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BY BLAISE UDUNZE   It is not only questionable but an aberration that a nation where over 38million Nigerians remain financially excluded, where trust in institutions is fragile, and where citizens are pressured under the weight of rising living costs, the use of Tax Identification Number (TIN) has been specified …

A non-governmental organization, the Funmike Empowerment Foundation is happy with the progress recorded with the transformation of Shittu-Are Atinuke, who grew up under the weight of financial limitations but found solace in the programme of the foundation. Narrating the story, Founder and Executive Director of Funmike Empowerment Foundation, Oluwafunmike Esther …

Stanbic IBTC, a member of Standard Bank Group, has announced the return of FUZE Festival, one of Nigeria’s most exciting year-end celebrations, now in its fourth edition. Holding on Saturday, 20 December 2025 at Tafawa Balewa Square, this year’s festival introduces an all-new outdoor format, offering guests an open-air experience …

BY BLAISE UDUNZE Nigeria today faces a sobering dual reality: a deepening security crisis and an entrenched financial-crime ecosystem that quietly feeds, sustains, and normalises that crisis. Across the North, Middle Belt, and parts of the South, kidnappers, bandits, insurgent cells, political actors, compromised security agents, and a complex chain …

  LAGOS, NIGERIA – December 12, 2025 – Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO Plc) has announced the debut of the first-ever Holiday Edition of its internationally acclaimed GTCO Food & Drink Festival, set to hold on December 20 and 21, 2025, at the GT Centre, Oniru, Lagos. This landmark …

  Wema Bank, Nigeria’s most innovative bank and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has announced a ₦120 million prize pool for the Hackaholics 6.0 Grand Finale. This announcement follows the emergence of 35 teams from regional pitch sessions that recorded 1,460 participants across seven cities in Nigeria. …

Fly Emirates to Dubai and receive complimentary access to two popular tours and attractions Emirates is giving travellers even more reasons to visit Dubai this winter, with a special offer that combines world-class hospitality and unique experiences. Customers who book return flights to Dubai by 21st December 2025, will enjoy …

  MILO Nigeria has welcomed a new group of influencers to strengthen its long-standing connection with consumers in Northern Nigeria. The influencers include Ahmed Musa, Nigerian professional footballer and youth role model; Mansurah Isah, actress, filmmaker, humanitarian and social impact advocate; Ali Jita, songwriter and musician; Sulaiman Yahaya (popularly known …

The Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria will on Saturday, December 13, 2025, inaugurate the Board of Trustees of its newly created Ansar-Ud-Deen Foundation. The event will take place at La Scala Restaurant, MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos. The Society described the inauguration as an important step in strengthening its long history of …

… Monarch Hails Dangote’s Commitment to Educational Advancement In a significant boost to educational development of its host communities, Dangote Granite Mines, a subsidiary of Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) has provided bursary awards to scores of qualified students from host communities in Ijebu-Igbo, Ogun State. The initiative underscores the company’s …