By Ayomide Otitoju Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, on Thursday, hosted the European Union (EU) Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Mr. Gautier Mignot, for high-level discussions aimed at deepening Lagos-EU cooperation, with particular focus on multilateral business relations and infrastructure investment. The meeting, held at the Lagos State House in Marina, centred on the…
By Aypmide Otitoju Fidelity Bank Plc has been named the Most Improved Commercial Bank of the Year at the maiden edition of the Nairametrics Capital Market Choice Awards, in recognition of its exceptional financial performance and strategic growth initiatives. The awards, launched by Nairametrics—Nigeria’s leading financial media platform—aim to celebrate individuals, institutions, and policy reforms…
By Ayomide Otitoju Fidelity Bank Plc, a leading financial institution in Africa, is set to host the third edition of its flagship market access event, the Fidelity International Trade and Creative Connect (FITCC) Expo, from September 18 to 20, 2025, at the Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park, Georgia, USA. In a significant move to…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) has announced plans to launch a full-scale investigation into an alleged ₦1 billion advertising debt owed by 9mobile, signaling what could become one of the most high-profile regulatory showdowns in Nigeria’s advertising industry. In a statement signed by ARCON’s Director-General, Dr. Olalekan Fadolapo, the council…
By Ayomide Otitoju In celebration of the 2025 Children’s Day, Fidelity Bank Plc marked the occasion with the launch of the Read2Lead Anthology, a collection of superhero-themed essays written by Nigerian children under its flagship literacy programme. The event, themed “The Fidelity Fantasyland 3.0,” took place at the Fidelity Grounds in Oniru, Lagos, drawing hundreds…
By Ayomide Otitoju As Muslims across Nigeria prepare to mark Eid El-Kabir, leading electronics and home appliance retailer, Jamara Home, has rolled out a major promotion offering customers up to 40% discounts on select premium products. The campaign, titled “Big Sallah Deals,” runs from May 26 to June 16, 2025, and features a curated range…
By Ayomide Otitoju First Asset Management Limited, a subsidiary of First HoldCo Plc, has been crowned Fund Manager of the Year 2024 at the maiden edition of the Capital Market Choice Awards, organised by Nairametrics Financial Advocate Limited. The awards ceremony, which celebrated the achievements of operators, regulators and investors across Nigeria’s capital-markets ecosystem, recognised…
By Ayomide Otitoju Access Bank Plc has completed its purchase of National Bank of Kenya Limited (NBK) from KCB Group Plc, following receipt of all regulatory approvals, the two lenders announced on Monday. NBK now becomes a wholly owned subsidiary of Access Bank. The deal, initiated in March 2024, marks a key milestone in Access…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigerian Afrobeats star Harrysong has called on the federal government to implement robust systems to protect artists’ intellectual property and curb rampant music piracy, which he described as a major threat to the country’s creative economy. The singer made the appeal on Thursday during the Youth Forum segment of Channels Television’s special…
