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The Senate has unanimously passed a vote of confidence in its leadership, defending it against allegations of sexual harassment. This comes barely two days after suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Kogi Central) addressed the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in New York, claiming she was suspended for raising sexual harassment allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The Senate…
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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has condemned the N15.6 trillion Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project and the N21 billion official residence for Vice President Kashim Shettima, describing them as wasteful, corrupt, and misplaced priorities. Obasanjo made these remarks in his new book, ‘Nigeria: Past and Future’, where he analyzed the leadership styles of past and present government…
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The House of Representatives is currently considering the report on the four tax bills transmitted to the National Assembly in October 2024 by President Bola Tinubu. Chairman of the Committee on Finance, James Abiodun Faleke, presented the report during Thursday's plenary, presided over by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas. As of the time of filing this report,…
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Nigeria is facing its worst rate of deforestation in decades, following bandits’ illegal occupation of forests, high demand for wood as building materials, expansion of infrastructural activities, and increasing prices of cooking gas in the country.
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Despite promises made by President Bola Tinubu's administration, Nigeria’s power sector is facing an escalating financial crisis, with generation companies (GenCos) warning of potential shutdowns.
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As the world marks World Kidney Day, a consultant physician and nephrologist, Dr. Tams Tamunobelema, has warned the public against the dangers of consuming herbal remedies, also known as "Agbo," and using bleaching creams containing mercury, as they can lead to kidney disease. Dr. Tamunobelema, who is also the head of the Renal Unit at…
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Justice Celestine Obinna of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Maitama in Abuja, has set bail for the suspended Executive Director of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Netufo Olaniyi Alaba. The judge set their bail at N50 million naira each, provided they produced a credible surety who is a civil servant not below Grade…
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The Niger State government has ordered the immediate closure of two public secondary schools in Minna, the state capital. The Commissioner for Niger State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, Dr. Hadiza Asabe Mohammed, who announced the closure in Minna on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, noted that the decision was due to persistent fights involving…
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The Adamawa State Government has received accolades for its substantial investment in healthcare, particularly in reproductive and adolescent health services. Dr. Nuzhat Rafique, Chief of Field Office for UNICEF Bauchi, commended the government’s commitment during a panel discussion led by adolescent girls from all parts of the state in Yola, urging state authorities to sustain…
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Kyiv on Thursday accused Russian forces of executing five more captured Ukrainian servicemen, the latest apparent war-crime allegation brought against the Kremlin's army. Ukrainian officials have accused Moscow's troops of killing dozens of captured Ukrainian servicemen since the Kremlin launched its invasion of Ukraine in early 2022. Ukrainian rights ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets said on social…
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The General Overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, will be joined by Bishop Francis Wale Oke, Bishop Taiwo Adelakun, Pastor Femi Emmanuel, and others for the Light-Up Crusade holding in Ibadan on Friday. The crusade, organised by an interdenominational evangelistic coalition in Oyo State, is meant to bring more…
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Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has said that former President Muhammadu Buhari is aware that he has left the All Progressives Congress (APC), a party of which he was a founding member. The former Federal Capital Territory (FCT) minister announced on his social media page that he has joined the Social Democratic Party (SDP).…
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The Delta State Police Spokesperson, Bright Edafe, has defended officers who conduct 'stop and search' operations on passengers along expressways. Edafe made this statement on his X (formerly Twitter) account, stating that sometimes during such stop-and-search operations, guns and other weapons are discovered hidden in pieces of luggage. A lady had shared her experience while…
News
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The Arewa Renaissance Group, a socio-political organisation advocating for Northern Nigeria’s development, has strongly criticised a coalition of Northern groups for threatening to shut down federal highways. The coalition had warned of mass disruptions unless the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was reversed. The Arewa Youth Assembly For Good Leadership (AYAGL), on Tuesday, threatened to…
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Nigerian-born June Ashimola appeared in a UK court to disprove claims of her death and reveal she’s alive, ending a long-running probate wrangle. According to Mirror, a UK-based news publication, Ashimola had been declared dead in 2019, without leaving a will. Her £350,000 estate was granted to Ruth Samuel on behalf of a man named…
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Walson-Jack urges the institutionalisation of green energy training In a move to support Nigeria’s transition to renewable energy, global technology giant Huawei has collaborated with the Office of the Head of the Civil Service and the Ministry of Power to equip Nigerian civil servants with essential skills in green energy. The two-day training programme, themed…
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China on Thursday called for "dialogue" with Washington to resolve spiralling trade tensions that have seen the world's two largest economies impose a slew of tariffs on each other's imports. "China has always advocated that China and the United States should adopt a positive and cooperative attitude towards differences and controversies in economic and trade…
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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned Mr. Netufo Olaniyi Alaba, the suspended Executive Director of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), and Mr. Hassan Arivi Saddiq, Managing Director of Hassino Group Limited, for their alleged involvement in a 15 million naira (₦15,000,000) contract fraud. Mr. Alaba, the first defendant, and…
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Tensions were rising between rival factions in the northern Ethiopian region of Tigray on Thursday, as France warned against travel there. Tigray was the scene of one of the most devastating wars of the century between 2020 and 2022, estimated to have claimed as many as 600,000 lives. That war pitted local forces against the…
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The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has met with former Governor of Imo State, Owelle Rochas Okorocha, in a bid to ensure good governance in the polity. The duo, who met at the Ministry of Defence in Abuja on Wednesday, explored issues relating to the actualisation of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President…
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The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle, says to effectively address the security challenges in the West African sub-region requires collective efforts from all affected countries. Matawalle said this during the Gala Night for the 43rd Ordinary Meeting of the ECOWAS Committee of Chiefs of Defence Staff in Abuja. He expressed Nigeria’s appreciation…
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A female member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), serving at the National Assembly, identified as Miss Ruth Isaiku was robbed and dumped by the roadside after boarding a ‘one chance’ taxi in Abuja. Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that around 7:40 p.m. on March 12, 2025, one good samaritan from Army Housing Estate,…
Metro
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A tragic incident unfolded on Wednesday in the heart of Benin City, where a two-year-old girl lost her life in a fatal crash allegedly caused by members of the Edo State Public Safety Response Team (PSR). The incident, which took place near Ring Road, has sparked widespread outrage, with many calling for an immediate response…
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Survivors of the bandit attack on ‘Aba Sunday,’ a farming settlement in one of Ondo State’s agrarian belts, are still reeling from the devastating attack that left several people dead on the midnight of Saturday.
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A five-year-old boy, Ramadan Mayeleeke, who was diagnosed with three holes in his heart is seeking N5, 875,000 financial help to undergo a chest infection surgery.
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A businessman, Mr Akogun Elijah Adeogun has appealed to the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun to intervene and investigate trumped up allegations leveled against him by some land speculators.
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The Lagos State government yesterday urged residents to refrain from acts that can lead to flash flooding in the state with the coming of rains this month.
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It was a tragic day for pedestrians and motorists as two people were confirmed dead in the tragic gas explosion, which occurred Tuesday night around Otedola area of Lagos.
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The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Beecrooft and the Police in Lagos have resolved to strengthen collaboration in crime fighting and intelligence gathering.They disclosed this during a courtesy visit by the Commander of NNS Beecroft, Commodore Paul Nimmyel..
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It was a sorrowful sight yesterday as traders took stock of their losses following the Wednesday fire incident at the Aleshinloye Market, Ibadan. The fire, which broke out at midnight, left the trails of losses, wailing and anguish.
Business
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The Namibian Ambassador to Nigeria, Humphrey Geiseb, on Wednesday visited Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, to discuss visas-on-arrival for travel to Namibia. The duo also deliberated on the Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) between Nigeria and Namibia. Ambassador Geiseb highlighted the vital links between Nigeria and Namibia in the air transport…
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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress and the Nigerian Employers Consultative Association (NECA) are threatening to withdraw their members’ contributions to the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) and the National Pension Commission (PENCOM)
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The Nigerian maritime sector is a crucial driver of the country’s economy and plays a significant role in trade, employment, and revenue generation. The potential for sustainable economic development is immense with a coastline spanning over 850 kilometres
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Worried by the poor insurance penetration in the country, the Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA) has called on insurance operators to harness digital disruption and social innovation to increase industry penetration.
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The Federal Government said despite global economic headwinds it has maintained its financial commitments to the priority areas identified in the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF 2023-2027).
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A startup, Darey.io, has concluded plans to open a new tech hub in Yaba, Lagos. Scheduled for launch this March, the hub is designed to drive digital transformation, foster collaboration, and provide startups, businesses, and individuals with AI-driven solutions and workforce development programmes.
Energy
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Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has vowed that the long years of neglect of the state's oil-producing area of Ukwa have ended for good and that significant changes have been set into motion in the area. Otti announced this while flagging off the reconstruction of the 11.1-kilometre Obehie-Umudobia-Owaza road in Ukwa West Local Government…
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The Network Against Corruption and Trafficking (NACAT) has warned against any attempt by the National Assembly to secretly pass the 2025 budget of the Nigerian Midstream & Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) into law without public scrutiny. NACAT Executive Director of Investigation, Fejiro Oliver Tega who issued this warning at a world press conference on…
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The House of Representatives has urged the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) to prioritise rehabilitation of the vandalised pipelines linking the Ore depot in Ondo for immediate resumption of operations in the facility. The call followed the adoption of a motion moved by Rep. Festus Adefiranye (APC-Ondo) at plenary on Wednesday. Adefiranye noted the…
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The Conference of Progressive Nigerians (CPN) has cautioned the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited against suspending the naira-for-crude oil exchange arrangement. The group warned that such a move could have severe economic consequences. This came in response to claims that the government-owned oil company had suspended the naira-for-crude deal until 2030, as it has…
Editorial
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The report that Nigeria ranks among the top 10 countries with the highest number of their citizens trafficked into modern slavery is alarming and distasteful, given the country’s resources and potential which, if properly harnessed, should attract people into the country and not lure Nigerians away.
Politics
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The Director General of the Labour Party’s Directorate of Mobilization and Integration, Marcel Ngogbehei, has said that internal wrangling over campaign funds frustrated the efforts of the late Dr. Doyin Okupe in stabilising the party during the 2023 presidential election. In a statement mourning Okupe’s passing, Ngogbehei described him as a statesman, political strategist, and…
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Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo has lifted the suspension of the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Samson Osagie, with immediate effect. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the governor had in February suspended Osagie alongside the chairman of the state Local Government Commission, Damian Lawani over alleged financial infractions. His recall…
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The Rivers State House of Assembly has rejected claims by the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara, that he was prevented from entering the House to re-present the 2025 Appropriation Bill. According to the Assembly, it never received any official communication from the governor indicating his intention to present the bill. Dr. Enemi Alabo George, spokesperson of…
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A coalition of opposition lawmakers has expressed strong support for Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, praising him for implementing the Supreme Court’s judgment despite continued resistance from lawmakers loyal to former Governor and current FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. During a live press conference on Wednesday, the coalition condemned the decision of the Rivers State House…
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A coalition of opposition lawmakers has vowed to resist an alleged subterranean plot by the Rivers State House of Assembly members loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike, to impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara. At a press conference addressed by their spokesperson, Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, on Wednesday at the…
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The general thinking among partisan politicians is that the North-West geopolitical zone will determine the outcome of the next general elections in 2027. As such, that fact seems to be driving every political calculation in various platforms.
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Features
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Hannatu Musawa, Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, has called on Nigerians to embrace religious and ethnic tolerance in order to ensure peace and economic prosperity of the nation. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Musawa made the call at a ‘Ramadan Iftar’ (Breaking of fast) she hosted for stakeholders, ministry…
Sport
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Aston Villa’s return to the Champions League quarter-finals for the first time in over 40 years comes with a compelling storyline—manager Unai Emery will face his former club, Paris Saint-Germain, in a high-stakes encounter. Emery, who managed PSG from 2016 to 2018, guided Villa to an emphatic 6-1 aggregate victory over Club Brugge in the…
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The footballer Faisal Halim was recalled to the Malaysia squad on Thursday, nearly a year after his career was thrown into doubt following an acid attack that left him badly hurt. The 27-year-old fondly nicknamed "Mickey" suffered fourth-degree burns on his neck, shoulder, hands and chest in the attack at a shopping centre outside Kuala…
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Victor Osimhen says Nigeria will be driven by desperation in 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers this month as they look to avoid missing out on a second successive World Cup finals, reports BBC.
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The chairman of the Unified Supporters Club of Nigeria, Vincent Okumagba has described as a “setback,” the failure by Amaju Pinnick to retain his FIFA Council seat. Pinnick, a former NFF President, lost by a single vote at the poll held yesterday, in Cairo
Columnists
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This is not a piece of condemnation, but of gentle caution and reflection. One of the natural features of politics is the criticism of political actors who sit in government, as they act on the people’s behalf and thus owe their legitimacy to the people.
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Donald John Trump, the 47th American President, is a living example of the dangerous combination of extreme power and excessive wealth. That danger came out clear from his 50-minute altercation with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine
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Professor Bayo Okunade has crossed into the seventh bracket; he is now effectively a septuagenarian—that state of hoariness where he joins the gang of the sages who have been given the capacity to connect divinity with humanity in terms of wholeness. Seventy is a weighty number in spiritual and cultural terms. In spiritual terms, seven…
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In light of the above, nicknaming political leaders by those they lead is not an anathema but a universal phenomenon, as outlined above. Therefore, the Nigerian presidency cannot stop or ban by fiat those who are expressing their angst or resentment towards President Tinubu
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Nigerian singer Burna Boy has earned the prestigious Platinum SNEP Certification in France for his featured vocals on French-Congolese singer Dadju Nsungula’s hit single “Donne-moi l’accord.” Although the collaboration was released in 2019, it has continued to resonate strongly with listeners. This achievement marks yet another major milestone for Burna Boy, who has been steadily…
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Nollywood epic film “Labake Olododo: The Warrior Lord” ,is set to hit cinemas nationwide on March 28, its producers have said. Ace Nollywood actress and Chief Executive Officer of Fespris Production, announced the release date of the highly anticipated film on her Instagram page, alongside its official trailer. She wrote, “Excited to finally share this…
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Traders at the Aleshinloye Market in Ibadan have expressed displeasure over the lack of a functional fire station at the market of about 2,000 shops. The traders expressed their discontentment while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan on Wednesday following Tuesday’s fire incident. NAN reports the incident affected parts of the…
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Omolola Fanimokun, the woman accused of being involved in the messy breakup between skit maker Oluwadolarz and his ex-fiancée, Ifeluv, has finally spoken out. Taking to Instagram on March 12, 2024, Lola dismissed the allegations, describing them as "baseless" and an attempt to tarnish her image. She made it clear that she does not need…
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Pain is likely the most common reason people seek medical help. For a long time, however, treatments have been applied in a standardized manner, without considering differences between the sexes. Only in recent decades have some specialists begun to recognize that women experience pain differently from men and that, in many cases, traditional treatments are…
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Technology
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The Lagos State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Tolani Jamiu Alli-Balogun, has called for increased participation of girls in science and artificial intelligence (Al) technology.
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A former vice-chancellor of the University of Ibadan (UI), Prof. Idowu Olayinka; the immediate past registrar of the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), Prof. Josiah Ajiboye; the UI Post-graduate College Provost, Prof. Ayo Ogunjuyigbe
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PalmPay has deepened its commitment to customer engagement with the opening of a new experience centre in Lagos. Located in Opebi, Ikeja, the new PalmPay office will provide a dedicated space for real-time customer assistance.
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The IgniteHer Bootcamp, an initiative by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), concluded on March 7 after five days of intensive training of women entrepreneurs. The program, which brought together 90 female entrepreneurs, focused on equipping participants with essential digital skills, business strategies, and mentorship…
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In a bold leap toward digital transformation in education, MySlates, a cutting-edge educational software application, has been unveiled—ushering in a new era of localized, curriculum-focused digital learning in Nigeria. Developed through a strategic collaboration between Cradle2Harvard International School and Asataura Technology Services, MySlates is designed to bridge the gaps in traditional education by offering a…
7 Mar
Nigeria has long been a breeding ground for tech disruptors and global innovators, and one of its most remarkable minds, Constance Oshafi, is now making waves in the United States’ fintech sector. A renowned mobile software developer, Cybersecurity, and entrepreneur, Oshafi’s journey from developing cutting edge softwares for diverse entities, pioneering insurtech solutions in Nigeria…