By Ayomide Otitoju Fidelity Bank Plc has launched the Fidelity SME Empowerment Program (FSEP) to equip 100 growth-ready Nigerian small businesses with digital tools and operational support. The initiative was unveiled on July 23 at the bank’s SME Hub in Gbagada, Lagos. The program provides selected SMEs with ERPRev-enabled POS systems, inventory tools, branding support,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Globacom has become the first telecom operator in Nigeria to introduce a device protection plan for mobile users, in collaboration with technology partner Cubecover. The new service allows Glo subscribers to insure their phones against screen or water damage for as little as ₦50 daily, ₦300 weekly, or ₦600 monthly. Customers can…
By Ayomide Otitoju President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has called on African governments to implement protectionist policies for local manufacturers, warning against the continent becoming a dumping ground for low-grade petroleum products. Speaking at the West African Refined Fuel Conference in Abuja, Dangote criticized the importation of substandard fuel from abroad—particularly discounted Russian-blended…
By Ayomide Otitoju Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has reiterated his administration’s focus on data-driven agriculture to boost food security, citing the Farmers’ Information Management System that currently tracks 160,000 farmers statewide. Speaking at the launch of the ₦500 billion Produce for Lagos Offtake Guarantee Fund in Ikeja, Lagos, Governor Abiodun emphasized the need for…
By Ayomide Otitoju Labour Party’s 2023 vice presidential candidate, Datti Baba-Ahmed, has stated that former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi is welcome to contest the 2027 presidential election on the party’s platform, with or without him as a running mate. Speaking during an interview on The Morning Brief on Channels Television, Baba-Ahmed expressed strong support…
U.S. President Donald Trump has accused his predecessor, Barack Obama, of “treason” and called for his prosecution, citing a controversial new report alleging manipulation of intelligence related to Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. The claims stem from criminal referrals sent by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard to the Justice Department, based on…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Access Bank UK Charity Polo Day returned to the Guards Polo Club in Windsor, celebrating a decade of philanthropic partnership with Fifth Chukker and UNICEF. This year’s edition reaffirmed the initiative’s commitment to improving access to quality education in rural Nigeria. What began as a high-profile sporting event has evolved into…
Amazon is closing its artificial intelligence (AI) research lab in Shanghai, marking the latest strategic retreat by a major tech firm amid rising U.S.-China tensions, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday. The move comes as Amazon implements global job cuts and joins other tech giants like Microsoft and Meta in reshaping operations to prioritize AI…
Coca-Cola has announced plans to introduce a U.S. version of its flagship beverage sweetened with domestically grown cane sugar, following public calls from President Donald Trump. “We’re going to be bringing a Coke sweetened with U.S. cane sugar into the market this fall, and I think that will be an enduring option for consumers,” CEO…
