Access Bank Supports Women’s Health with Cervical Cancer Campaign in Akwa Ibom
Access Bank Supports Women’s Health with Cervical Cancer Campaign in Akwa Ibom Access Bank, in partnership with Help the Woman Initiative, has launched Project UWUS (Unstoppable Woman, Unbreakable Spirit), a cervical cancer awareness and screening campaign, designed to improve early detection, promote preventive healthcare, and empower women across Akwa Ibom State. Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer among women in Akwa Ibom, with a prevalence rate of 22.1%. Limited access to healthcare, cultural barriers, and low awareness contr…
Our Refinery Ended 50 Years of Fuel Queues in Nigeria – Dangote Refinery
Our Refinery Ended 50 Years of Fuel Queues in Nigeria – Dangote Refinery ... we’re creating jobs, not displacing anyone ... industrialisation, not importation will grow Africa’s economy President/Chief Executive, Dangote Petroleum Refinery, Aliko Dangote, has declared that since the refinery began producing petrol a year ago, Nigeria’s five-decade-long struggle with fuel queues has finally come to an end. Speaking at a conference to mark the first anniversary of the launch of petrol from the 650,000 barrels-per-day refinery, Dangote highlighte…
Olapeju Ibekwe Joins Board of UN Global Compact Network Nigeria Ahead of UNGA 80
Olapeju Ibekwe Joins Board of UN Global Compact Network Nigeria Ahead of UNGA 80 Olapeju Ibekwe, Chief Executive Officer of Sterling One Foundation, has been appointed to the Board of the United Nations Global Compact Network Nigeria (UNGCNN), a move that underscores her contributions in shaping Africa’s sustainable development agenda. The announcement, made via UN Global Compact Network Nigeria’s official channels, comes ahead of the 80th United Nations General Assembly, where Olapeju Ibekwe is expected to engage with leaders from the governm…
DecemberIssaVybe: How FirstBank Made Yuletide the Season of Music, Memories and Magic
DecemberIssaVybe: How FirstBank Made Yuletide the Season of Music, Memories and Magic By Bolaji Israel Every December in Nigeria is a whole mood. The harmattan breeze and the Christmas themed red and white decorations all over the cities and towns; the cousins returning from the UK, US and Europe with “I just came back” stamped on their accents — and of course, the unmissable lineup of street carnivals, concerts, plays, and festivals that keep Lagos, Abuja, Warri and Port Harcourt buzzing deep into the New Year. Since its launch, FirstBank’s…
ACCESS BANK PUSHES FOR YOUTH AND DIASPORA DRIVEN GROWTH AT IATF 2025
ACCESS BANK PUSHES FOR YOUTH AND DIASPORA DRIVEN GROWTH AT IATF 2025 Exterior and interior shoot of Access Bank Headquaters in Oniru, Lagos. Access Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Africa–Caribbean economic collaboration at the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) 2025. During the event, Sunmbo Olatunji, Chief Executive Officer, The Caribbean Expansion at Access Bank, underscored the importance of leveraging Africa’s demographic advantage, strategic resources, and diaspora linkages to create new pathways for sustainable growth. S…
Dangote Cement pays over N3.3 trillion in dividends to shareholders in 15 years
Dangote Cement pays over N3.3 trillion in dividends to shareholders in 15 years …Vows to transform Africa by making it self-sufficient in cement, clinker Shareholders of Dangote Cement Plc have received over N3.3 billion in dividends over the last 15 years. Aside from this impressive dividend payout, the shareholders have also significantly benefited from the capital appreciation of the cement stock. DSC8727 L-R: Group Managing Director/CEO, Dangote Cement Plc, Arvind Pathak; Group Managing Director/CEO, NGX, Temi Popoola; Chairman, Dangote Ce…
PodFest Naija to Convene Creators, Storytellers, Policymakers, and Brands in Lagos This October
PodFest Naija to Convene Creators, Storytellers, Policymakers, and Brands in Lagos This October Lagos, Nigeria — Wednesday, 3 September 2025 – PodFest Naija – A Festival of Stories – is set to bring together Nigeria’s most influential creators, policymakers, and brands this October in Lagos, marking the country’s first dedicated podcast and storytelling festival. The one-day event, scheduled for Friday, October 10, 2025, at Harbour Point, Victoria Island, will explore the power of stories in shaping culture, inspiring innovation, and driving c…
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Association accuses NUPENG of extortion, excessive levies on tanker owners
Association accuses NUPENG of extortion, excessive levies on tanker owners … As PTD Passes Vote of No Confidence on NUPENG Leaders The Association of Distributors and Transporters of Petroleum Products (ADITOP) has accused the Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) of extortion and excessive levies collection within the downstream sector. This accusation came on the heels of a vote of no confidence passed on the leadership of NUPENG by the Lagos Zone of Petroleum Tanker Drivers Branch of the union (PTD). The vote of no …
24th CRMI International Conference: Shettima, Ugwuoke, Cardoso, Edun, Push for Home-Grown Risk Solutions
24th CRMI International Conference: Shettima, Ugwuoke, Cardoso, Edun, Push for Home-Grown Risk Solutions L-R: Registrar/CEO, Chartered Risk Management Institute of Nigeria (CRMI), Victor Olannye; Permanent Secretary, Special Duties, Federal Ministry of Finance, Raymond Omachi; Executive Director/Chief Risk Officer, Fidelity Bank Plc and President/Chairman of Council, CRMI, Kevin Ugwuoke; Technical Adviser to the President on Economic and Financial Inclusion, Nurudeen Abubakar Zauro; and Director, Risk Management, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN),…
Ecobank Nigeria Set to Host Second Edition of Design & Build, Showcasing Premier Innovators in Design and Construction
Ecobank Nigeria Set to Host Second Edition of Design & Build, Showcasing Premier Innovators in Design and Construction Lagos, Nigeria – 3rd September 2025 – Ecobank Nigeria, a subsidiary of the leading pan-African banking group, is set to host the second edition of its flagship Design & Build showcase. The five-day event, themed “How We Build, How We Live,” will run from September 24 to 28, 2025, at the Ecobank Pan African Centre (EPAC), Victoria Island, Lagos, open daily from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. This year’s edition will feature …
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Rite Foods Marks Eid-el-Maulud with Muslim Faithful, Offers Refreshing Moments for Celebration
Rite Foods Marks Eid-el-Maulud with Muslim Faithful, Offers Refreshing Moments for Celebration Rite Foods Limited, Nigeria’s market leader in the food and beverage industry, joins Muslim faithful across the nation in celebrating Eid-el-Maulud, the commemoration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad. The company extends its warm wishes to families, friends, and communities, urging them to embrace the Prophet’s teachings of love, peace, kindness, and tolerance that inspire unity and harmony in society. Speaking on the occasion, Seleem Adegunwa, Manag…
Get Ready for Instagram on iPad: A Bigger, More Immersive Experience
Get Ready for Instagram on iPad: A Bigger, More Immersive Experience In response to user demand, Meta is launching Instagram on iPad, optimized for larger screens. The new app features a redesigned interface, prioritizing entertainment and connectivity. *Key Features:* - *Reels*: The app now defaults to Reels, allowing users to enjoy entertaining content on a bigger screen. - *Stories*: Easily connect with friends and family through Stories, displayed prominently at the top. - *Following Tab*: A new tab offers multiple feeds: - *All*: Recommen…
Stanbic IBTC Insurance Brokers set to host webinar on Marine and Goods-in-Transit Insurance for businesses
Stanbic IBTC Insurance Brokers s et to h ost w ebinar on Marine and Goods-in-Transit Insurance for b usinesses As Nigerian businesses deal with rising supply chain risks, Stanbic IBTC Insurance Brokers, a member of Stanbic IBTC Holdings, will host a webinar on Wednesday, 10 September 2025. Titled " Smart Insurance for Savvy Businesses: Understanding Marine and Goods-in-Transit Insurance ," this event aims to provide business leaders with practical strategies to protect their goods in transit and maintain operational continuity.…
Stanbic IBTC Bank wins ‘Commercial Bank Brand of the Year’ at the Brand Handlers Summit and Awards
Stanbic IBTC Bank wins ‘ Commercial Bank Brand of the Year’ at the Brand Handlers Summit and Awards L-R: Lukman Ishau, Convener, The Brand Handlers Summit; Udeme Ufot, Group CEO, SO&U Limited; Nnenna Iwuagwu, Suite Head, Commercial Banking Lagos Island 1, Stanbic IBTC Bank; and Bidemi Oyewo, Relationship Manager, Commercial Banking, Lagos Mainland 1, Stanbic IBTC Bank, during the presentation of the Commercial Bank of the Year award to Stanbic IBTC Bank at the 2025 Brand Handlers Summit and Awards held recently in Lagos . Stanbic IBTC Ban…
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