Africa has been declared the next frontier for global travel, discovery and international exchange, as the World Public Summit Africa calls attention to the continent’s growing role as a destination for tourism, investment, diplomacy, culture and innovation. Bringing together global leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs and thought leaders in Addis Ababa, …

Stanbic IBTC recently celebrated 30 years of providing custody services in Nigeria with a Closing Gong ceremony at The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX). The milestone reflects the institution’s longstanding contribution to investor confidence and the continued development of Nigeria’s capital market. In his opening remarks, Jude Chiemeka, Chief Executive Officer, …

Beyond Philanthropy: How Fidelity Bank, Airtel Nigeria and Leadway Assurance Won Nigeria’s Q2 2026 CSR & ESG Media Conversation Fidelity Bank, Airtel Nigeria and Leadway Assurance lead their respective sectors, as new data shows only 12 of 46 brands tracked generated measurable CSR/ESG media visibility in Q2 2026 P+ Measurement …

Zenith Bank Plc has spent 2026 collecting the kind of hardware that separates a good regional lender from a genuine African champion. Fresh off a sweep of Euromoney’s most coveted awards, a completed acquisition in Kenya, a newly opened subsidiary in Francophone West Africa, and plans for a London Stock …

Enugu State Government has launched a new television programme, Enugu to the World (ETTW), to showcase the state’s ongoing transformation, emerging investment opportunities and the people, policies and projects driving its development. The weekly 30-minute talk show and documentary-style current affairs programme provides an in-depth look at the transformation taking …

Stanbic IBTC, a member of Standard Bank Group, was named winner in four categories at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026: Best Bank for Sustainable Finance, Best Bank for Consumer Lending, Best Bank for Mortgages/Home Loans and Best Bank for Securities Services. The Euromoney Awards for Excellence include categories across …

MILO, a leading malt and cocoa beverage in Nigeria, has launched the MILO Text & Win Promotion, a nationwide consumer campaign designed to reward loyal consumers with exciting prizes while celebrating the trust they have continued to place in the brand. Running from July to September 2026, the promotion gives …

  Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE (DPRP) has successfully completed a landmark Private Equity Placement that raised approximately US$2.5 billion in new equity, following a highly successful offering. The transaction, which is believed to be Africa’s largest publicly disclosed primary equity private placement, marks a significant milestone in the …

Troops have rescued 11 kidnapped victims and arrested 21 suspected terrorists, collaborators, logistics suppliers, and drug peddlers during coordinated operations across Borno, Zamfara, and Kogi states.Geographic Reference This was disclosed in operational reports made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday. According to the reports, the operations …

A former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, has urged Nigerians not to support former Vice President Atiku Abubakar in the 2027 presidential election, accusing him of playing ethnic politics. Lawal made the remarks during a telephone interview with The PUNCH on Wednesday night while reacting to …