…governance in Nigeria and Africa.FCT, Abuja - The Association of Senior Staff of Banks, Insurance and Financial Institutions (ASSBIFI) has declared that Nigeria's N70,000 national minimum wage falls far short of what workers need to live with dignity, saying the amount cannot cover even the most basic household expense…

By Victor Ahiuma-Young & Omotola AremoLAGOS The Association of Senior Staff of Banks, Insurance and Financial Institutions, ASSBIFI, on Wednesday said the N70,000 national minimum wage was inadequate to guarantee decent living for Nigerian workers. The union described the wage as grossly insufficient to meet workers’ b…

…cent) of people have access to care, and most of this care is also out-of-pocket. Health insurance is not yet well covered for mental health challenges.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google “And so, we really need to speak out louder so that there can be proper focus on mental health services in terms of…

A New Jersey insurance executive f@tally shot his wife and daughter before turning the gun on himself inside their mansion. David Grodnick, 61, his wife Lora Grodnick, 62, and daughter, Sloane Grodnick, 24, were each found with gunshot wounds to the head in the Montgomery Township home on Oct. 2, according to the Somer…

…on the scale required, calling for increased access to extension services, finance, insurance and reliable climate information. Climate change fuels fear among farmers Similarly, the Co-Founder of DeBranch Farmers Limited, Sandra Victor-Gwafan, said climate change had created fear and hesitation among farmers in Kaduna…

Consolidated Hallmark Insurance Limited and CHI Life Assurance Limited have called for stronger collaboration among insurers, brokers and other industry stakeholders to accelerate the growth of Nigeria’s insurance sector. The companies, both subsidiaries of Consolidated Hallmark Holdings Plc, made the call at the Ibada…

…crew employment. The restrictions extend to the sale or purchase of vessels, repairs, insurance, financing and leasing, and seek to reduce Russia’s ability to evade Western oil price caps when exporting crude. In a statement on Monday, the Russian Foreign Ministry described Japan’s reference to the situation in Ukraine…

…FC suffered defeat for the first time this season, going down 4-1 to their hosts, Bendel Insurance. Kayode Oke bagged a brace for Bendel Insurance, while Suraju Lawal and Jonathan James got the other goals for Insurance. Aliyu Sugau scored Barau FC’s only goal of the game. Full Results Doma United 1-0 Wolves Bendel Ins…

…is a trip to Ibadan to face Shooting Stars, while the Noisy Lagosians will host Bendel Insurance in their next league fixture.

…after recording their first home win of the season, a commanding 3-0 victory over Bendel Insurance. The result will give Imama Amapakabo’s side belief as they seek to carry that momentum into Awka and claim bragging rights over their Oriental rivals. Rangers will be wary of the Warriors’ response, but the Enugu side ha…

…in sectors including manufacturing, mining and quarrying, public utilities, finance and insurance, and construction faced lending rates of up to 60% at some banks.

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation has raised the alarm on the rapid spread of illegal money schemes across the country, cautioning citizens against putting their hard-earned money in unregulated institutions or illegal fund operators. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation, Thompso…

…also retracted claims that NAICOM made unlawful demands during Nigeria's ongoing insurance recapitalisation exercisePAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Abuja, FCT - The Coalition for Good Governance in Nigeria (CGGN) has publicly withdrawn its earli…

…Olusegun Omosehin at a press conference in Abuja on ThursdayThe groups said the Nigerian insurance sector is undergoing a positive revolution since President Tinubu signed NIIRA 2025 into lawThe network acknowledged disputes over the recapitalisation process involving NICON Insurance and Nigeria Reinsurance Corporation…

…made between April 2015 and September 2026Eligible carers can also access National Insurance credits, Universal Credit, and Council Tax Reductions alongside the allowancePAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!The UK government pays £86.45 per week to p…

The National Health Insurance Authority has called for a locally led health financing research agenda to guide reforms, expand health insurance coverage and improve financial protection for Nigerians. The Director-General of the NHIA, Dr Kelechi Ohiri, made the call on Monday in Abuja at the inaugural Nigeria Health Fi…

…Treatment existed, but it was experimental, expensive, and far beyond anything our insurance would cover.The appointments.Elizabeth crying in the shower.The way she stopped sleeping.I had thought she was pulling away from me.I had not known she was drowning.>"Michael's foundation agreed to pay," the letter continued. "…

…Emmanuel said 500 indigenes of Oruk Anam had been enrolled in the state health insurance scheme, with 50 beneficiaries drawn from each community in the LGA, adding that health insurance cards had been issued to them. “The initiative is aimed at expanding access to affordable healthcare and ensuring that residents, part…

…that importing refined petroleum products comes with additional costs, including labour, insurance, shipping and other expenses incurred in the exporting country. He called for stronger planning and regulation, adding that domestic fuel prices should not automatically rise whenever there is a geopolitical crisis abroad…

…single year until she turned 20.At the bottom of the box was a folder.Inside were life insurance documents, investment papers, and a letter from his lawyer explaining that Steve had changed everything as soon as he understood how sick he was. The house, the savings, the policies, all of it had been secured in my name a…

…he added. Abubakar said the Association’s Cooperative and Correctional Welfare Insurance Scheme had become a fallback for retirees, with members accessing between ₦2m and ₦3m on retirement, depending on rank. He also urged the Kogi Government and private sector to engage retired officers in security and intelligence ro…

…considerable financial pressure on families. She noted that although the National Health Insurance Authority had expanded coverage for aspects of cancer care, many Nigerians remained exposed to significant out-of-pocket expenses. On access to specialist care, Buhari said Nigeria continued to face gaps in cancer treatme…

…call biological transition rather than the traditional harvest cycle.” Obikanye said insurance, technical assistance, market access and better data were critical to reducing risks and making agricultural finance more affordable. The post Low productivity, market gaps trap farmers in poverty — Experts appeared first on…

Stanbic IBTC Insurance has said its successful verification under the new N10 billion minimum capital requirement marks the beginning of a new phase of growth, as the company seeks to leverage its stronger financial position in an insurance industry undergoing major regulatory and structural changes. Akinjide Orimolade…

…YTD return rises to 58.14% as oil, insurance stocks rally The Nigerian equities market sustained its bullish run on Tuesday, adding N1.22 trillion to investors’ wealth as strong buying interest across key sectors pushed the benchmark index higher.Contents…YTD return rises to 58.14% as oil, insurance stocks rally The N…