Quest Merchant Bank Limited has announced the appointment of Mr. Andrew Olufunmilayo Lewis (Ayo Lewis) as Executive Director, Risk Management and Executive Compliance Officer (ECO), following regulatory approval by the Central Bank of Nigeria. This strategic appointment underscores the Bank’s unwavering commitment to strengthening corporate governance, enhancing risk discipline, and […]
The Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS) has announced the election of Fiona Ahmed Ahimie, Managing Director of First Securities Brokers Limited a subsidiary of FirstHoldCo Plc as its 14th President and Chairman of Council. With this landmark achievement, she becomes the first woman in the Institute’s history to hold the […]
Digital solutions company, Globacom, has lauded Nigerian workers for their consistent contributions and commitment to the development of the country. The company gave the commendation as workers globally celebrate the 2026 International Workers’ Day. In a statement issued in Lagos on Thursday, Globacom appreciated the role of labour in oiling […]
Welcome to the April edition of 15-Minute Scoop, where we spotlight moments that define impact, innovation, and intentional engagement across the Y’elloverse. This year has been clearly defined as the year of the youth not as a passing theme, but as a deliberate commitment. That commitment came alive at The […]
The company disclosed that its capital expenditure surged by 92.89 per cent, rising sharply from ₦202.4 billion recorded in Q1 2025 to ₦390.3 billion in Q1 2026. This substantial increase underscores its strategic commitment to strengthening network infrastructure and enhancing customer experience across its operations. According to the company, the […]
The Lagos State Police Command has announced the arrest of 118 suspects and the recovery of a cache of arms, ammunition, and other exhibits during coordinated operations carried out across the state in April 2026. The Commissioner of Police, Fatai Tijani, disclosed this on Tuesday while parading the suspects at […]
Experts across government and the private sector say Africa’s digital economy growth will depend on managing rising cyber threats, scaling data infrastructure and addressing power and interconnectivity challenges. They made this known at the IoT West Africa 2026 Conference and Data Centre Cloud Expo held in Lagos. In a keynote […]
Quest Merchant Bank has announced the appointment of Mr. Andrew Olufunmilayo Lewis (Ayo Lewis) as Executive Director, Risk Management and Executive Compliance Officer (ECO), following regulatory approval by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The appointment reinforces the Bank’s strategic commitment to strong governance, disciplined risk management, and institutional resilience […]
Nigeria’s fast-growing digital payments ecosystem is increasingly vulnerable to cyber threats, with cybersecurity expert and Chief Visionary Officer of Digital Encode, Prof. Adewale Peter Obadare, warning innovators and financial technology operators that neglecting cybersecurity in pursuit of rapid market expansion could undermine financial inclusion and public trust. Presenting a keynote […]
Stakeholders at the Payment Forum Nigeria 2026 have emphasised the need for robust and reliable payment infrastructure to drive financial inclusion, particularly among small businesses, merchants, and agents. Speaking at the forum, David Ijaola of TeamApt, a subsidiary of Moniepoint Inc., said payment systems must be “reliable, reachable, and relevant” […]
