By Ayomide Otitoju The Africa Development Bank Group (AfDB) and the Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA) have signed a $400,000 grant agreement to support the establishment of a public disclosure platform and the introduction of new financial products at the Ethiopian Securities Exchange. The grant, provided through the Capital Markets Development Trust Fund (CMDTF), will…
By Ayomide Otitoju The 10th edition of Nigeria Mining Week is set to return to Abuja from October 13 to 15, with new forums and strategic platforms aimed at deepening dialogue, attracting investment, and strengthening Nigeria’s position in the global mining industry. Themed “Nigeria Mining: From Progress to Global Relevance,” the conference will feature discussions…
By Ayomide Otitoju Human rights activist and Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, has filed a lawsuit against the Department of State Services (DSS), Meta Platforms Inc. (owners of Facebook), and X Corp. (formerly Twitter), at the Federal High Court in Abuja, challenging what he described as unconstitutional censorship of his social media accounts. In the…
By Ayomide Otitoju President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has reiterated his company’s commitment to tackling unemployment in Nigeria, pledging to continue creating jobs and supporting national industrialisation. Speaking to journalists at the Dangote Refinery complex on Monday, Dangote dismissed concerns that the company’s new Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered truck fleet would displace workers, stressing…
By Ayomide Otitoju Adron Homes and Properties has unveiled the 2025 edition of its Lemon Friday Plus Promo, offering Nigerians the chance to acquire land at discounted rates while enjoying festive season rewards. Under the scheme, prospective homeowners can make an initial deposit as low as ₦50,000 and spread payments across 24 months. Subscribers will…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Young Christian Fellowships in Nigeria Without Borders (YCFNB) has declared a 14-day national fasting and prayer campaign, from September 15 to 29, to “stand against perceived threats” to the operations of the Dangote Refinery. In a statement signed by Rev. Samuel Pam and Pastor JohnGrace Achaluda, the group said the initiative…
By Ayomide Otitoju Tier-one lender, Fidelity Bank Plc, will spotlight fintech’s growing role in cross-border trade at the upcoming Fidelity Nigeria International Trade and Creative Connect (FNITCC) in Atlanta, USA. The high-profile panel session, themed “Digital Railroads: Powering U.S.–Africa Commerce Through Fintech”, is scheduled for Friday, 19 September 2025, and will examine how digital finance…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Niger State Government has unveiled a new policy requiring religious preachers to obtain prior approval for sermons and secure licences before delivering them publicly. Governor Umar Bago, speaking on TVC’s Politics on Sunday, defended the measure as a safeguard against sermons deemed harmful to society or critical of government authorities. “I…
By Ayomide Otitoju President and Chief Executive of Dangote Petroleum Refinery, Aliko Dangote, has declared that Nigeria’s long-standing struggle with fuel scarcity has been brought to an end following the refinery’s commencement of petrol production a year ago. Speaking at a conference marking the refinery’s first anniversary, Dangote noted that Nigerians had endured fuel queues…
