Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Sanwo-Olu’s wife, Dr. Ibijoke solicits support for GBV survivors FILE: The First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu … says Lagos government is committed to addressing this challenge of GBV. The wife of the Lagos State Governor, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, on Monday called for support for survivors of gender-based violence. This was as she unveiled a remodelled Police Gender-Based Violence and Family Support Unit at the Lagos State Police Gender Unit, Harold Shodipo Crescent, Ikeja, Lagos. Addressing the gathering at the event, Mrs Sanwo-Olu stated that the remodelling further affirmed the state’s collective effort to tackle gender-based violence, noting…

FG hosts 3MTT summit to showcase digital talent 3MTT The Federal Government is preparing to host the third edition of its 3MTT Impact Summit, a nationwide programme designed to showcase the country’s digital talent and help people turn their ideas into real-world solutions. The initiative is run by the Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, in partnership with the National Information Technology Development Agency. Its main goal is to give Nigerians the skills they need to participate in the digital economy and connect them to employment opportunities. The summit will be staged across six regions. Delta State will host…

QNET Lagos expo aims at young entrepreneurs QNET, a global direct selling and lifestyle company, hosted a product expo in Ikeja, Lagos, showcasing its range of wellness, lifestyle, and business education offerings. Regional Strategy and Marketing Manager of QNET, Bernieg Gaksch, said on Saturday that the event was designed to inspire a new generation of entrepreneurs, particularly members of Generation Z, who are increasingly seeking alternatives to traditional nine-to-five jobs. “Many young people want to start their own businesses but lack the foundational skills,” Gaksch said. “Through online learning and specialised courses, we provide the tools they need to succeed…

Nigeria’s GDP rises 3.98% as industries, agriculture strengthen … finance, agriculture play vital roles to stabilise output. Nigeria’s economy grew by 3.98 per cent in the third quarter of 2025, marking a slight improvement over the 3.86 per cent recorded in the same period of 2024, according to the latest Gross Domestic Product report released by the National Bureau of Statistics on Monday. The report read, “Gross Domestic Product grew by 3.98 per cent (year-on-year) in real terms in the third quarter of 2025. This growth rate is higher than the 3.86 per cent recorded in the third quarter of…

Cross River gov presents free bus service for Christmas One of the buses unveiled. Credit: Emem Julius Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has launched a free bus service themed “Xmas Free Transport Service,” aimed at cushioning the effects of economic hardship and assisting residents and visitors during the festive season, when movement across the state increases. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony on Monday in Calabar, Otu, represented by his Deputy, Peter Odey, noted that it has become a tradition for the administration to roll out free bus services during festive periods, including Easter, to reduce transportation costs…

Stanbic IBTC Bank Celebrates 70 Customers With ₦7 Million L-R: Bello Sheriff, Manager, Consumer Market and Youth Segment, Stanbic IBTC Bank; Asegiemhe Friday, winner; Ezeugo Paul, winner; Araoluwanimi Oderinlo, winner, represented by her father; and Marian Odidika, Manager, Customer Value Proposition, Stanbic IBTC Bank, during the Reward4Saving Promo 4.0 October cheque presentation ceremony held recently in Lagos. Stanbic IBTC Bank continues to enhance the financial well-being of its customers through its Reward4Saving Promo. At the seventh monthly draw held on Wednesday, 19 November 2025, 70 savers won a total of ₦7 million, reaffirming the bank’s commitment to transforming everyday savings…

The Alternative Bank Drives New Era For Trade At NITF 2025 The Alternative Bank (AltBank) has emphasised its commitment to tailored export-finance solutions for MSMEs in across the health, education, agriculture, renewable energy and transportation value chains. The pledge, which comes on the backdrop of the ongoing Nigeria International Trade Fair 2025, reinforces the Bank’s role as a key driver of economic expansion and a catalyst for stronger trade systems across the country. The NITF is being hosted at a pivotal time, with Nigeria’s trade potential poised for exponential growth. In 2025, the country’s merchandise trade reportedly soared to ₦38…

FMDQ Group PLC, FC4S Lagos, FSD Africa, Chapel Hill Denham And Kaltani In Landmark Sustainable-Finance Collaboration In a significant step towards strengthening Nigeria’s environmental sustainability agenda and deepening its sustainable finance market, FMDQ Group PLC (“FMDQ Group” or “FMDQ”), in collaboration with the Financial Centre for Sustainability (“FC4S”) Lagos, Financial Sector Deepening (“FSD”) Africa, and Chapel Hill Denham, has officially formed a strategic partnership (the “Partnership”) with Kaltani International Ventures Limited (“KALTANI”), formalised at a signing ceremony (the “ceremony”) held on Monday, November 24, 2025, in Lagos, Nigeria. The ceremony was attended by senior representatives from all participating institutions. Convened…

Stanbic IBTC Bank Nigeria PMI: New Orders Rise Sharply As Inflationary Pressures Wane The introduction of new products helped to boost customer demand in November, leading to further expansions of new orders and business activity in the Nigerian private sector. Meanwhile, the recent trend of easing inflationary pressures continued. Input costs increased at the slowest pace in almost five years, while output prices rose to the least extent since April 2020. The headline figure derived from the survey is the Stanbic IBTC Purchasing Managers’ Index™ (PMI®). Readings above 50.0 signal an improvement in business conditions on the previous month,…

Oando inducted into Society for Corporate Governance of Nigeria Oando …strengthening accountability, transparency. Oando Plc. has been formally inducted into the Society for Corporate Governance Nigeria (SCGN). This move marks the company’s entry into Nigeria’s leading network focused on advancing responsible, transparent, and ethical corporate leadership. The induction follows the SCGN’s assessment of Oando’s corporate governance standards and affirms the company’s alignment with national and international best practices. The SCGN, established to promote best-in-class governance frameworks across corporate Nigeria, serves as a centre for board development, governance education, research, and policy advocacy. Since its founding, the Society has worked to…