By Peter Egwuatu Coronation Life Assurance has emphasised the need for Nigerians to take life insurance policy, noting that it will help protect them for decades. In an interview with Vanguard, Adebowale Adesona, Managing Director/CEO, Coronation Life Assurance, said: “We focus on life long term security, hence we undertake a promotional campaign that aligns with that […]

By Peter Egwuatu The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced new minimum capital requirements for operators in Nigeria’s capital market, raising thresholds for stockbrokers, dealers, fund managers, issuing houses, and digital asset companies. In a circular released on Friday, the Commission unveiled a revised capital framework to replace the 2015 structure, giving operators until […]

The Nigerian stock market rebounded on Friday after a day of downturn, as N30 billion was added to investors’ portfolios.

By Babajide Komolafe The World Bank has warned that Nigeria’s economic growth, though showing signs of recovery, remains fragile and may not translate into improved living standards for millions of citizens unless targeted policies are implemented to reduce poverty. Dr Samer Matta, the World Bank’s Senior Economist for Nigeria, made this assertion at the Nigeria Economic […]

By Emeka Anaeto & Babajide Komolafe  The Nigerian Economic Summit Group, NESG, yesterday, warned that the 2027 general elections could pose the biggest threat yet to Nigeria’s ongoing economic reforms, cautioning that reform fatigue and policy reversals often set in as political cycles approach. Speaking at the presentation of the NESG 2026 Macroeconomic Outlook, NESG Chief […]