Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

As Itsekiri Backs Reelection of Tinubu, Delta Gov. for Second Term, Oborevwori Honours with Royal Order of Iwere. The Itsekiri nation on Sunday formally threw their weight behind President Bola Tinubu and Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for second terms ahead of the 2027 general elections during a historic ceremony at the palace of the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, CFR. At the event, Governor Oborevwori was conferred with the prestigious Royal Order of Iwẹrẹ (ROI) by the monarch in recognition of his administration’s developmental strides across Delta State. While speaking at the gathering, Oborevwori described the endorsement as…

Aliko Dangote and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed during the visit. Photo: Abiy Ahmed The President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, received a hero’s welcome in Gode, Ethiopia, on a visit tied to his group’s fertiliser plant project in the country. He was hosted by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, and both men visited the construction site of the proposed facility on Sunday. Ethiopia signed a shareholders’ agreement with Dangote Group in August last year for the establishment of a urea plant with an annual production capacity of three million metric tonnes. Construction was officially launched in October 2025. The…

First Bank of Nigeria Limited, in partnership with Visa, has launched its multicurrency Visa Signature card, a premium offering designed for Nigeria’s affluent segment, as well as the Naira Visa Debit Card aimed at extending accessible, reliable electronic payment capabilities to a broader segment of the Nigerian population. According to First Bank, the Signature card offers an exclusive portfolio of lifestyle benefits, global travel privileges, and curated merchant offers through Visa’s worldwide acceptance network, giving high-spending Nigerians a product built around how they live. Commenting on FirstBank’s ambition for its premium cardholders, Group Executive, eBusiness & Retail Products, FirstBank, Chuma…

Although cancer can be dangerous, medical experts say that awareness, healthy living, and early medical care can help reduce the risk and improve survival rates. In 2026, health professionals continue to encourage people to learn more about cancer because early action can save lives. What Is Cancer? Cancer happens when cells in the body begin to grow abnormally and uncontrollably. Normally, old or damaged cells die naturally while new healthy cells replace them. However, cancer develops when damaged cells continue growing instead of dying. These cells may form tumors and can spread to other parts of the body if treatment…

NAHCO Aviance • Earnings per share rose by 36.14 per cent from N6.60 in 2024 to N8.99 in 2025. Ground handling company, Nigerian Aviation Handling Company, NAHCO Aviance, has increased its total revenue by 22.93 per cent from N53.54 billion in 2024 to N65.82 billion in 2025. The company, however, complained about the impact of rising fuel prices on its operations, saying the commodity market had remained challenging. NAHCO said while Profit Before Tax jumped by 29.83 per cent to N24.28 billion in 2025 as against N18.702 billion in 2024, Profit After Tax grew by 36.02 per cent from N12.87…

NNPC Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm of NNPC Ltd., has commissioned and handed over a fully installed 1.5 Tesla Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) system to the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH), Nnewi, Anambra State. The intervention, which further underscores NNPC Ltd.’s commitment to improving healthcare access and strengthening medical infrastructure across Nigeria, is expected to significantly enhance access to advanced diagnostic imaging services for millions of Nigerians across the South-East region — including Anambra, Enugu, Imo, Abia and Ebonyi states — as well as neighbouring Delta State. The project involved the delivery, installation, calibration, testing and commissioning…

This is to notify Nigerian Exchange Limited (“NGX”) and the investing public that First Bank of Nigeria Limited, a subsidiary of First HoldCo Plc (the Company), has appointed Dr. Julius B. Omodayo-Owotuga (Dr. JB) as an Executive Director, effective 13 May 2026, further strengthening the Bank’s leadership capacity across strategic finance, governance, risk management, and institutional transformation. Dr. Julius B. Omodayo-Owotuga brings twenty-four (24) years of experience spanning banking and financial services, infrastructure finance, power, oil & gas, and audit and consulting. His appointment reflects the Bank’s continued commitment to strong governance, disciplined execution, financial resilience, and sustainable long-term growth.…

Gross Earnings for FY2025 rose by 44.4% to ₦486.8 billion. Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc (“Sterling Financial” or “the Group”) has announced its audited financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025, alongside its unaudited results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, delivering strong earnings growth, balance sheet expansion, and improved capital strength across the Group. According to statement by Group CFO, Sterling Financial Holdings Company PLC, Adebimpe Olambiwonnu, Gross Earnings for FY2025 increased by 44.4% to ₦486.8 billion, representing the strongest performance in the Group’s modern history. Profit Before Tax rose by 89.2% to ₦86.8 billion,…

Union Bank of Nigeria, as part of its activities to mark the 2026 International Day of the Boy Child and in furtherance of its corporate social responsibility commitments, recently visited CMS Grammar School. Located in Bariga, Lagos, it is one of the country’s oldest and most prestigious boys’ secondary schools. During the visit, a delegation from the Bank, led by Head of Corporate Banking and school alumnus Ali Kadiri, engaged with the school management and students to explore partnership opportunities and support for their educational initiatives. As part of the engagement, Union Bank donated educational materials, including books and school…

Manny Ita  – Bolaji Balogun, Chairman of Unilever Nigeria, says the company’s strong performance in the 2025 financial year was driven by operational resilience and sustained investments across key product categories. Speaking during the company’s 101st Annual General Meeting held at the Muson Centre in Lagos, Balogun announced that shareholders approved a final dividend payout of N3.25 per share. Combined with the interim dividend of 50 kobo earlier declared, total dividend distribution for the 2025 financial year stands at N3.75 per share. The company recorded a turnover of N214.3 billion in 2025, up from N149.52 billion in 2024, while profit…