By Ayomide Otitoju FirstBank has dismissed a voice message circulating on WhatsApp claiming that its FirstMobile application has been compromised. In a statement, the bank described the message as false and misleading, assuring customers that the FirstMobile app remains secure and fully operational. The bank said it continues to invest in information security infrastructure and…
By Ayomide Otitoju Fidelity Bank Plc has distributed essential food supplies to more than 2,500 beneficiaries across eight communities in Uromi and Irrua, Edo State, under its Fidelity Food Bank initiative. The intervention, held at the Uromi Town Hall in Esan Central Local Government Area, is part of the bank’s corporate social responsibility efforts aimed…
By Ayomide Otitoju Entrepreneur Bidemi Oke has opened up about the emotional pressure and fear that can accompany building a business, saying founders often hide their struggles behind an appearance of confidence. Oke, reflecting on her experience as a founder, said there was a period when she regularly woke up at 3am with her heart…
By Ayomide Otitoju Kenyan President William Ruto has described the Dangote Petroleum Refinery as a major African investment, saying it demonstrates what governments, investors and financial institutions on the continent can achieve through collaboration. Ruto made the remarks in a post on his official X account after visiting the refinery in Lagos. “The refinery in…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has welcomed the $800 million Final Investment Decision (FID) on the Ima Gas Project, describing it as a significant development for Nigeria’s upstream gas sector. The project, located offshore in Oil Mining Leases (OMLs) 112 and 117, is being developed by AMNI International in…
By Ayomide Otitoju Minister of Power Joseph Tegbe has commissioned a 581kWp interconnected solar mini-grid with a 1.4MW battery energy storage system in Oke-Oyi, Ilorin East Local Government Area of Kwara State. The project is expected to provide reliable electricity to rural households and businesses, with the battery storage system enabling the mini-grid to operate…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the $800 million Final Investment Decision (FID) on the Ima Gas Project, describing it as a major milestone in efforts to unlock Nigeria’s gas resources for industrialisation, investment and job creation. The project, developed by Nigerian independent oil and gas company AMNI International in partnership with TotalEnergies,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Ibom Air has recorded more than 65,000 flights and transported nearly five million passengers since commencing operations in June 2019. The airline’s Group Manager, Marketing and Communication, Aniekan Essienette, disclosed this in a statement issued in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. Essienette said the airline had expanded its fleet to 10 aircraft, serving…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has called for stronger partnerships and increased investment to enable subnational governments to deliver climate action and support a just energy transition. Sanwo-Olu made the call on Wednesday while addressing Heads of State and Government at the United Nations High-level Meeting on Climate Action and the…
