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Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has formally received the prestigious Central Bank of the Year Award, dedicating the honour to the Board, management, and staff of the apex bank for their commitment to institutional reforms and economic stability. Cardoso received the award at the Central…

About 85 global medical professionals, scientists and policymakers participating in the “Science of Defeating Malaria”, leadership development course and initiative from Harvard University, USA, have commended the establishment of NASENI-TROMENT Biotechnologies factory as pivotal to eradicating malaria and infectious diseases in Nigeria and Africa. While touring the multi-million dollars NASENI-TROMENT…

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) is partnering with the Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA) to strengthen radiological safety in oil and gas operations and reduce the overall cost of operations. This was the outcome of a meeting between the Commission Chief Executive of NUPRC, Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, and…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has praised the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, for championing initiatives aimed at equipping Nigerian girls with practical digital skills and preparing them for opportunities in the technology sector. The commendation came during the 2026 National Girls in ICT Programme, where…

Nigeria’s fixed income market recorded a total turnover of N1.14 billion on June 2, 2026, with Open Market Operation (OMO) Bills accounting for the largest share of transactions, according to the latest Fixed Income Dashboard report. The report of the fixed income dashboard market released by the Central Bank of…

The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has appointed global professional services firm Ernst & Young (EY) as Consulting Actuary for the finalization and implementation of Nigeria’s Risk-Based Capital (RBC) framework. The appointment was formalized at a working meeting held today between NAICOM and EY in Abuja, as part of the Commission’s…

Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has resigned from the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Lawal in a post on his Facebook page on Monday, alleged that the ADC’s recently concluded primaries were rigged in favour of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, who picked the part’s presidential…

The Nigerian capital market on Monday achieved a historic milestone with the successful transition to a T+1 settlement cycle, becoming the first market in Africa to implement the shortened settlement framework designed to enhance efficiency, reduce risk, and improve global competitiveness. Speaking at the T+1 Settlement Cycle Transition Ceremony in…

Nigeria’s Eurobonds recorded relatively strong market performance at the close of trading on May 29, 2026, with yields on most sovereign issues remaining below their original issuance levels, reflecting sustained investor confidence in the country’s external debt instruments. Data released by the Debt Management Office (DMO) showed that the country’s…

Nigeria’s pension fund assets increased by N1.42 trillion in April 2026 to N30.94 trillion, reflecting sustained growth in the country’s contributory pension scheme, according to the latest industry report released by the National Pension Commission (PenCom). The report showed that the total net asset value of pension funds rose from…