By Ayomide Otitoju Zenith Bank Plc has called for stronger value addition, improved trade infrastructure and greater access to financing to accelerate the growth of Nigeria’s non-oil exports. The call was made at the 10th edition of the bank’s International Trade Seminar on Non-Oil Export, held virtually on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, under the theme,…
By Ayomide Otitoju At Camp Junction in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Akeem Muraina stands out from the crowd, dressed in the manner of an office executive as he prepares for another day at his meat stand. A Business Administration graduate, Muraina is a meat seller, popularly known as an ‘Ẹlẹ́ran’ in Nigeria’s South-West. However, he has…
By Ayomide Otitoju Rite Foods Limited has been recognised among the Top 50 Nigerian Companies of Impact for 2026 at this year’s Industry Newspaper Awards. The recognition honours organisations contributing to Nigeria’s economic and social development through innovation, sustainability, job creation and measurable impact. Rite Foods was recognised for its investments in modern manufacturing infrastructure,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Rite Foods Limited has felicitated Muslim faithful across Nigeria as they celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Maulud, commemorating the birth of Prophet Muhammad. The Nigerian food and beverage company urged Muslims to use the occasion to reflect on the values of peace, unity, tolerance and love for one another. Speaking on the celebration, the…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) and the OML 118 contractor parties have signed addenda to the Production Sharing Contract (PSC) and Dispute Settlement Agreement (DSA), marking a major step towards the Final Investment Decision (FID) on the Bonga Southwest, Aparo (BSWAp) deepwater project. The agreements were executed by NNPC…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigerian agritech startups supported by First City Monument Bank (FCMB) are preparing to expand into other African markets as the bank seeks to scale homegrown agricultural technology solutions across the continent. FCMB disclosed this in its AgriTech Alumni Impact Report, highlighting ventures such as AgroCist and Crop2Cash as examples of startups with…
By Ayomde Otitoju The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has increased the price of Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), commonly known as diesel, by ₦100 per litre, raising its gantry price from ₦1,570 to ₦1,670 per litre. The new price takes effect from midnight on Friday, August 21, representing a 6.4 per cent increase. The adjustment comes after…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to ending persistent blackouts and achieving 24-hour electricity supply across the state. Sanwo-Olu said the Lagos State Government would work with key stakeholders to increase available electricity supply to about 3,500 megawatts (MW) through coordinated efforts in generation, transmission, distribution and metering….
By Ayomide Otitoju Fidelity Bank Plc has distributed essential food items to more than 1,000 families in Kogi State through its Fidelity Food Bank Initiative as part of efforts to tackle food insecurity and support vulnerable households. The outreach, held at the Youth Centre in Lokoja, is part of the bank’s broader Corporate Social Responsibility…
