Après le contrôle de la SAAR Benin devenue Nobila Assurance, le nouvel acteur du marché des assurances du Bénin rêve grand. Malgré l’étroitesse historique du marché faiblement pénétré, ses dirigeants veulent en faire une compagnie de référence qui répond aux défis de l’heure, avec perspectives prometteuses. Entretien exclusif. Propos recueillis …

By Babajide Komolafe, Economy Editor Renowned economist and Chief Consultant at B. Adedipe Associates Limited, Professor Biodun Adedipe, has said Lagos State must aggressively deepen wealth creation if it aims to build an inclusive, resilient, and globally competitive economy. Speaking yesterday at the Roundtable Discussion on Lagos Economic Outlook 2026, …

The ceremony took place even as there were reports of clashes between the Congolese army and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels.

By Babajide Komolafe, Economy Editor Banks, insurance and other financial instiutions’ contribution to the economy fell by 15 per cent to N1.512 trillion in the third quarter, Q3’25 from N1.778 trillion in the first quarter of the year, Q1’25. This followed the second consecutive decline in the sector’s quarterly contribution …

By Babajide Komolafe The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has stated that Nigeria’s newly enacted tax laws are designed to strengthen economic competitiveness, attract investments and improve long-term fiscal stability. The agency also clarified that the much-debated 4% development levy on imported goods is not a new or additional tax …

There were legal fireworks as the dispute by counsel stalled Nestoil debt case at Appeal Court The post Drama as senior lawyers battle for control of Nestoil’s defence at Appeal Court appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Peter Egwuatu Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) has introduced Commercial Paper (CP) listings, following approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC, marking another significant expansion of its product suite. This development deepens Nigeria’s short-term debt market and reinforces NGX’s role as a versatile hub for capital formation. The new …

By Babajide Komolafe Nigeria’s business confidence continued its upward trajectory, as the Business Performance Index rose to 113.3 points in November, up from 111.3 points in October, according to the latest report of the Nigeria Economic Summit Group (NESG) Business Confidence Monitor (BCM). The report stated: “Nigeria’s business environment maintained …

The aviation sector may experience a sharp decline in output and employment following the full implementation of the tax reforms, The post Tax Reform: Experts warn against GDP decline, job losses in aviation appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

A former minister of budget and national planning and immediate past chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Udoma Udo The post Udoma, Mbah, others seek more transparent, efficient capital market appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.