The Institute of Islamic Finance Professionals (IIFP), Nigeria, has expressed deep concern over the circular issued by the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) prohibiting coinsurance arrangements between Takaful Operators and Conventional Insurance Companies. In a statement by its President, Prof Tajudeen Yusuf and Acting Registrar, Monsur Musa, the IIFP said the policy undermines financial inclusion and

The Bauchi State Government has secured over $5.2 billion (around ₦7.8 trillion) in fresh investments  with 47 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) signed with both local and international investors during the recently concluded Bauchi Economic and Investment Summit. The two-day summit, which drew business leaders, diplomats, and development partners from across Nigeria and beyond, aimed to

The Ondo State (APC) Elders’ Movement for Tinubu 2027, under the leadership of its Coordinator, Otunba Agboola Kelly, has defended the integrity of the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. A statement by Kelly said: “We view with utmost disdain and condemnation the so-called “ultimatum” issued by Integrity Watch Nigeria—a thinly veiled attempt by mischief-makers

The Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Abuja Investments Company Limited (AICL), Amb. Maureen Tamuno has applauded young innovators for their creativity and resilience. Speaking at the grand finale of the Abuja Youth Talent Hunt Competition on Thursday, she described the initiative as a “pioneering effort” in empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs

Amnesty International has urged the Federal Government to immediately investigate widespread killings, disappearances, and other human rights abuses allegedly committed by both armed groups and security forces in the Southeast region since 2015. In a new report titled ‘A Decade of Impunity: Attacks and Unlawful Killings in Southeast Nigeria,’  the human rights group said no

Police have rescued eight toddlers and 10 children, said to have been stolen by a syndicate notorious in kidnapping, stealing and buying children from various illegal sources in the state with the intention of selling them to their syndicates or trafficking them to other parts of the country. The Commissioner of Police in the state,

Anambra residents have raised the alarm of possible mayhem, following the release of 10 inmates of the Amawbia Correctional Center, near Awka, by a self- styled traditional ruler. The video of the action has gone viral as residents fear possible attacks from such persons who were freed by the man. The acclaimed monarch introduced himself