New data from CFA Society Nigeria is changing how the country’s financial sector approaches talent development. Access has emerged as the single largest source of CFA candidates in Nigeria, a shift industry observers say reflects a broader move toward building investment expertise internally. In its “Where Nigeria’s Finance Professionals Work” series, published in a national daily, CFA Society Nigeria reported that Access leads employers of CFA candidates with 82 enrollees more than double the 38 at the second-ranked institution and far ahead of other banks and financial firms. Access also ranks second for employers of CFA charterholders, with 11 professionals…
Author: Orientalnews Staff
By Adesegun Adeshi Gbenga Nigerian banks have moved swiftly to contain the effects of a sophisticated global cyber campaign sweeping across sectors and continents, with industry sources assuring the public that the nation’s financial system remains strong, resilient and secure. The campaign, described by analysts as one of the most coordinated waves of attacks in years, is neither peculiar to Nigeria nor limited to finance. Organisations in telecommunications, healthcare, government, energy, technology and corporate registries across Europe, Asia, the Americas and Africa have been targeted by the same wave of…
Uche Cecil Izuora More than 100 traders and residents of New Gbagi Market, Ibadan, received free dental consultations, preventive oral healthcare and basic medical screenings as SIFAX Group partnered with the University of Ibadan Association of Dental Students (UADS) to deliver a community dental outreach aimed at improving access to oral healthcare. The outreach, held on July 25 under the Committee on Dental Education and Health (CODEH), saw 101 participants undergo comprehensive dental consultations after an initial registration of about 130 people. Beneficiaries also received free blood pressure, blood glucose, and body mass index (BMI) checks, while 30 patients…
Yemisi Izuora Leadway Assurance, has unveiled the Leadway Lifetime Plan, a one-of-a-kind whole-of-life insurance solution designed to extend financial protection beyond the immediate household to the wider family circle. The newly introduced plan launched at a briefing with the Nigerian Association of Insurance and Pension Editors (NAIPE), reinforces Leadway’s commitment to building lasting financial security, preserving wealth, and delivering meaningful, long-term protection for the people who matter most. The Leadway Lifetime Plan responds to the increasingly complex financial responsibilities faced by many working adults, particularly members of the Sandwich Generation individuals who simultaneously provide financial support for ageing parents…
Yemisi Izuora Guinea Insurance Plc has successfully completed its recapitalisation exercise, with its capital position now above the ₦15 billion minimum capital requirement for non-life insurers, following the conclusion of the verification process by the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM). The successful completion marks a defining moment in the Company’s transformation and positions Guinea Insurance with the financial strength, underwriting capacity and strategic platform to compete more aggressively, pursue larger opportunities and play a leading role in Nigeria’s insurance market. For Guinea Insurance, recapitalisation is not the destination. It is the platform for growth. The Company is now focused on converting its enhanced capital position…
Yemisi Izuora The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has cleared seven insurance companies after confirming their status as meeting the recapitalization requirements. The newly cleared companies are emPLE General Insurance Limited, emPLE Life Assurance Limited, Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc, Tangerine Life Insurance Limited, Alliance & General Insurance Plc, Guinea Insurance Plc and Regency Alliance Insurance Plc. Of the seven companies, four are non-life insurers, while three operate in the life insurance segment. The commission listed emPLE General, Sovereign Trust, Alliance & General, Guinea Insurance and Regency Alliance under the non-life category, while emPLE Life and Tangerine Life were listed as…
Joseph Bakare The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), has asked the Government to look into how the transition to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) could lead to better opportunities for commuters. The NUPENG, leadership, led by Salimon Oladiti, its president, paid a courtesy visit to the President where he informed the president that larger population of the country is not benefiting from the transition. President Bola Tinubu, also reportedly admitted that the project is currently going into the pockets of truck owners, noting that the gains are not spreading as quickly as he would like. The…
Joseph Bakare The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has charged members of the National Youth Service Corps NYSC, across the country to strive to be new breed youths by taking ownership of the fight against corruption, economic and financial crimes and upholding integrity, discipline and dedication in all they do. He gave the charge on Thursday, August 13, 2026, while addressing Batch “B” Stream II Corps members at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Ikare-Akoko, Akoko North East Local Government Area, Ondo State. Delivering a lecture titled, “New Breed Youths as Catalysts…
Yemisi Izuora Stanbic IBTC Bank, a member of Standard Bank Group, and Nucleus Software, a leading provider of lending and transaction banking solutions, have successfully advanced to FinnAxia® 9.0, marking a significant milestone in their long standing partnership and shared commitment to driving innovation in transaction banking. The milestone reflects more than a decade of collaboration between both organisations in strengthening transaction banking capabilities and delivering enhanced value to corporate and institutional clients. As customer expectations continue to evolve and businesses increasingly demand seamless, real time and digitally enabled banking services, Stanbic IBTC Bank and Nucleus Software remain focused…
Yemisi Izuora Nestlé Nigeria has marked the fifth anniversary and 10th edition of its Empowering Rural Women Initiative by supporting 50 women retailers in Zaria, Kaduna State, with practical business training and grants in the form of Nestlé products valued at three times their existing stock. The intervention also marked the beginning of a three-month mentorship period designed to help the women apply their training, manage the additional stock effectively and build stronger, more sustainable businesses. Launched in 2021, the Empowering Rural Women Initiative supports women retailers who have demonstrated the determination to grow their businesses but have limited…