AXA Mansard int’l health plan covers cancer, other chronic conditions
By Rosemary Iwunze AXA Mansard Health’s International Healthcare Plan, iMED, offers Nigerians access to comprehensive medical coverage for cancer, as well as critical medical procedures such as organ and bone marrow transplants, and international emergency medical assistance at leading healthcare facilities in Nigeria, the United States, the United Kingdom and Dubai. According to estimates by […]
Dangote Cement ignites safety culture transformation with Ibese Plant FairPlay launch
By Udeme Akpan Dangote Cement Plc has launched a Safety FairPlay Initiative at its Ibese Plant in Ogun State, aimed at driving behavioural change and fostering a strong, sustainable safety culture among employees. The initiative, which will be replicated across all Dangote Cement Plc plants nationwide, marks a significant milestone in strengthening the company’s safety framework. […]
Nigeria’s telecoms industry attracted over $1bn in 2025 —NCC
By Progress Godfrey The Nigerian telecommunications industry attracted over $1 billion in capital investments in 2025 leading to the deployment of more than 2,850 new network sites nationwide. This was disclosed by the Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr Aminu Maida, who also said the investment, which expanded both network coverage and […]
PenCom increases NSITF pensions by 1,173%, pays N8.70bn arrears
By Rosemary Iwunze The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has approved an upward review of pensions for 2,116 retirees under the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), increasing their total monthly pension payments from N12.56 million to N159.95 million. The upward review translated to an unprecedented 1,173% enhancement in the total monthly payout. According to PenCom: “The […]
DHL Aviation increases logistics capacity with two Boeing 737 Aircrafts
By Cynthia Alo DHL Aviation has increased its logistics capacity in Nigeria with the unveiling of two fully branded Boeing 737-400 aircrafts at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. In a statement, the company noted that as part of its ongoing investment in SSA’s logistics infrastructure, the additional air capacity will enhance transit times, improve delivery […]
Economic reforms driving political stability, inter-government synergy — Bagudu
By Progress Godfrey ABUJA — Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu says President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms are strengthening political stability and fostering unprecedented unity across Nigeria’s three tiers of government. Speaking in Abuja yesterday during a meeting with the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) mission, Bagudu noted that the reforms have […]
