By Ayomide Otitoju Fidelity Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to driving non-oil exports with the successful hosting of the 18th edition of its Export Management Programme (EMP 18). The initiative, held recently in Lagos, provided a platform for entrepreneurs to enhance their expertise and explore global trade opportunities. In partnership with the Lagos Business…
U.S. and Russian officials began negotiations in Saudi Arabia on Monday, aiming for a partial ceasefire in Ukraine, as Washington and Kyiv held separate discussions a day earlier. The talks come amid U.S. President Donald Trump’s push for a rapid resolution to the three-year war. While both sides have floated proposals for temporary ceasefires, hostilities…
Canada’s newly appointed Prime Minister, Mark Carney, has called for early parliamentary elections on April 28, pledging to counter U.S. President Donald Trump’s escalating trade and sovereignty threats. Carney, a former central banker, was chosen by the ruling Liberal Party to replace Justin Trudeau but has yet to face a national vote. He accelerated the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nobel Laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka has dismissed public expectations for him to evaluate President Bola Tinubu’s administration, stating that he will speak at his own time and not on anyone’s schedule. “People should stop trying to work on my timetable for me,” Soyinka said on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Monday,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Command, has intercepted $578,000 in undeclared cash concealed by an inbound passenger arriving from South Africa. The Customs Area Controller (CAC), John Harrison, made this known while addressing journalists on Friday at the command headquarters. He identified the suspect as Mr. Okorie…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Coca-Cola Foundation has improved access to clean water for over 16,000 residents in Borno State through its Strengthening Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Service Delivery (S-WASH) initiative. In a statement, the Foundation highlighted that the initiative, implemented in collaboration with the Global Environment & Technology Foundation and WaterAid, involved rehabilitating boreholes, establishing…
By Ayomide Otitoju First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has expanded its reach with the inauguration of a new branch in Ogbomoso, aimed at enhancing financial inclusion and economic development in the region. Located along the Ogbomoso-Ilorin road, the branch was officially opened on March 12, 2025, in a ceremony attended by local leaders and community…
By Aymide Otitoju The Bank of Industry (BOI) has reaffirmed its commitment to providing financial solutions for female entrepreneurs, pledging sector-focused support for women-led businesses. In a statement issued on Friday, BOI disclosed that the commitment was made during an International Women’s Day event jointly organized with the Women’s Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and…
By Aymide Otitoju FirstBank has announced its commitment to disburse over N1 trillion in funding to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Nigeria in 2025. The bank disclosed this at the SME Scale-Up event held in Lagos on Friday, themed ‘Scale Up Your Business, Soar High.’ The gathering brought together entrepreneurs from diverse sectors…
