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  Energy experts have criticised recent recommendations by the World Bank urging Nigeria to deepen fuel importation and fully liberalise its downstream petroleum sector, warning that the advice is ill‑timed, economically regressive and in direct violation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). An energy economist and professor, Ken Ife, faulted …

  Energia Limited’s Chief Operating Officer, Oladimeji Bashorun, has called for enhanced policy execution, improved regulatory efficiency, and stronger industry collaboration to unlock the full potential of Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. Speaking at the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Oloibiri Lecture Series and Energy Forum (SPE OLEF 2026) in …

There is growing concern within Nigeria’s banking sector following allegations of a major data breach involving Sterling Bank, with reports claiming that sensitive customer and employee information may have been exposed. At the centre of the controversy is a dark web actor identified as “ByteToBreach,” who has reportedly claimed responsibility …

By Abiodun Alade As Aliko Dangote turns 69, his story demands to be read not as a biography of wealth, but as a case study in Africa’s unfinished industrial argument. For decades, the continent has lived with a structural contradiction. It exports raw materials and imports finished goods. It produces …

FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and the leading financial inclusion service provider, has announced its strategic sponsorship of the second edition of ChessMasters, Africa’s largest school chess tournament. The announcement was made at the official press conference of the tournament held on 16 March 2026 at Eko Hotels and …

Lagos – Dominion City has concluded its Global Camp Meeting 2026 with overwhelming testimonies of miracles, salvation, deliverance, and spiritual renewal, reinforcing its position as a major platform for global revival and transformation. The six-day international conference, themed “Redigging the Wells of Our Fathers,” was held simultaneously in Lagos and …

  MAGGI has unveiled rising music sensation Qing Madi as the face of its latest campaign, “Me & MAGGI, So Good Together,” marking a bold step in the brand’s journey to deepen its connection with a new generation of Nigerians. The unveiling, held at Nestlé Nigeria’s Head Office in Lagos, …

  Initiative equips Nigerians with practical tools to safeguard water quality and protect public health Nestlé Nigeria Plc, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation and the Organised Private Sector in Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (OPS-WASH), has launched a National Water Quality Advocacy Handbook aimed at …

  Chief Executive Officer Africa 1, United Bank for Africa (UBA), Chioma Mang and UBA’s Group Chief Experience Officer, Michelle Nwoga, were among the most celebrated figures at the 2026 Guardian Woman Festival, receiving the coveted Special Recognition Awards in honour of their transformative leadership and contributions to banking, customer …

…Declares ₦221.85bn Profit Before Tax, ₦1.25 Dividend, Total Assets hit ₦5 trillion mark. Wema Bank, Nigeria’s oldest indigenous bank, most innovative and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has released its FY 2025 Audited Financial Results, achieving record-breaking growth and unparalleled performance across several key metrics.   Key …