No fewer than 578 young entrepreneurs across Nigeria have benefitted from Unity Bank’s Corpreneurship Challenge — the Bank’s flagship entrepreneurial development initiative launched a few years ago. Over this period, the Bank has invested in supporting budding entrepreneurs across multiple sectors to start businesses, create jobs, and contribute to Nigeria’s …

  In a strategic move to advance Nigeria’s shift toward sustainable transportation, Stanbic IBTC Bank has announced a partnership with LOXEA Nigeria, the exclusive distributor of BYD electric and hybrid vehicles in Nigeria and a subsidiary of CFAO Mobility. This collaboration is aimed at making eco-friendly mobility more accessible to …

It feels just like yesterday, yet 355 days have passed since the peaceful transition of Mrs. Modupe Temitope Dada, beloved wife of Mr Mike Dada, President and Executive Producer of All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA). A one-year memorial service in her honour will be held on Sunday, October 19, 2025, …

WorldStage– Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has filed a defamation lawsuit against activist Deji Adeyanju at the Anambra State High Court, Onitsha Judicial Division. The suit, filed on October 3, 2025, through Obi’s lead counsel, Alex Ejesieme (SAN), arises from allegedly defamatory statements Adeyanju made on social media …

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar yesterday said he had been vindicated over his revelation that the coastal highway cost was too high. Atiku also demanded that the project be subjected to an independent value-for-money audit. He said further payments should be suspended until Nigerians were assured that the project genuinely …

Africa’s leading industrialist, Aliko Dangote has made a passionate plea to the Federal Government to urgently legislate and implement the proposed “Nigeria First” Policy, describing it as a critical lever for revitalizing the nation’s manufacturing sector. The legislation, according to him, holds the keys to accelerating the nation’s economic growth …

Stanbic IBTC Holdings has completed the renovation and upgrade of Chwelnyap Primary School in Plateau State under its Adopt-A-School initiative, reaffirming its unwavering commitment to advancing educational excellence across Nigeria. The extensive renovation and infrastructure enhancement project underscores the institution’s belief in the transformative power of education as a key …

Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, is set to reinforce its role in shaping the continent’s financial ecosystem with the launch of its landmark whitepaper. The whitepaper, titled “Banking on Africa’s Future: Unlocking Capital and Partnerships for Sustainable Growth,” will be unveiled on the sidelines of the …

  Wema Bank PLC (Bloomberg: Wema NL) (“Wema” or “the Bank”) announces completion of its second tranche of N50billion capital raise. • N50billion Special placement subscribed by 100% • Total Qualifying Capital now N264billion; above N200bn threshold • Bank further surpasses regulatory requirements for Commercial Bank with National Authorization Wema …

  Nigeria will take on Gabon in the semi-finals of the African section of the 2026 FIFA World Cup play-offs, following the conclusion of the qualifying group matches on Tuesday. The Super Eagles booked their place after a 4–0 victory over Benin earlier in the day, while Gabon confirmed second …