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Lagos residents, employers and workers must get health insurance by Dec. 31

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu says residents, employers and workers must get covered by Dec. 31 ahead of mandatory health insurance enforcement from Jan. 1, 2027.

Bandits Abduct Over 10 Passengers Travelling to Abuja

KEY POINTS Bandits reportedly abducted over 10 passengers and a driver travelling from Kebbi to Abuja. A video appears to show the captives being forced to make ransom calls. Security agencies had yet to confirm the incident or announce rescue efforts. Armed bandits have reportedly...

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Otedola Raises First HoldCo Stake to 26.6% With Fresh N12.6bn Investment

KEY POINTS Otedola bought another 95.69 million First HoldCo shares for N12.58 billion. His...

Outrage grows over airport safety concerns as unions picket Air Peace

The picketing of Air Peace by aviation unions has drawn outrage over airport safety and security, after it stranded thousands and cost over N2 billion.

Naira Trades at ₦1,364.83/$ as Forex Market Maintains Relative Stability

KEY POINTS Naira traded at ₦1,364.83/$1 on Friday, up from ₦1,357.65/$1 on Thursday. The...

Nigeria spent N3.1trn on domestic debt servicing in Q1, DMO says

Nigeria spent N3.14 trillion servicing its domestic debt in the first quarter of 2026, the DMO says, with interest payments making up about 94.6 percent.

Only six Nigerian banks pay N1.27 trillion dividends

Only six of Nigeria's biggest listed banks paid a combined N1.27 trillion in 2025 dividends, as the CBN barred five profitable lenders on prudential grounds.

Coronavirus disease 2019

COVID-19 is a contagious disease caused by the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. In January 2020, the...

SMEDAN unveils N500m zero-interest fund for MSMEs

SMEDAN has unveiled a N500m zero-interest fund for MSMEs, disbursing it through cooperatives and associations to boost working capital and improve loan recovery nationwide.

FG unveils 2026 push for industrial growth, trade and investment

The Federal Government plans to intensify industrial growth, trade expansion, investment and non-oil exports in 2026, focusing on turning policy into measurable economic outcomes.

FirstBank backs Imo State’s OKOBI initiative to boost jobs

FirstBank has backed Imo State's One Kindred One Business Initiative, a community entrepreneurship scheme designed to create jobs, deepen financial inclusion and promote sustainable wealth.

Cocoa and coffee farmers seek African bloc and $6,000 floor price to end foreign control

COCEFAAA has called for a unified African cocoa producers' bloc and a floor price of at least $6,000 a tonne to strengthen farmers' bargaining power.

Textile manufacturers seek stronger trade protection for local industry

The Nigeria Textile Manufacturers Association has renewed its call for stronger trade protection, urging import restrictions to shield local mills from smuggling, dumping and unfair foreign competition.

Nigeria Industrial Policy secures $380million in investment commitments in 90 days

The Federal Government says the Nigeria Industrial Policy 2025 has secured more than $380m in financing commitments within its first 90 days of active implementation.

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Lagos residents, employers and workers must get health insurance by Dec. 31

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu says residents, employers and workers must get covered by Dec. 31 ahead of mandatory health insurance enforcement from Jan. 1, 2027.

Bandits Abduct Over 10 Passengers Travelling to Abuja

KEY POINTS Bandits reportedly abducted over 10 passengers and a driver travelling from Kebbi...

Swiss Authorities Confirm Ebola Patient’s Safe Arrival

KEY POINTS Ebola patient and husband arrive safely in Switzerland for treatment and isolation. ...

Senate vows state police law by end of 2026 as states agree

The Senate says a state police law will be enacted by the end of 2026, after at least 24 state assemblies approved the constitutional amendment.