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Popular Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo has died at the age of 40.   News of his death was confirmed on Tuesday by some of his colleagues in the film industry, including Funke Akindele, Bolanle Ninalowo, and Godwin Nnadiekwe, who paid tribute to the late actor on social media.   Reacting …

  Fidelity Bank Plc, a leading Nigerian financial institution, has announced its audited financial results for the year ended 31 December 2025, reporting Gross Earnings growth of 45.6% from N1.04 trillion in 2024 to N1.52 trillion in FY 2025, reflecting stronger topline momentum across core business segments. The Group recorded …

At a time when conversations about youth development are becoming increasingly urgent, Boys Aid Network is choosing to confront a question many institutions have quietly ignored: who is intentionally preparing the next generation of boys for the realities of leadership, responsibility, and manhood? On Thursday, May 14, 2026, the organisation …

SIFAX Group has congratulated Mr. Oluyinka Onigbinde on his election as the new President of the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN), describing his emergence as a reflection of his professionalism and dedication to maritime journalism.   The congratulatory message was conveyed in a formal letter signed by Dr. Taiwo …

FIRST HOLDCO PLC SUSTAINS SOLID REVENUE MOMENTUM; INCREASES GROSS EARNINGS & PROFITABILITY TO ₦942.0 BILLION & N321.1 BILLION RESPECTIVELY FOR THE UNAUDITED FIRST QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2026.   First HoldCo Plc. (“FirstHoldCo” or the “Group”) today announces its unaudited results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.   …

Lagos, Nigeria – In a move to strengthen ties with Nigeria’s premier travel professionals, the Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art (YSMA), Pan-Atlantic University, recently hosted the leadership and members of the Nigerian Association of Tour Operators (NATOP) on a landmark familiarization visit aimed at strengthening cultural tourism and advancing the positioning of Ibeju-Lekki …

LAGOS.08.05.2026. As part of efforts to promote SMEs and strengthen support for operators in the informal sector, Unity Bank has continued to empower small-scale traders and shop owners across Nigeria through its initiative called Shop Collateralised Facility, SHOCOF. SHOCOF is an innovative loan product, and Unity Bank has disbursed over N500 …

The Emirates Group has announced record-breaking financial results for the 2025-26 fiscal year, with Emirates retaining its position as the world’s most profitable airline despite major regional disruptions late in the reporting period. The Group posted a record profit before tax of AED 24.4 billion (US$6.6 billion), up 7% year-over-year, …

Stanbic IBTC Bank, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings and a member of Standard Bank Group, has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing trade and economic growth in West Africa following the successful conclusion of GTR West Africa 2026, where the Bank served as lead sponsor. The two-day conference, which was …

A phone call used to mean a person on the other end. In Nigeria, that is no longer a safe assumption. LAGOS, NIGERIA — May 2026. Nigeria is the most spammed country in Africa. In 2025, 51% of all unknown calls received by Nigerians were identified as spam or fraud, …