By Ayomide Otitoju Ecobank Nigeria, in partnership with Qatar Airways, has honoured outstanding participants at the second edition of Oja Oge by Ecobank, a three-day fashion, beauty, and lifestyle fair held in Lagos. The event brought together innovative local entrepreneurs and provided a vibrant platform for brand exposure, sales growth, and business networking. The grand…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has been declared capable of meeting the entire petroleum needs of the West African region, a major endorsement from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) following a high-level visit to the facility by officials of the regional bloc. President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr. Omar Alieu…
By Ayomide Otitoju Zenith Bank Plc has maintained its lead as Nigeria’s most profitable bank in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025, posting a profit after tax (PAT) of ₦311.83 billion despite a challenging macroeconomic landscape. The bank’s performance, bolstered by a diversified revenue base and strong interest income, outpaced key rivals. According to data…
By Ayomide Otitoju Union Bank of Nigeria, through its UnionCares initiative, has reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive education by sponsoring the Ajofa Special Education Foundation for the Deaf Mathematics Competition at the Wesley School for the Hearing Impaired in Surulere, Lagos. Held under the theme “Impacting Deaf Students and Life with Mathematics in Nigeria,” the…
By Ayomide Otitoju In a major boost to Lagos State’s Smart Health Information Platform (SHIP) initiative, Interswitch’s Digital Health Platform (DHP) has entered into a strategic partnership with UK-based Patients Know Best (PKB), a global leader in personal health record (PHR) solutions. The collaboration is set to significantly enhance the state’s digital healthcare infrastructure and…
By Aypmide Otitoju Fidelity Bank Plc has been named the Most Improved Commercial Bank of the Year at the maiden edition of the Nairametrics Capital Market Choice Awards, in recognition of its exceptional financial performance and strategic growth initiatives. The awards, launched by Nairametrics—Nigeria’s leading financial media platform—aim to celebrate individuals, institutions, and policy reforms…
By Ayomide Otitoju Fidelity Bank Plc, a leading financial institution in Africa, is set to host the third edition of its flagship market access event, the Fidelity International Trade and Creative Connect (FITCC) Expo, from September 18 to 20, 2025, at the Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park, Georgia, USA. In a significant move to…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) has announced plans to launch a full-scale investigation into an alleged ₦1 billion advertising debt owed by 9mobile, signaling what could become one of the most high-profile regulatory showdowns in Nigeria’s advertising industry. In a statement signed by ARCON’s Director-General, Dr. Olalekan Fadolapo, the council…
By Ayomide Otitoju In celebration of the 2025 Children’s Day, Fidelity Bank Plc marked the occasion with the launch of the Read2Lead Anthology, a collection of superhero-themed essays written by Nigerian children under its flagship literacy programme. The event, themed “The Fidelity Fantasyland 3.0,” took place at the Fidelity Grounds in Oniru, Lagos, drawing hundreds…
