By Ayomide Otitoju Zenith Bank Plc has announced plans to open a new branch in Manchester, marking another milestone in the bank’s international expansion and efforts to strengthen financial connections between Africa and global markets. The official opening ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, March 17, 2026, and is expected to attract government officials from Nigeria…
By Ayomide Otitoju The naira strengthened on Friday to close at ₦1,363.5 per dollar at the official foreign exchange market, recovering from a sharp depreciation earlier in the week, according to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The currency had weakened to ₦1,425 per dollar on Monday, down from ₦1,398 recorded the previous…
By Ayomide Otitoju Residents of Alpha Beach Settlement in Okun Alfa, a coastal community on the Lekki Peninsula in Lagos, received relief materials from KloverHarris Limited following displacement caused by the ongoing construction of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. The Lagos-based business consultancy firm distributed palliatives to more than 150 residents on Friday, March 13, 2026,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The MTN Foundation has announced the return of its flagship programme aimed at empowering women entrepreneurs across Nigeria, entering its third phase. A press conference and marketplace exhibition will be held on Tuesday, 17th March, offering attendees the opportunity to meet and support women-led businesses nurtured through the initiative. Entrepreneurs from the…
By Ayomide Otitoju An International Women’s Day event organised by MTN Nigeria has highlighted the importance of mentorship, collaboration, and mutual support among women in advancing professional growth and leadership. The event, themed “Give to Gain,” featured discussions on how women can create opportunities for others and inspire future generations through guidance, encouragement, and shared…
By Ayomide Otitoju Fourteen-year-old Oreoluwa Alayande, a student of St. Lawrence Metropolitan College, Ado Ekiti, has assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer of MTN Nigeria for a day after emerging as the national champion of the 2025 MTN mPulse Spelling Bee. Oreoluwa secured the top position after outperforming more than 40,000 participants from across…
By Ayomide Otitoju Chairman of the National Tax Policy Implementation Committee (NTPIC), Joseph Tegbe, has said Nigeria’s new tax regime is designed to reduce the financial burden on workers and small businesses while strengthening fiscal sustainability and improving the country’s economic competitiveness. Tegbe made the remarks at the BusinessDay Tax Reform Conference 2026 themed “Navigating…
By Ayomide Otitoju Wema Bank has launched the 2026 cohort of its Hackaholics Accelerator Programme, admitting ten Nigerian startups into the growth-focused initiative designed to strengthen business foundations and prepare emerging companies for sustainable scale and investment. The Hackaholics Accelerator, a selective growth programme under the bank’s Hackaholics innovation platform, supports promising startups with mentorship,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The leadership of the Society of Petroleum Engineers, Nigeria Council (SPE), led by Council Chairman Engr. Francis Nwaochei, FNSE, on Wednesday paid a courtesy visit to Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd, at NNPC Towers in Abuja. The delegation was joined by Dr. Riverson Oppong, Africa Regional…
