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FG presses pre-2004 civil servants on pension verification

PenCom and the head of the civil service are pressing pre-2004 federal civil servants to complete a one-time online verification for their accrued pension rights.

Dangote pledges 95,000 jobs as refinery scales to 1.4m bpd

Aliko Dangote has pledged 95,000 skilled jobs as his Lagos refinery scales from 650,000 to 1.4 million barrels per day, set to overtake India's Jamnagar.

NIN Card to Revolutionize Access to Government Services

Nigeria launches a new NIN card to streamline government services, promote financial inclusion, and support unbanked citizens in rural areas.

FG To Provide Financial Protection To Millions Who Are Uninsured

First phase of Aso Accord: Federal Government initiates financial protection strategy for uninsured Nigerians.

CBN Reforms Boost Investment to Four-Year High

CBN reforms have driven investment inflows to a four-year high in Nigeria, signaling positive economic growth and enhanced investor confidence.

Apps Drive ₦1.22 Trillion Loan Demand in One Year

Mobile loan apps have driven a ₦1.22 trillion loan demand in Nigeria over the past year, highlighting the impact of digital lending on financial inclusion.

Surge in Naira Loan Apps Reflects Nigeria’s Debt Boom

Nigeria experiences a 64% surge in Naira-based loan apps as citizens turn to digital solutions for quick and accessible credit, highlighting economic challenges and opportunities.

Fintech Firms to Resume Customer Enrollment After Regulatory Pause

Nigerian fintech companies will be allowed to resume enrolling new customers in a few months, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The CBN had suspended new customer onboarding in April to address concerns about money laundering.

Over 107 Million Nigerians Now Enrolled in National ID Database

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) in Nigeria is making significant strides in its National Identity Number (NIN) enrollment drive. As of May 2024, over 107.3 million Nigerians have been captured in the national identity database. The NIMC is also working to expand capacity to enroll 250 million Nigerians and introducing a new multifunctional National ID Card that offers a variety of functionalities beyond just identification, including financial transactions, access to government services, and travel identification. 

Nigeria’s New Plan to Boost Consumer Credit and Economic Growth

Nigeria’s Federal Government has launched a new initiative to improve consumer credit and stimulate...

Nigerians Deposit More Money in Banks as CBN Boosts Lending and Devaluation Increases Dollar Value

Nigerian banks have witnessed a surge in customer deposits this year, as the Central...

Financial Inclusion for Women in Nigeria: A Game-Changing AI Initiative

At the recent Grand Challenges Annual Meeting in Dakar, Senegal, sponsored by the Bill...

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FG presses pre-2004 civil servants on pension verification

PenCom and the head of the civil service are pressing pre-2004 federal civil servants to complete a one-time online verification for their accrued pension rights.

Dangote pledges 95,000 jobs as refinery scales to 1.4m bpd

Aliko Dangote has pledged 95,000 skilled jobs as his Lagos refinery scales from 650,000 to 1.4 million barrels per day, set to overtake India's Jamnagar.

Waltersmith doubles refining capacity to 10,000 bpd

Abdulrazaq Isa's Waltersmith Petroman Oil has doubled its refining capacity to 10,000 barrels per day after completing a Phase 2 expansion in Imo State.

Magaji urges FG to form farmer-herder prevention panel

AFAN President Mohammed Magaji has urged the Federal Government to set up a national committee to prevent farmer-herder clashes before they erupt across rural Nigeria.