News

Nairametrics
nairametrics. com > 05/29/2026 > cbn-extends-pos-geo-fencing-enforcement-to-august-1

CBN extends Po S geo-fencing enforcement to August 1

2+ hour, 33+ min ago  (371+ words) The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has postponed the enforcement of its mandatory Point of Sale (Po S) terminal geo-fencing framework to August 1, 2026, while significantly expanding the permitted geo-fence radius for operators. This was according to a circular dated May 29, 2026and signed…...

Nairametrics
nairametrics. com > 03/11/2026 > keyamo-directs-resumption-of-hybrid-payment-system-at-nigerias-airport-gates

Keyamo directs resumption of hybrid payment system at Nigeria's airport gates

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (393+ words) The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has directed the resumption of a hybrid payment system at airport access gates nationwide from Friday, March 13, 2026. The directive was announced via a statement from his spokesperson and follows the suspension…...

Symbols: cbn
Nairametrics
nairametrics. com > 02/03/2026 > how-digital-insurers-are-changing-access-to-term-insurance-for-senior-citizens

How Digital Insurers are changing access to term insurance for senior citizens

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (541+ words) It is a common belief that insurance is a good investment tool for those starting their careers. But in recent times, this reality has shifted. Digital insurers have made term insurance more accessible for senior citizens by offering plans and…...

Symbols: gsis,lpi,ehrs
Nairametrics
nairametrics. com > 02/02/2026 > pencom-launches-self-service-platform-for-mandatory-pension-data-update

Pen Com'launches self-service platform for mandatory pension data update'

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (210+ words) The National Pension Commission has rolled out a new self-service online platform that allows pension contributors to complete the mandatory data recapture process remotely. The upgrade is aimed at resolving long-standing challenges around incomplete pension records, delays in benefit access,…...

Symbols: dlc,ippb
Nairametrics
nairametrics. com > 12/31/2025 > georgia-to-require-health-insurance-for-all-tourists-beginning-in-2026

Georgia to require'health insurance for all tourists beginning in 2026'

4+ mon, 4+ week ago  (505+ words) Georgia will begin requiring all foreign tourists to carry health and accident insurance as a condition of entry starting Jan. 1, 2026, marking a significant shift in the country's border policy and signalling growing pressure on its public healthcare system. The regulation,…...

Symbols: naic,eptcs
Nairametrics
nairametrics. com > 10/06/2025 > cbn-directs-banks-to-submit-monthly-reports-on-pos-agents-activities

CBN directs banks to submit monthly reports on POS agents activities

7+ mon, 3+ week ago  (304+ words) The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a directive requiring all financial institutions to submit detailed monthly reports on the activities of their Point-of-Sale (POS) agents. The move is part of broader efforts to strengthen oversight, enhance transparency, and…...

Symbols: cbn
Nairametrics
nairametrics. com > 11/20/2025 > family-first-why-modern-households-are-investing-in-comprehensive-health-insurance

Family First: Why modern households are investing in comprehensive health insurance

6+ mon, 1+ week ago  (475+ words) These days, everyone knows that our health is the true luxury in life, which is why families are increasingly prioritising their health as carefully as their homes, education, or lifestyle. Investing in the right'Health insurance plans'has become more than just…...

Symbols: cbhn
Nairametrics
nairametrics. com > 11/14/2025 > rising-drug-prices-force-sharp-increases-in-health-insurance-premiums-across-nigeria

Rising drug prices force sharp increases in health insurance premiums across Nigeria

6+ mon, 2+ week ago  (544+ words) These adjustments, driven by inflationary pressures, surging import costs, and rising overheads, have shifted more financial burden to consumers, many of whom now struggle to afford quality healthcare. Between 2024 and 2025, health insurance premiums have risen sharply across'nearly all'categories, with increases…...

Symbols: cnn
Nairametrics
nairametrics. com > 10/29/2025 > is-term-insurance-still-the-smartest-way-to-protect-your-family-in-2025

Is Term Insurance still the smartest way to protect your family in 2025?

7+ mon, 7+ hour ago  (738+ words) With the ever-changing financial planning tools and investment-based products, people often wonder if term insurance will still be relevant in 2025. Term life insurance has been one of the most reliable, cost-effective, and efficient methods of ensuring the financial security of…...

Symbols: ses:do
Nairametrics
nairametrics. com > 09/03/2025 > tinubu-orders-implementation-of-mandatory-health-insurance-across-mdas-urges-compliance-monitoring

Tinubu orders implementation of mandatory health insurance across MDAs, urges compliance monitoring

8+ mon, 3+ week ago  (324+ words) President Bola Tinubu has ordered all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to implement mandatory health insurance in line with the National Health Insurance Act (NHIA) 2022, outlining key compliance measures According to a statement released on Wednesday by Bayo Onanuga, Special…...