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NAICOM Revokes Universal Insurance Licence, Appoints Receiver

Alake UriAugust 19, 2026August 19, 2026

by Alake UriAugust 19, 2026August 19, 2026035

The National Insurance Commission, NAICOM, has revoked the operating licence of Universal Insurance Plc and appointed a receiver/provisional liquidator to begin the process of winding...

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2027 Elections: Candidates, Parties Face Tough Campaign Hurdles

Alake UriAugust 19, 2026August 19, 2026

by Alake UriAugust 19, 2026August 19, 2026032

Political parties and candidates preparing for the 2027 general elections are set to navigate significant campaign challenges ahead of polls for the presidency, 469 National...

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24 Killed, Several Injured in Fresh Plateau Attack

Alake UriAugust 19, 2026August 19, 2026

by Alake UriAugust 19, 2026August 19, 2026034

At least 24 people have been killed and several others injured after armed men attacked Binper community in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State....

News Politics

Nasarawa Electoral Commissioner Resigns From APC, Joins SDP

Alake UriAugust 18, 2026August 18, 2026

by Alake UriAugust 18, 2026August 18, 2026032

A member of the Nasarawa State Independent Electoral Commission, NASIEC, Dr Samuel Tsebe, has resigned his membership of the All Progressives Congress, APC, with immediate...

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Truckers Accused of Avoiding NPA Parks at Onne Port

Alake UriAugust 18, 2026August 18, 2026

by Alake UriAugust 18, 2026August 18, 2026035

The Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, has raised concerns over the continued refusal of truckers to use designated truck parks at Onne Port, saying the development...

Business News

CBN’s Hakama Sidi-Ali Named 2026 National Spokesperson of the Year

Alake UriAugust 18, 2026August 18, 2026

by Alake UriAugust 18, 2026August 18, 2026035

The Acting Director of Corporate Communications at the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Hakama Sidi-Ali, has emerged as the 2026 National Spokesperson of the Year....

Business News

HBM Nigeria Records 57% Profit Growth to N208bn in H1 2026

Alake UriAugust 18, 2026August 18, 2026

by Alake UriAugust 18, 2026August 18, 2026032

HBM Nigeria Plc, formerly known as Lafarge Africa Plc, recorded a 57 per cent increase in Profit After Tax (PAT) to N208 billion in the...

Business News

Dollar to Naira Rate Today, August 18, 2026

Alake UriAugust 18, 2026August 18, 2026

by Alake UriAugust 18, 2026August 18, 2026031

The Nigerian naira maintained relative strength against the United States dollar on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, following recent gains in the official foreign exchange market...

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Foreign Control of Nigeria’s Coastal Waters Raises Security Concerns

Alake UriAugust 18, 2026August 18, 2026

by Alake UriAugust 18, 2026August 18, 2026030

A former Director of Shipping Development and Cabotage, Boniface Igwe, has warned that the continued dominance of foreign operators in Nigeria’s territorial waters could pose...

Business News

Food inflation rises for fifth consecutive month to 20.31%

Alake UriAugust 18, 2026August 18, 2026

by Alake UriAugust 18, 2026August 18, 2026030

Nigeria’s food inflation rate climbed for the fifth straight month, reaching 20.31 per cent in July 2026, up from 17.52 per cent in June. The...

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