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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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…
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…
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…
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,…
Cybersecurity: NCC Offers ‘A–Z Tips’ to Help Consumers Stay Safe Online
Cybersecurity: NCC Offers ‘A–Z Tips’ to Help Consumers Stay Safe Online As Nigeria and the rest of the world become increasingly digital, daily life is now deeply connected through mobile phones, computers and the internet more than ever before. While this growing digital connectivity has brought convenience and innovation, it has also exposed consumers to rising cyber risks, including hacking, online scams, malware attacks and other cyberthreats often triggered by a single careless click. In response, the Nigerian Communications Commission (N…
Why Capital Is Circling Nigeria’s Networks Again
Why Capital Is Circling Nigeria’s Networks Again Investor confidence rarely responds to speeches. It is shaped instead by clarity—how rules are written, how disputes are resolved, and how predictable tomorrow appears compared to today. In Nigeria’s telecommunications sector, that confidence is being carefully recalibrated, driven by a renewed regulatory posture from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), in alignment with the country’s broader digital economy agenda championed alongside the National Information Technology Development Ag…
FirstBank Introduces Exclusive 500-Seater Bleacher at Carnival Calabar & Festival 2025
FirstBank Introduces Exclusive 500-Seater Bleacher at Carnival Calabar & Festival 2025 Lagos, 26 December 2025 - FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and financial inclusion services provider, has officially announced its sponsorship of the Carnival Calabar & Festival 2025, unveiling a landmark addition set to redefine the carnival experience — the first-ever private premium seating area at the event. The highlight of FirstBank’s participation is the construction of a 500-seater premium bleacher, designed to provide …
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BPSR Ranks NCC among Top 3 MDAs in Best Website Performance in 2025
BPSR Ranks NCC among Top 3 MDAs in Best Website Performance in 2025 The Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) has named the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) among the top three Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government with the Best Ranking in Website Performance for 2025. This is coming barely three weeks after the telecom regulator was recognized as one of the top five best-performing Federal Government agencies for 2025 by the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) - a testament to t…
Pernod Ricard Nigeria and FRSC Launch "Safe Roads" Campaign to Combat Drunk Driving
Pernod Ricard Nigeria and FRSC Launch "Safe Roads" Campaign to Combat Drunk Driving Pernod Ricard Nigeria, a member of the Pernod Ricard Group, a global leader in the spirits and wine industry, in partnership with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), has launched the ‘Don’t Drink and Drive’ campaign in Lagos to raise awareness about the dangers of drunk driving and promote responsible drinking habits among road users. The campaign, themed "Take Responsibility for Your Safety - Don't Drink and Drive," aims to reduce roa…
JMG Powers NIPCO’s Energy Shift: ₦44.4 Million Saved Annually with Solar at 3 Key Fuel Stations
JMG Powers NIPCO’s Energy Shift: ₦44.4 Million Saved Annually with Solar at 3 Key Fuel Stations JMG Limited , Nigeria’s trusted hybrid and integrated electromechanical energy provider, has successfully commissioned solar power systems at three major NIPCO Plc, a prominent fueling station in Nigeria. The project, which involved the installation of solar power systems at three of NIPCO’s stations in Gwagwalada, Lekki, and Mpape, delivered dependable clean energy, eliminating diesel reliance, and unlocking over ₦44 million in annual energy cost…
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Dangote Refinery Condemns Fuel Price Hike Above ₦739/Litre, nationwide
Dangote Refinery Condemns Fuel Price Hike Above ₦739/Litre, nationwide … Warns Against Artificial Scarcity, urges Nigerians to report MRS’s non-compliant stations Dangote Petroleum Refinery has commenced nationwide sales of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) at a pump price of ₦739 per litre across all MRS Oil Nigeria Plc filling stations. This move represents a significant milestone in the refinery’s mission to deliver affordable fuel to Nigerians and stabilize the downstream petroleum market. With over 2,000 MRS stations nationwide, the new pricing …
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Dangote Releases Hotline for Reporting MRS Stations Selling PMS Above ₦739 Nationwide
Dangote Releases Hotline for Reporting MRS Stations Selling PMS Above ₦739 Nationwide Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced the launch of a dedicated hotline for Nigerians to report any MRS Oil Nigeria Plc filling stations selling Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) above the approved pump price of ₦739 per litre. This initiative underscores the refinery’s commitment to ensuring transparency, affordability, and consumer protection in the downstream petroleum market. The hotline number 0800 123 5264 is now active nationwide, enabling consumers to pro…
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