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NAICOM Commends Continental Re, Highlights Recapitalisation as Key to AfCFTA Competitiveness
The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has applauded Continental Reinsurance Plc for hosting the 2025 CEO Roundtable, themed “Recapitalization & Beyond: Rethinking Risk, Capacity and Collaboration for a Resilient Insurance Sector.” The forum, held in Lagos, brought together chief executives from insurance companies across Nigeria and was described by NAICOM as both timely and crucial for
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SanlamAllianz Nigeria Wins .NG Insurance Website of the Year
SanlamAllianz Nigeria has been named .NG Insurance Website of the Year at the NiRA .NG Awards 2025. The Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA), the official registry for Nigeria’s .ng domain names, organises the awards to recognise innovation and excellence in Nigerian internet initiatives. The awards evaluate nominees based on local content, user experience, functionality, relevance,
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NIA Co-Opts Lesi, Ikekhua, Oyinlade, and Mimiko into Governing Council
The Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA) has welcomed new members to its Governing Council following its November meeting at Insurers House on November 27, 2025. Re-coopted members include: Newly co-opted to the council is: The appointed members will serve a one-year tenure on the council. NIA Chairman, Mr. Kunle Ahmed, congratulated the new council members, expressing
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Senate Summons Aviation Minister Over Soaring Domestic Airfares
The Nigerian Senate has summoned the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo (SAN), along with key industry stakeholders, for an urgent session following widespread public concern over the sharp rise in domestic airfares. During plenary, senators decried the soaring ticket prices on major routes, including Abuja–Lagos, Abuja–Enugu, and Abuja–Ilorin, noting that fares have
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Funmi Ekundayo Becomes President of Corporate Secretaries International Association
Governance expert and seasoned corporate executive, Funmi Ekundayo, has been appointed as the new President of the Corporate Secretaries International Association (CSIA), the leading global body representing governance professionals and corporate secretaries across four continents. The announcement, made over the weekend on CSIA’s official website, marks a major milestone for Nigeria’s governance community and reinforces
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NCDMB Concludes Training on Structural Steel Fabrication for Oil Sector
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has successfully wrapped up a three-week capacity-building training on structural steel fabrication for oil and gas projects in Port Harcourt. The programme attracted participants from diverse backgrounds and was designed to equip them with essential skills in structural steel fabrication—a crucial aspect of the oil and gas
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NMA Praises Afe Babalola for Transformative Investments in Healthcare and Education
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has commended Aare Afe Babalola, Founder and Chancellor of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), for his remarkable contributions to healthcare delivery and medical education in Nigeria. The accolade came on Monday when Dr. Benjamin Olowojebutu, the NMA’s first Vice President, led a high-profile delegation to ABUAD on a courtesy visit.
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Federal Reserve to Release New Economic Projections Amid Volatile Year
The U.S. Federal Reserve is set to release updated economic projections on Wednesday, marking the conclusion of a turbulent year for the American economy. These projections, scheduled alongside a new Fed policy statement at 2 p.m. EST (1900 GMT), are expected to provide a crucial roadmap for the central bank’s next steps on interest rates,
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German Union IG Metall Threatens to Pull Support Over Dassault’s Role in FCAS Fighter Jet Programme
Germany’s powerful IG Metall union has escalated tensions in the Franco-German Future Combat Air System (FCAS) project, warning that it will cease cooperation if French aerospace giant Dassault Aviation remains involved. The announcement comes ahead of critical ministerial talks scheduled for Thursday, aimed at resolving a growing deadlock in the €100 billion ($116 billion) fighter
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U.S.-Indonesia Trade Deal at Risk as Jakarta Backtracks on Commitments
A U.S. trade agreement with Indonesia, finalized in July 2025, is reportedly at risk of collapse due to Indonesia’s apparent backtracking on key commitments, according to a U.S. official speaking on condition of anonymity. The official confirmed that Jakarta is reneging on aspects of the deal, although specific details of the contested commitments were not
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