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COLA platform apologizes for shutdown, restores services

Dear COLA users, We sincerely apologize for the losses and troubles caused to all users by the long-term shutdown of the platform! On October 25, 2024, the platform was subjected to a malicious cyber attack, resulting in the suspension of operations. After 420 days of specialized technical breakthroughs, all user data has been fully restored ...

Secure your ticket to a ₦150,000,000 mansion before 2026 World Cup final kickoff

On Sunday, July 19, 2026, the entire planet will watch Spain and Argentina walk onto the pitch at the New York-New Jersey Stadium for the biggest match in football history. Ninety minutes later, a world champion will be crowned. But the moment that final whistle blows, the door locks on the most massive giveaway in ...

NAICOM warns insurers against flouting July 31 recapitalisation deadline

The Chief Executive Officer, National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), Mr Olusegun Omosehin, has warned insurance companies yet to meet the new minimum capital requirements that the July 31 recapitalisation deadline was mandatory and not symbolic. Omosehin gave the warning on Friday in Lagos at the investiture of Mr. Akinjide Oluwarotimi-Orimolade as the 53rd President and Chairman ...

Lagos governor launches climate investment fund

Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu says the Climate Defence and Catalytic Fund will unlock private investment and strengthen Nigeria’s climate finance architecture for sustainable national development. Speaking through Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, on Friday, Sanwo-Olu addressed the Climate Finance Leadership and Recognition ceremony in Victoria Island, Lagos. The event also marked the official launch of the ...