Recapitalisation: NAICOM to Commence Feedback on Review of Operators’ Plans
Ebere Nwoji The commissioner for Insurance, Mr Olusegun Ayo Omosehin has given an update on the insurance sector’s preparation for the on going recapitalisation exercise that will migrate operators to a new capital regime. He said NAICOM had completed review of recapitalisation plans submitted by operating firms and would commence official communication to individual firms on the outcome of its reviews very soon. He gave the update at the Insurance Directors’ Annual Conference Organised by the…
Read moreNigeria, Denmark Pledge to Deepen Maritime Ties
The government of Denmark has pledged its continued support for Nigeria’s maritime sector development while seeking to explore new areas of economic partnerships. This was disclosed by the Danish Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Jens Ole Bach Jansen, during his recent visit to the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) head office in Lagos. Jansen emphasised the longstanding ties between both countries which spans decades and has seen the Danish government and Danish private companies invest…
Read moreStakeholders Seek Digital Transformation in Community Management
Sunday Ehigiator Stakeholders in Africa’s real estate and property management sector have called for stronger collaboration and investment in technology-driven systems to enhance community living and management across the continent. The call was made during the maiden edition of the Real Estate Management in Africa Conference (REMA) 2025, held in Lagos with the theme, ‘Structures Beyond Buildings.’ Speaking at the event, the Convener and Chief Executive Officer of Venco Africa, Chude Osiegbu, urged players in the…
Read morePTI Flags Off FGN-TVET, NSQ In Delta
Sylvester Idowu in Warri The Petroleum Training Institute (PTI) has flagged off the Federal Government’s Technical Vocational Education and Training (FGN-TVET) Skills Training and National Skills Qualification (NSQ) Certification Program. The flagg off ceremony, held at the Institute’s main auditorium and presided over by the Principal and Chief Executive, Dr. Samuel Onoji, attracted top management team from the Institute, including, industry leaders and learners. Onoji said the event marks a significant stride towards improving the country’s…
Read moreShared Value by Design: What Scalable African Business Really Looks Like
Tsola Barrow A Continent of Ambition, Searching for Endurance Across Africa, new ventures appear every day – from factories and logistics firms to start-ups and creative enterprises. Each begins with the same conviction: to solve problems, create jobs, and grow. The continent hums with energy and imagination. Yet many of these ventures fade before their promise is realised. Some stall after early success; fragile systems undo others – volatile exchange rates, costly financing, unpredictable markets. The…
Read moreMark Ring: Partnerships Key to Nigeria’s Energy Transition, Reliable Delivery
The 12 edition of the Nigeria Energy Exhibition ended recently in Lagos, with a renewed call by participants for increased investments and partnerships across the country’s power value chain. Group Director, Energy Portfolio, Informa Markets, Mark Ring, spoke to THISDAY about the summit’s growing influence as a platform that connects global and local players, the evolving role of state governments in energy reform, and how Nigeria Energy continues to bridge ambition with execution across West Africa’s…
Read moreCAPITAL GAINS TAX AND THE BATTLE FOR INVESTOR CONFIDENCE
The proposed capital gains tax is sending the wrong signals to investors, argues SOLA ONI Nigeria’s capital market is on edge. A single policy proposal, the proposed hike of Capital Gains Tax (CGT) to 30 percent, has sent ripples of uncertainty across trading floors and investor circles. As a concerned stakeholder in the market, I feel compelled to address the implications of this proposal and the urgent need to safeguard investor confidence. The question on everyone’s lips is simple yet urgent:…
Read moreABCON seeks CBN backing to boost forex inflows, stabilise Naira
The Association of Bureau De Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON) has called for support and empowerment of licensed Bureau De Change (BDC) operators to strengthen foreign exchange inflows and stabilise the Naira during the upcoming festive season. ABCON President, Dr. Aminu Gwadabe, appealed in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday […] The post ABCON seeks CBN backing to boost forex inflows, stabilise Naira appeared first on Nairametrics.
Read moreTrump to pay Americans $2,000 ‘dividend’ from tariffs imposed on imported goods
U.S. President Donald Trump has again proposed paying a $2,000 “dividend” to most Americans using revenue from tariffs collected on imported goods. Trump made the renewed pitch on Sunday via his Truth Social platform, claiming that the U.S. government is “taking in trillions of dollars” through tariffs and could soon begin paying down its “enormous […] The post Trump to pay Americans $2,000 ‘dividend’ from tariffs imposed on imported goods appeared first on Nairametrics.
Read moreLagos signs MoUs with three investors to boost recycling of plastics and tyres
The Lagos State Government has signed three strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with private investors to recycle plastic waste and end-of-life tyres, in a move to advance its waste-to-wealth agenda and promote sustainable environmental practices. The post Lagos signs MoUs with three investors to boost recycling of plastics and tyres appeared first on Nairametrics.
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