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  As Nigeria marks Democracy Day today, June 12, 2026, the Network Against Corruption and Trafficking (NACAT) joins millions of citizens in profound reflection. Against all structural odds, deep ethno-religious fault lines, and repeated economic convulsions, Nigeria has remained a single, united entity since attaining civil rule in 1999. This …

Sim Tshabalala, Chief Executive Officer of Standard Bank Group, Africa’s largest bank, paid a courtesy visit to Thami Mseleku, South African High Commissioner to Nigeria in Abuja. He was accompanied by Sola David-Borha, Chairman of Stanbic IBTC Holdings Board; Helmut Engelbrecht, Regional Chief Executive for Africa Regions, Standard Bank; Chuma …

  Africa’s largest financial institution, Standard Bank Group, the parent company of Stanbic IBTC Holdings, has reaffirmed its commitment to support the growth of Dangote Industries Limited, pledging backing for the planned listing of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery while expressing readiness to finance future expansion projects across the continent. The …

In a significant effort to alleviate the burden of rising food costs on vulnerable households, the Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) has commenced the distribution of bags of rice to members of host communities of Dangote Cement Plc across Nigeria. The initiative forms part of the Foundation’s National Food Intervention Programme …

Stanbic IBTC reaffirmed its commitment to nurturing the next generation of innovators and creative thinkers at its annual Blue Kids Day event. Held in partnership with the National Theatre, this year’s ToonTopia-themed edition, spotlighting Nigeria’s second Children’s Animation Festival, delivered a vibrant and immersive experience designed to spark creativity, inspire …

HabariPay Limited, the fintech subsidiary of Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (“GTCO” or the “Group”), has unveiled its maiden HabariPay Impact Report 2025, providing stakeholders with a comprehensive account of the company’s evolution, innovation journey, business performance, and impact on the digital payments landscape. The report captures HabariPay’s transformation from …

  Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the growth and sustainability of Micro, Small and Medium-scale Enterprises (MSMEs), positioning itself as a trusted partner beyond traditional banking and financing.   This commitment was reiterated by the bank’s management during a keynote address delivered by …

The Ojude Oba Festival is no longer merely one of Nigeria’s most celebrated cultural gatherings; it is rapidly emerging as one of Africa’s most influential cultural brands. A newly released Media Intelligence Report by P+ Measurement Services reveals that Ojude Oba 2026 recorded its strongest media performance to date, achieving significant growth …

The 26th edition of the MILO Basketball Championship continued with the successful conclusion of the Central Conference regional finals, where Government Secondary School, Gboko, Benue State, and Father O’Connell Science College, Niger State, emerged champions in the girls’ and boys’ categories respectively.   For 26 years, MILO has remained committed …

The Reel Foundation, in partnership with Dolly Children Foundation, has successfully concluded the second edition of the Ultimate Mind Challenge (UMC) 2.0, a vibrant educational competition aimed at nurturing intellectual growth, confidence, and academic excellence among primary school pupils.   The event featured keenly contested sessions in Spelling Bee, Scrabble, and …