By Ayomide Otitoju Polaris Bank Plc has convened corporate customers and stakeholders in Nigeria’s non-oil sector for its Global Trade Forum, aimed at addressing trade-related challenges and unlocking growth opportunities in the global market. The forum, themed “Trade Export: Partnering for Growth”, brought together exporters, regulators, policy influencers, and business leaders at the Lagos Continental…
By Ayomide Otitoju The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a new $209 million Country Strategy Paper (CSP) for Lesotho, outlining a five-year roadmap to boost economic diversification, resilience, and inclusive growth. The strategy comes at a critical time as Lesotho faces mounting challenges, including the fallout from a recent 15 percent U.S. tariff on…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigeria’s leading provider of integrated electro-mechanical solutions, JMG, drew wide commendation at the 2025 Propak West Africa Exhibition in Lagos, where it showcased its advanced portfolio of Kaeser Air Compressors renowned for quality and reliability. At its exhibition stand, JMG displayed a comprehensive range of Kaeser products, including rotary screw compressors, trades…
By Ayomide Otitoju When Chidi, an entrepreneur in Ogun State, shifted from selling raw cassava to producing garri and flour at scale, he discovered that capital alone was not enough. What he needed was financing that matched his business cycle, digital tools to manage cash flow, and a banking partner that understood the realities of…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reduced its benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points, trimming the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) from 27.5 percent to 27 percent. The decision was announced on Tuesday at the 302nd meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) in Abuja. The asymmetric corridor around the MPR…
By Ayomide Otitoju Rite Foods Limited, a leading Nigerian food and beverage company, brought vibrant energy and bold flavors to the 2025 Lagos Comic Convention at the Landmark Convention Centre, Victoria Island. The annual event, celebrated for showcasing comics, animation, film, and pop culture, provided the perfect platform for Rite Foods’ flagship brands—Sosa Fruit Drink,…
By Ayomide Otitoju FirstBank, one of West Africa’s leading banks and a pioneer in financial inclusion, has announced plans to launch specialized financial services tailored for blind, partially sighted, and physically challenged customers across its operations. The initiative is part of the bank’s ongoing commitment to promoting financial inclusion, diversity, and equal opportunity. FirstBank’s internal…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Airtel Africa Foundation has announced an ambitious 2030 vision aimed at directly improving the lives of over 10 million Africans through digital empowerment, education, and innovation. Speaking on the initiative, Dr. Segun Ogunsanya, Chairman of the Foundation, said, “We are not just donating resources; we are building a pipeline of talent…
By Ayomide Otitoju Exhibitors at the Fidelity Nigeria International Trade & Creative Connect (FNITCC) 2025 have hailed the event as a transformative platform for showcasing Nigerian non-oil exports and businesses to global markets. Hosted by Fidelity Bank Plc in partnership with AFRICON from September 18 to 20, FNITCC brought together export-ready Nigerian enterprises across sectors…
