Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Women Empowerment: Access Bank Comes Stronger in Southern Africa, Relaunches W Initiative in Zambia and Botswana, Fostering Growth Women Empowerment: Access Bank Comes Stronger in Southern Africa, Relaunches W Initiative in Zambia and Botswana, Fostering Economic Growth Access Bank Plc, one of Africa’s leading banks, has reinforced its dedication to advancing women’s empowerment across Southern Africa with the relaunch of its ‘W’ Initiative in Zambia and Botswana. The ‘W’ Initiative, which provides a wide array of financial services and support programs specifically designed for women, is a key component of Access Bank’s broader strategy to drive financial inclusion and foster…

Polaris Bank Awarded Nigeria’s Best Bank In MSME Lending Polaris Bank has been given award for being outstanding in Nigeria as Best Bank In MSME lending. Polaris Bank, one of Nigeria’s leading retail commercial banks, has been recognized as the country’s Best Bank in Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) lending. The prestigious award was presented at the inaugural MSME Finance Awards 2024, organized by Nairametrics and The Economic Forum, held over the weekend in Lagos. The bank’s long-standing commitment to supporting MSMEs through both direct and indirect funding channels earned it this recognition. The expert judges at the awards…

Oil & Gas: Customers Patronize Dangote For Products At Abuja Trade Fair, Making Enquiries Oil & Gas: Customers Patronize Dangote For Products At Abuja Trade Fair, Making Enquiries. Customers at the 2024 Abuja International Trade Fair(AITF) have been thronging the pavilion of the Dangote Group to make inquiries about the company, and its state-of-the-art oil refinery, which recently commenced the discharge of petroleum products. Dangote Group is one of the major sponsors of the 19th Trade Fair organised by the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry(ACCI). Many of the participants were seen milling around the company’s other business units, which…

With AI, there’s  potential to drive employment, get used to the newest opportunities creator Oladapo Sofowora With AI, there’s  potential to drive employment, get used to the newest opportunities creator. “By working together, we can drive more employment and open new pools of opportunities using technology as a catalyst,” he stated. Nigerian journalist and public relations expert, Oladapo Sofowora, has urged the media to adapt to the rapidly changing technological landscape by promoting the constructive applications of Artificial Intelligence. He also said by working as a nation Nigeria can drive more employment and open new pools of opportunities through…

750,048 for BVN in  two months as enrollments reaches 63.4m – NIBBS 750,048 for BVN in  two months as enrollments reaches 63.4m – NIBBS. Following Enhancing Financial Innovation and Access (EFInA) and Financial Services in Nigeria 2023 Survey report, 5% or about 3 million of banked adults do not have a BVN or NIN. Enrollments for the Bank Verification Number (BVN) by bank account owners in the country have increased to 63.4 million in September 2024, the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) disclosed in its just released BVN data. Previous data released by the organisation showed that the enrollment database…

FIFA Club World Cup 2025, as places and stadiums for events are revealed  Gianni Infantino “Football is the most popular sport on the planet, and in 2025 a new era for club football will kick off when FIFA stages the greatest, most inclusive and merit-based global club competition right here in the United States,” said FIFA President Gianni Infantino. FIFA has stated the twelve stadiums in the United States that will stage matches at the new FIFA Club World Cup 2025 when the 32 best clubs in the world play for the only official title of FIFA Club World Champions.…

Adelabu says 40% of Nigerians now enjoy up to 20 hours daily power supply Adebayo Adelabu Adelabu says 40% of Nigerians now enjoy up to 20 hours daily power supply. The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, in a statement on Sunday announced improvements in Nigeria’s electricity supply, revealing that over 40 per cent of Nigerians now enjoy up to 20 hours of daily power. According to him, this milestone, achieved within just a year, is attributed to various revolutionary measures implemented by the ministry with the backing of President Bola Tinubu. “The major achievement is the fact that today…

Jonathan’s ex-spokesman praises NNPC’s handling of petrol supply challenges Ima Niboro Jonathan’s ex-spokesman praises NNPC’s handling of petrol supply challenges A former spokesperson for ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Ima Niboro, has commended the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Ltd. for its professional management of petroleum supply in the country. In a statement obtained by our correspondent on Sunday, Niboro highlighted that despite numerous challenges, NNPC has successfully navigated the process of delivering petroleum to the nation. According to the former presidential spokesman, NNPC’s current leadership has played a responsible role in managing the nation’s petroleum supply. “The NNPC has acted very…

FG chooses Tegbe to lead as China-Nigeria partnership czar Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe FG chooses Tegbe to lead as China-Nigeria partnership czar. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as director-general and global liaison for the Nigeria-China strategic partnership reached by the two countries during the President’s visit in early September. According to a statement issued on Sunday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President (Information and Strategy), Tegbe, a 1988 first-class graduate in civil engineering from Obafemi Awolowo University, will report directly to the president. The statement informed that he is a fellow of the Institute of…

Iteledicon rejoices as he celebrates Kemity on birthday Iteledicon rejoices as he celebrates Kemity on birthday Actor and producer Ibrahim Yekini, popularly known as Iteledicon, celebrated his god-daughter Kemity’s birthday on Instagram on Sunday, September 29. He posted heartfelt photos along with a message expressing his gratitude for their strong bond. Iteledicon thanked Kemity for her support during difficult times and wished her happiness, peace, and a bright future. “@kemity Oluwakemi Apesin Ariyo, Omomajemu. We have been through thick and thin together and we came out like a champion, thank you for standing by me when I needed you most,…