President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday removed Mele Kyari as the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and appointed Bashir Bayo Ojulari as his replacement, effective April 2, 2025. The President also dissolved the company’s ...
Read More »FirstBank Files Appeal
INJUNCTION AND STAY OF EXECUTION CARGO REMAINS UNDER ARREST In a surprising twist of events, its decision delivered today, the Federal High Court in a surprising shift from the true nature of FirstBank ’s claim held that the ...
Read More »Dollar-for-petrol: Marketers protest, Dangote exports fuel to US, others
Oil marketers under the aegis of the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria have rejected the decision by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery to sell refined petroleum products in dollars. PETROAN urged the Federal Government not to allow ...
Read More »Discos rake in N509bn amidst serial grid collapses
Electricity consumers paid a total of N509.84bn in the fourth quarter of 2024 despite enduring five grid collapses within the same period, The PUNCH reports. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission said in a report that there were three incidents ...
Read More »Power generators fear collapse over N4.7tn debt
The Federal Government said it is taking necessary steps to offset the N4.7tn debt owed to power generation companies to avert a possible nationwide blackout. This came as stakeholders expressed fears that some power generation companies might be forced ...
Read More »WEMA BANK GIVES OUT N11,000,000 TO 131 WOMEN
WEMA BANK GIVES OUT N11,000,000 TO 131 WOMEN …Commemorates women’s month through its 5 for 5 Promo Reinforcing its reputation as a pro-women and inclusion-driven bank, Wema Bank, Nigeria’s foremost innovative bank and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital ...
Read More »Allegations of Fraud Unfounded and False
We have been made aware of a recent publication by Thisday Newspaper, Arise Television and a video circulating, regarding a court case filed by a customer, Dr. Agbai Eke, against FirstBank. We can affirm that the allegations of fraud ...
Read More »ASIAN BANKER AWARDS: FIRSTBANK MAINTAINS DOMINANCE IN SME BANKING ACROSS NIGERIA, AFRICA
By Tosin Ajayi Through a legacy of excellence and Innovation, First Bank of Nigeria Limited, the country’s oldest and most distinguished financial institution, has once again solidified its reputation as a leader in the banking industry. The ...
Read More »Nigeria and Jamaica discuss plans for direct Flight connection
Nigeria and Jamaica are in talks to establish a direct flight route as part of efforts to enhance their Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA). This was revealed in a statement on Wednesday by Tunde Moshood, Special Adviser on Media ...
Read More »WEMA BANK COMMEMORATES INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2025
WEMA BANK COMMEMORATES INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2025 …Hosts HeForShe Awards, Big Sister Programme Graduation Ceremony, others. Wema Bank, Nigeria’s most innovative bank and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has commemorated International Women’s Day 2025 in style, ...
Read More »Ogun govt seals TWO factories
The Ogun State Government has shut two industries, Quantum Steel Industry in Ogijo, Sagamu Local Government, and Xinfeng Plastics Limited along the Lagos – Ibadan Expressway for Industrial accidents that resulted in alleged fatalities A statement by the Ogun State ...
Read More »WEMA BANK SET TO COMMEMORATE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2025
WEMA BANK SET TO COMMEMORATE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2025…. To reward 131 women with N11,000,000 Cash prizes, among other activities Further solidifying its position as a gender equality and inclusion driven bank, Wema Bank, Nigeria’s most innovative bank and ...
Read More »LG unveils smart hospitality solutions
LG Electronics has introduced a range of smart life solutions tailored for the growing hospitality sector in the country. The unveiling took place at the 2025 Hotel, Restaurant, and Café Industries Exhibition in Lagos, where the company made its ...
Read More »Electricity distributors demand justice for brutalised IKEDC workers, journalists
The Association of Nigerian Electricity Distributors has asked the Nigerian Air Force, the military, and the presidency to fish out officers and men of the Sam Ethnan Air Force Base, Ikeja, who attacked staff and journalists at Ikeja Electric ...
Read More »Davido’s dad playfully calls Dangote “Younger Brother” and “Small Boy”
A recent video has surfaced showcasing a warm and playful conversation between Dr. Adedeji Adeleke, father of singer Davido, and Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, at a high-profile gathering The video reveals a lighthearted atmosphere, with esteemed guests mingling ...
Read More »FIRSTBANK HOLDS GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY FOR NEW STATE-OF-THE-ART ECO-FRIENDLY HEADQUATERS
Lagos, Nigeria – March 5, 2025 – FirstBank, the premier bank in West Africa and a leading financial inclusion service provider, today marks a significant milestone with the groundbreaking ceremony for its new green-certified Iconic Head Office Building in ...
Read More »How buyers will get N65/litre refund — Dangote refinery
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced that it will refund customers who purchased Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) at rates higher than the advertised prices from any of its key partners – Ardova Plc, Heyden, or MRS – across Nigeria. The ...
Read More »Wema at 80: 80 Wema Bank customers emerge winners in 80th daily draw of Wema Bank 5 for 5 Promo Season 4
Wema at 80: 80 Wema Bank customers emerge winners in 80th daily draw of Wema Bank 5 for 5 Promo Season 4 In anticipation of the grand celebration of its 80th anniversary, Wema Bank, Nigeria’s most innovative bank and ...
Read More »Wema Bank to Train and Empower 800,000 Nigerian Businesses
Wema Bank to Train and Empower 800,000 Nigerian Businesses …Signs MOU with Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) Reinforcing its reputation as an institution committed to empowering SMEs, Wema Bank, Nigeria’s foremost innovative bank and pioneer ...
Read More »FIRSTHOLDCO: REINFORCING ESG, SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES AS IT REBRANDS
By A.Ezekiel In a world where approximately 20% of new businesses fail within the first two years, 45% within five years, 65% within ten years, and only 25% make it to 15 years or more (according to the US ...
Read More »Again, Multichoice hikes DStv, GOtv prices (FULL LIST)
Multichoice is set to increase the prices of its DStv and GOtv packages effective from March 1, 2025. This was disclosed in a statement to its customers on Monday. The statement titled, “Price adjustments for DStv and GOtv packages,” ...
Read More »Fuel crisis looms as drivers stop loading, allege harassment
There is looming fuel scarcity in Lagos and other parts of Nigeria as tanker drivers have stopped fuel loading over alleged harassment by officials of the Lagos State Government and the Federal Ministry of Transportation. Also, telecommunications companies have ...
Read More »We’ve enough fuel to meet Nigerians’ need — Dangote refinery
We’ve enough fuel to meet Nigerians’ need — Dangote refinery The President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has revealed that the Dangote Petroleum Refinery currently has over 500 million litres of petrol in its reservoir. He also ...
Read More »Dangote adopts advanced technology to boost efficiency
The Dangote Group has embraced technology to enhance efficiency across its operations, reinforcing its position as Africa’s leading conglomerate. According to a statement, the Senior Advisor to the President of Dangote Group, Fatima Abdurrahman, speaking at the 46th Kaduna ...
Read More »Emirates Airlines invests $200m to boost pharmaceutical cargo
Emirates SkyCargo, a subsidiary of Emirates group, says it has invested $200m on equipment and faculties to ensure pharmaceutical cargo gets premium priority and also gets to their destinations as made without any form of interruption or damage. This ...
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