FirstBank Empowers SMEs with Practical Sales Strategies at Upcoming SMEConnect Webinar
FirstBank Empowers SMEs with Practical Sales Strategies at Upcoming SMEConnect Webinar Lagos, 3 September 2026 – FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and financial inclusion services provider, is pleased to announce the forthcoming edition of its SMEConnect Webinar, scheduled for Tuesday, 9 September 2026. Anchored on FirstBank’s brand promise of “You First”, SMEConnect is a capacity-building platform dedicated to the development of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises. The SMEConnect webinar is designed to provide business …
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Dangote Says FG’s Economic Reforms Are Driving Nigeria’s Economic Recovery, Restoring Investors’ Confidence
Dangote Says FG’s Economic Reforms Are Driving Nigeria’s Economic Recovery, Restoring Investors’ Confidence President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), Aliko Dangote, has commended the Federal Government for implementing bold and transformative economic reforms that are repositioning Nigeria for sustainable growth, strengthening investor confidence, and accelerating the country’s economic recovery According to Dangote, the ongoing fiscal, monetary, and regulatory reforms have contributed significantly to improving macroe…
AFRICA IS NOT AT THE MARGINS OF ENERGY GEOPOLITICS; IT IS THE FULCRUM — TEGBE
AFRICA IS NOT AT THE MARGINS OF ENERGY GEOPOLITICS; IT IS THE FULCRUM — TEGBE The Honourable Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, on Tuesday noted that Nigeria’s power reforms offer a model for how developing economies can strengthen global energy security amid rising geopolitical fragmentation. He stated this in a keynote address delivered at the opening plenary of the Middle East Energy 2026 Leadership Summit in Dubai. Speaking on the theme “Energy Security and the Effect of Geopolitics” at the summit's 50th edition, Tegbe told an audience o…
Young Innovators Shine at NCC Hackathon, Showcase Accessible Technology Solutions
Young Innovators Shine at NCC Hackathon, Showcase Accessible Technology Solutions SORA emerged as the overall winner of the Fourth Edition of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Hackathon Live Show 2026, clinching the 3 million Naira grand prize, while Clear Signal and IKOR secured second and third places, receiving 2 million Naira and 1 million Naira respectively in a competition designed to develop innovative technology solutions for persons with disabilities and other underserved communities. L-R: Engr. Babagana Digima, Director…
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THE CAMPUSES ARE CALLING: BIGI AND FEARLESS TURN SOUNDCITY ONTOUR INTO A CAMPUS MOVEMENT
THE CAMPUSES ARE CALLING: BIGI AND FEARLESS TURN SOUNDCITY ONTOUR INTO A CAMPUS MOVEMENT Five campuses remain as BIGI and Fearless take music, entertainment, and opportunity to Nigerian students. The campuses are calling- BIGI and Fearless Energy Drink are answering. Across 15 campuses, BIGI and Fearless, in partnership with Soundcity OnTour, have transformed the campus experience into a vibrant mix of music, entertainment, creativity, and opportunity, leaving students asking one question: “When is it our turn?” From Pan-Atlantic University…
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Access Holdings Board Approves Audited H1 2026 Financial Statements
Access Holdings Board Approves Audited H1 2026 Financial Statements Lagos, Nigeria - 28 August 2026: The Board of Directors of Access Holdings Plc (“Access Holdings” or “the Company”) has approved the Group’s Audited Interim Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements for the half-year ended 30 June 2026. The financial statements were considered and approved by the Board at its meeting held on 27 August 2026 and will now proceed through the required regulatory process, including approval by the Central Bank of Nigeria (“CBN”). Following…
MultiChoice Talent Factory Marks Eight Years of Creative Industry Investment, Partners on Masterclass Programmes Across Nigeria
MultiChoice Talent Factory Marks Eight Years of Creative Industry Investment, Partners on Masterclass Programmes Across Nigeria MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) is deepening its eight-year investment in Nigeria’s creative industry with a capacity-building programme that will deliver 13 regional masterclasses, bringing specialised industry knowledge to film and television practitioners across the country. The programme will see MTF collaborate with film festivals, guilds and industry organisations across different regions to deliver mastercla…
TEGBE ASSURES INDUSTRIES OF SUSTAINED POWER SUPPLY AND STERNLY WARNS AGAINST ENERGY THEFT
TEGBE ASSURES INDUSTRIES OF SUSTAINED POWER SUPPLY AND STERNLY WARNS AGAINST ENERGY THEFT The Honourable Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, has assured industries operating along the 132kV Ikorodu – Sagamu corridor of sustained electricity supply, while warning that the Federal Government will take firm action against energy theft, meter tampering and other practices undermining the integrity of the power system. He gave the assurance during a high-level engagement with industrial customers on the corridor, following concerns over significan…
Fidelity Bank to Unlock Growth Opportunities for Northern Businesses with Quarterly Business Forum in Kano
Fidelity Bank to Unlock Growth Opportunities for Northern Businesses with Quarterly Business Forum in Kano Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, is set to host the next edition of its Quarterly Business Forum on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, in Kano, bringing together business owners, entrepreneurs, industry leaders and key stakeholders to explore opportunities for business growth and sustainability across Northern Nigeria. The Kano edition builds on the success of the Bank’s previous Quarterly Business Forum held in Port Harcou…
Promasidor Invites Nigerian Entrepreneurs to Build Bigger Businesses with Trusted Brands
Promasidor Invites Nigerian Entrepreneurs to Build Bigger Businesses with Trusted Brands LAGOS, Nigeria: Promasidor Nigeria, a leading food and beverage company, is inviting established entrepreneurs and business owners across the country to explore new opportunities to join its distribution network and build sustainable businesses around some of Nigeria’s most recognised consumer brands. The initiative, “Build Your Business with Promasidor,” is aimed at entrepreneurs with the capacity, infrastructure and ambition to operate and grow distri…
Stanbic IBTC walks for 250 children as Together4ALimb marks 12 years of restoring mobility
Stanbic IBTC walks for 250 children as Together4ALimb marks 12 years of restoring mobility Stanbic IBTC Holdings, a member of Standard Bank Group, successfully hosted the 2026 edition of its Together4ALimb Walk recently. This year's event attracted a significant turnout, with employees, beneficiaries, families, partners, and members of the public coming together for a commemorative awareness walk in the heart of Victoria Island, Lagos. Now in its 12th year, Together4ALimb continues to make impactful changes in the lives of children liv…
ZENITH BANK RALLIES TRADE LEADERS BEHIND VALUE ADDITION IN NIGERIA’S NON-OIL EXPORTS AT ITS 10TH INTERNATIONAL TRADE SEMINAR
ZENITH BANK RALLIES TRADE LEADERS BEHIND VALUE ADDITION IN NIGERIA’S NON-OIL EXPORTS AT ITS 10TH INTERNATIONAL TRADE SEMINAR Zenith Bank Plc hosted the 10th edition of its International Trade Seminar on Non-Oil Export on Tuesday, 25 August 2026, marking a decade of sustained advocacy for the diversification of Nigeria’s economy. The virtual event brought together policymakers, regulators, exporters, manufacturers, investors and development partners from across Africa and beyond, all focused on one question: how Nigeria can earn more from wh…
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US Hails Dangote Refinery as Nigeria’s Petroleum Exports Surge Seven Times
US Hails Dangote Refinery as Nigeria’s Petroleum Exports Surge Seven Times The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has been identified as the key driver behind a seven-fold increase in Nigeria’s seaborne petroleum product exports since 2023, according to the latest report by the United States Energy Information Administration (EIA). The U.S. agency disclosed that Nigeria’s seaborne petroleum product shipments averaged 561,000 barrels per day (bpd) in the second quarter of 2026, a significant increase from the annual average of 79,000 bpd recorded…
Rite Foods Joins Muslim Faithful in Celebrating Eid-el-Maulud
Rite Foods Joins Muslim Faithful in Celebrating Eid-el-Maulud Rite Foods Limited, a proudly Nigerian and truly world-class trailblazer in the food and beverage industry, felicitates Muslim faithful across the country on this year's Eid-el-Maulud, which commemorates the birth of Prophet Muhammad, the leader of the Islamic faith. The award-winning company wishes them a peaceful celebration and encourages them to reflect on the values of peaceful coexistence, unity, tolerance, and love for one another that the season represents. Speaking o…
MultiChoice’s Business Transcends Entertainment- CEO
MultiChoice’s Business Transcends Entertainment- CEO MultiChoice Nigeria’s business has evolved beyond entertainment, with the company positioning itself as a broader participant in Nigeria’s creative economy, local talent, content production, technology and infrastructure, according to its Chief Executive Officer, Kemi Omotosho. Omotosho said that after more than three decades in Nigeria, MultiChoice had evolved from primarily bringing entertainment into Nigerian homes to becoming part of a wider ecosystem involving producers, actors, pro…
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