By Ayomide Otitoju Wema Bank Plc has reported a 231% year-on-year rise in profit before tax (PBT) to ₦101.2 billion in its unaudited financial results for the half-year ended June 30, 2025, up from ₦30.55 billion in H1 2024. The results, filed with the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX), mark a significant milestone for Nigeria’s oldest…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu has approved a one-year extension of the tenure of Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi. The extension, which will now keep Adeniyi in office beyond his scheduled retirement date of August 31, 2025, was announced in a statement issued Thursday by Presidential Adviser on Information and…
By Ayomide Otitoju Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, has commended Dangote Cement Plc for its economic contributions and called on the company to deepen its involvement in addressing Nigeria’s housing deficit. Dangiwa made the appeal during a visit to Dangote Cement’s exhibition stand at the ongoing Africa International Housing Show (AIHS)…
By Ayomide Otitoju TSince its launch in 2022, the Women and Youth Financial and Economic Inclusion (WYFEI 2030) Initiative—part of the African Women’s Decade on Financial and Economic Inclusion (2020–2030)—has become a driving force in advancing inclusive finance strategies across the continent. In a recent high-level forum ahead of the Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS…
By Ayomide Otitoju Traditional rulers in Ibadanland have condemned what they described as “irresponsible and unprovoked” remarks made by the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, against the revered Oloolu masquerade, labeling his comments as “criminal” and “unconstitutional.” The monarchs, under the aegis of the Association of Ibadan Mogajis, Baales, and the Ibadan Compound Peace…
By Ayomide Otitoju Airtel Nigeria has announced the promotion of 91 employees across various departments, highlighting its commitment to talent development, inclusivity, and employee well-being. The promotions, unveiled last week, are part of the company’s broader strategy to reward excellence and foster career growth within its workforce. Commenting on the development, Airtel Nigeria CEO Dinesh…
By Ayomide Otitoju Dangote Cement Plc has announced plans to commission its 3 million tonnes per annum (Mta) grinding plant in Côte d’Ivoire by the third quarter of 2025. The move is expected to bolster the company’s pan-African footprint and contribute significantly to regional exports. Chief Executive Officer Arvind Pathak disclosed this in a note…
By Ayomide Otitoju MTN Nigeria has held its inaugural Customer Engagement Day (CED) at its rooftop venue in Ikoyi, Lagos, reaffirming its commitment to customer-centric innovation and inclusive digital experiences. Held under the theme “We See You. We’re With You,” the event featured real-time dialogue between customers and company executives, hands-on technology demonstrations, and forums…
By Ayomide Otitoju Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, on Tuesday convened a high-level strategy conference with senior police officers at Force Headquarters in Abuja, focused on evolving security challenges and reinforcing operational effectiveness. The meeting brought together Commissioners of Police and senior officers to review the Force’s performance and outline future directives in tackling crime…
