a nation and its visitors. Their attitude, conduct,Continue Reading
By Danladi Ahmed The Democratic Front (TDF) has described former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s comment on borrowings by the federal government as mischievous. In a statement by its Chairman Mallam Danjuma Muhammad and Secretary, Chief Wale Adedayo, it argued that the Presidential aspirant is using narrow, short-sighted metrics toContinue Reading
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), succeeding Professor Is-haq Oloyede, whose two-term tenure expires on July 31, 2026. Professor Aina, who will be 40 in July, is a distinguished academic and systems expert withContinue Reading
– – Chief Demola Aladekomo, Chairman, Identico Integrated Services Limited, described BACSAAN as an integral part of the economy that needs support to grow and sustain the Nigerian economy. Lagos: Skilled artisans in Nigeria say they have sought alternative channels to finance their businesses after being neglected by theContinue Reading
EU invest €4.5m to reach 537,000 people on conflict resilient project in Sokoto The European Union (EU) supported project, Resilience, Engagement, and Conflict-Prevention for At-Risk Populations’ Protection (RECAP), has earmarked 4.5 million euros for 537,000 people in 10 local government areas in Sokoto State. Ms Xenia Stoll, the Political OfficerContinue Reading
Kajola APC Primary: Fakayode Records Landslide Victory, Emerges Assembly Candidate The All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Assembly Primary Election in Kajola Local Government has produced Hon. Gazali Afolabi Fakayode, popularly known as Kafirugbin, as the party’s candidate following what stakeholders described as a peaceful, transparent, and credible democratic exercise.Continue Reading
