NAICOM unveils Policyholders Protection Fund, mandates contributions
•Orders insurers to contribute 0.25% of net premium income By Rosemary Iwunze The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has unveiled the Insurance Policyholders’ Protection Fund (IPPF), mandating all insurance and reinsurance companies to contribute to the scheme as part of efforts to safeguard policyholders and strengthen industry stability. Under the new directive, insurers are required to remit […]
Sanwo-Olu seeks tech-driven legal practice as NBA-SLP conference opens in Lagos
By Henry Ojelu LAGOS — Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has called on Nigerian lawyers to embrace innovation, technology, and entrepreneurial thinking to remain relevant in a rapidly evolving global legal landscape. The governor made the call on Wednesday at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Annual Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association […]
From Import Dependency to Local Capacity: Nigeria’s Tech Manufacturing Journey
The recent escalation in the US-Israel conflict with Iran has delivered a sharp reminder of Nigeria’s economic vulnerability.
Electoral disputes: S-Court decisions must inspire confidence, not doubt—Ex-VP, Osinbajo warns
By Henry Ojelu, LAGOS Former Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has raised fresh concerns over public perception of the Supreme Court of Nigeria in electoral disputes, stressing that while its decisions are constitutionally final, they must also command public confidence to sustain democracy. Osinbajo stated this on Wednesday during a fireside chat session titled […]
Havertz strikes late as Arsenal steal Champions League advantage against Sporting
Kai Havertz snatched a last-gasp winner as Arsenal bounced back from their domestic distress to steal a 1-0 victory at Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League quarter-final first leg on Tuesday.
Locally made metal cards ‘ll boost homegrown capacity, reduce capital flight – Seun Lawal, CEO Cardforté
By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor For the past five years, Co Founder and CEO of Cardforté, a card technology company, Seun Lawal, has navigated his business through the trenches to now appear in the Frontline of Nigeria’s payment ecosystem But within those years, he has learned that doing business in Nigeria teaches one very quickly […]
