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NITDA, Meta partner to strengthen youth online safety

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2 months ago

June 26, 2026

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The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has partnered with Meta to promote responsible digital citizenship and protect young Nigerians online.

The Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa, disclosed the partnership at the Youth Safety Summit organised by Meta on Thursday.

At the summit, held in Abuja, Meta, in partnership with NITDA and the Federal Ministry of Youth Development, also launched the Youth Online Safety Campaign and My Digital World 2.0.

The stakeholders at the summit, including government officials, civil society organisations, educators, and industry leaders, deliberated on strategies to create a safer digital environment for young people.

Represented by Ahmed Tambuwal, acting director of NITDA’s Digital Literacy and Capacity Building Department, Mr Inuwa said the agency remained committed to ensuring that young people enjoy safe, positive, and age-appropriate online experiences.

He noted that NITDA’s ongoing nationwide digital literacy programmes would receive a significant boost through its collaboration with Meta, particularly in advancing online safety education among young Nigerians.

READ ALSO: NITDA enters pact with DAWN Commission to accelerate digital literacy in Southwest

According to him, the partnership seeks to integrate online safety education into the school system, equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and values required to use digital technologies safely, responsibly, and productively.

Stakeholders at the event emphasised the need for stronger collaboration among government agencies, technology companies, educators, and civil society groups to address emerging online risks and promote digital well-being among young people.

The initiatives are expected to enhance digital literacy, strengthen online safety awareness, and support efforts to create a more secure and inclusive digital ecosystem for Nigerian youths.

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Dr. Lucas Durojaiye Leads Nigerian Delegation in 3-Day Working Visit to ECOWAS Insurance Secretariat

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7 hours ago

August 28, 2026

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The Chairman of the Nigerian National Bureau and Managing Director/CEO of Sovereign Trust Insurance PLC, Dr. Lucas Durojaiye, has led a high-powered Nigerian delegation on a three-day working visit to the Permanent Secretariat of the ECOWAS Brown Card Insurance Scheme.

The visit provided a platform for high-level discussions aimed at strengthening the regional motor insurance framework, accelerating digital transformation, and optimizing claims management to facilitate the seamless movement of people, goods, and services across West Africa.

During the engagement, delegates focused on key strategic priorities to enhance the Scheme’s overall efficiency:

Digital Transformation & Operations: Modernizing the claims management system and leveraging technology to boost operational speed and transparency.

Institutional Cooperation: Deepening relations between individual Member Bureaux and the Permanent Secretariat to ensure unified execution across member states.

Regional Integration: Aligning insurance frameworks to directly support the free movement of citizens and cross-border trade throughout the ECOWAS community.

The Permanent Secretariat commended Dr. Durojaiye and the Nigerian delegation for their proactive leadership and unwavering commitment to the Scheme’s institutional goals. Both parties reaffirmed the necessity of regular consultation among Member Bureaux as the framework undergoes its ongoing modernizing push.

About the ECOWAS Brown Card Insurance Scheme

The ECOWAS Brown Card Insurance Scheme serves as the official regional motor vehicle insurance coverage framework across West Africa, facilitating safe, legal, and seamlessly insured cross-border travel for motorists within member states.

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Shareholders Fault MediPlan Over REPRU’s Recapitalization Failure

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15 hours ago

August 27, 2026

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BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—Shareholders of Royal Exchange Plc have frowned at the inability of MediPlan Healthcare Limited to recapitalised Royal Exchange Prudential Life Assurance Company Limited (REPRU, during the capital injection requirements mandated by the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM).

The shareholders in an exclusive chat with BusinessTodayNG noted that MediPlan intentionally defaulted.

NAICOM revoked REPRU’s operational license on August 4, 2026, directly resulting from the missed deadline. The regulatory body subsequently appointed Receiver and Temporary Liquidator to oversee the entity’s winding-down process.

Detailing the background of the transaction, the shareholders noted that Royal Exchange Plc had divested REPRU to MediPlan in 2022. However, in addition to defaulting on its recapitalisation obligations, MediPlan failed to fulfill all other terms of the Share Sale Agreement and subsequently refused to return the business to Royal Exchange Plc as contractually required upon default.

In a bid to rescue the firm prior to the regulatory action, Royal Exchange Plc obtained approval from its shareholders in July 2026 to reacquire and recapitalise REPRU.

The initiative was aimed at ensuring full regulatory compliance, safeguarding policyholders’ interests, and preserving shareholder value.

The shareholders reaffirmed that Royal Exchange Plc remains firmly committed to maintaining high standards of corporate governance and regulatory compliance.

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