The Chief Executive Officer of First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Mr Olusegun Alebiosu, has said the bank’s Digital Xperience Centre initiative is part of a broader effort to redefine how …
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GOVERNMENTNigeriaPoliticsPower & Energy,Regulation
Tinubu Appoints Mulisiu Oseni as NERC Chairman After Senate Confirms Board
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Dr Mulisiu Oseni as the Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission following the confirmation of members of the commission’s board by the Senate. …
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EconomyFinance & ServicesNigeriaPensionPublic PolicyRegulation
PenCom Extends Pension Industry Recapitalisation Deadline to June 2027
The National Pension Commission has extended the deadline for the ongoing recapitalisation of the pension industry to June 2027, shifting it from the earlier date of December 2026. The move …
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Arts & CultureBusinessEconomyEntertainmentLagos News
AFRIMA 2026 as City Hosts 9th All Africa Music Awards
The Lagos State Government, major Nigerian corporates, international partners, and private sector organisations have pledged strong support for the 9th edition of the All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, scheduled to …
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BankingDevelopmentEconomyGovernment PolicyInternational Affairs
World Bank Set to Approve $500m Loan to Boost MSME Financing in Nigeria
The World Bank is expected to approve a $500 million loan for Nigeria on Friday as part of efforts to expand access to finance for micro, small and medium enterprises …
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AfricaBusinessEconomyEntrepreneurshipInnovationTechnology
Business Analyst Urges African Entrepreneurs to Turn Economic Challenges into Opportunities
A business analyst, Mr Adewale Adebawo, has charged African entrepreneurs to see economic challenges as opportunities for growth and innovation, noting that some of the most impactful ideas on the …
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BankingCorporate Social Responsibility,EducationHealthNigeriaSocial Development
Stanbic IBTC Expands Together4ALimb Initiative, Targets 200 Nigerian Children
Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc, a member of the Standard Bank Group, has reaffirmed its commitment to social responsibility and inclusive development with the continued expansion of its flagship Corporate Social …
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BusinessEconomyPoliciesPrivate SectorSecurityTaxation
ACCI President Warns of Contracting Economy as Businesses
The President of the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Chief Emeka Obegolu (SAN), has raised serious concern over Nigeria’s tough business environment, warning that the country’s economy is contracting …
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EconomyEnvironmentLagos NewsPublic PolicySustainability
Lagos, Stakeholders Push Environmental Action as Nigeria Targets $250bn
The Lagos State Government, in collaboration with key public and private sector stakeholders, has renewed its commitment to environmental sustainability and waste management as Nigeria looks to unlock an estimated …
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BankingCorporate NewsFinanceFinance & ServicesRegulationTechnology
NDIC, NIBSS Move to Strengthen Faster Depositor Reimbursement Through New Digital Partnership
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation and the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System Plc are set to formalise a stronger collaboration through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at improving …