By Ayomide Otitoju Access Bank showcased its leadership in cross-border payments at the inaugural Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) COWRY 2025 Participants Forum, held on December 2-3, 2025, in Lagos. The forum convened policymakers, regulators, financial institutions, and payment experts to explore strategies for “Building an interoperable and sovereign African payment ecosystem for trade…
By Ayomide Otitoju Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO Plc) has announced the inaugural Holiday Edition of its acclaimed GTCO Food & Drink Festival, set to take place on December 20 and 21, 2025, at the GT Centre in Oniru, Lagos. The festive edition marks the first time Africa’s largest food and beverage festival extends…
By Ayomide Otitoju MILO Nigeria has onboarded a new group of influencers to reinforce its connection with consumers in Northern Nigeria. The ambassadors include Ahmed Musa, professional footballer and youth role model; Mansurah Isah, actress, filmmaker, and social impact advocate; Ali Jita, songwriter and musician; Sulaiman Yahaya, popularly known as Bosho, Kannywood actor and comedian;…
By Ayomide Otitoju Anambra State is set for a Christmas celebration like no other as Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo launches Onwa Dezemba, a state-branded festival aimed at uniting the people, promoting tourism, and showcasing the state’s rich cultural heritage. Speaking on the festival, Law Mefor, Anambra State Commissioner for Information, described December—Dezemba in Igbo—as more…
By Ayomide Otitoju The African Development Bank (AfDB) has released a strategic report outlining pathways for harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) to drive economic and social development across Africa. Titled Africa’s AI Productivity Gain: Pathways to Labour Efficiency, Economic Growth and Inclusive Transformation, the study was developed under the G20 Digital Transformation Working Group and highlights…
By Ayomide Otitoju At COP30 in Belém, Brazil (10–21 November), the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) introduced an innovative, interactive format to highlight its climate initiatives, hosting informal, coffee-style dialogues that allowed participants to engage directly with Bank experts. The discussions focused on accelerating sustainable and resilient development in Africa amid mounting climate threats. Al-Hamndou…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Supreme Court has upheld the death sentence of Maryam Sanda, the daughter-in-law of a former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chairman, for culpable homicide. In a 4-1 split decision, a five-member panel of justices reaffirmed the lower courts’ ruling, ordering her execution by hanging. The apex court dismissed her appeal, ruling that…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Bayelsa State Government has confirmed the death of the Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, and declared a three-day period of mourning in his honour. In a statement issued on Friday and signed by the Commissioner for Information, Orientation and Strategy, Ebiuwou Koku-Obiyai, the government said the passing of the deputy governor came…
By Ayomide Otitoju Orange Money and Visa have announced a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating online payments and expanding access to financial services across Africa and the Middle East. The partnership, which has already been successfully deployed in Botswana, Madagascar and Jordan—where it has been renewed—recently recorded another milestone with the launch of the Orange…
