By Ayomide Otitoju FirstBank has been named Nigeria’s Best Bank for Large Corporates and Nigeria’s Best Bank for Customer Experience at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026 held in London. The awards recognise outstanding performance in the global banking industry, with winners selected through a rigorous assessment of financial performance, innovation, customer impact, service delivery…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Oleksandr Syrsky, appointing Joint Forces Commander Mykhailo Drapaty as his replacement amid growing tensions within the country’s military leadership. Zelensky announced the appointment on Tuesday, thanking Syrsky for his service and praising Ukrainian troops for maintaining strong positions on the frontline. “I have decided…
By Ayomide Otitoju Chelsea have completed the signing of England midfielder Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa in a deal worth a reported £117 million, making him the most expensive British player in history. The 23-year-old signed an eight-year contract that will keep him at Stamford Bridge until 2033 after successfully completing his medical following England’s…
By Ayomide Otitoju JMG Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to the growth of Nigeria’s heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) industry by sponsoring the inauguration of the new President of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), Nigeria Chapter, Engr. Olatinwo Olatunde Lookman. The inauguration ceremony, held on July 16, brought…
By Ayomide Otitoju Chairman of Fidelity Bank Plc, Mrs. Amaka Onwughalu, has been named Woman of the Year at the 5th edition of the Anambra Man of the Year Awards (AMTY) in recognition of her contributions to Nigeria’s banking industry, corporate governance, leadership and public service. The award was presented during a ceremony held at…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Government has launched the first round of the 2026 Maternal, Newborn, Child, Adolescent Health and Nutrition (MNCAH+N) Week, urging residents to embrace preventive healthcare, avoid unqualified healthcare providers and take advantage of free medical services available across the state. The week-long exercise, which runs from July 20 to 24,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has unveiled a photographic book titled Sanwo-Olu: Against All Odds – A Photo Story of Resilience in the Face of Adversity, chronicling his administration’s journey through key events and milestones since assuming office. The book, authored by the Governor’s Executive Assistant and official photographer, Ademola Olaniran, documents major…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has retained the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 26.5 per cent, maintaining the benchmark interest rate following its 306th meeting in Abuja. CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso announced the decision on Tuesday after the two-day meeting held on July 20 and…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Government has dismissed claims that the administration of President Bola Tinubu borrowed about ₦80 trillion within three years, describing the figures as misleading and driven largely by accounting adjustments rather than new loans. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, made the clarification while briefing the…
