By Ayomide Otitoju The 2025 edition of the Science of Trade Conference concluded after three days of high-level discussions and transformative engagements aimed at unlocking Africa’s trade potential, with a focus on certification, innovation, market access, and women’s empowerment. Held at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos and spearheaded by Dr. Inya Lawal, Founder of…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in partnership with the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS), has launched the Non-Resident Bank Verification Number (NRBVN) platform, enabling Nigerians in the diaspora to obtain a Bank Verification Number remotely without needing to visit Nigeria. Unveiled on Tuesday in Abuja, the digital platform is expected to…
By Ayomide Otitoju First Bank of Nigeria Limited has reinforced its position as a leader in retail banking with the enhanced rollout of its Retail Temporary Overdraft (RTOD) facility, designed to provide timely and flexible financial support to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the country. In an economic environment marked by volatility and rapid…
By Ayomide Otitoju As part of ongoing efforts to promote human capital development and value reorientation among Nigerian youth, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Rite Foods Limited, Mr. Seleem Adegunwa, has encouraged students of the Nigerian University of Technology and Management (NUTM) to seize the opportunities available within the Nigerian economic ecosystem….
By Ayomide Otitoju Airtel Nigeria has unveiled a major upgrade to its My Airtel App, introducing a fully integrated eShop feature that transforms the platform into a comprehensive digital shopping hub. The enhancement moves the app beyond its traditional functions of airtime and data purchases, offering users a full-scale retail experience within a single platform….
By Ayomide Otitoju The Managing Director/CEO of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, has called on Lagos residents to stop discarding waste and instead embrace recycling and the circular economy to unlock its economic value. Speaking during a stakeholder engagement, Gbadegesin emphasized that what is commonly seen as waste is actually a…
By Ayomide Otitoju Dangote Industries Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to driving the growth of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Nigeria through strategic partnerships with key economic stakeholders. Speaking during the Dangote Special Day at the 2025 Nasarawa Trade Fair in Lafia, Senior Adviser to the President of Dangote Group, Mrs. Fatima Wali-Abdurrahman,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Shares of MTN Nigeria Plc recorded a sharp decline on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Tuesday, shedding over 2% in market value after a surge in off-market cross deals triggered a wave of sell-side pressure, despite the stock recently reaching a new 52-week high. The telecommunications giant, trading under the symbol MTNN, closed…
By Ayomide Otitoju Fidelity Bank Plc has reclaimed its position in Nigeria’s elite trillion-naira market capitalisation club following a 5.3% rise in its share price, climbing from ₦19.95 to ₦21.00 on May 13, 2025, according to data from the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX). This development marks a renewed show of investor confidence in the mid-tier…
