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 relat…
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…
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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…
AltBank Supports Teachers as Nigeria Confronts Deepening Classroom Crisis
AltBank Supports Teachers as Nigeria Confronts Deepening Classroom Crisis Lagos, Nigeria – 29 December 2025 In a direct response to the declining access to trained educators across Nigeria, The Alternative Bank (AltBank) partnered with the Busayo Ademuyiwa Foundation (BAF) to host the 2025 BAF Teachers’ Conference in Lagos. The concentrated, one-day intervention was designed to strengthen the capacity of frontline educators. The event delivered hands-on training to hundreds of primary and secondary school teachers drawn from underserved comm…
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, recogn…
ANAMBRA: LEADING IN EDUCATION FUNDING AS PROOF OF SOLUDO’S LOFTY VISION - Christian Aburime
ANAMBRA: LEADING IN EDUCATION FUNDING AS PROOF OF SOLUDO’S LOFTY VISION - Christian Aburime The fact that Anambra State under Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, habitually takes the lead on many national indices of development is no longer news. What would be news is if the state lags behind in the education sector, but an intentional leader like Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo can’t just stop taking the educational torchlight to new heights. For instance, while education budgets may be like afterthoughts in other places, Anambra State is…
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…
NIMASA DG, Mobereola felicitates with maritime stakeholders at Christmas ...December 25, 2025
NIMASA DG, Mobereola felicitates with maritime stakeholders at Christmas ...December 25, 2025 NCC Governing Board holds strategic retreat to boost Nigeria’s digital economyBusiness Transport December 27, 2025 NCC Governing Board holds strategic retreat to boost Nigeria’s digital economy2025-12-27T07:26:23+01:00No Comment The newly inaugurated Governing Board of the Nigerian Communications Commission NCC, has held an induction retreat in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital as part of efforts to boost the growth and development of the country’s …
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 …
JMG Limited Wishes Nigerians a Joyful Christmas and a Sustainable New Year
JMG Limited Wishes Nigerians a Joyful Christmas and a Sustainable New Year As the holiday season shines bright, JMG Limited Nigeria, a leading provider of hybrid and integrated electromechanical energy solutions, wishes clients, partners, and Nigerians a joyful Christmas and a happy time with loved ones. Rabi Jammal, Group General Manager of JMG Limited, expressed that JMG is excited to continue driving positive changes, delivering innovative solutions, and fostering stronger connections. Through our "Giving Back" initiatives, w…
GOtv Boxing Night 34 is here: Get Ready For The Action
GOtv Boxing Night 34 is here: Get Ready For The Action The GOtv Boxing Night 34: Jam Festival is here, and it’s set to be bigger and more exciting than ever! More than just a fight night, this year’s edition is a full-on entertainment experience, combining boxing with live music, comedy, and celebrity appearances, making it the ultimate way to celebrate Boxing Day. Here’s what to watch out for as the night unfolds: Festival Vibes Between the fights and after the boxing ends, fans can catch live performances from fast-rising Afrobeats stars, …
ANAMBRA STATE GOVERNMENT WELCOMES NDI ANAMBRA HOME FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON
ANAMBRA STATE GOVERNMENT WELCOMES NDI ANAMBRA HOME FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON The Government of Anambra State warmly welcomes Ndi Anambra (the People of the State) from across Nigeria and the diaspora as they return home to celebrate the festive season with their families and communities. It stated that the people’s presence this season strengthens the bond of unity and reaffirms the shared commitment to building a prosperous and liveable homeland. The State’s Commissioner for Information, Law Mefor, affirmed that this is a unique opportunity …
GOVERNOR SOLUDO CONGRATULATES NDI ANAMBRA ON CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS
GOVERNOR SOLUDO CONGRATULATES NDI ANAMBRA ON CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has conveyed his special festive felicitations to Ndi Anambra and indeed all Christians across Nigeria on the happy occasion of the celebration of Christmas. In his goodwill message, Governor Soludo remarked that Christmas, which is a commemoration of the birth of Jesus Christ, represents the embodiment of hope, love, peace, and redemption, values that resonate significantly with our collective aspiratio…
The Runway Heist on Broadway: When Lagos Fashion Stepped into Theatre
The Runway Heist on Broadway: When Lagos Fashion Stepped into Theatre Lagos fashion witnessed a defining creative moment as The Runway Heist on Broadway, a fashion-theatre production curated by BareFashionEvening, concluded to wide acclaim, positioning itself as one of the most conceptually ambitious runway experiences in the city’s recent fashion history. Far beyond a conventional fashion show, the production fused high fashion, live music, theatrical performance, and storytelling, reimagining the runway as a stage where garments, bodies,…
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