Dangote assures of Petrol price stability despite the increase in crude oil price
Dangote assures of Petrol price stability despite the increase in crude oil price Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals reaffirms that, despite the fluctuations in global crude oil prices, it has consistently reduced the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol. The company, in a release, signed its Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejina said the decision to maintain price stability reflects its unwavering commitment to supporting the Nigerian economy and alleviating the burden on consu…
UBA Wins Big at Development Bank of Nigeria Service Ambassador Awards, Clinches Four Prestigious Awards
UBA Wins Big at Development Bank of Nigeria Service Ambassador Awards, Clinches Four Prestigious Awards UBA Wins Big at Development Bank of Nigeria Service Ambassador Awards, Clinches Four Prestigious Awards Group Head, Retail and Digital Banking, United Bank for Africa (UBA); Shamsideen Fashola; Managing Director/CEO, Development Bank of Nigeria, Dr. Tony Okpanachi; Group Deputy Managing Director, UBA, Muyiwa Akinyemi; and Group Head, SME Banking, UBA, Mr. BabatundeAjayi at the 2025 Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) Service Ambass…
Ncc, Nca meets in Ghana
Ncc, Nca meets in Ghana L-R: Executive Vice Chairman/ Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida and Ag. Director General, National Communications Authority (NCA), Ghana, Edmund Fianko, during a benchmarking visit of the NCC to the NCA in Ghana recently.
Why Fidelity Bank Plc Is Too Big to Fail
Why Fidelity Bank Plc Is Too Big to Fail Several media platforms have gone to town with the news of the Supreme Court ruling on a dispute between the defunct FSB International Bank and Sagecom Concepts Limited with some of them questioning the ability of Fidelity Bank (the judgement debtor) to make the payment. As the matter is still before the court and there’s a court order prohibiting media publications on this matter, warning that violations would constitute contempt of court, a punishable offense, we will highlight in this article why…
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With ₦193.5 Billion Tech Investment, Access Holdings Sets Benchmark in Fraud Prevention
With ₦193.5 Billion Tech Investment, Access Holdings Sets Benchmark in Fraud Prevention As global financial fraud surges to over $485 billion in annual losses, Access Holdings PLC is setting a new standard in Africa’s banking industry through aggressive and strategic investment in technology aimed at combating the growing threat, National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP can report. With Nigeria’s financial sector experiencing a spike in digital fraud, particularly through mobile and online channels, Access Holdings has e…
JUST IN: One rescued, others trapped as building collapses in Lagos
JUST IN: One rescued, others trapped as building collapses in Lagos A Storey building located at Idi-Araba in the Mushin area of Lagos State has collapsed, trapping an unspecified number of people beneath the debris. It was learnt that the incident happened on Sunday afternoon. Confirming the incident, the spokesman for the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Services, Shakiru Amodu, said one person had been rescued while efforts were ongoing to reach others still trapped. He said, “A male adult has been rescued while efforts are ongoing to rescue oth…
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GOVERNOR SOLUDO CONDEMNS MURDER OF AGULERI PRESIDENT GENERAL, Others
GOVERNOR SOLUDO CONDEMNS MURDER OF AGULERI PRESIDENT GENERAL, Others …Restates Commitment To Ridding The State Of Criminals And Evil Doers. The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has condemned the senseless murder of Barrister Ifeanyi Iloakasia, a lawyer and President General of Aguleri Community, who was attacked alongside his client on Thursday, May 17, 2025, near the Agulu-Nanka boundary area of the state. In his reaction to the unfortunate incident after being fully briefed, Governor Soludo not only condemne…
Soludo Celebrates Football Legend, Emmanuel Okala at 74
Soludo Celebrates Football Legend, Emmanuel Okala at 74 Governor Charles Soludo congratulates the popular football legend, Emmanuel Okala, an illustrious son of Anambra State, on the occasion of his 74th birthday on Saturday, May 17, 2025. According to the Governor's Chief Press Secretary, Christian Aburime, Soludo recalled that Emmanuel Okala, born in the historic town of Onitsha, rose to national and continental prominence through his brilliant exploits as the towering goalkeeper of the Nigerian national football team between 1972 and 19…
Soludo, Architect of Hope, Bridge to Tomorrow---Christian Aburime
Soludo, Architect of Hope, Bridge to Tomorrow---Christian Aburime Governor Charles Soludo stands tall as a catalyst of regional progress and egalitarianism, a selfless subnational leader who could pull chestnuts of progressive commitments out of the overburdened hands of the Federal Government. According to the Governor's Chief Press Secretary, Christian Aburime, Soludo is a rallying champion, a tireless advocate for the Southeast's potential who believes in transforming the landscape with tangible progress. He said Soludo's vision…
Soludo Honours Emeka Anyaoku
Soludo Honours Emeka Anyaoku Governor Charles Soludo has named the road leading to the monumental edifice of the new Anambra State Government House, Emeka Anyaoku Boulevard, in honour of the erstwhile Secretary General of the Commonwealth, Chief Emeka Anyaoku. The Emeka Anyaoku Boulevard was part of the projects commissioned by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, together with the newly built Government House and Lodge, the building of the Deputy Governor, the Governor's Office, 24 other structures, a world-class amphitheatre, and an auditorium. …
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Soludo Constructs Double Lane Trans-Nkisi Boulevard, G.R.A, Onitsha.
Soludo Constructs Double Lane Trans-Nkisi Boulevard, G.R.A, Onitsha. Governor Charles Soludo has embarked on the construction of the double lane trans-Nkisi boulevard, G.R.A, Onitsha, in continuation of his ongoing regeneration drive in transforming Anambra State into one smart mega city. The infrastructure and transformational project of Governor Soludo are evident in the newly commissioned Government House and Lodge, by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which comprises the Governor's residence, the Deputy Governor's lodge, the Governor…
‘Be bold and do it anyway’: Mo Abudu on her vision for African cinema
‘Be bold and do it anyway’: Mo Abudu on her vision for African cinema In an interview with CNN’s Larry Madowo, Nigerian media mogul and EbonyLife Group CEO Mo Abudu spoke about the importance of stories and the landscape of African storytelling. Abudu has built a media empire across Africa, with a mission to give the continent a platform on the global stage. She tells Madowo, “For me it was just about ensuring that we have a voice.” Abudu was born in London but calls Lagos her home. Now she's merging her two worlds with a new cultural hub …
Access Bank Secures DFIs’ USD 100 Million Facility led by German DEG for MSMEs and Gender Equality in Nigeria
Access Bank Secures DFIs’ USD 100 Million Facility led by German DEG for MSMEs and Gender Equality in Nigeria Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire – May 16, 2025: Access Bank Plc has successfully closed a USD 100 million senior loan facility with a consortium of Development Finance Institutions (DFIs), led by the German DFI DEG - Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH, and supported by FinDev Canada, Amsterdam-based asset manager ILX, as well as Austrian DFI OeEB, Oesterreichische Entwicklungsbank AG. This significant financing will support…
Reps Member, Hon. Dr. Paschal Agbodike, Commends Governor Soludo for Transforming Ihiala LGA
Reps Member, Hon. Dr. Paschal Agbodike, Commends Governor Soludo for Transforming Ihiala LGA The achievements of Governor Charles Soludo has continue to attract commendation by key stakeholders in Anambra State. Hon Dr. Pascal Agbodike a member representing Ihiala federal constituency, in the House of Representative, has commended the governor for his well thought regeneration especially in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State. The Federal lawmaker said Soludo has done well in his regeneration projects and infrastructural development.…
FG Reconvenes Inter-Ministerial Meeting to Accelerate Implementation of Nigeria-China Focac Agreements
FG Reconvenes Inter-Ministerial Meeting to Accelerate Implementation of Nigeria-China Focac Agreements In a renewed effort to fast-track the implementation of strategic agreements with the People’s Republic of China, the Federal Government of Nigeria has reconvened a high-level inter-ministerial follow-up meeting. The session, jointly organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), focused on reviewing progress and resolving challenges related to outcomes from the 2024 FOCAC Summit and President…
Meeting with a member of one of the most powerful criminal networks in the world
Meeting with a member of one of the most powerful criminal networks in the world For nearly two decades, Mexican authorities have been waging a battle against drug cartels, with limited results. And for over five decades, various US presidents have declared wars on drugs. But amid fresh waves of cartel violence and pressure from Trump in the form of threatened US military intervention and higher import tariffs, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has adopted a more head-on approach to tackling the issue. Around 10,000 members of Mexico’s Natio…
The Missing Link in Nigerian PR: Why The Science of Public Relations is the Industry’s Most Important Book Yet
The Missing Link in Nigerian PR: Why The Science of Public Relations is the Industry’s Most Important Book Yet Anthony Elikene For decades, Nigeria’s Public Relations industry has struggled with a critical void—a unified, practical framework for measuring and evaluating public relations efforts. While global standards have evolved, many professionals across Africa continue to report results using metrics that are disjointed, outdated, or focused more on activity than actual impact. That gap is exactly what The Science of Public Relations: A Co…
CyberDome and Cato Networks Collaborate to Deliver SASE in West Africa
CyberDome and Cato Networks Collaborate to Deliver SASE in West Africa CyberDome, West Africa’s leading Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP), has announced collaboration with Cato Networks, the SASE leader, to deliver Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) across the region. The collaboration has been described as a game changer for organizations in West Africa, delivering the Cato SASE Cloud Platform — which converges networking and security in a single, cloud-native platform through CyberDome’s always-on, locally managed Security operations…
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Nestlé Professional Reaffirms Commitment to Youth Entrepreneurship
Nestlé Professional Reaffirms Commitment to Youth Entrepreneurship ...Trains 300 ‘My Own Business’ (MYOWBU) Operators in Lagos Nestlé Professional has reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating youth entrepreneurship, with a workshop in Lagos to upskill over 300 operators and attendants within its My Own Business (MYOWBU) program. MYOWBU is designed to empower young people across Central and West Africa by helping them establish sustainable careers in street vending. More than a vending initiative providing affordable beverage solutions such a…
FIRSTBANK RETAINS RETAIL DOMINANCE BY BOOSTING BUSINESSES WITH ITS TEMPORARY OVERDRAFT (TOD) PRODUCT
FIRSTBANK RETAINS RETAIL DOMINANCE BY BOOSTING BUSINESSES WITH ITS TEMPORARY OVERDRAFT (TOD) PRODUCT By Tosin Ajayi In a dynamic and often unpredictable financial landscape like Nigeria, the ability to access funds at critical moments makes all the difference. For entrepreneurs, financial agility is often the key to unlocking growth and success. With fluctuating prices and unexpected financial policies, many businesses in recent times have found themselves in need of short-term financial solutions to keep their business running smoothly. Reco…
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Ex-Convict Arrested For Traffic Robbery Three Months After Leaving Prison
Ex-Convict Arrested For Traffic Robbery Three Months After Leaving Prison Patrol officers of Ketu Division of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested one Olayinka Oluwaseyi, 28, for attempting to rob a male motorist on Mile 12 Bridge. The suspect, who was armed with two knives, was arrested on May 13, 2025, at about 1:30 am. His swift arrest was made possible by the timely intervention of the patrol team. One other suspect involved in the attempted robbery is currently at large, and efforts are ongoing to apprehend him. Confirming the ar…
“Buy Africa, it’s not inferior”: Ogbonna, Mene, Zubairu Chart Path for Developing Continental Trade at Africa CEO Forum
“Buy Africa, it’s not inferior”: Ogbonna, Mene, Zubairu Chart Path for Developing Continental Trade at Africa CEO Forum L-R: Wamkele Mene, Secretary General of the AfCFTA; Samaila Zubairu, President & CEO of Africa Finance Corporation (AFC); Trudi MAKHAYA, Partner, BCG, and Roosevelt Ogbonna, Managing Director/CEO, Access Bank, shortly after their conversation on 'Fast-tracking African Integration: The Private Sector Imperative', held at the Africa CEO Forum in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire... recently. Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire – M…
Dangote Cement Ibese Banishes 3-Year Blackout, Lights Up 21 Communities in Yewaland
Dangote Cement Ibese Banishes 3-Year Blackout, Lights Up 21 Communities in Yewaland …donates electrical materials for electricity restoration It was jubilation galore in Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State following the donation of multi-million Naira electrical materials by Dangote Cement, Ibese plant to end over 3 years’ total blackout and get 21 communities affected by a prolonged power outage reconnected. Photo Caption DSC3156, L-R , Oba Gabriel Ogunyomi, Onimoto of Imoto; Member, Ogun state House of Assembly, Hon. Adegoke Adeya…
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