By Ayomide Otitoju FirstBank has reiterated its commitment to bridging financing gaps and leveraging digital innovation to tackle business challenges across key sectors of the Nigerian economy. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of FirstBank, Segun Alebiosu, stated this during a breakfast session at the 31st Nigeria Economic Summit in Abuja, themed “Expanding Access…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nestlé Nigeria has announced the call for entries for the 2025 edition of the Nestlé Media Awards, an annual initiative that celebrates journalistic excellence and impactful storytelling across Nigeria. Since its inception, the Awards have recognized journalists who spotlight critical issues such as affordable nutrition, youth empowerment, sustainable livelihoods, and community resilience….
By Ayomide Otitoju Deputy Spokesman of the House of Representatives, Hon. Philip Agbese, has come to the defence of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, insisting that the embattled politician will emerge stronger from the ongoing money laundering case instituted against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Speaking on Thursday outside the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Concessional financing from the African Development Fund (ADF) is significantly transforming Zambia’s agriculture and education sectors, strengthening food security, enhancing learning infrastructure, and fostering peace and regional competitiveness. ADF deputies, currently meeting in Lusaka for the Fund’s 17th replenishment discussions, visited two flagship projects on Tuesday — the new Nitrogen Chemicals of…
By Ayomide Otitoju The United Kingdom has announced plans to host the 17th Replenishment Pledging Session of the African Development Fund (ADF) in December, bringing together global development partners to agree on new contributions for the Fund’s 2026–2028 financing cycle. The announcement was made by the UK’s Minister of State for Development and Africa, Baroness…
By Ayomide Otitoju The African Development Fund (ADF) has reaffirmed its crucial role in advancing sustainable growth across Africa’s low-income countries, according to the 2025 ADF-16 Delivery and Results Report released during the third meeting on the ADF-17 Replenishment in Lusaka, Zambia, from October 7–9, 2025. Titled “Driving Inclusive Growth: Strategic Investments for Impactful Results,”…
By Ayomide Otitoju Water Security Africa Johannesburg is set to host a two-day executive dialogue on November 4–5, 2025, at The Maslow Hotel, Sandton, aimed at addressing South Africa’s escalating water security challenges across key industries. The event will bring together leaders from agriculture, mining, manufacturing, food and beverage, and hospitality sectors for a series…
By Ayomide Otitoju Razzl, a carbonated drink brand from Ultimum Limited, partnered with the Kanu Heart Foundation to commemorate this year’s World Heart Day with a health awareness walk in Owerri, Imo State. In a statement, the company said Nigerian football legend and founder of the Kanu Heart Foundation, Nwankwo Kanu—who also serves as Razzl’s…
By Ayomide Otitoju Airtel Africa Foundation, through Airtel Nigeria, has launched the Undergraduate Tech Scholarship Programme to support 100 Nigerian students pursuing degrees in information and communication technology (ICT) fields. Announcing the initiative at a world press conference in Lagos, Airtel Africa Chairman, Dr. Segun Ogunsanya, said the scholarship covers tuition, accommodation, study materials, and…
