Unity Bank, Experts Advocate Green Investment, Climate Innovation to Drive Economic Resilience
Unity Bank, Experts Advocate Green Investment, Climate Innovation to Drive Economic Resilience LAGOS.22.04.2026. Nigeria’s retail lender, Unity Bank Plc, alongside leading climate innovation experts, has called for increased investment in the green economy and the adoption of frontier technologies as critical pathways to driving economic resilience and reducing the impact of climate change on vulnerable populations across Africa. The call was made during a thought-provoking webinar hosted by the Bank to commemorate this year’s Earth Day, …
GTCO Food and Drink Festival 2026 Presents “Everything Food and Drink”
GTCO Food and Drink Festival 2026 Presents “Everything Food and Drink” Lagos, Nigeria – April 2026 – Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO Plc) is pleased to announce the 9th edition of the GTCO Food and Drink Festival, scheduled to hold from Friday, May 1st to Sunday, May 3rd, 2026, at GTCentre, Plot 1 Water Corporation Drive, Oniru, Victoria Island, Lagos. This year’s theme, “Everything Food and Drink,” captures the expansive nature of the Festival experience. It reflects not only the variety of cuisines on display but also the depth o…
Boy-Child Transformation Centre (BTC) Announces 5th Anniversary Summit, Launches "UNBOXED" to Secure the Future of Our Boys
Boy-Child Transformation Centre (BTC) Announces 5th Anniversary Summit, Launches "UNBOXED" to Secure the Future of Our Boys LAGOS, NIGERIA – April 21, 2026 – The Boy-Child Transformation Centre (BTC), a frontline social intervention and strategic advocacy platform, today announced its 5th Anniversary Transformation Summit, scheduled for May 16, 2026, in Ikoyi, Lagos. The high-profile summit will convene C-suite corporate leaders, policymakers, educators, parents, and mental health advocates to address a silent demographic crisis:…
JMG Celebrates World Creativity Day with Impact-Driven Projects
JMG Celebrates World Creativity Day with Impact-Driven Projects As the world marks World Creativity and Innovation Day 2026 , JMG Limited is demonstrating how creativity drives real change when it is applied to solving real-world challenges. Nigeria’s leading integrated electro-mechanical solutions company continues to translate ideas into practical solutions, designing systems that improve lives and strengthen industries. This year’s theme, Harnessing Creativity for Global Progress, aligns with JMG’s commitment to engineering innovation…
Nestlé Nigeria, Federal Ministry of Livestock Development Partner to Establish Dairy Technical Skills Development Centre
Nestlé Nigeria, Federal Ministry of Livestock Development Partner to Establish Dairy Technical Skills Development Centre Nestlé Nigeria Plc has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development to establish a Dairy Technical Skills Development Centre in Paikon Kore, Gwagwalada, as part of efforts to strengthen technical capacity, improve milk quality, and enhance productivity within Nigeria’s dairy sector. The Centre, to be located at the Nestlé Dairy Demonstration Farm, builds on the company’s ongoing Liv…
World Creativity Day: NCSP champions Innovation as Catalyst for Nigeria–China Growth
World Creativity Day: NCSP champions Innovation as Catalyst for Nigeria–China Growth As the world marks World Creativity and Innovation Day 2026, the Nigeria–China Strategic Partnership (NCSP) has reiterated the centrality of innovation, collaboration and execution in driving sustainable development and economic transformation. Anchored on the theme, Recreating Tomorrow Today, the Partnership is urging stakeholders across public and private sectors to move beyond ideation towards actionable innovation, noting that current global realities dema…
Beyond Digital: Why Nigerian Banks and Corporates Still Bet Big on Print Media Advertisements
Beyond Digital: Why Nigerian Banks and Corporates Still Bet Big on Print Media Advertisements Lagos, Nigeria – [2026] – P+ Measurement Services, Nigeria’s leading independent media intelligence consultancy, has released its Q1 2026 Print Media Advertising & Placement Audit , reaffirming the continued relevance, credibility, and strategic value of print media in Nigeria’s evolving information ecosystem. At a time when early digital narratives predicted the decline of print, the findings show a different reality. Print media has …
Stanbic IBTC leads high-level trade and finance engagements at Global Trade Review (GTR) West Africa 2026
Stanbic IBTC leads high-level trade and finance engagements at Global Trade Review (GTR) West Africa 2026 Stanbic IBTC Bank, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings, has been confirmed as the platinum sponsor of the highly anticipated GTR West Africa 2026 conference, taking place on 22 and 23 April, at the Eko Convention Centre in Lagos. This landmark event brings together over 400 senior trade and finance professionals for two days of insightful discussions, networking, and innovation, tailored to enhance trade growth across West Africa. Now …
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NCC, CBN Sign MoU for Consumer Safety, Inaugurate Committees for Protection against Fraud
NCC, CBN Sign MoU for Consumer Safety, Inaugurate Committees for Protection against Fraud The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that both organisations said would safeguard consumers against fraud while opening opportunities for them to leverage the potentials of the telecommunications and financial sectors. The MoU was signed as NCC and CBN inaugurated a Joint Committee on Payment Systems and Consumer Protection and a Joint Committee on Telecoms Id…
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IMF/World Bank Meetings: Dangote Champions Infrastructure and Job Creation as Catalysts for Africa’s Economic Growth
IMF/World Bank Meetings: Dangote Champions Infrastructure and Job Creation as Catalysts for Africa’s Economic Growth Africa’s leading industrialist and President and Chief Executive of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has reaffirmed the central role of infrastructure development, job creation, and private sector investment in accelerating Africa’s economic transformation. Dangote made this assertion during a series of high-level engagements with global financial leaders on the sidelines of the recently concluded International Monetary F…
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NCSP Positions Language as Strategic Driver for Innovation and Growth
NCSP Positions Language as Strategic Driver for Innovation and Growth As the global community marks Chinese Language Day 2026, the Nigeria–China Strategic Partnership (NCSP) has underscored the role of language as a strategic enabler of economic growth, cross-border collaboration, and sustainable development. Established by the United Nations in 2010 to promote multilingualism and cultural diversity, this year’s observance is themed “Characters Endure, Civilization Shines,” highlighting the enduring influence of language on identity, heritage …
How FirstBank is investing in Its People and Building Future Leaders
How FirstBank is investing in Its People and Building Future Leaders For an average 9-5er, having a job isn’t enough. You want a career that grows with you, gives you stability, and opens doors to bigger opportunities. People everywhere are looking for workplaces that don’t just pay salaries but actually invest in their staff, helping them learn, lead, and succeed. That’s exactly what FirstBank is doing. The Bank is building a future where every employee has the opportunity to grow, lead, and thrive. Through its human capital management and …
Banking the Economy That Actually Exists
Banking the Economy That Actually Exists There is a version of the Nigerian economy that the banking sector has always served well. It is the economy of salaried professionals, corporate treasurers, documented collateral, and monthly pay cycles. It is the economy that fits neatly into conventional credit models, standard account structures, and the risk frameworks that Nigerian banking inherited from its colonial and post independence institutional architecture. That economy is real, and serving it matters. There is another version. It is the …
Access Holdings and Coronation Group Partner Tate Modern for World Art Day Celebration on Nigerian Modernism
Access Holdings and Coronation Group Partner Tate Modern for World Art Day Celebration on Nigerian Modernism Access Holdings Plc and Coronation Group commemorated World Art Day through a landmark virtual session held in partnership with Tate Modern, one of the world’s leading cultural institutions. The event, titled, “In Conversation with Osei Bonsu: Inside Nigerian Modernism,” spotlighted the global significance of Nigerian modernism and reinforced a shared commitment to democratising access to art. The session brought together staff members …
FirstBank Partners Ekiti State Government on Launch of Innovation Enterprise Support Fund
FirstBank Partners Ekiti State Government on Launch of Innovation Enterprise Support Fund Lagos, 10 April 2025 - FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and the leading financial inclusion service provider, is proud to announce its partnership with the Ekiti State Government in launching the Innovation Enterprise Support Fund, a groundbreaking initiative designed to empower startups, scale tech-enabled businesses, and accelerate innovation-driven economic growth across the state. The programme provides funding, mentorship, and…
WrestleMania 42 Hits GOtv as Cena Hosts WWE’s Biggest Event this Weekend
WrestleMania 42 Hits GOtv as Cena Hosts WWE’s Biggest Event this Weekend WWE’s biggest annual event returns this weekend as WrestleMania 42 takes over Las Vegas in a blockbuster two-night spectacle, with GOtv subscribers set for every twist, title clash, and surprise moment live on Channel 68. Broadcast live from Allegiant Stadium on Saturday, April 18, and Sunday, April 19 , this year’s edition comes with added intrigue as WWE legend John Cena serves as official host. Following his dramatic heel turn during his farewell run, fans will be w…
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