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March 12, 2026

NAICOM directs insurers to link policies with NIN

The commissioner for insurance and chief executive officer of NAICOM, Olusegun Omosehin, disclosed this during a media interactive session in Lagos.

NAICOM
March 12, 2026

One dead in attack on oil tankers in Gulf, says Iraq

One person was killed following an attack on two oil tankers in the Gulf, Iraqi authorities said early Thursday.

Oil tanker in flames
March 12, 2026

New Tax Law: AXA Mansard advises employers on change management

AXA Mansard Insurance has urged employers across Nigeria to adopt structured change management strategies as the country transitions to a new tax regime.

AXA Mansard
March 12, 2026

Minna Heist: Five ways customers can avoid bank robbery in Nigeria

A broad daylight armed robbery attack on Friday against a bank customer in Minna has exposed the underbelly of inadequate security across Nigeria.

Minna robbery; armed cops, bullion van
March 12, 2026

NAFDAC sensitises North-West stakeholders to export procedures

NAFDAC says it has a robust system to facilitate trade by ensuring that exported products meet international market standards.

NAFDAC officials at Onitsha drug market
March 12, 2026

NAICOM: 20 insurance companies ready for recapitalisation verification ahead July deadline

The National Insurance Commission said 20 insurance companies have applied for verification under the ongoing recapitalisation exercise.

Insurance companies in Nigeria
March 12, 2026

Oil reserves release will reduce prices: Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump said he would release strategic oil reserves to stabilise rapidly rising prices.

U.S. President Donald Trump
March 12, 2026

Türkiye to ban single-use plastics under new circular economy plan

Türkiye has decided to phase out single-use plastics in line with the European Union’s acquis, aiming to further contribute to its environmental progress.

Plastic waste dumpsite
March 12, 2026

Chevron reaches settlement with U.S. govt, fined $1 million for violating renewable fuel standard

Under the agreement, Chevron will pay a civil penalty of just over $1 million and has retired credits worth about $3.6 million to remedy its violations.

Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
March 11, 2026

NGX, IFC, CSCS, WIMBIZ lead call for gender equality

They made the call at the 2026 Ring the Bell for Gender Equality ceremony, held during the NGX closing gong ceremony.

Temi Popoola, NGX’s group managing director