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Access Holdings Appoints Innocent Ike as Group MD/CEO, Bolaji Agbede Returns to Executive Director Role

Posted August 28, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

Access Holdings Plc has officially confirmed the appointment of Mr. Innocent Ike as the new Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO), effective August 29, 2025. This announcement follows the successful acquisition of regulatory approval, marking a significant leadership transition for the financial holding company. The appointment was disclosed…

New Insurance Law Brings Tougher Regulations and Broader Coverage for Nigerians

Posted August 27, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

Nigerians now have stronger legal backing when purchasing insurance, thanks to the recently enacted Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA) 2025. Signed into law by President Bola Tinubu on August 5, the Act introduces a comprehensive overhaul of the insurance sector, aiming to eliminate fraudulent operators, enhance public confidence, and…

Enugu Hotels Thrive as NBA National Conference Draws Thousands to City

Posted August 26, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

Hotel operators in Enugu metropolis have reported significant financial gains from the ongoing Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) National Conference taking place in the city. On Tuesday, several hotel managers revealed that their establishments were fully booked ahead of the five-day event, which commenced on August 23rd, 2025. Mrs. Priscilla Emehelu,…

Organisations Face Sanctions as NDPC Enforces 2023 Data Protection Act Compliance

Posted August 25, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has launched a comprehensive sector-specific investigation targeting organisations suspected of breaching the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) of 2023. This development was confirmed in a statement issued in Abuja by Mr. Babatunde Bamigboye, Head of Legal, Enforcement, and Regulations at the commission. Bamigboye stated…

UN Pledges Support as Nigeria Steps Up Its AI Game

Posted August 22, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

Nigeria is steadily positioning itself as a major player in the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI), and the United Nations (UN) has promised to be right there to back the journey. On Thursday in Abuja, during the validation of the Nigeria AI Readiness Assessment Report (NAIRAR) — a key milestone…

Enugu Drivers Fear Job Losses as State Rolls Out New CNG Buses and Modern Terminals

Posted August 14, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

The Enugu State government's new transport initiative, which includes the launch of a new transport management system, the commissioning of five modern bus terminals, and the introduction of CNG-powered buses, has been met with mixed reactions from residents. While many are celebrating the move as a welcome development, some commercial…

Enugu Electricity Regulatory Commission Issues New Tariff, Crashes Band A from N209 to N160 Per Kwh

Posted July 21, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

...Freezes Bands B, C, D and E Tariffs The Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission (EERC), has issued a new tariff to MainPower Electricity Distribution Limited, the utility that succeeded Enugu Electricity Distribution Company, (EEDC), for electricity distribution in the state, reviewing electricity cost for Band A from N209/ kWh…

Enugu Air: Mbah’s Bold Aviation Initiative Sparks Debate on Governance, Priorities and Sustainability.

Posted July 14, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

In a bold and unprecedented move, the Enugu State Government has ventured into the highly competitive aviation sector with the unveiling of Enugu Air, an initiative Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah’s administration describes as a cultural and economic milestone for the state. The project, however, has sparked intense debate among policy…

Nigeria’s 2025 Tax Laws: A New Fiscal Dawn or Another Paper Reform?

Posted July 3, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

For decades, Nigeria’s tax system has symbolised everything wrong with the country’s broader fiscal culture—narrow tax bases, overburdened workers, under-taxed elites, a thriving informal sector, and rampant corruption. With a tax-to-GDP ratio that has hovered between 6% and 8%, Nigeria remains one of the poorest tax performers in Africa. This…

CBN Unveils Three New Non-Interest Financial Instruments to Deepen Islamic Finance Market

Posted May 28, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has unveiled three new non-interest financial instruments aimed at advancing the development of non-interest financial markets in the country. These instruments are: the Nigerian Non-Interest Financial Institutions’ Master Repurchase Agreement (NNMRA), the Central Bank of Nigeria Non-Interest Asset-Backed Securities (CNI-ABS), and the Central Bank…

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