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Anyone who has tried to get a loan to buy a house in Nigeria knows the drill: endless forms, property valuation, and eventual down payment of a minimum 25% or more on the property. Sometimes, interest rates could go as high as 30% per annum, while the typical loan limit …

  In line with its commitment to accelerating the growth of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) across Nigeria, leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has rolled out a series of high impact masterclasses designed to equip business owners with practical skills, improve operational efficiency and expand market access throughout the …

  Providus Bank Plc has commissioned a new branch in Ado-Ekiti, marking another step in its steady expansion across key growth markets in Nigeria. Having met the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) recapitalisation requirement since January 2025, Providus Bank is now focused on expanding its footprint to support local enterprise, …

  What was sold to Nigerians in May 2022 as a clean and powerful takeover is now looking like something far more troubling. When Titan Trust Bank announced it had acquired Union Bank of Nigeria, a 100+ year-old institution, the story was simple: a young bank buying a legacy giant. …

  Afriland Properties Plc, a leading real estate development and management company, has announced its audited financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025, showcasing strong revenue growth, an expanded asset base, and sustained shareholder returns. The results were presented to shareholders at the Company’s 13th Annual General Meeting. …

  The Boy-Child Transformation Centre (BTC), a frontline social intervention and strategic advocacy platform, today announced its 5th Anniversary Transformation Summit, scheduled for May 16, 2026, in Ikoyi, Lagos. The high-profile summit will convene C-suite corporate leaders, policymakers, educators, parents, and mental health advocates to address a silent demographic crisis: …

  Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO Plc) is pleased to announce the 9th edition of the GTCO Food and Drink Festival, scheduled to hold from Friday, May 1st to Sunday, May 3rd, 2026, at GTCentre, Plot 1 Water Corporation Drive, Oniru, Victoria Island, Lagos. This year’s theme, “Everything Food …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is investigating Providus Bank Limited and one of its officials over an alleged unauthorized withdrawal of about N270 million from a customer’s account. The probe follows a petition by Cornerblock Services Limited, which accused the bank of complicity in the withdrawal of funds …

Nestlé Nigeria Plc has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development to establish a Dairy Technical Skills Development Centre in Paikon Kore, Gwagwalada, as part of efforts to strengthen technical capacity, improve milk quality, and enhance productivity within Nigeria’s dairy sector.   The Centre, to …

LAGOS.22.04.2026. Nigeria’s retail lender, Unity Bank Plc, alongside leading climate innovation experts, has called for increased investment in the green economy and the adoption of frontier technologies as critical pathways to driving economic resilience and reducing the impact of climate change on vulnerable populations across Africa. The call was made …