Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Passengers resist ticket sales in dollars by airlines … dollar-only ticket sales is an insult to Nigeria. As the yuletide approaches, air passengers in Nigeria have expressed deep dissatisfaction over the continued sale of flight tickets in foreign currencies, particularly the US dollar. Many passengers fear that the policy will further inflate airfares and make travel increasingly unaffordable for the average Nigerian. The controversial practice, recently reintroduced by some international airlines, has ignited widespread outrage within the aviation sector. Both industry practitioners and passengers have described the dollar-only ticket sales as an affront to Nigeria’s sovereignty and have called…

International Theatre Festival to be hosted by Lagos in November Group photograph of Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and organisers of the Lagos International Theatre Festival. Lagos is set to take centre stage once again as the Lagos International Theatre Festival returns for its 2025 edition, a week-long celebration of creativity, culture, and connection running from 10–16 November 2025. In a statement on Tuesday, the organisers said the festival, recognised as Africa’s leading international theatre event, will transform Lagos into a global stage for world-class performances, artistic dialogue, and cultural exchange. From red-carpet galas and premieres to immersive street…

Dangote Cement Leads Sustainable Shift in Africa’s Distribution Value Chain DCP Ghana: R-L: Group Managing Director, Dangote Cement Plc, Arvind Pathak; CEO, West Africa Cluster, LafargeHolcim Maroc Afrique, Phillippe Richart; Managing Director, CBI Ghana Ltd/Event Moderator, Frédéric Albrecht during the 14th Africa CemenTrade Summit at Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel, Accra, Ghana • Success follows taking advantage of lower-carbon initiative. Dangote Cement Plc has once again demonstrated its lead in driving sustainable transformation across Sub-Saharan Africa’s cement value chain, with its Group Managing Director, Mr Arvind Pathak, reaffirming the company’s commitment to innovation and responsible growth at the 14th Africa CemenTrade Summit…

Access Bank and Mastercard: Enabling Seamless Africa-Global Payments L-R: Folashade Femi-Lawal, Country Manager, West Africa, Mastercard; Roosevelt Ogbonna, Group MD, Access Bank; Mark Elliot, Division President, Africa, Mastercard; and Chizoma Okoli, Deputy MD, Access Bank at the Access – Mastercard Event. In today’s interconnected world, seamless cross-border payments are vital for economic growth, business expansion, and personal empowerment. For decades, millions of Africans faced steep barriers in sending or receiving money internationally: high fees, opaque exchange rates, and long delays that made transactions uncertain and costly. Whether they are students paying tuition abroad or traders settling import bills and families…

From Market Stall to Millionaire: How Fidelity Bank GAIM 6 Transformed My Life – Fufu Seller Mrs. Francesca Ogbonnaya How Fidelity Bank GAIM 6 Transformed My Life – Fufu Seller Question: Let’s start this interview with a general introduction of yourself. Tell us about yourself as a customer of Fidelity Bank? Response: My name is Mrs. Francesca Ogbonnaya and I am from Delta State while my husband is from Ebonyi State, South – East Nigeria. I was born here in Kano State, which means I have been in the state for so long. I am a trader and as you…

Polaris Bank Champions Lifelong Empowerment For Breast Cancer Survivors L-R; Rasheed Bolarinwa Head, Brand Manager & Corporate Communications , Mary Enigbokan ( one of the beneficiaries), Mrs Ebun Anozie, CEO C.O.P.E during the launching of the Adopt a Survivor Breast Cancer Support Initiative by Polaris Bank in Lagos recently. Polaris Bank has inaugurated the Adopt a Survivor Breast Cancer Support Initiative, a social impact programme aimed at empowering breast cancer survivors to rebuild their lives and livelihoods after treatment. While October is globally known for breast cancer awareness, Polaris Bank is extended focus to the recovery phase where many survivors…

NSA, Service Chiefs Meet To discuss Trump’s Threat • Chad closes its borders with Nigeria. • … to coordinate a unified national security response. The National Security Adviser, NSA, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, Monday met with service chiefs and heads of security and intelligence agencies over the decision of US President, Donald Trump, to move against Nigeria, following allegations of Christian genocide in the country. The meeting came as Trump said late Sunday that ground operations and air strikes could form part of the US attack in Nigeria. This is even as the government of Chad yesterday announced the immediate closure…

French government promises to continue trade ties with Nigeria Favier … as Nigeria stands as one of the most important partners for France in Africa. The Consul General of France in Lagos, Laurent Favier, has said that the French Government remains firmly committed to strengthening the partnership between Nigeria and France, stating that the country will continue to invest in initiatives that promote sustainable development, technology transfer, and economic growth, thereby creating jobs and fostering inclusive prosperity. He stated this yesterday, at a press conference organised by the Franco-Nigeria Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) in commemoration of its 40th…

Benin City Set to Dazzle: Edo Carnival 2025 Promises a Week of Culture, Colour, and Celebration! The stage is set for Edo Carnival 2025, a spectacular week-long celebration that will light up Benin City from December 21 to 27, showcasing the rich heritage, music, and artistry of the Edo people in a grand display of culture and creativity. This maiden edition, themed “our culture our pride”,promises to transform the ancient city into Nigeria’s cultural capital, drawing visitors, tourists, and performers from across the country and beyond for seven unforgettable days of entertainment, unity, and pride. The carnival unfolds in multiple…

FBNQuest Merchant Bank Limited Named MSME Trade Finance & Non-Oil Export Merchant Bank of the Year FBNQuest Merchant Bank Limited, a leading provider of investment and wealth management solutions in Nigeria, is proud to announce its recognition as the MSME Trade Finance & Non-Oil Export Merchant Bank of the Year at the MSME Finance CEO Forum & Awards 2025, held on Saturday, 1st November at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. This award underscores FBNQuest’s strategic commitment to advancing Nigeria’s economic diversification agenda by empowering Medium, Small, and Micro Enterprises (MSMEs) and driving growth in the non-oil export sector. Through…