By Ayomide Otitoju FirstBank has announced its sponsorship of the inaugural 2026 SPIN Sustainability Conference, reaffirming its commitment to sustainable finance, responsible business practices and long-term value creation. The conference, organised by the Sustainability Professionals Institute of Nigeria (SPIN), is scheduled to hold on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at Eko Hotel & Suites, Lagos, under…
By Ayomide Otitoju Inside The Frame Expo 2026, described by its organisers as Nigeria’s first immersive creative production and gear expo, is scheduled to hold from August 19 to 21 at the Ecobank Pan-African Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. The three-day event is timed to coincide with World Photography Day 2026 and its global theme, “HOME.”…
By Ayomide Otitoju MTN Nigeria has announced plans to expand investments in artificial intelligence, fintech, network infrastructure and digital entertainment as it marks 25 years of operations in the country. The company disclosed the plans on Sunday at the Y’ello Street Experience held at MTN Plaza, Ikoyi, Lagos, as part of activities marking its 25th…
By Ayomide Otitoju United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has partnered Mikano Motors to introduce an auto financing scheme aimed at making new vehicle ownership more accessible to Nigerians. The initiative, tagged “Drive Your Dream Today,” allows eligible customers to make an initial payment of 30 per cent of the vehicle’s cost, while UBA finances…
By Ayomide Otitoju Air Peace Chairman Allen Onyema has warned that Nigeria’s aviation industry is facing an existential crisis, saying several domestic airlines could collapse within the next 30 days unless urgent measures are taken. Onyema spoke on the sidelines of the launch of Pathways, Pilgrimage and Destiny, the biography of Med-View Airline Chairman Muneer…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has defended the performance of its leadership under Group Chief Executive Officer, Bayo Ojulari, following criticism linked to the recently concluded oil licensing round conducted by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). The company, in a statement, said it had recorded steady growth…
A US appeals court on Friday upheld an order halting construction of President Donald Trump’s planned White House ballroom, setting the stage for a potential Supreme Court battle over the limits of presidential authority. The US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit agreed with a lower court that the large-scale renovation requires…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said positive assessments of Nigeria’s economy and improving economic indicators point to a brighter future for Nigerians. Tinubu spoke on Thursday in Abuja when he received the board and management of the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) at the State House. The President said his administration’s economic reforms…
By Ayomide Otitoju MTN Foundation has partnered with UN Women to launch the Rural Women Economic Empowerment Partnership, an initiative aimed at supporting 200 women farmers across Kano and Cross River states. The partnership was formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by both organisations as part of efforts to strengthen women’s economic participation…
