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By Rosemary Iwunze The insurance industry recorded a 47.3 per cent, Year-on-Year, YoY, growth in   Gross Premium Written, GPW,   to N2.301 trillion in 2025 from N1.558 trillion recorded in 2024. According to the insurance industry report released by the  The National Insurance Commission, NAICOM, disclosed this in its insurance industry report released yesterday.   The report also showed […] The post Insurance industry records 47.3% growth in premium to N2.3trn appeared first on Vanguard News.

First City Monument Bank (FCMB) is positioning culture as an economic engine, leveraging platforms such as the Ibadan Cultural Festival to support small businesses, deepen inclusion, and connect local enterprises to broader markets. As a lead partner in the festival organised by the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII), the Bank said cultural gatherings are […] The post FCMB taps cultural economy to drive inclusion at 2026 Ibadan festival appeared first on Vanguard News.

Crude oil prices had dropped to $90 per barrel from $100 last week, as market watchers anticipated that the talks would culminate in an agreement in Islamabad, Pakistan’s capital. The post US–Iran tensions: Crude oil rebounds above $100 per barrel appeared first on Vanguard News.

In its March 2026 Monthly Oil Market Report (MOMR), OPEC stated that the figures were based on data obtained through direct communication with Nigerian authorities. The post Nigeria misses OPEC quota, produces 1.38m bpd in March appeared first on Vanguard News.

Nigeria may begin delivering natural gas to Abuja through the AKK pipeline by July, signalling progress in its long-delayed gas infrastructure drive. The post Nigeria to deliver gas to Abuja through AKK pipeline by July – NUPRC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The landmark development marks a decisive turnaround for Nigeria, Africa’s largest oil producer, which for decades depended heavily on imported refined petroleum products. The post Dangote Refinery drives historic shift as Nigeria becomes net petrol exporter appeared first on Vanguard News.

Nigerian regulators, banks, and civil society groups have intensified efforts aimed at easing stringent banking restrictions on non-profit organisations (NPOs). The post Regulators, banks, others move to ease banking barriers for non-profits appeared first on Vanguard News.

It is also expected to carry up to 30 billion cubic meters of gas, with 15 billion set aside for Morocco and exports to Europe. The post Nigeria to sign $25 billion intergovernmental gas pipeline deal with Morocco appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The wedding industry in the UK is gauging the impact of the war with Iran. Despite riding fuel prices putting pressure on supply chains, vendors say they are prepared to absorb higher costs.

Pope Leo touched down in Algeria on Monday, beginning an 11 day tour of four African countries. Leo is visiting Algeria to champion Christian-Muslim co-existence.