By Ayomide Otitoju Fidelity Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing women’s economic empowerment with the signing of strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) with several partner organisations at the launch of its “Give Her Power” initiative, a programme designed to equip Nigerian women with practical skills, mentorship, tools and financial knowledge. The partnerships were…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has launched the Women in NNPC (WIN) initiative, a strategic programme aimed at promoting workplace inclusion and expanding leadership opportunities for women within the organisation and Nigeria’s broader energy sector. The initiative was officially unveiled at the NNPC Towers in Abuja, where company executives…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu has expressed condolences to the family, associates, and the Nigerian football community over the death of renowned football administrator and former Nigeria national football team head coach, Adegboye Onigbinde. The President also sympathised with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), the National Sports Commission (NSC), professional colleagues and fans of…
By Ayomide Otitoju Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing the ongoing crisis and legal disputes within the opposition party as the main reason for his decision. The governor’s defection was formally announced on Monday by the state’s Deputy Governor, Mani…
By Ayomide Otitoju JMG Limited, a Nigerian provider of integrated electro-mechanical solutions, has hosted engineering students from the University of Lagos (UNILAG) for an educational tour of its JMG and Jamara production facility in Gbagada, Lagos, as part of activities marking World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development 2026. The visit was organised in line with…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has reported a rise in crude oil and natural gas output in January 2026, even as overall petroleum revenue declined sharply. According to the NNPC Monthly Report Summary for January, crude oil production, including condensates, reached 1.64 million barrels per day (bpd)—up 5.81% from…
By Ayomide Otitoju Sunbeth Global Concepts Limited has successfully completed Series 1, 2, and 3 issuances under its Commercial Paper Programme, raising ₦165.73 billion—well above the ₦100 billion initially targeted. The offering, which ran from February 27 to March 6, 2026, was structured across three series with tenors of 179, 270, and 364 days, providing…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday inaugurated the five-member Board of the Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission (LASERC), marking a major step in operationalising the Lagos State Electricity Law and building an independent, investor-friendly electricity market. The Governor appointed Mr. Alexander Akinwunmi Ogunbiyi, an energy financing expert with over 30…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has assured that the upcoming Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) 2026 and the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) 2027, both to be hosted in Lagos, will set new standards as the best of their kind on the African continent. Sanwo-Olu made the pledge on Monday during…
