Nigeria’s 70,000 naira transport allowance could cost 465.7 billion naira over six months, and the Trade Union Congress says workers need a permanent raise instead.
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.
Nigeria's cashless economy is booming as instant transfers surge to ₦572 trillion, causing a decline in POS transactions and reshaping the country's financial system.
The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is urging stakeholders in the Nigerian capital market to embrace innovation as a driver of economic growth and sustainable development. Dr. Emomotimi Agama, Director-General of the SEC, highlighted the potential of innovative financial instruments and fintech to unlock new opportunities and address socio-economic challenges. The SEC is committed to fostering a regulatory environment that encourages responsible innovation in the Nigerian capital market, focusing on sustainability and collaboration among stakeholders.
Nigeria’s 70,000 naira transport allowance could cost 465.7 billion naira over six months, and the Trade Union Congress says workers need a permanent raise instead.
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.