Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

FirstBank Wins Gold for Best Corporate University in Social & Climate Change Impact Mr. Olusegun Alebiosu, Managing Director/CEO, First Bank Plc FirstBank Wins Gold for Best Corporate University in Social & Climate Change Impact FirstBank, the West Africa premier bank and financial inclusion services provider, is thrilled to announce that its Corporate University, FirstAcademy, has been awarded the Gold Award for Best Corporate University in Social & Climate Change at the Global Council of Corporate Universities (GlobalCCU) Awards 2025. This highly acclaimed award recognises FirstAcademy’s outstanding commitment to driving social and climate change learning initiatives, aligning its learning and development…

Dalori now acting APC Chair as Ganduje resigns Alhaji Bukar Dalori Dalori now acting APC Chair as Ganduje resigns Deputy National Chairman, North, of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC, Alhaji Bukar Dalori, has become the acting National Chairman of the party. The development followed Friday’s sudden resignation of the erstwhile National Chairman, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje. Section 14(2) of the APC Constitution (as amended) stipulates the duties of a Deputy National Chairman of the party among which is to assist the National Chairman in the discharge of his duties. In Section 14(2)(iii), the constitution states that, “the Deputy National Chairman…

Tinubu welcomes Gabonese President in Abuja Tinubu and Gabonese President, Brice Oligui at the Presidential Villa. Credit: State House President Bola Tinubu, on Friday, welcomed the President of Gabon, Brice Oligui Nguema, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. This was said in a brief statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Friday. “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu receives Gabonese President, Brice Oligui Nguema, at the Presidential Villa Abuja on Friday 27/06/2025”, the statement read. As of the time of this report, details of their meeting were not yet known.

NELFUND ready for financial support to apprentices, vocational training for tradesmen Ibraheem Abdul and Akintunde Sawyerr Photo by NELFUND NELFUND ready for financial support to apprentices, vocational training for tradesmen The Nigerian Education Loan Fund said it will partner with Yaba College of Technology to expand access to Technical and Vocational Education and Training, especially for apprentices and tradesmen in the informal sector. The partnership was cemented during a high-level stakeholder engagement held at YABATECH on Thursday, where NELFUND Managing Director/CEO, Mr Akintunde Sawyerr, visited the institution to discuss the student loan rollout and explore new inclusion models for non-traditional…

Ecobank Nigeria inaugurates elite Premier banking branch in Lagos Ecobank Ecobank Nigeria inaugurates elite Premier banking branch in Lagos Ecobank Nigeria has announced the launch of its new Premier Banking branch at 25 Akin Adesola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, designed exclusively for high-net-worth individuals. This state-of-the-art facility offers a sophisticated suite of tailored financial services, delivering an unparalleled banking experience. The branch features an elegant VIP Lounge, staffed by a dedicated team of relationship managers and supported by a 24/7 contact center, ensuring personalized service and seamless access to premium banking solutions. Adeola Ogunyemi, Head of Distribution Channels and Sales…

Tariffs: U.S., China finalise trade framework, to ease tensions Tariffs: U.S., China finalise trade framework, to ease tensions China confirmed on Friday the details of a trade deal framework with the United States, stating that Washington would lift “restrictive measures” while Beijing would “review and approve” items under export controls. The two sides agreed after talks in Geneva in May to temporarily lower steep tit-for-tat tariffs on each other’s products. China also committed to easing some non-tariff countermeasures, but US officials later accused Beijing of violating the pact and slowing down export license approvals for rare earths. They eventually agreed…

NGX, Dr. Umaru Kwairanga lauds Dangote’s economic impact Aliko Dangote NGX, Dr. Umaru Kwairanga lauds Dangote’s economic impact The Group Chairman of Nigerian Exchange Group, Dr. Umaru Kwairanga, has commended the President/Chief Executive of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, for his impact to both the Nigerian capital market and the broader private sector. Kwairanga made his remarks during a courtesy visit by capital market stakeholders on Thursday to the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals and Dangote Fertiliser Limited, Lagos. He called for the listing of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Dangote Fertiliser on the Nigerian Exchange. Kwairanga declared that such a move…

Nigerian Legion gets first appointed female Chair Grace Henry Nigerian Legion gets first appointed female Chair President Bola Tinubu has named Grace Henry as the Chairman of the National Council of the Nigerian Legion, the first woman to hold the position. This is contained in a statement by Chief Abdul Lauya, Senior Special Assistant to the Chairman on Media and Digital Communications, on Thursday in Abuja. Lauya said the appointment marked a significant milestone as Ms Henry became the first female and first non-commissioned officer to assume the leadership of Nigeria’s foremost veterans’ organisation. He said the appointment, conveyed through…

VAT on food, education, healthcare removed – FG VAT on food, education, healthcare removed – FG … relief for Nigerian families expected. The newly enacted tax reform laws in Nigeria will officially take effect on January 1, 2026, according to the Executive Chairman of the National Revenue Service (NRS), Dr. Zacch Adedeji. The delayed implementation is intended to give the government and stakeholders ample time to prepare, educate the public, and align with Nigeria’s fiscal calendar. Speaking at the State House after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed the tax laws into effect, Adedeji emphasized that the six-month transition period aligns…

Nigeria’s instant payment system recognized among world’s best – CBN CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso Nigeria’s instant payment system recognized among world’s best – CBN The Central Bank of Nigeria has declared the country’s instant payment system as one of the most advanced globally, citing years of reforms and innovation that have reshaped the nation’s financial landscape. Director of Payments System Policy at the CBN, Mr Musa Jimoh, made this known on Thursday during the FintechNGR Quarter Two Regulators’ Forum Webinar, themed “Beyond Compliance: Unlocking Innovation with Nigeria’s Open Banking Framework.” According to Jimoh, Nigeria’s payment ecosystem has evolved significantly, fuelled…