FirstBank Champions Inclusive Fintech Innovation at Canada-Africa Fintech Summit (CAFS 2025)
FirstBank Champions Inclusive Fintech Innovation at Canada-Africa Fintech Summit (CAFS 2025) Lagos, 9 August 2025 – FirstBank proudly sponsored the recently held Canada-Africa Fintech Summit (CAFS 2025), which took place from August 5–8 at the Sheraton Centre in Downtown Toronto. Convened by Dr. Segun Aina, President of the African Fintech Network, CAFS 2025 was a landmark event that united fintech leaders, regulators, startups, and investors from Africa and Canada to explore scalable digital solutions, encourage investment, and promote inclus…
Dangote Refinery Debunks shutdown rumour, says PMS’s gantry price remains N850
Dangote Refinery Debunks shutdown rumour, says PMS’s gantry price remains N850 The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has firmly dismissed recent reports alleging a shutdown of its operations, reassuring the public and market stakeholders that its activities remain fully active and stable. In an official statement by the Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejina, the refinery’s management categorically denied claims that truck loading has been suspended or that production has been interrupted. “The Dangote Petroleum Refinery …
Sterling Bank Names First Beneficiaries of ₦2B ‘Beyond Education’ Fund
Sterling Bank Names First Beneficiaries of ₦2B ‘Beyond Education’ Fund Lagos, Nigeria – August 7, 2025 – Sterling Bank, Nigeria’s leading financial institution, has announced the first recipients of its ₦2 billion Beyond Education Scholarship, a groundbreaking nationwide initiative designed to fund university education for 600 exceptional young Nigerians and connect them to future careers in high-impact sectors. The announcement reflects a major step in the Bank’s commitment to long-term, inclusive national development through strategic invest…
NCC Hosts National Broadband Mapping System Workshop
NCC Hosts National Broadband Mapping System Workshop L-R: Project Manager, Africa-BroadBand (BB) Maps, International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Dana Jon Kamason; Executive Commissioner, Stakeholder Management, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Rimini Makama; Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, NCC, NCC; Dr. Aminu Maida; Deputy Ambassador, European Union (EU) Delegation to Nigeria, Zissmos Vergas; Head, Green and Digital Economy, EU Delegation to Nigeria, Inga Stefanowicz; and Project Officer, Africa-BB-Maps, ITU, El…
Stanbic IBTC Capital named "Best Investment Bank in Nigeria 2025" at Global Banking and Finance Awards
Stanbic IBTC Capital named "Best Investment Bank in Nigeria 2025" at Global Banking and Finance Awards Stanbic IBTC Capital, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings, has been awarded the prestigious title of "Best Investment Bank in Nigeria 2025" at the Global Banking and Finance Awards. This distinguished recognition underscores the institution's dedication to delivering world-class investment banking solutions that foster sustainable growth and generate long-term value for clients throughout Nigeria and beyond. The Glob…
Nestlé Pure Life Reinforces Brand Commitment to Sustainability with Clear Cap Implementation
Nestlé Pure Life Reinforces Brand Commitment to Sustainability with Clear Cap Implementation Nestlé Nigeria has introduced new clear caps across its Pure Life bottled water range to boost recyclability. The clear caps, first introduced with the launch of the 33cl Nestlé Pure Life bottles, now feature on all bottle sizes, excluding Nestlé Pure Life Protect. By eliminating the traditional blue color pigmentation, the clear cap makes it easier for recyclers to identify, sort, and repurpose the material, helping to reduce plastic waste and promote…
Stanbic IBTC Bank Nigeria PMI: Employment growth at 21-month high amid sharp expansion of new orders
Stanbic IBTC Bank Nigeria PMI: Employment growth at 21-month high amid sharp expansion of new orders The start of the third quarter saw a pick-up in growth momentum in the Nigerian private sector. Rates of expansion in output and new orders accelerated, leading to a sharp rise in purchasing activity and the fastest increase in employment since October 2023. Firms were helped to some degree in their efforts to secure new business by a further softening inflationary pressures. Output prices increased at the slowest pace in more than two y…
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