Wema Bank, Nigeria’s oldest indigenous national bank and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has successfully met and surpassed the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) recapitalisation requirements, reaffirming its status as a National bank. This achievement represents a critical milestone in the Bank’s growth journey, reflecting its …
Read More »IMF/World Bank Meetings: Dangote Champions Infrastructure and Job Creation as Catalysts for Africa’s Economic Growth
Africa’s leading industrialist and President and Chief Executive of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has reaffirmed the central role of infrastructure development, job creation, and private sector investment in accelerating Africa’s economic transformation. Dangote made this assertion during a series of high-level engagements with global financial leaders on the …
Read More »Kogi Chamber Honours Dangote Cement Over Impactful Social Performance
In recognition of its adherence to social performance standards, the Dangote Cement Plant at Obajana has received award of the “Most Compliant Business Institution on Social Aspects Delivery” in Kogi State. The award was presented to the company by the Kogi State Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (KOCCIMA) …
Read More »How FirstBank is investing in Its People and Building Future Leaders
For an average 9-5er, having a job isn’t enough. You want a career that grows with you, gives you stability, and opens doors to bigger opportunities. People everywhere are looking for workplaces that don’t just pay salaries but actually invest in their staff, helping them learn, lead, and succeed. That’s …
Read More »A Generation Under Siege as Nigeria’s Drug Crisis Deepens
BY BLAISE UDUNZE This piece speaks directly to the current consciousness of many Nigerians as some crises erupt with noise, explosions of violence, economic shocks, political upheavals and then some unfold quietly, steadily, almost invisibly, until their consequences become impossible to ignore. Nigeria today is living through the latter. …
Read More »FirstBank Partners Ekiti State Government on Launch of Innovation Enterprise Support Fund
FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and the leading financial inclusion service provider, is proud to announce its partnership with the Ekiti State Government in launching the Innovation Enterprise Support Fund, a groundbreaking initiative designed to empower startups, scale tech-enabled businesses, and accelerate innovation-driven economic growth across the state. The …
Read More »Stanbic IBTC Asset Management bags top Asset Management Award 2026 by Global Banking & Finance Review
In a noteworthy achievement in Nigeria’s asset management landscape, Stanbic IBTC Asset Management, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings, has been named Best Asset Management Company in Nigeria for 2026 by Global Banking & Finance Review. This prestigious recognition, celebrated at the 2026 Global Banking & Finance Review Awards, underscores …
Read More »Empowering mental health: Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers completes landmark renovation in Enugu
Building on its track record of community-focused projects, including the renovation of Government Day Secondary School in Akamkpa, Cross River State, Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers has completed a significant renovation of the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Enugu; reinforcing its commitment to impactful interventions across health and education in Nigeria. The renovation …
Read More »Breedjr Crosses $4M in Payouts, Launches Faster Crypto-to-Naira Settlements
Breedjr, a crypto-to-naira payout platform, has surpassed $4 million in total payouts since its launch in 2025, while unveiling an upgraded payout experience designed to deliver faster settlements and improved rate transparency for users. The update is tailored for a growing segment of users, including traders, freelancers, and recurring converters, who …
Read More »Dangote, Pope Leo XIV, Trump, Xi Jinping, others Named in TIME 100 Most Influential People for 2026
Renowned African industrialist and philanthropist, Aliko Dangote, has been named among TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World for 2026, reaffirming his standing as one of the most successful and iconic business leaders of his generation. Dangote joins global influential figures from multiple sectors, including political leaders …
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