Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has announced the signing of a strategic partnership agreement with Aircraft Finance Germany (AFG) to advance the aviation sector in Nigeria and across Africa by both organisations. The agreement was formally executed by Mr. Christian Hatje, Managing Director, Business Aviation and SVP Commercial, representing AFG; and Mr. Stanley Amuchie, Executive Director and Chief Operations and Information Officer of Fidelity Bank Plc at a signing ceremony in Germany recently. Speaking at the signing ceremony, Mr. Christian Hatje stated, “This partnership marks a significant milestone in our commitment to Africa’s aviation future. Partnering with Fidelity Bank,…

Manny Ita  – Governor Dauda Lawal has approved the release of funds for the payment of Gratuity Batch 3 covering the 2024/2025 period, in a move that signals renewed commitment to clearing outstanding entitlements owed to retired civil servants in Zamfara State. The decision, announced by the state government, is part of ongoing efforts to address long-standing concerns over delayed gratuity payments, a challenge that has affected many retirees who rely on these funds for post-service stability. By prioritizing this batch of payments, the administration is taking concrete steps to restore trust and demonstrate responsiveness to the needs of former…

In a defining moment for African women’s leadership on the global stage, acclaimed journalist and media entrepreneur Stephanie Busari convened an influential delegation of female leaders in Johannesburg for the inaugural Her Story Leadership Exchange, held alongside the Forbes Leading Women Summit 2026. The March gathering marked a significant milestone for Busari’s growing platform, Her Story, arriving exactly one year after the publication of the Her Story anthology a powerful collection documenting the journeys, impact, and resilience of African women leaders across sectors. The exchange underscored a clear message that African women are not waiting to be included in global…

CBN Premier Oiwoh cites the apex bank initiative  would deepen payment systems development. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) yesterday reassured Nigerians that Union Bank, Keystone Bank, and Polaris Bank have the capacity to meet the minimum recapitalisation requirements and are actively in the process of raising the necessary funds. On Tuesday, the CBN confirmed that 33 banks have met the revised minimum capital thresholds set under the recapitalisation programme, collectively raising N4.65 trillion over 24 months. Only a handful of institutions, including Union, Keystone, and Polaris, remain under regulatory or judicial review as they complete the process. Speaking on…

Minister of Blue Economy Adegboyega Oyetola He further revealed that approvals had been granted for the development of new deep seaports in Bayelsa, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, and Ondo states. Federal Government has announced that it secured the interest of leading international partners, including AD Ports Group and DP World, to refloat a national shipping carrier in a bid to strengthen Nigeria’s maritime industry. The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, made the disclosure yesterday during the ministry’s combined citizens and stakeholders’ engagement, sectoral performance and ministerial retreat in Lagos, where he outlined ongoing efforts to boost…

ADVAN Awards 2026 Terra Cube has won the biggest at the 2026 Advertisers Association of Nigeria (ADVAN) Marketing Excellence Awards, clinching the highly coveted Brand of the Year title, an honour widely regarded as the highest recognition of marketing excellence in Nigeria. The ADVAN Awards stand as the gold standard for marketing performance, celebrating brands that demonstrate outstanding strategic thinking, creativity, execution, and measurable impact. Winning the top prize is not just an achievement; it is a definitive validation of sustained marketing brilliance at the highest level. For Terra Cube, this recognition marks the culmination of a remarkable journey powered…

Capt Ibrahim Traore “People need to forget about the issue of democracy. Democracy isn’t for us.” Traore said. The people of Burkina Faso must “forget” about democracy, said the country’s junta ruler on Thursday in an interview broadcast on national television. Captain Ibrahim Traore took over in a September 2022 coup after toppling another junta and has since sharply muzzled dissenting voices. The military government dissolved the country’s electoral commission last year, and then, in February, the junta-led parliament dissolved all political parties, whose activities had been suspended since 2022. “We’re not even talking about elections, first of all,” Traore…

Elegbede Abiodun This reform eradicates the need for pre-arrival visas, marking a major shift in Ghana’s travel and immigration framework. Ghana is ready to allow visa-free entry for all African passport holders, becoming the fifth African country to implement such a policy, the Foreign Affairs Ministry has declared. The move will take effect on May 25, 2026, in line with Africa Day celebrations, Business Insider has reported. The policy was unveiled during the state visit of Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa and builds on an earlier initiative introduced under former President Nana Akufo-Addo, who had announced visa-free travel for Africans in…

Sanwo-Olu and Kanyeyachukwu Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday announced a donation of N100 million to the Kanyeyachukwu Foundation and another N100 million to autism-focused organisations under the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA). Sanwo-Olu made the announcement at an event held to mark the World Autism Awareness Day at the Lagos House, Marina. The event was also used to celebrate a teenage autism advocate and world record holder, Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke, who arrived Lagos after a long-distance cycling advocacy journey that began in Enugu on March 14. He said the funds would serve as a first-level support to…

Manny Ita  – The highly anticipated CREAM Experience is set to take place today, April 3, at the National Theatre Lagos, bringing together a vibrant mix of emerging talents across Nigeria’s creative industry. The event, driven by D’banj under his CREAM (Creative, Reality, Entertainment, Arts and Music) platform, has evolved into one of the country’s foremost talent discovery and development initiatives. It provides a stage for young creatives to showcase their skills in music, film, fashion, and technology before industry stakeholders. Organisers say this year’s edition will feature live performances, film screenings, panel discussions, and networking opportunities designed to connect…