By Ayomide Otitoju Fidelity Bank Plc has announced plans to host a high-level virtual webinar aimed at helping public institutions strengthen revenue systems, enhance fiscal transparency, and deploy smarter digital frameworks for collections and accountability. The webinar, scheduled for March 24, 2026, is themed “Digital Fiscal Transparency: Unlocking Sub-national Opportunities for International Partners.” It is…
By Ayomide Otitoju Dangote Cement Plc has trained and graduated over 40 beneficiaries in fish farming and entrepreneurship at its Obajana plant, as part of its host communities empowerment programme aimed at promoting self-reliance and economic growth. Speaking at the graduation ceremony, Plant Director, Azad Nawabuddin, described the initiative as a strategic intervention designed to…
By Ayomide Otitoju Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to advancing reforms and attracting investment into the state’s power and maritime sectors to stimulate economic growth. The governor made this known at Victor Attah International Airport while addressing Government House correspondents upon his return from the United Kingdom, where he…
By Ayomide Otitoju Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced an increase in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to N1,245 per litre, up from N1,175, citing rising global crude oil prices triggered by escalating tensions in the Middle East. In a notice issued to marketers on Friday, the refinery stated that its ex-depot (gantry) price…
By Ayomider Otitoju Shares of Zenith Bank Plc surged on Tuesday, rising 7.91 percent to close at an all-time high of N111, marking the bank’s strongest single-day gain in a month as investors reacted positively to its planned listing on the London Stock Exchange by 2027. The rally represents the stock’s biggest jump since a…
By Ayomide Otitoju Rite Foods Limited has extended warm greetings to Muslim faithful across Nigeria as they celebrate Eid al-Fitr, marking the conclusion of the holy month of Ramadan. In a statement, the company noted that Eid is a period of gratitude, reflection, and celebration following weeks of fasting, prayer, and charity. It also highlighted…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reinforced its strategic partnership with the United Kingdom’s His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to advance trade facilitation and digital border management. The move follows a high-level bilateral meeting in London on 18 March 2026, held on the sidelines of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s state visit…
By Ayomide Otitoju In celebration of International Women’s Day 2026, Fidelity Bank Plc has rolled out a series of masterclasses and support initiatives aimed at equipping women with practical skills, enhancing professional visibility, and accelerating career growth throughout March. On March 18, 2026, HerFidelity hosted the “Give to Gain” masterclass, focusing on communication and presentation….
By Ayomide Otitoju Dangote Petroleum Refinery imported crude oil worth $3.74 billion in 2025, according to the latest Balance of Payments report released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), highlighting ongoing structural changes in the country’s oil sector. The CBN noted that the refinery’s crude imports contributed to movements in Nigeria’s current account position,…
