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Heirs Life Assurance, the specialist life insurance company of Heirs Insurance Group, has appointed Pastor Jerry Eze as an Independent Non-Executive Director on its Board, effective August 10, 2026. The appointment reinforces Heirs Life Assurance’s commitment to expanding financial inclusion and accelerating insurance adoption by strengthening public trust, consumer education, …

Society Herald online reports that a popular Nigerian lawyer has threatened to sue fintech giant Opay over the delay he has experienced in obtaining his account statement despite repeated requests. The legal practitioner made this known on his X (formerly Twitter) account, explaining that he had requested the statement a …

A former employee of Sterling Bank Limited, Emmanuel Joseph Uloh, has been accused of allegedly masterminding a N840 million fraud through fictitious transactions on the bank’s digital banking platform, Gomoney. Emmanuel Joseph Uloh is facing an amended charge filed before the Federal High Court in Lagos by the Inspector-General of …

Arsenal and Emirates renew landmark partnership as one of Premier League’s longest-running relationships enters new era Arsenal Football Club and Emirates have today announced a long-term renewal of one of the longest-running and most recognisable partnerships in world sport. The agreement will see Emirates continue as the Champion’s front-of-shirt, training …

Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has cemented its position as a rising global energy powerhouse after becoming Europe’s largest supplier of jet fuel for the second consecutive month, outperforming traditional exporters such as the United States and capturing approximately one-fifth of the continent’s total jet fuel imports. The milestone underscores …

  Nestlé Nigeria Plc has opened applications for its 2026/2027 Community Scholarship Programme, continuing its commitment to supporting young people in its host communities and helping students achieve their academic goals. Since its launch in 2020, the programme has supported more than 250 students, helping to reduce the financial challenges …

Dangote Cement Plc, Ibese Plant, has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable community development and stakeholder engagement with through the successful hosting of the this year’s Annual Capacity Development Workshop for leaders of its host communities. The one-day workshop,in its fourth edition, held at the Yewa Frontier Hotel,  Ibese in Ogun …

The Lagos Division of the Federal High Court has ordered the freezing of accounts linked to Western Metal Products Company (WEMPCO) Limited across 27 commercial banks and fintech firms over an alleged ₦61.45 billion debt owed to United Bank for Africa (UBA). In a ruling delivered on April 2, Justice …

  …Expansion Project to Strengthen Nigeria’s Position as a Major Cement Export Hub   Dangote Industries Limited and Sinoma International Engineering Co., Ltd. have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) valued over $800 million for the expansion of the Dangote Cement Plant in Itori, Ogun State, increasing its production …

As MSMEs across the South-East seek opportunities for growth, market expansion and cross-border trade, Stanbic IBTC, in partnership with the Anambra State Government, convened the Nigeria Business Summit Regional Tour in Onitsha to equip businesses with practical solutions for sustainable growth. The summit, organised in collaboration with the Anambra State Ministry of …