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Zenith Bank Plc has announced the appointment of Mr. Kennedy Onuwa Okwudili as an Executive Director of the bank effective May 1, 2026.  The appointment, which is consistent with the bank’s tradition and succession strategy of grooming leaders from within, will further strengthen the bank’s Executive Management.   Mr. Okwudili …

BY BLAISE UDUNZE The vision was bold. The expectation was clear. And the promise was powerful. When the Dangote Refinery began operations, it was hailed as Nigeria’s long-awaited escape from decades of energy contradiction, which involves exporting crude oil while importing refined fuel at high costs. It was meant to …

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says 10 persons lost their lives while 20 others sustained injuries on Monday after a truck crashed along the Tafa-Gujeni route in Malam Tanko, Niger State. In a statement on Monday, Felicia Kalu said the accident occurred around 8:20am within the Tafa axis and …

Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, says a cleric who recently hosted him in Kaduna State has been arrested. In a post shared on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday, Obi said he was informed that the religious leader, Sheikh Ahmad Tijjani Umar, was …

FirstBank’s MREIF mortgage loan product is an opportunity waiting for Nigerians to grab, as FirstBank, Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) partner to bridge housing deficit and empower citizens with credit to own their own homes of choice in any 36 states of the federation including Federal Capital Territory (FCT). This …

Dangote Cement Plc, Obajana, has graduated no fewer than 40 participants from its host communities following a comprehensive training programme in fish farming and entrepreneurship. The ceremony was attended by representatives of the Federal Government, the Kogi State Government, Industrial Training Fund (ITF), as well as traditional rulers and other …

A new international study has found that switching to clean cooking energy in Nigeria can reduce long-term household costs, improve respiratory health, and ease pressure on the healthcare system. The study, co-led by Davies Adeloye of Teesside University, UK, was conducted under the C2REST Nigeria Study—a three-year programme funded by the Medical …

Nestlé Pure Life has been named the 2025 Product of the Year by LEADERSHIP Newspaper, a leading media institution in West Africa. The award highlights products that set the standard for performance, innovation, and impact within their category.   According to the board of editors at LEADERSHIP Newspaper, Nestlé Pure …

Telecommunications company, Globacom, has sent a congratulatory message to Muslims in Nigeria on the occasion of the 2026 Eid-El-Fitr festival. The event marks the successful completion of the 30-day Ramadan fast which is one of the pillars of Islam. In a goodwill message issued in Lagos, Globacom noted that love, sacrifice, and …

BY BLAISE UDUNZE Nigeria has always prided itself as Africa’s largest economy and most populous nation. Currently, its banking sector is confronting a moment of truth that should send shockwaves. Today, a single South African bank, Standard Bank Group, commands a market value at roughly $21-22 billion that rivals and, …