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Nigeria's Finance Talent Pipeline Gets a New Benchmark, and Access Sets It
Nigeria's Finance Talent Pipeline Gets a New Benchmark, and Access Sets It Lagos, Nigeria — August 10, 2026: New data from CFA Society Nigeria is reshaping how the country's financial sector thinks about talent development, with Access emerging as the single largest source of CFA candidates in Nigeria, a distinction industry watchers say signals a deeper shift in how leading institutions are building investment expertise from within. In its Where Nigeria's Finance Professionals Work series, published in a national daily, CFA Societ…
BIGI-FEARLESS SOUNDCITY ON TOUR BRINGS THE BIGGEST CAMPUS MUSIC EXPERIENCE TO NIGERIAN STUDENTS
BIGI-FEARLESS SOUNDCITY ON TOUR BRINGS THE BIGGEST CAMPUS MUSIC EXPERIENCE TO NIGERIAN STUDENTS BIGI and Fearless unite thousands of young Nigerians through music, talent and entertainment. Nigeria’s campuses are becoming the centre stage for youth culture as Soundcity On Tour 2026, powered by BIGI and Fearless Energy Drink, continues its journey across 20 tertiary institutions. From Lagos to Ibadan and now heading to Port Harcourt, the tour is delivering unforgettable experiences through live performances, student talent showcases and interac…
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Tegbe Inaugurates REA Board, urges people-centred leadership
Tegbe Inaugurates REA Board, urges people-centred leadership The Honourable Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe has inaugurated the newly constituted Governing Board of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) in Abuja, urging members to ensure every decision is guided by how it improves the lives and livelihoods of ordinary Nigerians. The ceremony was attended by the Permanent Secretary, Board Chairman His Excellency Mr. Ayodele Fayose, REA's Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Board members and Ministry management. Tegbe described the B…
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Dangote Refinery: Domestic Crude Must Be Available and Commercially Viable
Dangote Refinery: Domestic Crude Must Be Available and Commercially Viable Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has clarified its position following recent reports referencing data released by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), which suggested that the refinery rejected 15.5 million barrels of crude oil offered by local producers in the second quarter of 2026. The company emphasised that it remains fully committed to sourcing Nigerian crude oil and supporting the objectives of the Domestic Crude Supply Ob…
NPS Processes Over 26 Million Transactions as First Bank and Fidelity Bank Lead in Volume and Value
NPS Processes Over 26 Million Transactions as First Bank and Fidelity Bank Lead in Volume and Value LAGOS, NIGERIA – August 11, 2026 — The Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) Plc, Nigeria's foremost payments infrastructure provider, has commenced the rollout of the National Payment Stack (NPS), a sovereign, ISO 20022 compliant digital infrastructure designed to succeed legacy NIBSS Instant Payment (NIP) system and modernize Nigeria’s financial ecosystem. Unifying payments, identity, and data onto a single intelligent rail, the mu…
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NCC Urges Protection of Fibre Infrastructure During Road Construction, Decries Over 5,000 Fibre Cuts in H1 2026
NCC Urges Protection of Fibre Infrastructure During Road Construction, Decries Over 5,000 Fibre Cuts in H1 2026 L-R: Rafiu Adeladan, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Works; Air Vice Marshal Effiom Ewa, Director, Directorate of Critical National Assets and Infrastructure Protection (DCNAIP), Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA); Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC); during the Stakeholders’ Workshop for the Protection of Fibre Optic Cables During Road Construction, held on 1…
Dangote Outpaces US Again, Emerges Europe’s Biggest Jet Fuel Supplier
Dangote Outpaces US Again, Emerges Europe’s Biggest Jet Fuel Supplier DSC 6627~2 L-R: Group Vice President, Oil & Gas, Dangote Industries Limited; Devakumar Edwin; President/CE, Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote; Niger State Governor Mohammed Umar Bago; During the Niger State Governor's visit to Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals, Fertiliser Plant, Lekki, Lagos on Wednesday 29th July 2026 . Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has cemented its position as a rising global energy powerhouse after becoming Eu…
Sanwo-Olu, Fashola, Others Make Case for Non-Interest Capital at AltBank’s ‘Beyond Interest’ Forum
Sanwo-Olu, Fashola, Others Make Case for Non-Interest Capital at AltBank’s ‘Beyond Interest’ Forum Lagos, Nigeria – 07 August 2026 The Alternative Bank (AltBank), on Thursday, hosted investors, entrepreneurs, wealth creators and institutional decision-makers to a private intelligence forum held in Victoria Island, Lagos. Themed ‘Beyond Interest’, the forum was convened to advance the case for non-interest finance as a practical route to mobilising patient capital into Nigeria’s productive economy, as well as press investors and policymakers to…
PrimeTech boosts commitment to excellence, achieves ISO 9001:2015 certification
PrimeTech boosts commitment to excellence, achieves ISO 9001:2015 certification Engineering design subsidiary of Julius Berger Nigeria PLC, PrimeTech Design and Engineering Nigeria Ltd, during the week, attained the internationally recognised ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System (QMS) Certification, marking a significant milestone in the company's journey toward operational excellence, continuous improvement, and world-class service delivery. The certification serves as an independent validation that PrimeTech's Quality Management S…
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Nestlé Nigeria Opens Applications for 2026/2027 Community Scholarship Programme
Nestlé Nigeria Opens Applications for 2026/2027 Community Scholarship Programme Nestlé Nigeria Plc has opened applications for its 2026/2027 Community Scholarship Programme, continuing its commitment to supporting young people in its host communities and helping students achieve their academic goals. Since its launch in 2020, the programme has supported more than 250 students, helping to reduce the financial challenges associated with education and creating opportunities for young Nigerians to succeed. The scholarship programme is designed spe…
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Dangote Refinery Drops PMS to ₦1,165/Litre, Diesel to ₦1,570/Litre
Dangote Refinery Drops PMS to ₦1,165/Litre, Diesel to ₦1,570/Litre Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a reduction in the ex-depot prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and Automotive Gas Oil (Diesel), effective Thursday 6th of August, thereby reaffirming its commitment to providing affordable, high-quality petroleum products to the Nigerian market. Under the new pricing structure, the refinery has reduced the ex-depot price of PMS to N1,165 per litre, down from N1,215 per litre, representing a reduction of N50 per litre. Similarly, the ex…
Dangote, Sinoma Sign $800 Million MOU to Expand Itori Cement Plant Capacity to 12 MTA
Dangote, Sinoma Sign $800 Million MOU to Expand Itori Cement Plant Capacity to 12 MTA …Expansion Project to Strengthen Nigeria's Position as a Major Cement Export Hub Dangote Industries Limited and Sinoma International Engineering Co., Ltd. have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) valued over $800 million for the expansion of the Dangote Cement Plant in Itori, Ogun State, increasing its production capacity to 12 million metric tons per annum. The agreement was signed by the President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, and the…
Okocha Stood Fearless And Reclaims Bragging Rights At Thrilling Chaos in The Ring
Okocha Stood Fearless And Reclaims Bragging Rights At Thrilling Chaos in The Ring Fearless Energy Drink, the flagship energy drink brand from Rite Foods Limited, powered one of Nigeria's biggest entertainment spectacles as the energy drink sponsor of the highly anticipated celebrity boxing rematch, Chaos in the Ring , where Nollywood actor and comedian Charles Okocha emerged victorious over street-pop star Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable. Held on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Federal Palace Hotel, …
Nigerian Banks Remain Strong and Secure as Global Cyber Campaign Sweeps Across Sectors and Continents Nigerian By Adesegun Adeshi Gbenga
Nigerian Banks Remain Strong and Secure as Global Cyber Campaign Sweeps Across Sectors and Continents Nigerian By Adesegun Adeshi Gbenga Nigerian banks have moved swiftly to contain the effects of a sophisticated global cyber campaign sweeping across sectors and continents, with industry sources assuring the public that the nation’s financial system remains strong, resilient and secure. The campaign, described by analysts as one of the most coordinated waves of attacks in years, is neither peculiar to Nigeria nor limited t…
Rite Foods Blazes the Trail in Sustainability, Commits to Clean Energy Adoption, Community Growth
Rite Foods Blazes the Trail in Sustainability, Commits to Clean Energy Adoption, Community Growth Rite Foods Limited, Nigeria’s leading food and beverage company, has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable business practices, recording significant progress in environmental stewardship, cleaner energy adoption and community investment as it continues to embed sustainability at the heart of its operations. From Left: Mr Godfrey Ojo, Head, Internal Audit; Mrs Oluyemi Lawal-Daki, Head, Legal Services & Company Secretary; Mr Ekuma Eze, Head, …
Dangote, Canada’s Prime Minister Discuss Investment Partnerships
Dangote, Canada’s Prime Minister Discuss Investment Partnerships L-R: Prime Minister of Canada, Mark Carney, welcomes the President and Chief Executive of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, to his office in Canada during discussions on potential investment opportunities and strategic partnerships. President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has held discussions with Canada’s Prime Minister, Mark Carney, on opportunities to strengthen investment partnerships and deepen economic cooperation between Canada and Africa. …
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Access Holdings Deepens Sustainable Finance Impact, Expanding Green Assets to ₦92.14 Billion while Cutting Operational Emissions by 28.47%
Access Holdings Deepens Sustainable Finance Impact, Expanding Green Assets to ₦92.14 Billion while Cutting Operational Emissions by 28.47% 2025 Sustainability Report shows measurable progress in climate action, inclusive finance, gender-lens lending and community investment across the Group’s Pan-African footprint. Lagos, Nigeria – August 3, 2026: Access Holdings Plc has published its Sustainability Report for the year ended 31 December 2025 on the Nigerian Exchange Limited, demonstrating how the Group is translating sustainability commitments…
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