Nigeria Beer Festival Returns in Grand Partnership with Lagos State Government for a Detty December to Remember
As anticipation builds for the December festive season, Lagos is set to come alive once again with the return of the Nigeria Beer Festival, in dynamic partnership with the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture. Slated for December 2025, this year's edition promises to be bigger, bolder, and more exhilarating as it officially becomes a flagship even…
Read more
Designing the Future: Arc. Christian Benimana and Prof. Taibat Lawanson to Headline Ecobank Design and Build 2025
Ecobank Nigeria has announced that celebrated architect Arc. Christian Benimana and leading urban planning scholar Prof. Taibat Lawanson will headline the Ecobank Design and Build Exhibition 2025, taking place from September 24 to 28 at the Ecobank Pan African Centre (EPAC), Victoria Island, Lagos. Arc. Benimana, co-founder of the African Design Centre and principal …
Read more
FNITCC Atlanta: Fidelity Bank to Spotlight Fintech’s Role in U.S. – Africa Trade
Tier-one lender Fidelity Bank Plc will host a high-profile panel session titled “Digital Railroads: Powering U.S.–Africa Commerce Through Fintech” at the upcoming Fidelity Nigeria International Trade and Creative Connect (FNITCC) in Atlanta, USA. The session, scheduled for Friday, 19 September 2025, will explore how fintech is reshaping cross-border trade by enabling…
Read more
Dangote Refinery Responds to NUPENG Allegations, Reaffirms Commitment to Labour Rights, Economic Development
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has dismissed recent allegations made by the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), insisting that claims of anti-labour practices, monopolistic behaviour, and planned fuel price hikes are "entirely unfounded". The union’s statement, released on 5 September, and subsequent media appearances, alleged that …
Read more
Police arrests 3 Armed Robbery Suspects, recover Stolen Vehicle
The Kano State Police Command has arrested three suspects linked to an armed robbery incident at Abuja and recovered a stolen vehicle. On the directives of the Commissioner of Police, the Command in a sustained surveillance operation and in collaboration with the local Vigilante apprehended the suspects on 6th September 2025. The suspects are Ismail Imran, 20 year…
Read more
Sterling HoldCo Sustains Growth Momentum with Strong Q4 Projection
.…Reinforces Investor Confidence Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc (“Sterling HoldCo” or “the Group”) has sustained its growth momentum, projecting gross earnings of N149.27 billion for the fourth quarter ending December 31, 2025. This projection builds on the Group’s performance in the first half of the year, when profit after tax rose by 157 percent, gross ea…
Read more
Fidelity Bank Deepens Push for Non-Oil Exports Through FNITCC Platform
Nigeria’s diversification drive has gathered momentum in recent years as government initiatives push to reduce dependence on crude oil and strengthen non-oil sectors as engines of growth. From the Central Bank of Nigeria’s RT200 programme to incentives offered by the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), the country has implemented policies designed to encourag…
Read more
Sanwo-Olu to Lead Lagos State Delegation to FNITCC Atlanta
Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has announced that Lagos State Governor – Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu- will lead the Lagos State delegation to the 2025 Fidelity Nigeria International Trade & Creative Connect (FNITCC). In a press statement issued to journalists over the weekend, the tier one lender stated that Governor Sanwo-Olu will use the FNITCC pl…
Read more
Ponzi Scheme Operator nabbed for N2billion Fraud
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested Ahamba Tochukwu, Chief Executive Officer, CEO, Gavice Logistics Limited for allegedly defrauding several investors in his logistics investment schemes to the tune of N2,000,000,000( Two billion Naira only). Tochukwu, through Gavice Logistics Limited, rolled out elaborate investment pla…
Read more
Sterling Bank Marks One Year Of Africa’s Groundbreaking Core Banking System
Number one Best Workplace in Banking in Nigeria and recognised as Africa’s most agile company, Sterling Bank Limited celebrated the first anniversary of SeaBaas, the revolutionary core banking system designed and built in Africa. In just twelve months since its go-live, SeaBaas has processed over 2 billion transactions, reduced processing times by about 60%, and dri…
Read more
Dangote denies owning truck that caused the Enugu accident
…Says investigation shows owner as Visco Investment Global Limited The Management of Dangote Industries Limited, (DIL), has clarified that the truck involved in the recent accident in Enugu State is not owned by the Dangote Group. Investigations have revealed that the vehicle belongs to Visco Investment Global Limited, a third-party operator. We are actively engag…
Read more
Union Bank of Nigeria Completes Merger with Titan Trust Bank
Union Bank of Nigeria, one of the nation’s longest-standing financial institutions, today announced the successful completion of its merger with Titan Trust Bank Limited, following final approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). This milestone concludes a process that began with the signing of a Share Sale Agreement in 2021 and positions Union Bank as an even …
Read more
Fidelity Bank Plc Champions Africa’s Export Growth at FNITCC Atlanta 2025
Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has announced plans to convene a high-level panel of seasoned experts to chart a strategic roadmap for promoting African exports in global markets. The panel session, titled “Laying the Tracks: Strengthening the Institutional Infrastructure for Africa’s Trade Promotion,” is scheduled for Day 2 of the Fidelity Nigeria …
Read more
Dangote Group to build 3 million metric tons, valued $2.5bn fertiliser plant in Ethiopia
…Will maintain 60% ownership Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH), the strategic investment arm of the Government of Ethiopia, and Dangote Group have announced the signing of a comprehensive shareholders' agreement to develop, construct, and operate a world-class urea fertilizer production complex in Gode, Ethiopia. Under the partnership structure, EIH will hold a…
Read more
FG Increases Passport Fees to N100,000 & N200,000
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced a new increase in fees for the Nigerian Standard Passport, effective from September 1. The update was communicated through a statement by SPRO Mr. Akinsola Akinlabi on Thursday, delivered from Abuja. Akinlabi explained that the adjustment aims to uphold the quality and integrity of the Nigerian passport. Under the r…
Read more
Polaris Bank, NCF Partner on Tree-Planting Drive to Combat Carbon Emissions in Rivers
Polaris Bank has partnered with the Nigeria Conservation Foundation (NCF) to launch a tree-planting initiative in Rivers State. The exercise, held at Bodo City Girls Secondary School in Gokana Local Government Area, is part of efforts to combat carbon emissions and promote sustainable environmental practices. Speaking at the event, Polaris Bank's Divisional He…
Read more
Fidelity Bank to Host Eduthrive Conference to Empower School Owners Ahead of New Academic Session
Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, is set to convene key stakeholders in Nigeria’s education sector for Eduthrive, an inspiring two-day conference designed to equip school owners with the tools and strategies needed to thrive in the upcoming academic session. Themed “Positioning Your School for Growth,” the event will take place from August 28 to 29…
Read more
LASAA reaffirms commitment to fairness, safety and industry growth
Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency (LASAA) has responded to recent apprehensions suggesting a resurgence of heavy-handed regulation and arbitrary enforcement in the State's outdoor advertising sector. While acknowledging the concerns, LASAA sought to reaffirm its commitment to regulatory fairness, industry professionalism and the sustainable growth of…
Read more
Road Safety: 1,500 Dangote Cement Drivers Undergo Screening Exercise
No less than 1,500 Dangote Cement truck drivers have undergone intensive screening exercises to ascertain their mental, psychological and physical fitness for safe driving. Group Managing Director of Dangote Cement Plc, Arvind Pathak disclosed this to journalists after his presentation at the 2025 Annual Drivers Retreat held at Ilaro, Ogun state. He explained that th…
Read more
GAIM 6: Fidelity Bank Unveils 20 New Millionaires in 7th and 8th Monthly Draws
... Rewards Another 29 Customers from the 4th, 5th, and 6th Monthly Draws with Cash Prizes Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has reaffirmed its dedication to financial empowerment and a savings-oriented culture with the emergence of twenty new millionaires in the seventh and eighth monthly draws of its Get Alert in Millions (GAIM) Season 6 Savings Pro…
Read more
Social Plugin