By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has reported improved implementation of the Domestic Crude Supply Obligation (DCSO), with the Dangote Refinery accounting for about 98 per cent of crude oil and condensate supplied to domestic refiners in the second quarter of 2026. The DCSO is enforced by the NUPRC under Section…
By Ayomide Otitoju The question “Is this platform safe” is often less about technology than about what happens when something goes wrong, according to Bidemi Oke. For years, the crypto industry largely viewed regulation as a threat to innovation, while regulators were criticised for failing to understand emerging technologies. Businesses feared excessive rules could slow…
A Nigerian lawyer has threatened to take fintech company OPay to court over an alleged delay in providing his account statement despite repeated requests. The lawyer raised the complaint on X, alleging that he had requested the financial document but had yet to receive a satisfactory response from the fintech company. His complaint sparked reactions…
By Ayomide Otitoju The NNPC Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of NNPC Limited, in partnership with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), has continued its nationwide Financial Literacy Programme aimed at equipping young Nigerians with financial management and entrepreneurial skills. The latest session, held for Batch B, Stream 2 corps members at the FCT…
By Ayomide Otitoju MTN Nigeria has unveiled the Y’ello Street Museum beneath Falomo Bridge in Lagos as part of activities marking its 25th anniversary in Nigeria. The immersive exhibition chronicles the company’s 25-year journey in connectivity, culture and innovation, while highlighting how technology has influenced communication, business, entertainment, education and everyday life in Nigeria. Designed…
By Ayomide Otitoju FirstBank has announced its sponsorship of the inaugural 2026 SPIN Sustainability Conference, reaffirming its commitment to sustainable finance, responsible business practices and long-term value creation. The conference, organised by the Sustainability Professionals Institute of Nigeria (SPIN), is scheduled to hold on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at Eko Hotel & Suites, Lagos, under…
By Ayomide Otitoju Inside The Frame Expo 2026, described by its organisers as Nigeria’s first immersive creative production and gear expo, is scheduled to hold from August 19 to 21 at the Ecobank Pan-African Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. The three-day event is timed to coincide with World Photography Day 2026 and its global theme, “HOME.”…
By Ayomide Otitoju MTN Nigeria has announced plans to expand investments in artificial intelligence, fintech, network infrastructure and digital entertainment as it marks 25 years of operations in the country. The company disclosed the plans on Sunday at the Y’ello Street Experience held at MTN Plaza, Ikoyi, Lagos, as part of activities marking its 25th…
By Ayomide Otitoju United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has partnered Mikano Motors to introduce an auto financing scheme aimed at making new vehicle ownership more accessible to Nigerians. The initiative, tagged “Drive Your Dream Today,” allows eligible customers to make an initial payment of 30 per cent of the vehicle’s cost, while UBA finances…
