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SERAP also urged Mr. Akpabio and Mr. Abbas to publicly identify any individuals involved in the alleged bribery scheme and to ensure the recovery of illicit proceeds. The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on Senate President Godswill Akpabio and House Speaker Tajudeen Abbas to urgently refer allegations …

Globacom has announced significant reductions to its International Direct Dialing (IDD) tariffs to several major countries that Nigerians usually call. For both new and current subscribers throughout Nigeria, this lowers the cost of calls to an affordable rate as low as N30. Beginning from August 10, the new tariffs began …

Women entrepreneurs play a vital role in Nigeria’s economy. They drive innovation, create jobs, and build resilient businesses. Stanbic IBTC Bank recognises its impact and is committed to supporting its growth through tailored financial solutions. One key offering is the Blue Blossom Account. This account is designed to help women …

Global media and communications agency HAVAS Red has announced the launch of HAVAS Red Nigeria, marking a strategic expansion of its PR, social, and content capabilities across West Africa. The move strengthens the agency’s presence on the continent, following earlier expansions into South Africa (October 2023), Côte d’Ivoire (April 2024), …

Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has commended President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, describing them as being in “the right direction. She, however, stressed that the next crucial step must be driving growth and cushioning hardship for Nigerians. Speaking to journalists after meeting with the President …

 FirstBank, the premier West African financial institution and financial inclusion service provider is proud to announce the 2025 edition of the FirstBank Agric and Export Conference themed “The Fundamentals of Building a Non-Oil Export Driven Economy“, which will take place on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at the Eko Convention Centre. Building …

In a remarkable display of excellence, Stanbic IBTC Bank has been honoured with two prestigious accolades at the Cosmopolitan The Daily Business Awards. The bank received top honours as the Best Cash Management Bank and the Best Trade Finance Bank in Nigeria, underscoring its commitment to excellence in financial services. …

The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has hailed the Dangote Petroleum Refinery as a transformative national asset, calling it a vital step in bridging Nigeria’s fuel supply gap, boosting employment, and restoring public confidence in the country’s industrial capacity. Speaking during a tour of the refinery and Dangote Fertiliser Limited, the …

  …Rewards Another 29 Customers from the 4th, 5th, and 6th Monthly Draws with Cash Prizes Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has reaffirmed its dedication to financial empowerment and a savings-oriented culture with the emergence of twenty new millionaires in the seventh and eighth monthly draws of its Get …

FirstBank proudly sponsored the recently held Canada-Africa Fintech Summit (CAFS 2025), which took place from August 5–8 at the Sheraton Centre in Downtown Toronto. Convened by Dr. Segun Aina, President of the African Fintech Network, CAFS 2025 was a landmark event that united fintech leaders, regulators, startups, and investors from …