By Ayomide Otitoju NNPC Retail Limited, a subsidiary of NNPC Ltd., has reaffirmed its commitment to gender inclusion and women’s empowerment with the successful hosting of the second edition of its flagship initiative, She-Fix 2.0, in Abuja. Held on Saturday under the theme “Driving Diversity, Powering Progress,” the event attracted over 300 participants, including women…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Committee of Ministers overseeing the West African Gas Pipeline (WAGP) Project met in Abuja on Friday, reaffirming the strategic importance of the pipeline to regional energy integration in West Africa. The meeting brought together representatives from Nigeria, Benin, Togo, and Ghana, alongside officials from the Economic Community of West African States…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, in partnership with Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited, the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board, and the University of Lagos, has commissioned and donated a newly built Geosciences Centre of Excellence to UNILAG in a move aimed at strengthening geosciences education and research in Nigeria….
By Ayomide Otitoju NNPC Limited has announced the full line-up for its She-Fix 2.0 event, organised by NNPC Retail Limited, with a focus on advancing women’s contributions across key sectors of the economy. The event will feature a panel session titled “Driving Impact: Women Creating Value Across Industries,” bringing together professionals from the energy, finance,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Airtel Nigeria has temporarily suspended its airtime and data credit services, which previously allowed eligible prepaid customers to borrow airtime or data and repay on their next recharge. The company, however, clarified that customers will continue to have uninterrupted access to airtime and data purchases through existing channels, assuring that the suspension…
By Ayomide Otitoju Coronation Asset Management Ltd has issued a detailed disclaimer outlining the scope, limitations, and intended use of its research reports, emphasising that such publications are based on publicly available information and are not independently verified. The firm stated that its research is produced independently of the companies or securities covered and should…
By Ayomide Otitoju MTN Nigeria Communications Plc has notified the Nigerian Exchange Limited of the temporary suspension of its Xtratime service, citing ongoing compliance requirements under new consumer lending regulations. In a corporate disclosure, the telecom operator said the suspension is linked to the Digital, Electronic, Online or Non-Traditional Consumer Lending Regulations, 2025 (DEON), overseen…
By Ayomide Otitoju A new joint report has warned that ongoing conflicts in the Middle East could significantly disrupt African economies, undermining their fragile recovery from recent global shocks. The report, titled “Impacts of the Conflict in the Middle East on African Economies,” was released in Washington, D.C., during the Spring Meetings of the International…
By Ayomiode Otitoju FirstBank of Nigeria has partnered with the Ekiti State Government to launch the Innovation Enterprise Support Fund, an initiative aimed at empowering startups and accelerating innovation-led economic growth in the state. The programme is designed to provide funding, mentorship, and market access to high-potential enterprises, with a focus on strengthening Ekiti’s innovation…
