NNPC May Sell Port Harcourt, Warri, Kaduna Refineries — Ojulari

By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) is considering selling off its refineries in Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna following persistent challenges in their rehabilitation efforts, the company’s Group Chief Executive Officer, Bayo Ojulari, has revealed. Ojulari disclosed this during an interview with Bloomberg on the sidelines of the 9th OPEC International…

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Airtel Hosts Workshop to Boost Digital Innovation in Key Sectors

By Ayomide Otitoju In a continued push toward national digital transformation, Airtel Nigeria has convened top executives in the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) as well as utilities sectors for a high-level, two-day workshop aimed at co-developing technology-driven solutions tailored to critical economic sectors. Held from July 8 to 9, 2025, at the Lagos…

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Globacom Launches Three New Digital Services

By Ayomide Otitoju Nigeria’s digital frontier has received a boost as telecommunications giant Globacom unveiled three innovative digital services—Animation World Promo, Sport Brain, and Treasure Spin—designed to enrich the subscriber experience through education, entertainment, and rewards. In a statement released on Monday in Lagos, Globacom said the new services reflect its continued commitment to delivering…

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Union Bank Backs First International Civil Service Conference

By Ayomide Otitoju Union Bank of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to national development by partnering with the maiden International Civil Service Conference, held on June 25–26, 2025, at the Eagle Square Arena in Abuja. Themed “Rejuvenate, Innovate & Accelerate”, the high-level gathering brought together civil servants, policymakers, and development experts to advance discussions on…

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Fidelity Bank Donates Relief Items to Over 2,000 IDPs in Benue

By Ayomide Otitoju In a significant humanitarian effort, Fidelity Bank Plc has provided essential relief materials—including mattresses and food items—to more than 2,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) affected by recent violence in Yelwata, Benue State. The donation was made at the Ultra-Modern International Market IDP Camp in Makurdi, in collaboration with the Abbasid Charity Foundation,…

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Dangote Foundation Donates 10,000 Bags of Rice in Bayelsa

By Ayomide Otitoju The Aliko Dangote Foundation has commenced the distribution of 10,000 bags of rice, each weighing 10 kilograms, to vulnerable groups, persons with disabilities, and the less privileged in Bayelsa State, as part of its ongoing National Food Intervention Programme. The exercise was officially flagged off in Yenagoa, the state capital, with the…

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Customs Seize ₦653.9m Undeclared Forex at Kano Airport

By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Kano/Jigawa Area Command, has intercepted over ₦653.9 million worth of undeclared foreign currency at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), marking a major breakthrough in the fight against illicit financial flows. The seizure, which involved three suspects, was formally announced on Monday, July 8, 2025, during a…

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Stanbic IBTC Surpasses CBN Capital Target with Oversubscribed Issue

By Ayomide Otitoju Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC has announced the successful completion of its N148.7 billion Rights Issue, surpassing the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) N200 billion recapitalisation threshold for national banks. The transaction, which recorded a remarkable 21.9% oversubscription, reflects strong investor confidence in the institution’s strategic direction and financial strength. The Rights Issue,…

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