Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Manny Ita – A landmark exhibition celebrating contemporary West African sculpture has opened at the National Museum Lagos, drawing attention from artists, historians, and collectors across the continent and beyond. The retrospective showcases a wide range of sculptural works spanning decades, with a particular focus on innovation, identity, and the evolution of form in postcolonial West Africa. One of the most significant aspects of the exhibition is the inclusion of several “lost” pieces that were recently repatriated from European collections earlier this year. These works, many of which had been held in private galleries and institutions abroad for decades, are…

Nigeria’s economic ambitions, whether higher productivity, a more competitive private sector, or stronger household resilience, all eventually run through the same bottleneck: the quality of the country’s human capital. For a bank, that fact carries a quiet implication. The customers, entrepreneurs, and employees of the next two decades are sitting in classrooms today, and many of those classrooms are under-resourced. It is in that context that Union Bank of Nigeria has built its corporate social responsibility agenda around one of its major pillars – education. The thinking is not that a bank can fix Nigerian education, but that a bank…

Manny Ita  – The Nigerian music industry is witnessing a wave of excitement following the announcement of a new collaboration between legendary Jùjú maestro King Sunny Adé and fast-rising Afrobeats star Mavo. The partnership has ignited widespread conversation across social media, with fans and industry observers hailing it as a rare and powerful fusion of two distinct musical eras. On one hand is King Sunny Adé, a globally celebrated pioneer whose influence helped shape the international perception of Nigerian music through Jùjú and highlife. On the other is Mavo, a Gen Z sensation who has dominated airwaves throughout 2025 and…

NNPC Achieves Success In Completion Of River Niger Crossing For OB3 Gas Pipeline Elegbede Abiodun The NNPC Gas Infrastructure Company (NGIC), a wholly owned subsidiary of NNPC Limited, has successfully completed the River Niger Crossing of the 130-kilometre Obiafu-Obrikom-Oben (OB3) Gas Pipeline, marking a major milestone in the expansion of Nigeria’s national gas transmission network. The successful crossing unlocks the full potential of the OB3 Pipeline, a strategic infrastructure designed to transport up to 2 billion standard cubic feet of gas per day, significantly strengthening energy availability, enhancing supply reliability, and accelerating national economic development. Executed approximately two kilometres beneath…

Elegbede Abiodun Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc reported a profit after tax of N114.9 billion for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, representing a 40.01 percent increase from N82.06 billion recorded in the corresponding period of 2025, supported by growth in interest and non-interest income. According to the audited result for the period ended March 31, 2026, the group’s profit before tax rose by 42.04 percent year-on-year to N165.3 billion from N116.4 billion, reflecting stronger revenue generation across core business lines despite pressure from rising funding costs. Interest income rose to N186.3 billion from N180.4 billion, driven primarily by loans…

Elegbede Abiodun NESCAFÉ, Nigeria’s leading coffee brand, is pleased to announce the launch of its nationwide Next Level Promo, running from April to June 2026. The campaign offers consumers over ₦80 million in cash and meaningful prizes that support entrepreneurial growth. During the campaign, consumers stand a chance to win cash, airtime, laptops, professional cameras, makeup kits, sewing machines, and access to exclusive masterclasses. Participation is simple: purchase any NESCAFÉ Original 3-in-1 promo pack from a participating store. Each pack contains a unique code. Dial *7022# and follow the prompts to enter your code for a chance to win. Winners…

Elegbede Abiodun The Airtel Africa Foundation, in partnership with Airtel Nigeria, is targeting 200 underserved young women in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State to provide industry-standard technical training at no cost. According to a statement released by the organisation on Wednesday, the initiative will be executed through the “DigiLeap Tech Drive”, an intensive digital literacy programme designed to bridge the gender gap in the technology sector. The project is a strategic collaboration between the Airtel Africa Foundation, the ISHK Tolaram Foundation, and Co-Creation Hub, with implementation led by the SAIL Innovation Lab. The Chairman of the Airtel Africa Foundation,…

Wema Bank Earnings Rise 76% as Loan Growth Strengthens Interest Income Wema Bank Plc reported a profit after tax of N63.13 billion for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, representing a 76.1 percent increase from N35.85 billion recorded in the corresponding period of 2025, supported by loan growth. The performance was underpinned by a sharp rise in interest income, which grew to N179.96 billion from N110.08 billion, reflecting higher yields on earning assets and a significant expansion in loans and advances as well as money market placements. Interest income from loans and advances stood at N96.48 billion, while income from…

Members of the DCP mentored REMI Solution team from Ashesi University, Ghana; (l-r) Jamiu Olamide Afolayan; Afi Adwoa Asare; Grace Mawuli Uchechi Onwuaha and Edem Korbla Anagbah.  “…we remain committed to nurturing solutions that create shared value for businesses, communities and the environment.” Pathak said. In a compelling demonstration of how business can drive positive environmental change, leading cement manufacturer, Dangote Cement Plc (DCP) has reaffirmed its leadership in sustainable development with its mentorship offer as a Corporate Supporter of the 2026 Accounting for Sustainability International Case Competition (A4SICC), which held in Toronto, Canada. A4SICC, a global platform that empowers…

Lamido Yuguda • Nominee demonstrated strong financial and monetary expertise during his screening. The Senate on Wednesday confirmed the appointment of Lamido Yuguda as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), describing him as a square peg in a square hole. The confirmation followed the consideration of a report submitted by the Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Institutions. Presenting the report, Tokunbo Abiru, Chairman of the committee, Lagos East, told the Senate that Yuguda is suitable for the position, citing his extensive knowledge and work experience, in line with Section 8(1) of the CBN Act.…