Otaru of Igarra lauds Okpebholo’s Supreme Court victory
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – THE Otaru of Igarra and Akuku Clan in Akoko-Edo local government area of Edo State, HRH Oba Emmanuel Saiki has lauded the recent affirmation of the election of Governor Monday Okpebholo by the Supreme Court. A letter personally signed by Oba Saiki and addressed to the governor, the traditional […]
How Lagos is addressing challenges confronting waterfront infrastructure — Commissioner Alebiosu
Lagos State’s waterfront properties are among the most sought-after real estate in West Africa, with premium locations like Banana Island and Eko Atlantic City …
Health insurance expanded to cover enrollees with HIV, TB – NHIA
By Rosemary Iwunze The National Health Insurance Authority, NHIA, says it has expanded the national health insurance scheme to cover some extreme health cases including people with HIV (PLHIV) and for TB patients, with pilots under way in four states. This was disclosed by Mrs. Aisha Abubakar Haruna, acting Director, Lagos regional office of the […]
Universal Insurance grows GWP to N15.3bn in 2024
By Rosemary Iwunze Universal Insurance Plc said it posted a Gross Written Premium, GWP, of N15.25 billion in the year ended December 31, 2024.The Managing Director/CEO of the Company, Dr. Jeff Duru, disclosed this in Lagos at a press briefing. Duru disclosed that as at the first quarter of 2025, the Company achieved a GWP […]
Group, UNICEF train Osun teachers on digital literacy, school connectivity
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo In a bid to increase connectivity in Osun State public schools, a group, IHS Nigeria Limited, in conjunction with the United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, have commenced training of selected teachers and officials of the Ministry of Education on digital literacy. Over 100 teachers were drawn from both the public Primary […]
PTAD expresses commitment to pensioners’ welfare
By Rosemary Iwunze The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) has reiterated its commitment to protection of Pensioners’ rights and their wellbeing. To this end, the Directorate said, it has introduced various initiatives aimed at actualising its mandate which is to manage pension benefits for Federal Government retirees under the old Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS), who […]
