Power, people, and finance emerge as critical levers for SME scale at Nigeria Business Summit 2026
Power, people, and finance emerge as critical levers for SME scale at Nigeria Business Summit 2026 Small and medium‑sized enterprises (SMEs) will only scale sustainably if Nigeria confronts structural constraints around power, skills, and access to finance according to panelists at the Nigeria Business Summit 2026, during a session titled ‘The SME Economy: Advancing Trends and Opportunities’. The session brought together perspectives from business operators, policymakers, and SME development institutions to examine why many enterprises re…
Dangote Group Slams False Claims on Refinery Financing, ‘Rift’ with Elumelu
Dangote Group Slams False Claims on Refinery Financing, ‘Rift’ with Elumelu Dangote Group has dismissed as false and malicious a publication alleging that its President, Aliko Dangote, distanced himself from Tony Elumelu, describing the report as entirely baseless. In a statement issued by its Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejina, the company said neither Dangote nor the Group made the claims attributed to them, stressing that the publication misrepresents both personal and corporate positions. The Group also re…
GTCO Shareholders Laud Highest Dividend Payout of N12.76 kobo for 2025FY
GTCO Shareholders Laud Highest Dividend Payout of N12.76 kobo for 2025FY Caption: L-R: Babatunde Soyoye, Director; Marie Namias, Director; Segun Agbaje, Group Chief Executive Officer; Suleiman Barau, Chairman; Erhi Obebeduo, Group Company Secretary; Cathy Echeozo, Director and Adebanji Adeniyi, Director, all of GTCO Plc at the company's 5th Annual General Meeting Held on Tuesday in Lagos The shareholders of Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO), yesterday commended the management of the financial institution for the highest dividen…
P+ Beats Three Agencies to Win NSIA Media Intelligence Business
P+ Beats Three Agencies to Win NSIA Media Intelligence Business Lagos, Nigeria — P+ Measurement Services Limited (P+) has won the media monitoring and intelligence business for the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) following a competitive and rigorous pitch process involving four agencies. The selection process assessed strategic thinking, execution capability, and the ability to deliver timely, decision-ready intelligence. P+ distinguished itself through its strength in near real-time media monitoring, advanced measurement…
Relive the Shows You Grew Up With on GOtv
Relive the Shows You Grew Up With on GOtv There was a time in our lives when life was simple. Not perfect, not fancy, but simple in a way that just felt complete. We weren’t thinking about bills, deadlines, or what the future would look like. Our biggest concern? Whether NEPA would take light before our favourite show came on or if someone would change the channel at the wrong time. Back then, happiness didn’t need planning. You’d rush through homework, eat quickly, and settle in front of the TV like it was the most important part of your…
Dear Fashion Designer Returns with Live Ready-To-Wear Masterclass This May
Dear Fashion Designer Returns with Live Ready-To-Wear Masterclass This May After a powerful first outing, Dear Fashion Designer is back with the second edition of its highly anticipated Ready-To-Wear Masterclass, set to take place on May 28, 2026. This time, live and in-person. Following the success of its debut virtual session, which gathered over 200 fashion designers across Africa and sparked strong testimonials around clarity, growth, and direction, this new edition is designed as a more intentional, hands-on evolution of that experienc…
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:…
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…
Over a Decade, Still Missing: Chibok Now a Metaphor for Neglect - MMF CEO Warns
Over a Decade, Still Missing: Chibok Now a Metaphor for Neglect - MMF CEO Warns As the world marks twelve years since the abduction of 276 schoolgirls from Chibok in northeast Nigeria, the Murtala Muhammed Foundation (MMF) has called for renewed accountability, warning that the tragedy has come to symbolise a broader pattern of neglect and diminishing global urgency. In a statement released alongside its latest report, MMF said that 89 of the girls remain unaccounted for, underscoring the extent to which the crisis remains unresolved more…
Fidelity Bank Takes Lead in Banking Recapitalisation Drive
Fidelity Bank Takes Lead in Banking Recapitalisation Drive As the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) recapitaliSation exercise came to an end March 31, 2026, most banks operating in the country rose to the challenge and met the requirement ahead of time. However, Fidelity Bank’s proactive approach paid off, and it continued to demonstrate its commitment to growth and innovation. In a remarkable display of investor confidence, Fidelity Bank opened and concluded a private placement in just one day on December 31, 2025. Leading institutions,…
MMELI Arts Foundation, Alliance Française Lagos convene women for storytelling intensive to celebrate International Women’s Day 2026
MMELI Arts Foundation, Alliance Française Lagos convene women for storytelling intensive to celebrate International Women’s Day 2026 To commemorate International Women’s Day 2026, MMELI Arts Foundation, incollaboration with Alliance Française de Lagos, has held the Women, Words and Wealth workshop inIkoyi, bringing together women writers and creatives for an intensive focused oncraft, voice and pathways to publication. Designed as apractical workshop, the programme focused on helping partic- ipants strengthencreative identity, develop a di…
JUST IN: LIRS FURTHER EXTENDS DEADLINE FOR FILING OF INDIVIDUAL ANNUAL INCOME TAX RETURNS TO APRIL 21, 2026
JUST IN: LIRS FURTHER EXTENDS DEADLINE FOR FILING OF INDIVIDUAL ANNUAL INCOME TAX RETURNS TO APRIL 21, 2026 The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) wishes to express its sincere appreciation to esteemed taxpayers for their continued compliance and commitment to the filing of their individual annual income tax returns. Following the earlier extension granted to April 14, 2026, the Agency has observed a significant increase in traffic on its eTax platform as more taxpayers endeavour to meet the filing deadline. In view of this develo…
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