By Ayomide Otitoju Ten years ago in Mombasa, Watu set out to answer a simple yet ambitious question: what would happen if more people in the informal economy had access to the tools needed to earn a stable income? Over the past decade, the organisation has found that the impact extends far beyond individual benefit—it…
By Ayomide Otitoju Polaris Bank, in collaboration with Evolve Charity Trust, has distributed school essentials to 1,000 students across ten public secondary schools in five states, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), as part of its 2025 nationwide education initiative. The programme aims to support children, particularly girls, in remaining in school. Since 2021, Polaris…
By Ayomide Otitoju Union Bank of Nigeria has been named Best Company in Workplace Practice at the Sustainability, Enterprise and Responsibility Awards (SERAS), held on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at the Grand Ballroom of the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. The recognition followed a rigorous evaluation by SERAS’ independent multinational judges, who assessed applicants based…
By Ayomide Otitoju Founder and President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has announced that the pump price of petrol will be reduced to ₦739 per litre nationwide, beginning Tuesday, with initial implementation at MRS filling stations in Lagos. Dangote disclosed this on Sunday during a press briefing at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Lekki,…
By Ayomide Otitoju President and Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has said that the four refineries owned by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Limited would struggle to attract buyers if offered for sale, citing persistent regulatory and investment challenges in the downstream petroleum sector. Dangote attributed the ongoing crisis in the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Founder and President/Chief Executive of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has accused the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Farouk Ahmed, of corruption, alleging that he spent about $5 million on secondary school education for his children in Switzerland. Dangote made the allegation on Sunday…
By Ayomide Otitoju Access Bank showcased its leadership in cross-border payments at the inaugural Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) COWRY 2025 Participants Forum, held on December 2-3, 2025, in Lagos. The forum convened policymakers, regulators, financial institutions, and payment experts to explore strategies for “Building an interoperable and sovereign African payment ecosystem for trade…
By Ayomide Otitoju Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO Plc) has announced the inaugural Holiday Edition of its acclaimed GTCO Food & Drink Festival, set to take place on December 20 and 21, 2025, at the GT Centre in Oniru, Lagos. The festive edition marks the first time Africa’s largest food and beverage festival extends…
By Ayomide Otitoju MILO Nigeria has onboarded a new group of influencers to reinforce its connection with consumers in Northern Nigeria. The ambassadors include Ahmed Musa, professional footballer and youth role model; Mansurah Isah, actress, filmmaker, and social impact advocate; Ali Jita, songwriter and musician; Sulaiman Yahaya, popularly known as Bosho, Kannywood actor and comedian;…
