Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

FCMB shines as Nigeria’s best SME-focused bank Divisional Head, Treasury and International Banking, First City Monument Bank (FCMB), Gerald Ikem (left); Managing Director and Head of Africa, British International Investment (BII), Chris Chijiutomi; Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, FCMB, Yemisi Edun; British Deputy High Commissioner in Lagos, Jonny Baxter and Head of Nigeria, BII, Benson Adenuga, at the signing of a $50 million credit facility provided by BII to FCMB to drive growth and economic inclusion for Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) in Nigeria held in Lagos. First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has been mentioned as Nigeria’s Best SME Focused…

At The Banker Awards, Access Bank Wins Bank Of The Year 2025 ~ Nigeria Access Bank has been named Bank of the Year 2025 – Nigeria at the prestigious Banker Awards ceremony held in London on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. Organised annually by The Banker, a publication of the Financial Times Group, the awards celebrate the best-performing financial institutions across more than 120 countries, recognising excellence in innovation, financial performance, operational resilience, and industry leadership. The announcement was made during a high-profile gala at the Peninsula Hotel in London, where leading global banks gathered to celebrate outstanding achievements in the…

Airtel Nigeria Wins Best In Technology For Development At 2025 SERAS Awards Leading telecommunications service provider, Airtel Nigeria, has been honoured with the Best in Technology for Development award at the 2025 edition of the Sustainability, Enterprise and Responsibility Awards (SERAS), held in Lagos at the weekend. For its work executing the vision of Airtel Africa Foundation locally, Airtel Nigeria received nominations in two highly competitive categories: Best Company in Environmental Stewardship and Best in Technology for Development. Highlights of the nominations included Airtel’s long-standing commitment to digital inclusion through investments in programmes such as the Federal Government’s Three Million…

Court of Appeal Restrains VIO of Harassment to Stop, Impound or Issue Fines to Vehicles The Court of Appeal in Abuja has delivered a landmark judgment stripping the Directorate of Road Traffic Services (DRTS), commonly known as the Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO), of its powers to stop motorists, impound vehicles, or impose fines, declaring that the agency has no legal authority to carry out such enforcement activities. In a unanimous ruling delivered Thursday, a three-member panel of justices dismissed the VIO’s appeal and affirmed the Federal High Court’s October 16, 2024, judgment that had previously declared the agency’s enforcement operations…

Wema Bank Set to Turn Up December with the Fashion Souk 2025 Experience Wema Bank has announced that it will be giving its customers a turn up December shopping experience at Fashion Souk 2025, scheduled to hold on December 6 and 7, 2025 at Harbour Point, Victoria Island, Lagos. Building on previous successes, this year’s souk powered by Wema Bank promises to be one of the biggest lifestyle destinations for fashion, lifestyle and beauty, enthusiasts to shop, discover, and celebrate the season. For shoppers, Wema Bank is making the experience seamless and rewarding by offering a twenty percent cashback on…

IBUAM partners Auxano Aviation to purchase 30 Jabiru aircraft, enhancing Pilots training The Isaac Balami University of Aeronautics and Management (IBUAM) has taken a bold step to further enhance pilot training in Nigeria by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Auxano Consulting Nigeria Limited, operating as Auxano Aviation, for the purchase of 30 Jabiru J430 training aircraft. The agreement is designed to expand the university’s aviation training capacity and support the development of skilled aeronautical professionals in the country. The signing ceremony took place on Thursday during the Nigeria International Airshow event at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja.…

National Emergency On Lead Poisoning In Ogun Community, Senate Orders Clampdown The Senate On Thursday, the Senate, gave out warning over what it described as a “widespread and scientifically verified lead-poisoning disaster” ravaging Ogijo, a densely populated community straddling Ikorodu in Lagos State and the Ogun East Senatorial District. Lawmakers said the crisis—traced to years of operations by used lead-acid battery recycling factories—has escalated into a full-blown public health emergency, exposing thousands of residents, especially children, women, and factory workers, to lethal contamination. A motion, jointly sponsored by Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru (APC, Lagos East) and Senator Gbenga Daniel (Ogun…

Sheikh Gumi shares shocking prayer of divine wrath on sponsors, beneficiaries of insecurity File photo: Sheikh Ahmad Gumi Nigeria’s popular Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has intensified his commentary on insecurity crisis, posting a fiery prayer on social media on Thursday that calls for divine wrath upon those who profit from the nation’s bloodshed. On Thursday, in Facebook post titled “My prayer today,” Sheikh Gumi asked God to expose and punish all individuals and entities, foreign or citizen, who initiated, sponsor, or benefit from the “insecurity and bloodbath in Nigeria.” He wrote, “Ya Allah! Whoever initiated or is behind this…

Ahead Of 2026 Draw, FIFA World Cup Trophy Arrives In Washington DC Washington, D.C., in the United States, has rolled out the red carpet for the FIFA World Cup Trophy as it makes a highly anticipated tour of the US capital. The iconic trophy’s arrival precedes the Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026, scheduled for Friday, 5th December. The football’s most coveted prize was unveiled at the esteemed John F. Kennedy Centre for the Performing Arts. FIFA Legend Rio Ferdinand, alongside FIFA representatives, greeted the media for an exclusive preview of the draw hall. The former England captain…

Christopher Musa Takes Oath of Office as Defence Minister Former Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Musa (rtd.)  … confirmed by Senate on Wednesday. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sworn in the former Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Musa (rtd.) as Nigeria’s the new Minister of Defence. Musa, who left his position as CDS recently took the oath of office on Thursday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga in a post on X said Musa has taken his oath of office. On Wednesday after a rigorous question and answer session, the Senate confirmed Musa as Minister of Defence.…