Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Artiste Ayra Starr leaves Nigeria behind for New York Ayra Starr Afrobeats sensation Ayra Starr has officially declared that she has relocated to New York City, a move she says is part of her plan to strengthen and expand her global music career. The 23-year-old award-winning singer revealed that she has lived in the American city for almost two months. According to her, the decision was influenced by both personal comfort and professional opportunities. She explained that New York’s vibrant cultural scene makes it an ideal place for creativity, collaborations, and international exposure. Speaking during a recent video interview, Ayra…

Budget: Sanwo-Olu presents ₦4.23trn for 2026 Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday presented a ₦4.237 trillion Appropriation Bill for the 2026 fiscal year to the Lagos State House of Assembly for approval. He described it as a bold and forward-looking financial plan designed to consolidate his administration’s legacy in its final full year. Unveiling the proposal, Sanwo-Olu said: “The Year 2026 Appropriation Bill, “Budget of Shared Prosperity,” is a reaffirmation of our collective belief that Lagos can continue to rise, continue to lead, and continue to create opportunities for every resident of Africa’s preferred…

Zenith Bank Tech Fair 5.0 Ends On High Note, Empowers Africa’s Tech Revolution With ₦140m Prize Pool L-R: Executive Vice President, CNN International Commercial, Phil Nelson; Founder & CEO, Beyond Limits Africa and Non-Executive Director, Zenith Bank, Dr. Juliet Ehimuan; Managing Director/CEO, NIBSS, Premier Oiwoh; Executive Director, Zenith Bank, Mrs. Adobi Nwapa; Founder & Chairman, Zenith Bank, Jim Ovia, CFR; Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Group Managing Director/CEO, Zenith Bank, Dame Dr. Adaora Umeoji, OON; Executive Director, Zenith Bank, Mr. Akin Ogunranti; Executive Director, Zenith Bank, Mr. Louis Odom; Executive Director, Zenith Bank, Mr. Adamu Lawani; and Director,…

In 2yrs, Nigeria’s money supply surges 75.9% * Change results from growing dependence on bank financing by the govt. Money supply to Nigeria’s economy has significantly surged to a record N117.8 trillion in two years, amid growing banks’ credit to the government. Findings from the data released by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, shows that money supply, M3 grew by 75.9% to N117.783 trillion in September 2025 from N66.944 trillion in the same period 2023, reflecting excess liquidity in the economy. Also banks’ credit to the government went up to a record N24.158 trillion in September 2025. According to…

Google Launches Gemini 3 In New Era Of Agentic AI google Google unveiled Gemini 3 over the weekend, its most intelligent and capable AI model yet, designed to bring state-of-the-art reasoning and powerful new agentic capabilities to the Google products people use every day. This launch marks a significant step forward in Google’s mission to make AI truly helpful for everyone. “In this new chapter, we’ll continue to push the frontiers of intelligence, agents, and personalisation,” said CEO of Google and Alphabet, Sundar Pichai. The next chapter in AI arrives as new data reveals that people are increasingly seeking powerful…

FirstBank justifies N200 billion credit to SMEs First Bank of Nigeria Limited (FirstBank) said it has identified poor funding as one of the biggest challenges facing micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the country. Head of SME Banking at FirstBank, Abiodun Famuyiwa, stated that the need to bridge the funding gap for MSMEs and support growth in the sector prompted the bank to lend over N200 billion to the sub-sector in 2024. Speaking at the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) 2025 National MSMES Conference held in Lagos, Famuyiwa said: “One of the major problems MSMEs…

NNPC Limited Posts ₦5.4 Trillion Profit, Unveils $60 Billion Investment Roadmap To Drive Growth Through 2030 NNPC Limited has announced a Profit After Tax of ₦5.4 trillion for the financial year ended 2024, supported by a robust revenue performance of ₦45.1 trillion. The results, released during the company’s earnings call with analysts, reflect a year marked by strong operational delivery, improved efficiency, and sustained financial resilience. According to the Group Chief Executive Officer, Bashir Bayo Ojulari, the performance reinforces the positive momentum of the company’s ongoing transformation. “The earnings highlight the positive momentum of our ongoing transformation and the unwavering…

SANWO-OLU RECOGNIZED WITH DOCTORATE DEGREE AT ROME BUSINESS SCHOOL * He has increased the number of state-owned universities from one to three. The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has been conferred with an honorary Doctorate in Business Administration by the Rome Business School, Nigeria. Governor Sanwo-Olu was honoured with the doctorate on Saturday during the 2025 Graduation Ceremony of Rome Business School, Nigeria, and the presentation of the Honorary Doctorate Award held at Victoria Island, Lagos. The founder of Rome Business School and Rome Business School, Nigeria, Prof. Antonio Ragusa, said Governor Sanwo-Olu was conferred with a Doctorate…

Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers wins Best Pension Fund Administrator Nigeria 2025 at Global Banking & Finance Awards With a legacy built on trust, innovation, and results, Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers, a member of Stanbic IBTC Holdings, has emerged as the Best Pension Fund Administrator (PFA) Nigeria 2025 at the prestigious Global Banking & Finance Awards®. The award celebrates Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers’ dedication to securing the financial future of millions of Nigerians. This latest recognition further raises Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers’ standing as a PFA built for excellence, innovation and trust. Since its inception in 2011, the Global Banking &…

Union Bank Unveils “Save & Gain” Campaign To Reward Smart Savers Union Bank of Nigeria, one of Nigeria’s most trusted financial institutions, is excited to announce the launch of its new customer reward initiative designed to deepen engagement, drive premium account activity, and promote consistent savings behaviour among its customers. Open to new and existing customers, the Save and Gain promo requires participants to open accounts, maintain and grow a monthly average balance of ₦50,000, complete at least five transactions monthly, and actively use digital channels such as cards, USSD, mobile, or internet banking. Top deposit contributors will receive monthly…