•As tax credits replace tax exemptions By Yinka Kolawole As Nigeria transitions to a new tax regime with effect from January 2026, the 149 companies currently enjoying pioneer status incentives (PSI) have been assured of retaining their tax holidays for at least two more years. Chairman of the presidential tax …

By Babajide Komolafe The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) and the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) Plc. are set to formalise a partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at ensuring faster and more efficient reimbursement of depositors in the event of bank failures. The development was disclosed by …

By Peter Egwuatu  Nigerian equities extended their bullish run last week as investors added about N1.67 trillion in value to their portfolios, with the stock market closing higher on a week-on-week basis despite the Yuletide slowdown in trading activities, reflecting sustained confidence in fundamentally strong stocks. Market data showed that …

Wema Bank has awarded N120 million in cash prizes to young talents at the Hackaholics 6.0 grand finale, where 35 teams emerged from regional pitch sessions that recorded 1,460 participants across the country. The post Tech talents benefit N120m from Wema Bank’s hackaholics 6.0 appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria …

The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has renewed efforts to expand Takaful insurance as part of a broader strategy to deepen participation in Nigeria’s insurance market and reach underserved segments of the population. The post NAICOM pushes inclusion as Takaful Insurance gains ground appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - …

À Moroni, une opération de nettoyage a été menée dimanche 21 décembre dans la Baie de Kalaweni, lieu d'histoire et de mémoire en plein cœur de la capitale. Autrefois espace de rencontres et d’échanges sociaux, cette baie, située à côté de la mosquée historique de la ville, est devenue un …

The Federal Government is expected to save over N2 billion in 2026 following the adoption of the Electronic Content Management (ECM) system by ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs). The post Government targets N2b savings in 2026 as MDAs go paperless appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and …

Renewed buying interest driven by pre-Christmas positioning lifted equities on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) last week, with market capitalisation rising by N1.7 trillion. The post Santa-Claus rally deepens as investors gain N1.7tr in five days appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers (NCRIB) has called for a more unified insurance industry, saying stronger collaboration among operators could unlock significant value for Nigeria’s economy. The post NCRIB calls for stronger synergy among insurers appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Au Sénégal, la Police nationale a annoncé, dimanche 21 décembre, l’arrestation du cerveau présumé d’un réseau de trafic de femmes originaires du Nigeria, récemment démantelé à Kédougou, dans le sud-est du pays. L’enquête a été déclenchée après le signalement d’un témoin local à l’antenne régionale de la Division de lutte …