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  Abuja, Nigeria — African leaders, statesmen and thought leaders have renewed calls for the deliberate building of strong institutions and effective systems capable of driving prosperity and self-determination across the continent, declaring that Africa’s true “coming of age” lies in institutional strength, not rhetoric. The call was made during …

Stanbic IBTC Bank, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings, has successfully concluded its strategic participation at the 2026 Wemabod Real Estate Outlook Conference, which attracted over 1,800 participants to explore the theme ‘Unlocking land and infrastructure for inclusive housing’. The conference served as a vital platform for policy dialogue, partnership …

BY BLAISE UDUNZE Nigeria is no longer flirting with deficit financing. As a country, it is living with it, not occasionally but structurally, routinely, almost comfortably. It became evident when the National Assembly rose to defend the proposed N25.91 trillion deficit in the N58.47 trillion 2026 budget that it did …

Disbursement Grows by Nearly 50%, Lagos, Nigeria — Concert for Change, a non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting orphans and children living with disabilities, has announced the disbursement of N55 million to five beneficiary organisations across Nigeria following the Green Worship 8 Benefit Concert. The five charities receiving funding are as …

  Afriland Properties Plc Partners UBA to Unlock Diaspora Real Estate Investment Afriland Properties Plc has partnered with United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc as the official Real Estate Partner on UBA’s newly launched Diaspora Services Platform. Unveiled in Lagos under the theme “Beyond Banking: Powering the Diaspora Lifestyle,” the …

Who’s a year older? Prophet Genesis celebrates his lovely wife, Mrs. Adeshola Abike Ogundipe, on her birthday with immense joy and gratitude. Prophet Israel Oladele Ogundipe, the visionary leader of Genesis Global, joins well-wishers globally in celebrating his wife’s birthday on February 14, 2026, paying tribute to her remarkable life …

  In the spirit of the season of love, Wema Bank has announced the couple who will be getting a special celebrity artiste performance at their wedding on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2026: The bride, Rita Ndukwe and the groom, Jemil Adama. Inspired by the “Evolution” theme of its upgraded …

NASCON Allied Industries Plc, otherwise known as Dangote Salt, has honoured 50 outstanding customers at its 2025 Customers Dinner and Awards Night attended by Africa’s foremost industrialist and President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, and Vice President, Olakunle Alake. NASCON Allied Industries Plc, a subsidiary of Dangote Industries Limited, is …

…OGUNCCIMA applauds Dangote’s Vision 2030 project The Pan-Africa Conglomerate, Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) has outlined an ambitious export-driven growth strategy aimed at positioning Ogun State and Nigeria as a whole, as competitive leaders in agricultural and industrial exports. This is just as the Ogun State Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines …

No fewer than 56 grassroots football teams will compete for honours as the 10th edition of the Taiwo Afolabi U-17 Football Tournament which will kick off on Saturday, February 14, 2026, in Lagos. The tournament, organised by the Lagos State Grassroots Soccer Association (LSGSA) and sponsored by SIFAX Group, is …