By Ayomide Otitoju Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc (Sterling Holdco), the parent company of The Alternative Bank, Sterling Bank, SterlingFI, and other innovative financial solutions, has received a strong response to its public offer, as investors show keen interest in acquiring a stake in the company. Launched on September 17, 2025, the offer has quickly…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday addressed the nation during Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary, emphasizing that his administration’s reforms are yielding tangible results for Nigerians. Marking the milestone since October 1, 1960, Tinubu reflected on the sacrifices of Nigeria’s founding fathers and their vision for a strong, united, and prosperous nation that leads…
By Ayomide Otitoju Despite the partial shutdown of the US government, the United States Embassy in Nigeria confirmed on Wednesday that visa and passport services will continue. The announcement follows concerns from Nigerians that the shutdown in Washington could disrupt visa processing, student travel plans, and other consular services. In a notice via its official…
By Ayomide Otitoju Roosevelt Ogbonna, Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank, has acquired a £15 million mansion on The Bishops Avenue in Hampstead, one of London’s most prestigious addresses. The deal, confirmed by Land Registry documents, was finalized in August 2025, with Access Bank’s UK subsidiary reportedly providing a mortgage tied to the property. The…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has announced that its 53rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) will focus on advancing the “Nigeria First” policy as a pathway to economic growth and industrial development. Speaking at a press briefing in Lagos on Tuesday, MAN President, Otunba Francis Meshioye, said the AGM, themed “Nigeria First:…
By Ayomide Otitoju Mining leaders from Zimbabwe, Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) outlined strategies to boost mineral beneficiation and value addition during the Ministerial Forum at African Mining Week 2025 in Cape Town. Louis Watum Kabamba, DRC’s Minister of Mines, said the country is prioritizing special economic zones to drive industrial participation,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Namibia has secured the top award at the ExxonMobil Foundation STEM Regional Finals, held during the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy Awards & Gala Dinner on September 30. The Namibian team was honored for its innovative waste-to-energy project, which converts fish waste into bio-feed for plants using a 3D-printed…
By Ayomide Otitoju Africa is working to redefine its role in the global energy sector, moving beyond its traditional status as a raw material supplier to become a key energy player, leaders said at the African Energy Week (AEW) 2025: Invest in African Energies. Discussions centered on scaling investment, ensuring energy transition based on domestic…
By Ayomide Otitoju Good Hope FM’s Warrior Woman Awards will be held in partnership with the WomenIN Festival 2025, in what is billed as Cape Town’s biggest celebration of women to date. The two-day event is scheduled for November 13–14 at Newlands Cricket Ground. The Warrior Woman Awards, created by Good Hope FM’s The Morning…
