BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—Buying and managing insurance policies in Nigeria is about to get as simple as sending a text message, thanks to a new digital initiative aimed at putting complete insurance coverage directly onto smartphones. CBI Partnering Insurtech Limited, a newly licensed web aggregator and subsidiary of Baywood Holdings Limited, has unveiled an app-driven, web-based […] The post How CBI Partnering InsurTech Plans to Put Insurance Policies Right on Your Smartphone appeared first on Business Today NG.

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has assured Nigerians that his team will go all out for victory in Wednesday’s read more Chelle eyes win against Poland as Bassey boosts Super Eagles camp

Armed bandits, on Monday night, invaded a mosque in Unguwan Namama village, Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State, killing read more Gunmen invade Kaduna Mosque, kill one, abduct several worshippers

The Federal House of Representatives resolved to fast track legislative work for the establishment of State Police and a decentralised read more Reps move to fastrack state police as Oyo kidnappings heighten security concerns

Alpha Morgan Bank has announced a landmark financial performance, recording Profit Before Tax of N1.9 billion in just 10 months read more Alpha Morgan Bank posts N1.9bn PBT in 10 months of operations

The National Democratic Party (NDP) officially unveiled Ada Fredrick Okwori as its female presidential candidate for Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. read more Presidential primary: Ada Fredrick emerges NDP presidential flag bearer for 2027 amidst INEC deadline expiration

Tears and grief filled the air as eight victims of Sunday’s attack on Gwon-Ajang village in Foron District of Barkin read more Eight victims of Plateau attack laid to rest amid tears

Teachers in Benue and Adamawa states on Monday joined a nationwide protest against the growing wave of school abductions, demanding read more Benue, Adamawa teachers protest rising school abductions, demand swift rescue 

…As largest satellite internet constellation donates specialised communication gadgets to NEMA Vice President Kashim Shettima, has applauded the donation of read more Shettima lauds space X contributions to Nigeria’s emergency, disaster response

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has declared a three-day national mourning period from June 12 to June 14 in read more Insecurity: CAN declares three-day national mourning, seeks emergency security measures

The Kogi State wing of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has joined other voices condemning the wave of kidnappings read more Kogi State NUT described kidnapping as an embarrassment , threat to education sector

…As Fubara assures of adequate security  The Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) on Tuesday carried out a peaceful protest across read more NUT protests rising insecurity in schools 

The Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRC) has continued its campaign to promote Actuarial Science in secondary schools, urging them read more Why Nigeria needs more actuarial scientists – FRC

The Ghanaian government is reportedly making provisions to secure tickets for Ghanaians living abroad ahead of the 2026 FIFA World read more Ghanaian government to fund 1,000 World Cup tickets for diaspora fans

… marks 50th anniversary Maltina will be investing in nourishing one million young minds as part of the programmes to read more Maltina targets one million young Nigerians with nationwide nutrition tour

Ecobank Group has launched the world’s first International Capital Market Association (ICMA) commercial bank-issued Nature Bond on the London Stock read more Ecobank issues Nature Bond on London Stock Exchange to protect Africa’s natural ecosystems

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…says Biafra not as harmful as bandits Umar Ibrahim Sfawa, a social media commentator from Katsina and Funtua in Katsina read more Umar vows to support Obi’s 2027 presidency bid

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday says its attention has been drawn to allegations currently circulating on social read more INEC investigating staff over alleged unauthorised access to CVR database

…as debt servicing gulp N12.52trn The Federal Government’s fiscal pressures have intensified as its gross revenue plummeted by 39 percent read more FG’s revenue plunges 39% to N18.6trn in 9 months

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has called on Nigerians to be prayerful for the former Governor of Ekiti State, read more Pity Fayose, don’t get angry with him – Makinde Pleads

Nigeria’s ambition to build one of Africa’s largest digital economies is faced with a growing test as a wave of read more Cyberattacks expose the fragility of Nigeria’s digital economy as businesses face rising risks

Nigeria’s telecommunications operators invested more than N2.1 trillion in network expansion and modernisation in 2025, but the industry continues to read more Telecoms spend N2.1tn on infrastructure, yet 245 major outages disrupt services in May

Shoprite, a South African retail company and Africa’s largest food retailer, employs more than 170,000 people, making it the continent’s read more Here are 30 companies employing the most workers in Africa

Bonny Gas Transport Limited (BGT), a subsidiary of Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG), has awarded contracts to Hudong-Zhongua Shipbuilding (Group)... read more NLNG affiliate contracts Chinese shipbuilders for 3 LNG vessels

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President Bola Tinubu on Monday commissioned three new naval vessels and inaugurated a multinational maritime security initiative.... read more Tinubu commissions three Naval vessels, launches regional maritime task force as Navy marks 70 years

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Global fintech revenues exceeded the half-trillion-dollar mark with a growth rate that was more than four times faster than that read more Global fintech revenues grow four times faster than traditional banks – BCG

Airtel Africa has emerged as one of the biggest winners of a growing investor shift away from speculative stocks, adding read more Investors shift toward telecoms, dollar-linked earnings as Airtel Africa adds N1.2tn in one week

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The United States is set to reduce the number of its embassies and consulates across Africa that process visa applications. read more US to slash Africa visa processing centres from nearly 50 to 20

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