Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

How Stanbic IBTC is Harnesses the Transformative Potential of Technology-driven Environmental Solutions As Nigeria grapples with the dual challenges of economic growth and climate resilience, the country’s financial sector is pioneering innovative solutions that could reshape how Africa approaches sustainable development. A quiet revolution has started at the recently concluded Stanbic IBTC Sustainable Finance Summit 2.0, held in partnership with the Lagos Business School Sustainability Centre, which offered a compelling glimpse into this transformation. The event, themed “Financing Resilience: Digital Innovation and AI for Climate Smart Communities,” brought together over one thousand participants from across Nigeria’s financial, technology, and policy…

Polaris Bank, NCF expand tree planting drive to Lagos, Ogun, Kaduna Polaris Bank, in partnership with the Nigeria Conservation Foundation (NCF), has extended its nationwide tree planting campaign to three key locations: the Lekki Conservation Centre in Lagos state, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Ogun state, and Sardauna College, Kaduna state. The initiative, first launched in 2024 during the Bank’s World Environment Day commemoration, is part of the bank’s broader commitment to combating climate change, reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainable environmental practices across Nigeria. The Lagos edition, which held at the iconic Lekki Conservation Centre, was attended…

For investments, Nigeria set to unveil 105 innovations in London The National Board for Technology Incubation said Nigeria is ready to showcase 105 innovations in London that will attract foreign investments and provide solutions to some challenges facing humans. The Director-General of NBTI, Dr Kazeem Raji, made this known during a world press conference on the Grand Finale of NextGen Innovation Challenge 2025 on Thursday in Abuja. “On Thursday, Oct. 9, in the city of London, 105 of Nigeria’s most outstanding innovators, selected from over 3,000 ground-breaking entries, will converge at the Hilton London Paddington. “They will pitch revolutionary solutions…

Oyo partners Kunle Afolayan’s KAP Academy to present filmmaking residency File: Kunle Afolayan The Oyo State Government has collaborated with the KAP Film & Television Academy, founded by filmmaker Kunle Afolayan, to launch a 10-day intensive filmmaking residency programme. The residency, themed “Emerging Stories,” will run from October 6 to 15 at the KAP Film Village & Resort in Igbojaye, Oyo State, the production site of Netflix’s Aníkúlápó. According to the statement, the programme will feature hands-on training in screenwriting, directing, cinematography, editing and film business. Participants will be mentored by veteran figures in Nigerian cinema, including Afolayan, Tunde Kelani…

Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC Announces the appointment of a substantive Group Chief Executive The Board of Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC (the “Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Chukwuma (Chuma) Nwokocha as the substantive Group Chief Executive, with effect from 02 October 2025, following the receipt of all required regulatory approvals. Mr. Nwokocha’s appointment follows the completion of Dr Adekunle Adedeji’s tenure as Acting Chief Executive, during which time the Board undertook a formal appointment process in accordance with regulatory requirements. Dr Adedeji will continue in his role as Executive Director/Chief Finance and Value Management Officer of…

Wema Bank Expands SME Empowerment to Ghana with NBC Trade Fair As part of its commitment to supporting female entrepreneurs through inter-Africa trade, Wema Bank is extending the reach of women-led businesses with the NBC Trade Fair across Nigeria and beyond. The bank is now set to make a bold move with the Ghana edition, scheduled to hold on October 4th and 5th, 2025, at The Palms Convention Center, Accra. For the first time, the Wema X NBC trade fair will be bringing together a dynamic mix of fashion, food, skincare, and lifestyle vendors to create a vibrant marketplace in…

Tinubu Congratulates Kresta Laurel On 35th Anniversary, Says ‘Your Longevity Is A Reward For Your Resilience’ • Kresta Laurel Limited is a major player in elevators and escalators. President Bola Tinubu has come out to congratulate the management and staff of Kresta Laurel Limited on the 35th anniversary of the leading indigenous elevator company. He recently hailed the company for its longevity and enterprise discipline over the years. In a press statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu stated that the company has lasted many decades because of its effective business practices, sheer determination…

Stanbic IBTC Bank Nigeria PMI: Marked rise in output as cost pressures cool The Nigerian private sector remained comfortably inside growth territory as the third quarter of the year came to an end. Further marked improvements in output and new orders were recorded, while the pace of job creation quickened to the fastest in almost two years. Companies were helped by the recent alleviation of inflationary pressures, which largely continued into September. In fact, firms’ purchase costs increased at the slowest pace in five-and-a-half years. The headline figure derived from the survey is the Stanbic IBTC Purchasing Managers’ Index™ (PMI®).…

National Theatre Renamed After Wole Soyinka L-R: Remi Tinubu, Bola Tinubu, Wole Soyinka and Sanwo-olu … says Soyinka deserves to be honoured for being an asset to Nigeria and the globe. President Bola Tinubu has cautioned Nigerians to desist from speaking negatively about the country. He recently revealed that Nigeria is a nation of proud, confident, and dedicated people destined for success. While speaking at the reopening of the renovated National Theatre, now the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts, which coincided with the nation’s 65th Independence Anniversary, Tinubu shared that the landmark’s revival is proof that…

Canadian warns: US travel with ‘X’ gender passports pose challenges Canadian warns: US travel with ‘X’ gender passports pose challenges. The Canadian government has announced a warning this week to citizens holding passports with the nonbinary “X” gender designation in their passports, saying they could face difficulties when trying to enter the United States. “While the Government of Canada issues passports with a ‘X’ gender identifier, it cannot guarantee your entry or transit through other countries,” said the travel advisory issued by Global Affairs Canada. “You might face entry restrictions in countries that do not recognize the ‘X’ gender identifier,”…