FirstCap Limited, a leading investment banking firm and subsidiary of FirstHoldCo Plc., has successfully closed the ₦4.46 billion Series 1 Bond Issuance by LAPO MFB SPV Plc, reinforcing its strong leadership in Nigeria’s debt capital markets and deepening access to long‑term funding for high‑impact sectors. Acting as Lead Issuing House, […]
Year: 2026
Zenith Bank Plc has announced its unaudited results for the first quarter ended 31st March 2026, with a 6% growth in Gross Earnings, from N950 billion reported in Q1 2025 to N1.01 trillion in Q1 2026. This is despite the challenging operating environment and tightening monetary policy stance. From the unaudited statement of […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reaffirmed that strong, forward-looking policy remains the most critical driver of Nigeria’s digital transformation, positioning it as the foundation upon which sustainable infrastructure and innovation must be built. This position was highlighted by the Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, who […]
West Africa’s leading regional telecommunications, technology and business forum, the West Africa Telecommunications Infrastructure Summit and Exhibition (WATISE), will be looking at the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how it impacts not just telecommunications infrastructure management across all types of infrastructure but also how businesses deploy it in their […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), through its Office for Nigerian Digital Innovation (ONDI), has entered into a transformative partnership with Galaxy Backbone Limited (GBB) to provide subsidised sovereign cloud services for startups under the iHatch programme marking a bold step toward redefining Nigeria’s innovation landscape. At a time […]
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 […]