Nigeria
Nigeria’s Insurance Sector Records Strong Growth with N2.3tr Premiums and N4.8tr Assets
Nigeria’s insurance industry is witnessing sustained expansion, with new data highlighting increased premium volumes, improved claims settlement, and rising asset growth—signalling stronger confidence ...
Africa
Africa: WATRA Advances Regulatory Frameworks to Unlock West Africa’s $216bn Digital Economy
The West Africa Telecommunications Regulators Assembly (WATRA), in collaboration with the Nigerian Communications Commission and other regional stakeholders, has reaffirmed its commitment to ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: NIGCOMSAT Empowers 5,000 Startups to Drive Nigeria’s Digital and Innovation Ecosystem
The Managing Director of Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT), Mrs. Jane Egerton-Idehen, has disclosed that the agency has supported over 5,000 startups as ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: FG Unveils 2026 Fiscal Measures to Cushion Economy Against Global Shocks
The Federal Government has introduced new 2026 fiscal policy measures aimed at shielding Nigeria’s economy from external shocks triggered by escalating geopolitical tensions ...
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Nigeria: World Bank Flags 5,000 TSA Gaps, Raises Concerns Over Nigeria’s Fiscal Reporting Systems
The World Bank has raised fresh concerns over Nigeria’s public finance management system, highlighting significant gaps in treasury operations, audit processes, and financial ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: NAICOM Recapitalisation Drive Reshapes Nigeria’s Insurance Landscape
Nigeria’s insurance sector is undergoing a significant transformation as the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) enforces a 31 July 2026 recapitalisation deadline. More than ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: CBN Strengthens Regulatory Oversight as Digital Finance Ecosystem Expands
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is intensifying its supervisory approach to Nigeria’s fast-growing digital finance ecosystem, introducing new measures aimed at reinforcing ...
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Nigeria: MoMo PSB Deepens Financial Inclusion with Y’ello Box Digital Hub and Community Training
Residents of Iraboko community have taken a major step toward financial empowerment following a financial literacy initiative led by MoMo Payment Service Bank ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: SEC Mandates Immediate Asset Freeze on 13 Terror-Linked Entities in Capital Market Crackdown
Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a sweeping directive ordering the immediate freezing of assets linked to 13 entities recently flagged ...
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Nigeria: AfDB Backs Nigeria’s Digital Infrastructure Drive with $200m Fibre and Skills Investment
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a $200 million loan to support Nigeria’s nationwide fibre-optic expansion and digital skills development initiative, ...