Nigeria’s institutional investment community gathered to honour Stanbic IBTC Nominees as it marked three decades of operations, spotlighting the often-unseen but critical role custody services play in sustaining confidence across the capital market. The anniversary gala, themed “30 Years of Trust,” drew regulators, Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs), asset managers, insurers […]
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Nigeria’s expanding digital economy is creating new employment pathways for young people, with the financial technology (fintech) sector emerging as a major driver of job creation and skills development nationwide. Industry data indicates that Nigeria now hosts more than 430 fintech companies, reflecting rapid ecosystem growth within a short period. […]
The telecommunications industry has thrown its weight behind the newly appointed Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Idris Ibikunle Olorunnimbe, describing his appointment as timely for a sector steadily emerging from a period of intense operational and financial strain. Leading a delegation […]
Aliko Dangote has pledged $1.1 million over five years to support postgraduate business education at Bayero University Kano’s Dangote Business School in Nigeria. The funding, disbursed through the Aliko Dangote Foundation, will provide annual scholarships that cover half the tuition fees for eligible MBA, entrepreneurship, and management students. Currently, the […]
The Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, has launched a dedicated anti-crime patrol operation along the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Road as part of renewed efforts to strengthen security and curb criminal activities along the strategic route. The initiative involves the deployment of four specialised patrol teams assigned to operate round the clock, […]
Eight secondary schools drawn from both public and private institutions in Aba are preparing to compete in the inaugural Aba Literary Week 1.0, a student-focused educational initiative spearheaded by the All Saints Secondary School, Ehere ’92 Set. The event, slated for February 24, 25 and 27, 2026, will be hosted […]
The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Olohundare Jimoh, has formally decorated 80 officers recently elevated within the Command, marking their promotion from the rank of Inspector to Assistant Superintendent of Police II (ASP II). At the decoration ceremony, CP Jimoh congratulated the officers, describing their advancement as a testament […]
As he prepares to turn 70 on February 22, 2026, Africa’s leading tech entrepreneur and Chairman of Zinox Group, Leo Stan Ekeh, has chosen to mark the milestone with a major investment in Nigeria’s future rather than a grand celebration. Instead of hosting an elaborate birthday event, Ekeh has […]
Electricity distribution company, Ikeja Electric, has directed its customers to submit valid identification details on or before February 20, 2026, cautioning that failure to comply may affect billing and, ultimately, electricity supply. In a public notice, the DisCo explained that the directive is in line with the provisions of […]
The Federal Government has taken legal action against former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, over alleged involvement in the unlawful interception of the phone communications of the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu. The suit, filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja and marked FHC/ABJ/CR/99/2026, lists the Federal Republic […]