By Ayomide Otitoju First HoldCo Plc has reported a strong financial performance for the first half of 2026, posting gross earnings of ₦1.93 trillion and a profit before tax (PBT) of ₦653.5 billion, reflecting significant growth across its banking and non-banking businesses. The group’s unaudited results for the six months ended June 30, 2026, showed…
By Ayomide Otitoju FirstBank has been named Nigeria’s Best Bank for Large Corporates and Nigeria’s Best Bank for Customer Experience at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026 held in London. The awards recognise outstanding performance in the global banking industry, with winners selected through a rigorous assessment of financial performance, innovation, customer impact, service delivery…
By Ayomide Otitoju JMG Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to the growth of Nigeria’s heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) industry by sponsoring the inauguration of the new President of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), Nigeria Chapter, Engr. Olatinwo Olatunde Lookman. The inauguration ceremony, held on July 16, brought…
By Ayomide Otitoju Chairman of Fidelity Bank Plc, Mrs. Amaka Onwughalu, has been named Woman of the Year at the 5th edition of the Anambra Man of the Year Awards (AMTY) in recognition of her contributions to Nigeria’s banking industry, corporate governance, leadership and public service. The award was presented during a ceremony held at…
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…
