The Human Firewall – Why The First Line of Defence Runs in Both Directions
The Human Firewall – Why The First Line of Defence Runs in Both Directions As security technology improves, cyber criminals increasingly combine technical weaknesses with pressure, deception and misplaced trust. They aim at people, inside an institution and outside it, and everyone must learn to recognise these attempts. By Francis Mojoyinola | Chief Information Security Officer, Union Bank of Nigeria People tell me, often within a minute of learning what I do for a living that they would never fall for a scam. They say it lightly, the way som…
Fidelity Bank, Humanitarian Affairs Ministry Support Vulnerable Households in Abuja
Fidelity Bank, Humanitarian Affairs Ministry Support Vulnerable Households in Abuja Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has partnered with the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation to provide support to vulnerable households in Abuja through its Food Bank programme. Launched in April 2023, the Fidelity Food Bank is one of the bank’s flagship Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. The programme seeks to combat hunger and malnutrition by supporting communities affected by food insecurity. Sinc…
Julius Berger wins BRANDNIGERIA Top 50 Award for 11th consecutive year
Julius Berger wins BRANDNIGERIA Top 50 Award for 11th consecutive year 2nd right in the Director, Administration, Julius Berger Nigeria PLC, Dr. Abdulaziz Kaita with the Head, Corporate Communication of the company displaying the BRANDNIGERIA TOP 50 construction sector leader Award amidst admirers at the recent 2026 awards ceremony in Lagos, Friday. Julius Berger Nigeria PLC has once again reaffirmed its position as Nigeria’s leading construction and engineering brand, emerging as the winner of the BRANDNIGERIA Top 50 Brands Award in the Build…
Economy Expert Warns Proposed NAFDAC Bill May Create Regulatory Confusion, Threaten Ease of Doing Business
Economy Expert Warns Proposed NAFDAC Bill May Create Regulatory Confusion, Threaten Ease of Doing Business Lagos, Nigeria — An economy and regulatory affairs analyst, Mr Joel Alalade, has raised concerns over the proposed amendment to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) Act, warning that some provisions of the bill may create regulatory overlaps, increase compliance burdens for businesses, and negatively impact Nigeria’s ease of doing business environment. Reacting to the recent public hearing on proposed…
Amen Estate: Where Beautiful Homes Become Part of Beautiful Stories
Amen Estate: Where Beautiful Homes Become Part of Beautiful Stories A proud moment for Amen Estate CEO, Sade Balogun, as she joins the Lamai family in celebrating their daughter’s union with Nigerian Afrobeats star Zlatan Ibile. At Amen Estate, the meaning of community goes far beyond buildings, roads, and infrastructure. It is about the people who bring a place to life, the relationships that grow over time, and the milestones that make a neighbourhood feel like home. This was evident as Sade Balogun, CEO of Amen City Ltd, joined the Lamai fa…
Savahdor Wins Big as Soundcity OnTour Discovers Fresh Music Talent at UNILORIN
Savahdor Wins Big as Soundcity OnTour Discovers Fresh Music Talent at UNILORIN Bamz, first runner-up; Savahdor, winner; and Rhieyha, second runner-up, celebrate their success at the Bigi Music Competition during Soundcity OnTour at the University of Ilorin. Savahdor received ₦500,000, Bamz won ₦350,000, and Rhieyha took home ₦150,000, bringing the total prize money to ₦1 million. Soundcity OnTour heads to KWASU from October 29 to 31. Bigi Music Competition awards ₦1 million to three emerging campus performers as the tour heads to KWASU. Abdul…
GTCO UNVEILS 9TH EDITION OF FASHION WEEKEND, THEMED “FASHION IS TIMELESS”
GTCO UNVEILS 9TH EDITION OF FASHION WEEKEND, THEMED “FASHION IS TIMELESS” Lagos, Nigeria – October 30, 2026 Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (“GTCO” or the “Group”) is set to host the ninth edition of its flagship GTCO Fashion Weekend on November 7 and 8, 2026, under the theme “Fashion Is Timeless.” The event will take place at the GTCentre, Plot 1, Water Corporation Drive, Oniru, Lagos, from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily and is free and open to all attendees. Themed “ Fashion Is Timeless ,” this year’s edition celebrates fashion as a lasti…
RCIM Share Disposal Records Good Progress as Investor Demand Remains Robust
RCIM Share Disposal Records Good Progress as Investor Demand Remains Robust First HoldCo Plc and RC Investment Management Limited (RCIM) have made significant progress in the ongoing disposal of the substantial block of FirstHoldCo shares held by RCIM in its capacity as independent Bridge Holder. The shareholding originated from a CBN-approved shareholder divestment arrangement under which RCIM acquired approximately 10.43 billion FirstHoldCo shares on the NGX in July 2025 for subsequent disposal to investors. The transaction is structured as …
Abbey Bank Retains A3 Short-Term Credit Rating as Capital and Liquidity Position Strengthen.
Abbey Bank Retains A3 Short-Term Credit Rating as Capital and Liquidity Position Strengthen. Abbey Bank Plc has received an affirmation of its short-term credit rating of “Bbb-” and “A3”, by Agusto & Co., reflecting the Bank’s improved capitalization, strong liquidity profile. The affirmation of the A3 rating underscores the Bank’s capacity to meet its short-term financial obligations, supported by its robust liquidity position and strengthened balance sheet. Agusto & Co. also assigned a Stable Outlook to the Bank’s ratings, reflecti…
AMANYANABO DOKUBO-ASARI CONGRATULATES SULTAN OF SOKOTO ON 20TH ANNIVERSARY ON THE THRONE, CALLS FOR PEACE AND NATIONAL UNITY
AMANYANABO DOKUBO-ASARI CONGRATULATES SULTAN OF SOKOTO ON 20TH ANNIVERSARY ON THE THRONE, CALLS FOR PEACE AND NATIONAL UNITY By Al Humphrey Onyanabo Da Amakiri Tubo, Alhaji Mujahid Abubakr Dokubo-Asari, Amanyanabo of the Chiefdom and Principalities of the Source, Elem Kalabari, Torusarama Piri, Kingdom of Kalabari, has congratulated His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar CFR, mni, Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of his ascension to…
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Verdant Zeal’s 14th Innovention Series to Explore African Culture Exportation Through Entertainment
Verdant Zeal’s 14th Innovention Series to Explore African Culture Exportation Through Entertainment Leading Marketing Communications Group, Verdant Zeal Group Limited, is set to host the 14th edition of its annual flagship Public/Private sector focused thought leadership platform with the theme “ Culture as Currency: Exporting African Identity Through Entertainment. Scheduled for Thursday, October 29, 2026, the virtual round table event will bring together leading voices in the field of Entertainment and Lifestyle, and Arts & Culture to ex…
FIDELITY BANK PLC REDEEMS US$400 MILLION EUROBOND AT MATURITY
FIDELITY BANK PLC REDEEMS US$400 MILLION EUROBOND AT MATURITY LAGOS, NIGERIA – Fidelity Bank Plc has successfully redeemed its 5-Year US$400 million Senior Unsecured Notes at maturity, reaffirming its commitment to meeting its obligations to investors and reinforcing its track record in the international debt capital markets. Issued on 28 October 2021, the 5-year Eurobond matured on 28 October 2026 and carried an annual coupon of 7.625 per cent, payable semi-annually. Fidelity Bank met all scheduled coupon payments throughout the life of the…
GTCO Plc Releases 2026 Q3 Unaudited Results
GTCO Plc Releases 2026 Q3 Unaudited Results ... Reports Profit Before Tax of ₦879.9billion Lagos, Nigeria – 27th October 2026 Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (“GTCO” or “the Group”) has released its Unaudited Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements as of September 30, 2026, to the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) and London Stock Exchange (LSE). The Group posted a Profit Before Tax of ₦879.9 billion, driven by sustained growth across its core earnings lines, with interest income, fees and commission income and trading income growing ye…
SWAN COMMENDS INDUSTRY–REGULATOR COLLABORATION IN STRENGTHENING CONSUMER PROTECTION
SWAN COMMENDS INDUSTRY–REGULATOR COLLABORATION IN STRENGTHENING CONSUMER PROTECTION The Spirits & Wines Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has commended the sustained efforts of regulatory and enforcement agencies to combat illicit trade and protect consumers, noting that increased enforcement actions against counterfeit alcoholic products across the country underscore the importance of collaboration in tackling the challenge. In a statement issued by the Association’s Director General, Mr. Tony Okwoju, SWAN noted that recent seizures and arres…
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Dangote Refinery Makes History as IPO Attracts Investors from 120 Countries, All 54 African Nations
Dangote Refinery Makes History as IPO Attracts Investors from 120 Countries, All 54 African Nations … Landmark offer achieves 100% African participation, reaches all six inhabited continents …Dangote: Africa has shown it can finance, build and own its industrial future …Bird hails global investor confidence; Murat says transaction sets new benchmark for African capital markets Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has successfully concluded its landmark Initial Public Offering (IPO), attracting investor applications from 120 countries …
Grey Works Media Launches to Help Organisations Find Clarity, Tell Stories That Matter
Grey Works Media Launches to Help Organisations Find Clarity, Tell Stories That Matter Lagos, Nigeria, 21 October 2026 — Grey Works Media, a communications, public relations and advertising company, has officially launched its website, www.greyworksmedia.com, introducing a fresh approach to helping organisations communicate with clarity, purpose and impact. Built on the belief that every organisation has a story worth telling, Grey Works Media was established to help businesses, brands and public institutions find clarity in an increasingly co…
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PAY WITH A TAP: ZENITH BANK CUSTOMERS CAN NOW USE GOOGLE PAY IN-STORE AND ONLINE
PAY WITH A TAP: ZENITH BANK CUSTOMERS CAN NOW USE GOOGLE PAY IN-STORE AND ONLINE From Nigeria’s first ATM gallery to the phone in your pocket, Zenith Bank continues its technology-led approach to making payments simpler and more secure. Zenith Bank Plc has announced today that its customers can now pay with Google Pay, bringing greater convenience and security to everyday transactions. By adding an eligible Zenith Bank card to Google Wallet, customers can tap to pay at participating contactless payment terminals and check out online or in apps…
Promasidor Launches Eco Alert App to Put Sustainability Action in Employees’ Hands
Promasidor Launches Eco Alert App to Put Sustainability Action in Employees’ Hands …Celebrates Sustainability Day with multimillion Naira Savings and 30% Reduction in Paper Usage Promasidor is taking its sustainability drive a step further with the introduction of the Eco Alert App , a new platform designed to empower employees to report sustainability-related issues and support their timely resolution. Launched during the company’s Sustainability Day 2026 employee engagement event, the app marks an important step in making sustainability a …
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