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  NNPC needs credible methane data before international investors will finance decarbonisation, EDF says By Anthony Isibor THE Nigerian national oil company may struggle to secure international financing for decarbonisation projects unless it can present credible methane emissions data and ...

  Emmanuel Nnorom to succeed Tony Elumelu as UBA chairman THE United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) has announced the retirement of its Group Chairman, Mr Tony Elumelu, and the appointment of Mr Emmanuel Nnorom as his successor. The bank ...

  Lagos residents abandon umbrellas for nylon raincoats as rainfalls intensify AS rainfalls intensify in Lagos State, the residents have abandoned the use of conventional umbrellas for nylon raincoats for convenience and to save cost. The growing preference for nylon ...

  Asaba traditional council to enforce ban on sale of ogbono seed in indigenous markets The Omu Ahaba of Asaba Community, Chief Ada Biosah flanked by the Ndi Eze Ahaba, of Asaba community in Sunday in Asaba THE14th Omu Ahaba ...

  There is often a belief that every money a movie makes at the cinema goes straight into the producer’s pocket. Actress Funke Akindele has now explained that it doesn’t work that way. Speaking about her record-breaking box office journey, Funke said ...

  The US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has officially been terminated, 18 months after its creation. President Donald Trump appointed Elon Musk, the American billionaire and founder of Tesla Inc., in November 2024 to lead DOGE, an initiative created to ...

  CBN revokes licences of 46 Microfinance Banks over regulatory breaches THE Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revoked the operating licences of 46 microfinance banks across the country over their failure to meet regulatory requirements. The apex bank announced ...

  Wema Bank Announces the 7th Edition of Hackaholics …Introduces 3 tracks, 7 Verticals, millions of naira in grant prizes Wema Bank, Nigeria’s oldest indigenous national bank, most innovative and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has announced ...

  Zenith Bank’s New Mobile App Shows Why Speed Matters In Everyday Banking Nobody wants to spend extra minutes trying to complete a simple bank transfer. Whether you’re paying a vendor, buying airtime or settling bills, people now expect banking ...

  Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, has defended First Lady Remi Tinubu’s advice encouraging unemployed Nigerians to engage in petty trading as a means of earning a living Speaking during an interview on the Mic-On podcast, Dare said ...

  Prince William is officially a billionaire — and richer than his dad, King Charles III The Prince of Wales has a net worth of $1.6 billion thanks to his royal estate, Duchy of Cornwall, which he inherited when Charles ...

  Italian Court clears OPL 245 prosecutors, NGOs seek probe THE Italian Supreme Court has overturned the convictions of two prosecutors involved in the high-profile OPL 245 oil block case, reopening debate over the controversial prosecution of oil giants Eni ...

  Elon Musk Loses Trillionaire Status After Losing Over $500 Billion In Stock Market Crash Elon Musk has fallen below the trillionaire mark after a massive sell-off in technology stocks wiped more than $500 billion from his net worth in ...

  First HoldCo shareholders approve N253 billion capital raise to reach N1 trillion paid-up capital  Shareholders of First HoldCo Plc, the parent company of FirstBank of Nigeria, have approved a capital raise of up to N253.099 billion as the group ...

  Fidelity Bank grows gross earnings by 38% to N434.95b in Q1 FIDELITY Bank Plc recorded 37.9 per cent growth in gross earnings to N434.95 billion in first quarter 2026 as the international commercial bank continued to expand its core ...

  Mercy Johnson-Okojie, has come under heavy criticism on social media following the unveiling of a menstrual care kit reportedly selling for N25,000 The product, known as Girls Tag, is described as an all-in-one period care pack designed for girls ...

  President Bola Tinubu said yesterday that oil subsidy and exchange rate cabals are wishing him de.ad, following the twin policies he introduced when he assumed office in 2023 He spoke as eminent Nigerians and stakeholders who took part in ...

  Meta Platforms has made approximately 8,000 employees redundant as part of a wide-ranging internal restructuring aimed at repositioning the company as an artificial intelligence-focused organisation The redundancies, which account for nearly 10 per cent of Meta’s global workforce, reportedly began ...

  FirstBank, Visa Expand Premium Card Portfolio with Visa Signature Launch Designed for Nigeria’s affluent segment, Visa Signature unlocks world-class benefits through Visa’s global network across travel, lifestyle, and premium merchant offers. Lagos, Nigeria – May 15, 2026 – First ...

  FirstMobile: How to Install and Register for FirstBank’s Mobile App Picture this: it is payday, and you need to transfer money to a loved one or pay a utility bill. In the past, that meant rushing to the bank, ...

  Wema Bank Plc Sets the Record Straight on False and Misleading Publication by NDIC on Legacy Transactions Involving Defunct Gulf Bank Plc General Comments Wema Bank Plc has noted with concern recent media publications containing false, misleading, and wholly ...

  FirstHoldCo Plc has bounced back with impressive momentum in the first quarter of 2026, delivering one of the strongest quarterly performances in the Nigerian banking industry, as the diversified financial services group capitalizes on decisive strategic actions taken in ...

  Zenith Bank Expands Into Côte d’Ivoire, Strengthens Regional Banking Presence Zenith Bank Plc has taken a significant step in its pan-African growth strategy with the official launch of its subsidiary in Côte d’Ivoire. The bank, which recently received regulatory ...

  FIRSTBank has emerged as Nigeria’s strongest brand in the ‘Nigeria 25 2026’ ranking by Brand Finance. The recognition was announced in a statement issued by the bank on Wednesday in Lagos. The statement said FirstBank earned an AAA+ rating, ...

  JUST IN: Zenith Bank Appoints Engr. Mustafa Bello As Chairman At Annual General Meeting Zenith Bank Plc has announced the appointment of Engr. Mustafa Bello as the Chairman of its Board of Directors. The appointment, which takes immediate effect, ...