Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) have been encouraged to adopt digital tools to enhance their operations and drive sustainable growth. This call was made during the Fidelity SME Empowerment Program 2025, held on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at the bank’s dedicated SME Hub in Gbagada, Lagos. The event, which drew a …

As part of its unwavering commitment to digitally transform Nigeria’s small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs), leading financial institution Fidelity Bank is set to empower entrepreneurs across the country with cutting-edge digital tools designed to streamline operations, boost productivity, and drive sustainable growth. Through the Fidelity SME Empowerment Program (FSEP), the …

“We believe the president will listen to the cry of Ndigbo and release Kanu.” A pressure group known as the All Igbo Youth Forum has warned that Igbo youths would boycott the 2027 general elections in Nigeria unless the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, …

In what appears to be a fresh blow to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), four senators and three members of the House of Representatives on Wednesday formally announced their defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Senators Sampson Ekong, representing Akwa Ibom South, and Aniekan Bassey, representing Akwa Ibom North-East, …

EFCC gave a reason for withdrawing the charges against Oba Otudeko The Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Wednesday struck out the N12.3 billion fraud charge filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against the Chairman of Honeywell Group, Oba Otudeko, following the withdrawal of the case …

The Borno government stated that the process for implementing the new minimum wage stalled because of the unusually high number of local governments staff Borno State says its local governments cannot implement the ₦70,000 minimum wage because they are overstaffed. Therefore, the state government said it has directed the chairpersons …

Credit ratings agency Fitch Ratings has downgraded Ecobank Nigeria’s viability rating to ‘f’ from ‘ccc.’ A viability rating assesses a financial institution’s intrinsic creditworthiness, including its standalone strength and capacity to weather economic downturns. The downgrade of the viability rating to ‘f’ “reflects Fitch’s view that the bank has suffered …

The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd., Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, has reaffirmed the Company’s commitment to dismantling structural bottlenecks hindering the realisation of a self-sufficient refining ecosystem in Africa. Ojulari disclosed this while delivering a keynote address titled “Building an African Refinery Hub” at the Global Community Insights …

Nigerian singer Ayo Maff has been sued by his record label Tunesbid Limited, for allegedly breaching their signed agreement. The label on Instagram accused Ayo Maff and his management of violating their record agreement. The label claimed that it funded the singer’s popular tracks and warned show promoters from associating …

Nigerian child comedienne Emmanuella Samuel has began her journey to adulthood as she marked her 18th birthday on Tuesday. Known for her roles in popular Mark Angel Skits as a child, the young actress received an outpour of love from her fans and followers She shared stunning pictures of herself …