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…
By Ayomide Otitoju Fidelity Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to health and social welfare with the donation of food items and essential supplies to inmates at the Enugu Maximum Security Custodial Centre. The outreach was carried out by the bank’s newly inducted Legacy Class of 2026 under its Corporate Social Responsibility initiative, the Fidelity…
By Ayomide Otitoju Sophia Mbakwe, Executive Vice President, Business Services at NNPC Limited, has highlighted the growing influence of women in Nigeria’s energy sector. She spoke while delivering the welcome address at the PENGASSAN Women Annual Convention 2026 held in Abuja. Mbakwe commended women for their significant contributions to the industry’s development, noting that their…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigerian industrialist and philanthropist Aliko Dangote has been named to TIME Magazine’s 2026 list of the 100 Most Influential People in the World, reaffirming his position as one of the most prominent business leaders globally. Dangote appears alongside a wide range of global figures, including political leaders such as Donald Trump, Xi…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have renewed efforts to deepen bilateral energy cooperation following a high-level meeting in Abuja. The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited, Bashir Bayo Ojulari, met with the UAE Ambassador to Nigeria, Salem Saeed Al Shamsi, at the UAE Embassy, where both parties explored opportunities…
