Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Dangote Refinery assures Nigerians of uninterrupted supply of PMS, Diesel … as 15% tariff will protect domestic industries and safeguard local production. …Dangote loads 45 million litres of petrol daily. Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring steady and uninterrupted supply of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and Automotive Gas Oil (diesel) nationwide, with a daily production capacity exceeding the domestic demand. Speaking on the development, Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Dangote Industries Limited, Anthony Chiejina, said the refinery’s operations are driven by the company’s dedication to supporting national energy stability and consumer confidence. “Our refinery is currently…

Lagos Fashion Week: American Ciara pledges using her platform for promotion Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos … says Lagos has grown into a global market for fashion. Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday, closed the gong at the Nigeria Exchange Market to commemorate Lagos Fashion Week — an event marking creativity, enterprise and the growth of the fashion industry as a force for sustainable economic transformation. The Governor, in company of the State’s cabinet members, was joined by an International superstar and Grammy’s award winner, Ciara Princess Wilson, who arrived in Lagos on Thursday to participate in events marking…

AU, AFRIMA Confirm January 7-11, 2026 for 9th Awards in Lagos The African Union Commission (AUC) and the International Executive Committee of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) have officially announced the 9th edition of Africa’s global music awards will now take place between Wednesday, January 7 to Sunday, January 11, 2026, in Lagos, Nigeria. Previously scheduled for November 25–30, 2025, the awards’ date adjustment followed extensive consultations with partners, artistes, stakeholders across Africa and the diaspora. “The African Union Commission is proud to continue its partnership with AFRIMA in celebrating Africa’s creative excellence and global influence,” said Ms.…

ZENITH BANK’S GROSS EARNINGS JUMPS 16%, HITS N3.4TN AS PBT REMAINS ROBUST AT N917.4BN IN Q3 2025 RESULTS Zenith Bank Plc has released its unaudited financial results for the nine months ended 30 September 2025, with a remarkable 16% year-on-year growth in gross earnings from N2.9 trillion recorded in Q3 2024 to N3.4 trillion in Q3 2025. The Group’s performance continues to demonstrate resilience, strong momentum, disciplined execution and an ability to deliver long-term shareholder value in spite of challenging macroeconomic environment. According to the financial results presented to the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), the growth in gross earnings was driven…

NIPR Institutes Annual PRICE Awards, Fixes 7th December For The Ceremony The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has once again strengthened the administration and regulation of public relations practice in Nigeria with the launch of the annual Public Relations, Reputation, Ideas, Concepts and Excellence (PRICE) Awards and Prizes. The Awards will serve as the body’s premier system for the curation, recognition, exhibition and celebration of outstanding campaigns and accomplishments in the practice of public relations in Nigeria. The maiden edition of the Awards will take place on Sunday, 7th December 2025, at the Abuja Continental Hotel. Envisioned as a…

NLNG presents $20,000 Nigeria Prize for Creative Arts, targets youths L-R: Joel Benson; Anne-Marie Palmer-Ikuku, Sophia Horsfall, Prof Akachi Adimora-Ezeigbo, and Emeritus Prof. Olu Obafemi. Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas, NLNG, has made good its promise to announce the $200,000 Nigeria Prize for Creative Arts, a new addition to the Nigeria prizes family with a special focus on documentary filmmaking. NNLG announced the new prize at a press conference which held on Friday, 31 October, 2025 at Marriott Hotel, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos. The Advisory Board for The Nigeria Prize for Literature and The Nigeria Prize for Creative Arts, chaired by…

My songs, piece of my mind – Burna Boy Burna Boy Grammy-winning Nigerian artist, Burna Boy, has stirred controversy in the Afrobeats industry after declaring that he writes all his songs by himself. The “City Boys” crooner made the bold claim during a Thursday Twitch livestream with Plaqueboymax, stressing that he has never used ghostwriters and that his music is a deeply personal reflection of his life experiences. According to Burna Boy, songwriting is a sacred part of his artistry and not something that can be outsourced or faked. “I write everything myself. My music comes from my soul —…

President Advocate Duma Boko welcomed His Royal Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III, Olu of Warri Kingdom, and Her Royal Majesty, Queen Consort Olori Atuwatse III during courtesy visit to Botswana Today, President Advocate Duma Boko warmly welcomed His Royal Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III, CFR , the 21st Olu of Warri Kingdom, and Her Royal Majesty, Queen Consort Olori Atuwatse III of Delta State, Nigeria, during their courtesy visit to Botswana. The Royal Majesties, who are also co-founders of Elevate Africa, a non-profit media institution, were received with great joy and appreciation. In his remarks, President Boko expressed deep gratitude, saying: “We…

UBA reports N2.47tn gross earnings in nine months United Bank for Africa Plc has reported gross earnings of N2.47tn for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, representing a marginal increase from N2.40tn recorded in the corresponding period of 2024. The group’s unaudited financial statement filed with the Nigerian Exchange Limited on Thursday showed that profit after tax rose slightly by 2.3 per cent to N537.5bn from N525.3bn posted in the same period last year. Interest income grew to N1.98tn from N1.80tn in 2024, driven mainly by higher earnings from investment securities and customer loans. However, interest expenses also rose…

NGX Group declares N1.00 interim dividend for Q3 2025 The Nigerian Exchange Group Plc on Friday announced the declaration of an interim dividend of N1.00 per ordinary share of 50 kobo each, following the approval of its unaudited financial statements for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025. The decision was reached at the meeting of the Group’s Board of Directors held on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. In a statement sent to PUNCH Online on Friday, the NGX said this declaration marks a significant continuation of the NGX Group’s history of consistent dividend payments, a move intended to underscore the…