Ecobank Nigeria has launched an upgraded version of its mobile banking app, designed to offer customers a faster, smarter, and simpler way to manage their finances. The bank said the …
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Nigeria’s Petrol Import Falls to Eight-Year Low Amid Refining Reforms
Nigeria’s importation of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly known as petrol, has fallen to its lowest level in eight years as local refining capacity and government reforms continue to reshape the …
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FirstBank Rewards FMCG, Cement, and Telecoms Distributors at Annual Forum
First Bank of Nigeria Limited has recognised its key distributors in the fast-moving consumer goods, cement, and telecommunications sectors at the 2025 edition of its annual Key Distributor Forum for …
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PENGASSAN Strike Grounds NNPC, Regulators, Threatens Fuel Supply
The nationwide strike declared by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) on Monday paralysed operations at critical oil and gas institutions, raising fears of fuel …
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PenCom Raises Minimum Capital for PFAs, Custodians in Pension Revolution 2.0
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has announced a fresh increase in the minimum capital requirements for Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) and Pension Fund Custodians (PFCs), raising the thresholds to N20 …
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Prudential Zenith Life Surpasses New Capital Requirement With N19.3bn Buffer
Prudential Zenith Life Insurance Company Limited has announced that it has exceeded the minimum capital requirement set under the new Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA) by N19.3 billion, positioning …
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Prestige Assurance Records 51% Growth in Premium, Withholds Dividend Amid Recapitalisation Plans
Prestige Assurance Plc has announced a 51 per cent increase in its gross written premium for the 2024 financial year, highlighting its resilience in a challenging operating environment. The company’s …
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CBN Cuts Benchmark Rate to 27% in First Policy Shift Since 2020 Pandemic
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria has, for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, reduced the benchmark interest rate, signalling a cautious …
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Rex Insurance MD, Ebelechukwu Nwachukwu, Named Among Top 25 Corporate Leaders of 2025
The Managing Director of Rex Insurance, Mrs. Ebelechukwu Nwachukwu, has been recognised as one of Nigeria’s top 25 corporate leaders of the year. The recognition came at the 2025 edition …
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Niger Delta Communities Push for Full Implementation of Petroleum Industry Act for Development
Oil-producing communities in the Niger Delta are taking fresh steps to ensure they harness the benefits of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) for rapid and sustainable development. Stakeholders from across …