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Month: January 2026

Linkage Assurance revenue surges 24% to N27.6bn

By Rosemary Iwunze Linkage Assurance Plc recorded 24 percent increase in insurance revenue in 2025 financial year to N27.6 billion from N22.2 billion in the same period in 2024. This is contained in the company’s unaudited financial statements for the period ended 31st December 2025, made available to shareholders and investors on the NGX. The insurance…

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Dangote Cement ignites safety culture transformation with Ibese Plant FairPlay launch

By Udeme Akpan Dangote Cement Plc has launched a Safety FairPlay Initiative at its Ibese Plant in Ogun State, aimed at driving behavioural change and fostering a strong, sustainable safety culture among employees. The initiative, which will be replicated across all Dangote Cement Plc plants nationwide, marks a significant milestone in strengthening the company’s safety framework….

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Nigeria’s telecoms industry attracted over $1bn in 2025 —NCC

By Progress Godfrey The Nigerian telecommunications industry attracted over $1 billion in capital investments in 2025 leading to the deployment of more than 2,850 new network sites nationwide. This was disclosed by the Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr Aminu Maida, who also said the investment, which expanded both network coverage and…

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Pound to Naira exchange rate today, January 30, 2026

The British Pound Sterling closed the first month of 2026 with a relatively stable performance against the Nigerian Naira, as the local currency continues to benefit from broader market stabilisation measures. Trading on Friday, January 30, 2026, reveals a narrowed spread between the official and parallel markets, indicating a successful month for the Central Bank…

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Reps pass N58.47tn 2026 budget, says Nigeria hasn’t printed single naira under Tinubu

The House of Representatives on Thursday passed President Bola Tinubu’s N58.47 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill for second reading. The 2026 budget proposal, titled “Budget of Consolidation, Renewed Resilience, and Shared Prosperity,” sailed through during plenary without debate. President Tinubu had presented the 2026 budget to a joint sitting of the National Assembly in December last…

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EU sanctions RSF, SAF actors over atrocities in Sudan

The Council of the European Union on Thursday sanctioned Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) leaders over the atrocities in Sudan. The action affects RSF-affiliated and 2 SAF-affiliated actors, including Algoney Hamdan Dagalo Musa, a RSF Major and the militia head’s brother, RSF Brigadier Generals, and Commanders. The restrictive measures also…

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Tinubu surrounds himself with people who don’t know politics  —  Ndume

Senator Ali Ndume, who represents Borno South in the National Assembly, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s inner circle, alleging that the President is being poorly served by advisers who lack political understanding and grassroots connection. Speaking on Wednesday during an interview on ARISE Television’s Prime Time, Ndume said growing dissatisfaction in the North could have…

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PenCom increases NSITF pensions by 1,173%, pays N8.70bn arrears

By Rosemary Iwunze The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has approved an upward review of pensions for 2,116 retirees under the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), increasing their total monthly pension payments from N12.56 million to N159.95 million. The upward review translated to an unprecedented 1,173% enhancement in the total monthly payout. According to PenCom: “The…

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DHL Aviation increases logistics capacity with two Boeing 737 Aircrafts

By Cynthia Alo DHL Aviation has increased its logistics capacity in Nigeria with the unveiling of two fully branded Boeing 737-400 aircrafts at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. In a statement, the company noted that as part of its ongoing investment in SSA’s logistics infrastructure, the additional air capacity will enhance transit times, improve delivery…

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Economic reforms driving political stability, inter-government synergy — Bagudu

By Progress Godfrey ABUJA — Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu says President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms are strengthening political stability and fostering unprecedented unity across Nigeria’s three tiers of government. Speaking in Abuja yesterday during a meeting with the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) mission, Bagudu noted that the reforms have…

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