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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

NDPHC reaffirms commitment to gender inclusion

Ms Adighije said this in a statement on Thursday to commemorate the 2026 International Women’s Day.

Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC)
March 12, 2026

Mining marshals’ commander Onoja sues lawyer, blogger over extortion allegations, demands N20 billion 

Mr Adedipe told the court that the allegations made against his client were “entirely false and damaging to his reputation.”

Attah Onoja, the commander of the mining marshals
March 11, 2026

Lagos urges faith groups to strengthen premarital counselling to curb abuse

DSVA has urged churches and mosques to strengthen premarital counselling for intending couples as part of efforts to prevent domestic violence.

Executive Secretary, DSVA, Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi
March 11, 2026

Council donates transformers, solar lights to Kaduna communities

The Jema’a LGA in Kaduna has donated seven electricity transformers and dozens of solar-powered street lights to communities in the locality.

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
March 11, 2026

Two-thirds of children say cyberbullying has increased: UN Report

The report highlights “alarming trends” and “the urgent need for the entire online ecosystem to act faster and together to protect children”.

Schoolchildren
March 11, 2026

Tinubu approves employment of 50 doctors, 100 nurses for prisons  

“The president understands that he is the president of all Nigerians, including those inmates. As father to all, he has always shown that he cares,” the minister said.

Tunji-Ojo
March 11, 2026

UN boss applauds women’s civil society groups as foundation shakers

UN secretary-general António Guterres, on Tuesday, applauded civil society groups for “shaking the foundations of privilege” in a male-dominated world.

UN Secretary General António Guterres speaking at the World Economic Forum, in Davos, Switzerland
March 11, 2026

Nigeria reaffirms commitment to gender equality, women’s empowerment

Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to work with the international community to accelerate progress on gender equality and women’s empowerment.

Women’s affairs minister Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim delivering Nigeria’s statement at the 70th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women at the UN headquarters.