NCC, CBN Set to Roll Out Refund Framework for Failed Airtime and Data Transactions
NCC, CBN Set to Roll Out Refund Framework for Failed Airtime and Data Transactions In line with the consumer-focused objectives of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the two regulators have drawn up a framework to address consumer complaints arising from unsuccessful airtime and data transactions during network downtimes, system glitches, or human input errors. The framework is the outcome of several months of engagements involving the NCC, the CBN, Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), Value Added…
Unity Bank Disburses Over N270 Million to Corpreneurship Winners
Unity Bank Disburses Over N270 Million to Corpreneurship Winners Lagos.08.01.26. Unity Bank Plc has disbursed over N270 million in grants to young Nigerian entrepreneurs under its Youth Entrepreneurship Development Initiative: Corpreneurship Challenge, bringing the total number of beneficiaries since inception in 2019 to 608 corps members nationwide. The initiative, implemented in partnership with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) through its Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) programme, continues to equip fresh gr…
You’re Already Speaking to Siri, Bixby, and Alexa it’s time to speak to SAW
You’re Already Speaking to Siri, Bixby, and Alexa it’s time to speak to SAW AI assistants have become a natural part of everyday life, helping people set reminders, play music, and get quick answers by simply using voice commands. From Siri to Bixby to Alexa and more, millions of people are speaking to technology daily. SAW on ALAT by Wema now joins the growing ecosystem of AI voice assistants, bringing the same ease and familiarity into digital banking through the ALAT 2.0 app. SAW understands everyday language and responds instantly to comma…
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Anambra State Government Clarifies Issues on Contract for the Construction of Gates at General Hospital, Okpoko, and Specialist Hospital, Fegge
Anambra State Government Clarifies Issues on Contract for the Construction of Gates at General Hospital, Okpoko, and Specialist Hospital, Fegge The Anambra State Government has taken notice of a misleading report published by Sahara Reporters online, alleging impropriety in the award of a contract for the construction of gates at General Hospital, Okpoko and Specialist Hospital, Fegge, to Crystal Dove Construction Company Ltd. In a statement issued by the state’s commissioner for information, Law Mefor, the Government clarified that the contra…
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Governor Soludo Shines at Uga Boys' 50th Anniversary: A Testament to Leadership, Elegance, and Passion for Education
Governor Soludo Shines at Uga Boys' 50th Anniversary: A Testament to Leadership, Elegance, and Passion for Education Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Charles Soludo, stole the show at the 50th Anniversary Celebration of Uga Boys Secondary School, his alma mater, showcasing a perfect blend of leadership, stylish elegance, and a deep commitment to education. The event, a milestone celebration of five decades of excellence, brought together students, teachers, alumni, and community members to reflect on the school's legacy and look toward…
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Dangote Refinery Dismisses Shutdown Claims, maintains 50 million Litres PMS Daily Output
Dangote Refinery Dismisses Shutdown Claims, maintains 50 million Litres PMS Daily Output … Reaffirms N699 Gantry Price as Marketers Lift Over 48 million Litres on Sunday … Blasts Fuel Importers for Spreading Falsehoods and Exploiting Nigerians Dangote Petroleum Refinery has categorically rejected a circulating report claiming the refinery is shutting down for maintenance, describing the story as false and misleading. In a statement released on Monday, the refinery emphasised that production remains ongoing, stable, and uninterrupted. “Dangot…
Nigerian Tax Acts 2025 Benefits Highlighted By The National Tax Policy Implementation Committee, Joseph Tegbe
Nigerian Tax Acts 2025 Benefits Highlighted By The National Tax Policy Implementation Committee, Joseph Tegbe Joseph Tegbe, Chairman of the National Tax Policy Implementation Committee (NTPIC), enumerates the benefits of the Nigerian Tax Reform Acts 2025, stating that it marks a significant turning point in the country's pursuit of a robust and sustainable economy. In an article published in several national publications, Tegbe stated that tax law is a comprehensive overhaul of the country's fiscal architecture, aimed at creating a mod…
Fidelity Bank Extends Support to Oluyole Cheshire Home in Ibadan
Fidelity Bank Extends Support to Oluyole Cheshire Home in Ibadan L-R: Team Lead, Corporate Social Responsibility, Fidelity Bank Plc, Victoria Abuka; Caregivers at Oluyole Chesire Home, Ibadan, Johnson Adetunji and Jimoh Taiwo; and Coordinator, Visionary Class of Inductees, Fidelity Bank Plc, Collins Oyakhilome; during the presentation of food and other essential items by Fidelity Bank Plc to the home recently. In the spirit of the festive season, leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive commun…
Stanbic IBTC Bank Nigeria PMI®: Further marked expansion of business activity at end of 2025
Stanbic IBTC Bank Nigeria PMI®: Further marked expansion of business activity at end of 2025 The Nigerian private sector remained in growth territory at the end of 2025 as improvements in customer demand fed through to higher new orders, output and purchasing activity. Employment also increased, but the rate of job creation remained marginal. Inflationary pressures picked up modestly in December but remained generally close to recent lows. Meanwhile, business confidence improved sharply. The headline figure derived from the survey is the St…
RCCG My Father’s House, Salford, U.K Partners Dolly Children Foundation to Support Magboro and Makogi.
RCCG My Father’s House, Salford, U.K Partners Dolly Children Foundation to Support Magboro and Makogi. The Magboro and Makogi communities were filled with warmth, gratitude, and renewed hope as RCCG My Father’s House, Salford (U.K), through His Pillars (the women’s wing) and Project Cornelius (the church’s charity arm), carried out a humanitarian food outreach in partnership with the Dolly Children Foundation. The outreach, which forms part of a quarterly support initiative implemented consistently throughout the year, focused on widows and vu…
Global Recognition for Nigeria as NCC Digital Awareness Programme Wins WSIS Award
Global Recognition for Nigeria as NCC Digital Awareness Programme Wins WSIS Award Geneva, Switzerland — Nigeria’s drive toward inclusive digital development gained global recognition on Monday as the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) won a major prize at the 2025 World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Awards held in Geneva. The NCC’s flagship Digital Awareness Programme (DAP) emerged winner in Category C3: Access to Information and Knowledge, clinching the top honour after securing the highest number of votes among competing pro…
Fidelity Bank appoints Onwughalu as Chairman following completion of Chike-Obi’s tenure
Fidelity Bank appoints Onwughalu as Chairman following completion of Chike-Obi’s tenure Tier one lender, Fidelity Bank Plc, has announced the completion of the tenure of Mr. Mustafa Chike-Obi as Chairman of its Board of Directors effective December 31, 2025, and the appointment of Mrs. Amaka Onwughalu as the new Chairman of the Board, effective January 1, 2026. The board transitions are in alignment with the Bank’s policy and have been communicated to the Central Bank of Nigeria, the Nigerian Exchange Group, and other stakeholders. Under Mr. C…
FirstBank Hosts Nigeria Economic Outlook 2026, Leads Conversation on Economic Growth
FirstBank Hosts Nigeria Economic Outlook 2026, Leads Conversation on Economic Growth Lagos, 2 January 2026 – FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and financial inclusion service provider is pleased to announce the Nigeria Economic Outlook 2026 scheduled to hold on Tuesday, 6 January 2025. The theme of the session is “The Great Calibration: Mastering Resilience in an Era of Asynchronous Growth” Nigeria Economic Outlook is an annual customer-facing session which sets the tone on prevailing economic realities, equipping FirstBa…
Nigeria Reaffirms Her Commitment To Nigeria-China Strategic, Bilateral Trade and Economic Partnership
Nigeria Reaffirms Her Commitment To Nigeria-China Strategic, Bilateral Trade and Economic Partnership Nigeria reflects positively on the progress of Nigeria–China relations over the course of 2025, following the elevation of bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, as agreed by His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, and His Excellency President Xi Jinping during the state visit to China in September 2024. The past year has seen sustained engagement at political, economic, and technical levels, reinforcing a relations…
GTCO RAISES N10 BILLION IN PRIVATE PLACEMENT
GTCO RAISES N10 BILLION IN PRIVATE PLACEMENT Lagos, London – December 30, 2025: Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc ("GTCO" or the "Company") has obtained the approvals of both the Central Bank of Nigeria (“CBN”) and the Securities and Exchange Commission to undertake a private placement of its ordinary shares, subject to the fulfilment of the applicable conditions precedent and regulatory requirements. The Financial Holding Company had earlier on August 29, 2025 announced that its banking subsidiary (Guaranty Trust Bank Li…
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Governor Soludo Signs Anambra 2026 Appropriation Budget into Law Alongside Three Additional Bills
Governor Soludo Signs Anambra 2026 Appropriation Budget into Law Alongside Three Additional Bills In a landmark move to set Anambra State on a path of steady growth and development, Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo has signed the 2026 Appropriation Bill into law, alongside three other significant legislations. The signing ceremony held at the Light House in Awka heralds a new chapter in the state’s fiscal management and governance. The 2026 Appropriation Law, which saw its budget increased from seven hundred and fifty-seven billion naira to se…
AltBank Supports Teachers as Nigeria Confronts Deepening Classroom Crisis
AltBank Supports Teachers as Nigeria Confronts Deepening Classroom Crisis Lagos, Nigeria – 29 December 2025 In a direct response to the declining access to trained educators across Nigeria, The Alternative Bank (AltBank) partnered with the Busayo Ademuyiwa Foundation (BAF) to host the 2025 BAF Teachers’ Conference in Lagos. The concentrated, one-day intervention was designed to strengthen the capacity of frontline educators. The event delivered hands-on training to hundreds of primary and secondary school teachers drawn from underserved comm…
Pepsi Reinforces Its Cultural Leadership This December as Baba for the Streetz
Pepsi Reinforces Its Cultural Leadership This December as Baba for the Streetz With December festivities in full swing, Pepsi is reaffirming its leadership in Nigeria’s entertainment and youth culture landscape, further strengthening the reputation that has earned it the title 'Baba for the Streetz.' The brand’s continued investment in music, culture and consumer-driven experiences remains central to its identity and longstanding connection with young Nigerians. “Pepsi has been one of the most prominent champions of Afrobeats, recognis…
ANAMBRA: LEADING IN EDUCATION FUNDING AS PROOF OF SOLUDO’S LOFTY VISION - Christian Aburime
ANAMBRA: LEADING IN EDUCATION FUNDING AS PROOF OF SOLUDO’S LOFTY VISION - Christian Aburime The fact that Anambra State under Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, habitually takes the lead on many national indices of development is no longer news. What would be news is if the state lags behind in the education sector, but an intentional leader like Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo can’t just stop taking the educational torchlight to new heights. For instance, while education budgets may be like afterthoughts in other places, Anambra State is…
Access Bank and the Rebirth of the National Theatre: Revitalising Nigeria’s Cultural Future
Access Bank and the Rebirth of the National Theatre: Revitalising Nigeria’s Cultural Future When the National Theatre Lagos first opened ahead of FESTAC ’77, an architectural marvel, a symbol of the cultural soul of a nation ready to introduce its artistic brilliance to the world. Modelled after the Varna Palace of Culture and Sports in Bulgaria and constructed between 1973 and 1976, the National Theatre was designed as an emblem of Nigeria’s ambition to be Africa’s cultural capital. Its 5,000-seat main hall, festival arena, exhibition spaces,…
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