By Ayomide Otitoju FirstBank has introduced FirstEase, a digital lending solution designed to help eligible customers finance selected purchases and bills through flexible repayment arrangements. The product is FirstBank’s response to the growing Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) model, allowing customers to access selected products and services without paying the full cost upfront. FirstEase operates…
By Ayomide Otitoju JMG Limited has called for stronger action on environmental conservation, responsible waste management and clean energy as organisations across the world mark World Cleanup Day. The electro-mechanical company said this year’s observance, held on September 20 under the theme, “From Clean Plates to Clean Cities,” highlights the need to address food waste,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Minna, Niger State, have raised questions about the circumstances surrounding their detention and the government’s responsibility to protect people in custody. The victims were among scores of suspects arrested during NSCDC operations…
By Ayomide Otitoju Michael Adeniyi Agbolade Ishola Adenuga Jr. has carried the nickname “The Bull” for decades, a metaphor often associated with the persistence, ambition and willingness to challenge established markets that have characterised his business career. His telecommunications journey offers one of the clearest examples. In 1999, a company linked to Adenuga was among…
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has set aside a Federal High Court judgment in Lokoja, Kogi State, which had effectively voided the registration of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as a political party. In a split 2-1 decision, the three-member appellate panel upheld the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) recognition of the NDC and…
Cristiano Ronaldo has been included in Portugal’s squad for the start of the Nations League campaign as new head coach Jorge Jesus named his first team since taking charge. The 41-year-old forward said last month that the 2026-27 season would “probably” be his final campaign, potentially ending a career in which he has scored more…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Government and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have agreed to strengthen coordination between fiscal and monetary policies to curb inflation, improve government borrowing and liquidity management, and protect private-sector access to credit. The agreement is contained in a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by the Federal Ministry of Finance…
By Ayomide Otitoju Air Peace has disputed a recent flight delay report by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), describing the figures as inaccurate and saying they failed to reflect the airline’s actual operations in August 2026. The NCAA, in its August 2026 summary of domestic airline flight disruptions, reported that Air Peace recorded 1,330…
Anthropic is expected to beat rival OpenAI to the public markets with a major initial public offering (IPO) later this year, even as concerns over the safety of advanced artificial intelligence systems intensify. The potential IPO comes amid renewed debate over AI risks after an Anthropic employee, Jacob Coxon, resigned last week, warning that the…
