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L-R: Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Cornerstone Insurance Plc, Mr. Stephen Alangbo; (3rd) Deputy Commissioner for Insurance Technical, National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), Dr. Usman Jankara Jimada; (4th) Commissioner for Insurance, NAICOM, Olusegun Ayo Omosehin; (5th) Deputy Commissioner for Insurance (Finance & Administration) NAICOM, Mr. Ekerete Ola Gam-Ikon, at the presentation of new licence certificates to insurance companies that successfully met the Commission’s new minimum capital requirements in Abuja on Tuesday. By Rosemary Iwunze Cornerstone Insurance Plc and its subsidiary, FIN Insurance Company Limited, have been recognised by the National Insurance Commission, NAICOM, among insurance companies that have fulfilled the recapitalisation…

Suno announced plans to implement a new watermarking technology and download policy to limit the spread of spammy AI tracks and increase transparency. In a lengthy blog post, CEO and co-founder Mikey Shulman laid out the company’s principles and the next steps for the company as it seeks legitimacy.The company is rolling out new transparency tools, along with new watermarking and fingerprinting tech. Shulman says it aligns with “emerging industry standards” that will make it easier to identify Suno-generated content. He also says the company is aiming to partner with “distribution platforms on combatting fraud and misuse.”Last year, the company…

NewsFeedYemen’s Houthis say they launched drones and ballistic missiles at Saudi-led coalition and Yemeni government military sites in Marib and Hadramout, marking a possible expansion of the conflict. Al Jazeera’s Yousef Mawry has the latest from Sanaa.Published On 6 Aug 20266 Aug 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo

A major new study provides strong reassurance about the use of acetaminophen (paracetamol) and ibuprofen (Advil) during a baby’s first year. Researchers found no evidence that either common pain reliever increases the risk of eczema or bronchiolitis, a respiratory illness that often affects young children. Earlier studies had raised concerns that acetaminophen (Tylenol) given during infancy might be connected to eczema, asthma, or other health conditions later in childhood. “Our study found that paracetamol and ibuprofen are incredibly safe to use in young children,” says lead researcher Professor Stuart Dalziel, Cure Kids Chair of Child Health Research at Waipapa Taumata…

Former Super Eagles striker Daniel Amokachi has been unveiled as the Pan-African brand ambassador for sports betting company 22Bet. The announcement was made on Wednesday at the BON Hotel in Ikeja, Lagos, where the company said the partnership would promote African football culture, support grassroots communities, and encourage responsible engagement with sports across the continent. Speaking after signing the partnership agreement, Amokachi described the appointment as a privilege, saying he was grateful to have been chosen despite the many football legends across Africa. “I am honoured to stand before you today. There are over a million legends out there who…

The family of Temitope Osoba has dismissed reports circulating on social media and some online platforms concerning the circumstances surrounding her death, describing them as false, speculative and unauthorised. In an official statement posted on her Instagram page, the family expressed sadness over what it described as the spread of unverified information at a difficult period for her loved ones. The family urged members of the public to disregard the reports and refrain from sharing content that could further deepen their grief. “On behalf of the family and loved ones of Temitope Osoba, we are deeply saddened by the spread…

The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Defence, Babajimi Benson, has commended President Bola Tinubu for approving a comprehensive review of the salaries and welfare package of personnel of the Armed Forces of Nigeria. He described the move as a landmark step towards strengthening the country’s security architecture. Mr Benson, in a statement issued on Thursday on behalf of the committee, also praised the president’s approval for the expansion of the Nigerian Army through the creation of four additional divisions and the recruitment of 28,000 personnel. The lawmaker described the measures as historic and timely interventions that demonstrate…

Awdah Hathaleen, who worked on the Oscar-winning documentary No Other Land, was killed last July in the occupied West Bank.Published On 6 Aug 20266 Aug 2026Israeli prosecutors have charged a settler with reckless manslaughter over the killing of Palestinian activist Awdah Hathaleen in the occupied West Bank, in the first such indictment of an Israeli in more than seven years.The indictment against Yinon Levi, filed in an Israeli district court on Thursday, also includes charges of armed trespassing and malicious property damage.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listIsraeli human rights group Yesh Din said an Israeli civilian was last…

* Says performance will shape outcome, investors’ confidence in economy * NFIU: Financial intelligence needs investigation, prosecution to succeed  Alex Enumah in Abuja  As Nigeria begins preparations for the 2027 Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Mutual Evaluation, the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has urged all law enforcement agencies in the country to work together to ensure the country excels in the evaluation exercise. Fagbemi gave the charge on Thursday in Abuja, at the opening of the Federal Ministry of Justice’s AML/CFT/CPF Stocktake Exercise. The event, according to the AGF, is aimed…

The Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk logos.Mike Blake | Tom Little | ReutersThe diverging paths of two GLP-1 drugmakers were on full display this week.Both Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk beat second-quarter estimates and raised their full-year outlooks. But while investors cheered Lilly’s results, sending shares higher on Wednesday, they punished Novo a day earlier — underscoring a growing divide in Wall Street’s confidence in the two obesity drug leaders.As Lilly continues to exceed expectations and widen its edge in the obesity drug space, Novo is still racing to win back market share, restore investor confidence in its pipeline and…