Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

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…

Ogun to know foreigners, non-indigenes through registration, curbing insecurity File photo: Ogun State Governor, Abiodun Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, on Monday, said that his administration will never leave any stone unturned to ensure that nothing hurts the security architecture of the state. Abiodun said that his administration has therefore decided to embark on the registration of all foreign nationals and non-indigenes residents in the state to curb infiltration of those entering the state illegally to perpetrate illegal activities. He disclosed this on Monday while addressing journalists at his private residence at Iperu Remo after an almost two-hour meeting with…

CAN ready for five-day peace crusade in Plateau, December The Christian Association of Nigeria is set to embark on a five-day crusade aimed at promoting peace and unity in Plateau State. The event, dubbed “Jos Jesus Crusade,” will take place from December 17 to 21, 2025, at St. John’s College, opposite the Polo Field, Jos. Addressing a press conference in Jos on Monday, CAN Chairman, Rev. Dunka Gomwalk, emphasized the need for Christians to come together and pray for the nation’s peace and unity. He stated that the crusade would provide an opportunity for reconciliation with the Creator, promote peace…