By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Government has approved a 13 per cent increase in fares across all Bus Reform Initiative (BRI) schemes, covering Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and standard routes. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu granted the approval following appeals from regulated public transport operators, who cited mounting economic pressures and concerns over the sustainability of…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, led the company’s senior management team on Saturday for a strategic visit to the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical Complex in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos. The high-level engagement included key discussions and an extensive tour of the facility, aimed at reinforcing collaboration and…
By Ayomide Otitoju Mr. Olalekan Ogunleye, Executive Vice President of Gas, Power & New Energy at NNPC Limited, delivered the keynote address at the 2026 Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Lagos Energy Week, unveiling the strategic direction of the NNPC Gas Master Plan 2026. The blueprint aims to accelerate gas development, expand infrastructure, increase domestic…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lafarge Africa Plc last Saturday celebrated its 2025 Customer and Transporter Awards, recognising outstanding partners for their loyalty, commitment, and contributions to the company’s growth. Elder Ubong Bassey Obot of Ubotex Nigeria Limited was crowned National Volume Champion, receiving a 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser. First runner-up, Igwe Cosmas Ezeumeh Chizoba of C.C….
By Ayomide Otitoju Lafarge Africa Plc convened its third annual Leadership Conference from January 29 to 30, bringing together senior executives to set strategic priorities and reinforce leadership alignment for 2026. Under the theme “Driving Exponential Growth through Discipline and Execution,” the conference focused on fostering disciplined execution, ownership, and operational excellence across the organization….
By Ayomide Otitoju Access Bank has unveiled a new vehicle financing scheme in partnership with Elizade JAC Motors, offering up to 90 per cent loan coverage to qualified individuals, SMEs, and corporates, in a bid to expand access to auto loans. Under the initiative, applicants are required to provide a minimum 10 per cent equity…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Managing Director of Pernod Ricard Nigeria, Michael Ehindero, has reaffirmed that sustainability remains central to the company’s business model, underscoring its commitment to reducing environmental impact and promoting responsible operations. Ehindero said the Nigerian subsidiary, as part of the global Pernod Ricard Group, integrates environmental responsibility into its corporate framework rather…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Africa’s Green Economy Summit 2026 (AGES 2026) will open next week at a pivotal moment for South Africa’s economy, coming on the heels of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent State of the Nation Address (SONA) and ahead of the National Budget Speech scheduled for 25 February. In his address, Ramaphosa placed strong…
By Ayomide Otitoju Fidelity Bank Plc has launched the second edition of its flagship women empowerment initiative, the HerFidelity Apprenticeship Programme 2.0 (HAP 2.0), in a renewed push to promote sustainable entrepreneurship and economic inclusion among women. The bank said the upgraded programme builds on the success of its maiden edition in 2023 and is…
