By Ayomide Otitoju Fidelity Bank Plc has reclaimed its position in Nigeria’s elite trillion-naira market capitalisation club following a 5.3% rise in its share price, climbing from ₦19.95 to ₦21.00 on May 13, 2025, according to data from the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX). This development marks a renewed show of investor confidence in the mid-tier…
By Ayomide Otitoju Relief swept across 21 communities in Yewa North Local Government Area as Dangote Cement Ibese Plant donated multi-million-naira worth of electrical materials to end a three-year-long blackout, reconnecting the towns to the national grid. In a landmark corporate social responsibility gesture, the cement company supported the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) with…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Celestial Church of Christ, Archdiocese National Headquarters, Makoko, Lagos, will celebrate its 53rd annual Juvenile Harvest on Sunday, June 1, 2025. Themed “Gift of Christ,” the event is a significant highlight in the church’s calendar, centered on the spiritual nurturing of children within the Celestial Church. Evangelist Kingsley, speaking ahead of…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has restated his administration’s commitment to judicial reforms, rule of law, and the independence of the judiciary, describing these as critical pillars of democracy in Nigeria. The President made this known at the public presentation of a book in honour of the immediate past Chief Justice of Nigeria,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigeria’s business environment saw improved performance in April 2025, as confidence among firms rose to its highest level in seven months, according to the NESG-Stanbic IBTC Business Confidence Monitor (BCM). The Current Business Index increased to +12.29 in April from +6.58 in March, driven by higher production, better cash flows, and increased…
By Ayomide Otitoju Abbey Mortgage Bank Plc has announced it will hold its 33rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) virtually on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. The bank disclosed that participation details will be made available via its official website and communication channels. The AGM will serve as a platform for presenting the company’s…
By Ayomide Otitoju Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has extended warm congratulations to retired IGP Aliyu Ibrahim Atta on the occasion of his 88th birthday, celebrated on Monday, May 12, 2025. In a statement issued by the Nigeria Police Force, IGP Egbetokun lauded the elder statesman’s distinguished career and lasting contributions to national development…
By Ayomide Otitoju ExportPlug has emerged winner of the first-ever AfCFTA Hackathon, taking home the ₦20 million grand prize during the Science of Trade Conference 2025 in Abuja. The winning team was lauded for its innovative export-enabling platform designed to simplify cross-border trade by connecting African producers with new markets using smart algorithms and competitive…
By Ayomide Otitoju The global nursing workforce grew from 27.9 million in 2018 to 29.8 million in 2023, yet stark disparities remain across regions and countries, the State of the World’s Nursing 2025 report reveals. Published by the World Health Organization (WHO), the International Council of Nurses (ICN), and partners, the report warns that uneven…
