By Ayomide Otitoju The Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, and Hamkorbank, a joint-stock commercial bank with foreign capital, have strengthened their partnership by signing an increase in their Line of Trade Financing Agreement with an additional US$30 million. The signing ceremony took place at ITFC Headquarters…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated business magnate and philanthropist Sir Kessington Adebukunola Adebutu on his 90th birthday. In a statement released on Friday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, Sanwo-Olu joined family, friends, associates, and the people of Iperu-Remo in Ogun State…
By Ayomide Otitoju Zenith Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the Africa Business Ventures and Investment Group (ABVIG) in ensuring the success of the Africa Climate Change and Green Investment Summit (AICIS-2026). The pledge was made by Dame Adaora Umeoji, Group Managing Director/CEO of Zenith Bank, following a courtesy visit by Moses Owharo,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, has hailed the election of Dr. Philip Mshelbila, Managing Director of Nigeria LNG Ltd, as the new Secretary-General of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), describing it as a milestone for Nigeria’s gas industry and…
By Ayomide Otitoju The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, failed to open his defence on Friday in his ongoing terrorism trial at the Federal High Court in Abuja, citing his inability to access crucial case files. Kanu told the court that his former legal team, led by ex-Attorney-General Kanu Agabi…
By Ayomide Otitoju Rite Foods Limited, Nigeria’s foremost food and beverage company, through its flagship brand Fearless Energy Drink, energized this year’s Felabration as the exclusive energy drink sponsor of the iconic week-long festival celebrating Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo Kuti. With the vibrant theme “Shakara, No Fear,” Fearless amplified the festival’s spirit of music, creativity,…
By Ayomide Otitoju FirstBank, one of West Africa’s foremost financial institutions and a pioneer in financial inclusion, has announced the successful integration of the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) into its flagship digital banking platform, the LIT app. The development allows customers to make instant, secure, and local currency-based cross-border payments across the African…
By Ayomide Otitoju Adron Homes and Properties, one of Nigeria’s foremost real estate firms known for promoting affordable housing, has unveiled its Lemon Friday Plus Promo, an enhanced version of its popular annual Lemon Friday campaign. The new initiative offers discounts of up to 50% on all Adron Homes estates nationwide, flexible payment plans, and…
By Ayomide Otitoju In a landmark move for sports and private sector collaboration in Akwa Ibom State, Ibom Air has signed a ₦200 million sponsorship agreement with Akwa United Football Club, the 2021 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions and two-time FA Cup winners. The partnership, announced at a signing ceremony held at the Godswill…
