CreditPro Finance Company Limited has received approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to operate as a licensed finance company, a development expected to boost lending to small and …
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United Nigeria Airlines Signs Deal for Six Boeing 737-800 Aircraft
United Nigeria Airlines has entered into an aircraft acquisition agreement with Southwest Airlines, a United States-based carrier, for the purchase of six Boeing 737-800 aircraft. The deal marks a significant …
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Private Sector Backs Lagos Hosting of Intra-African Trade Fair 2027
The Organised Private Sector (OPS) has expressed strong support for Nigeria’s successful bid to host the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) 2027 in Lagos, saying it will boost trade, empower local …
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Agusto & Co. Assigns ‘A’ Ratings to Heirs Insurance Group Businesses
Credit rating agency Agusto & Co. has upgraded the ratings of Heirs Insurance Group, assigning ‘A’ ratings to its life and general insurance businesses. The announcement revealed that Heirs Life …
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NIMASA Confirms Attempted Boarding of Maltese Tanker Near Lome
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has confirmed an attempted boarding of the Malta-flagged chemical tanker, Endo Ponente, close to Lome Port in Togo. According to the agency, …
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NRC Revises Casualty Figure in Abuja-Kaduna Train Derailment
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has revised its casualty figure from the recent Abuja-Kaduna train derailment, confirming that 20 passengers sustained injuries, contrary to its earlier report of seven. The …
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NSIB Targets September 25 for Abuja-Kaduna Train Derailment Report
The Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has said its final report on the recent Abuja-Kaduna train derailment will be ready and submitted to relevant authorities by September 25, 2025. The …
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NSIA Insurance Reports N30.15bn Premium Growth, PBT Hits N3.44bn in 2024
NSIA Insurance Limited has announced a 35 per cent growth in its composite Gross Written Premium, which rose to N30.15bn in 2024 from N22.29bn recorded in 2023. The company disclosed …
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Nigerian Economic Society to Honour Shettima, Iyabo Masha, Others at Annual Conference
The Nigerian Economic Society (NES) has announced that Vice President Kashim Shettima and Dr. Iyabo Masha, Director of the Intergovernmental Group of Twenty-Four on International Monetary Affairs and Development (G-24), …
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Access ARM Pensions Urges Nigerians to Embrace AVCs for Retirement Security
Access ARM Pensions has intensified its campaign to raise awareness about Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs), stressing that they are one of the most effective ways for Nigerians to achieve financial …