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 Fidelity Bank Plc has partnered with MONAT to sponsor the 2026 Young Innovators Camp, a free educational programme designed to equip children with practical skills in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). The camp, which begins on July 20, 2026, will provide children aged 4 to 10 with hands-on learning experiences focused…
By Ayomide Otitoju The African Atlantic Gas Pipeline (AAGP) project has moved closer to implementation following the signing of an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) by Heads of State of ECOWAS member countries at the regional bloc’s summit in Freetown, Sierra Leone. The agreement provides the legal and institutional framework for the cross-border gas pipeline project, which…
By Ayomide Otitoju MTN Nigeria has announced the commencement of entries for Season 2 of its reality music competition, Next Afrobeats Star (NAS), expanding opportunities for emerging Nigerian music talents following the success of its inaugural edition. The competition, produced in partnership with Ultima Studios and ONErpm, returns with an enhanced prize package and a…
By Ayomide Otitoju Wema Bank has been named Nigeria’s Best Digital Bank for Consumers 2026 by Euromoney, earning international recognition for its leadership in digital banking, customer experience and financial inclusion. The award, presented annually by Euromoney, recognises financial institutions that are driving innovation, delivering measurable impact and creating value for customers through technology. According…
By Ayomide Otitoju Access Bank Plc has secured 16 honours at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026, reinforcing its position as one of Africa’s leading financial institutions and strengthening its reputation in the global banking industry. In a statement issued on Friday, the bank said the awards recognised its achievements in customer experience, sustainable finance,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming Nigeria’s rural economy through expanded access to electricity, with a renewed focus on using energy to drive agricultural productivity, job creation and economic growth. Minister of Power Joseph Tegbe made the commitment during the Stakeholders’ Engagement Workshop on Productive Use of Energy (PUE)…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, has received a delegation from Huawei Technologies as part of efforts to deepen collaboration in digital technology and energy operations. The Huawei delegation, led by the company’s General Manager, Abuja Office, Anna Yan, met with the NNPC chief during a…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, on Thursday led a delegation of the company’s senior management on a courtesy visit to the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) in Abuja. The NNPC delegation was received by the Authority Chief Executive, Mallam Rabiu Umar, at…
