By Ayomide Otitoju In a major boost for the nation’s digital economy, MTN has been unveiled as a key partner for the inaugural GITEX Nigeria, set to hold in Abuja and Lagos from September 1 to 4, 2025. Billed as West Africa’s largest gathering of technology leaders, innovators, and policymakers, the event will run under…
By Ayomide Otitoju Sterling Bank Limited, recently recognised as Nigeria’s Best Workplace in Banking and Africa’s most agile company, has marked the first anniversary of its homegrown core banking system, SeaBaas. Since its launch 12 months ago, SeaBaas has processed over two billion transactions, cut processing times by about 60 per cent, and boosted customer…
By Ayomide Otitoju As Nigerian businesses grapple with increasing supply chain risks, Stanbic IBTC Insurance Brokers, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings, has announced plans to host a webinar on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. The session, themed “Smart Insurance for Savvy Businesses: Understanding Marine and Goods-in-Transit Insurance,” will equip business leaders with strategies to safeguard…
By Ayomide Otitoju Telecommunications operator, Globacom, rewarded several of its subscribers with cash prizes in the ongoing Glo Jolly Product Cash Awards, with presentation ceremonies held simultaneously across multiple cities last Friday. Winners emerged in different categories, including Jolly Life Lottery, Jolly Wheel, Jolly Win, and Jolly Trivia. The star prize of ₦1 million went…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigeria’s diversification agenda with its flagship initiative, the Fidelity Nigeria International Trade & Creative Connect (FNITCC). The platform, which connects local exporters to international buyers and investors, has become a key driver of non-oil export growth. The initiative aligns with federal government policies aimed at reducing dependence on crude oil, boosting foreign…
Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) has reiterated its warning to truck operators against the unauthorized use of its logo on vehicles not affiliated with the company, describing the practice as damaging to its brand reputation. In a statement, the company said despite repeated cautions, some truckers continue to display its logo without approval, with several of…
By Ayomide Otitoju FirstBank of Nigeria has unveiled its FirstMonie Merchant Solution, a digital platform designed to enable businesses across the country to seamlessly accept and process electronic payments. The solution introduces a range of features aimed at enhancing efficiency for merchants, including instant settlement, automated onboarding, an integrated referral system, and flexible concession management….
By Ayomide Otitoju Dangote Cement Plc has expanded its scholarship scheme to cover 51 communities in the Oworo District of Kogi State, further broadening its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) reach beyond its immediate host areas. The announcement was made on Monday by the Plant Director, Azad Nawabuddin, during the scholarship award ceremony held in Obajana….
By Ayomide Otitoju Access ARM Pensions has intensified its campaign on the benefits of Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs), describing them as a reliable pathway to financial stability after retirement. The message was delivered at a recent virtual webinar themed “Boost Your Retirement: Making the Most of Additional Voluntary Contributions,” which educated participants on how AVCs…
