Archives for April, 2026 - Page 2
NAICOM, NASRDA Partner To Strengthen Nigeria’s Insurance Ecosystem
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI L-R : Dr Mathew Olumide Adepoju (Director General;NASRDA) and Mr Olusegun Ayo Omosehin (Commissioner for Insurance) National Insurance Commission. The leadership of the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM)…
Zenith Bank Targets Francophone Growth With New Cote D’Ivoire SubsidiaryÂ
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI Zenith Bank Plc has announced the opening of its Côte d’Ivoire subsidiary, marking a pivotal achievement in the Group’s Pan-African expansion strategy. The official opening ceremony, scheduled…
FG Moves to Stabilise Jet Fuel Prices as Keyamo, NMDPRA Step In
•TUC demands urgent FG’s intervention to drive down energy cost •Seeks 50% tax rebate for workers Onyebuchi Ezigbo in Abuja, Chinedu Eze in Lagos and Okon Bassey in Uyo The…
Gunmen kidnap 23 pupils in Kogi orphanage attack
Gunmen have abducted 23 pupils and the wife of a school proprietor following an attack on an orphanage and school facility in the Zariagi area of Lokoja, Kogi State. PUNCH…
FG bonds record 35% oversubscription in April auction
The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) bond auction in April 2026 recorded a oversubscription, reflecting strong investor demand, the Debt Management Office (DMO) disclosed Monday. Investors bid billion for bonds…
Fidelity Bank Strengthens SME Support with High Impact Masterclasses on Pricing, Digital Growth
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI In line with its commitment to accelerating the growth of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) across Nigeria, leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has rolled out a…
Sterling Bank, One Foundation, Sunbeth, Partners Strengthen Climate Action With Nationwide Cleanup, Beach Adoption
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI In a bold move to strengthen environmental protection across Nigeria, Sterling Bank, in collaboration with Sterling One Foundation, Lagos Waste Management Authority, Sunbeth, community volunteers, and partner…
Sports Industry Awards Nigeria to honour FirstBank for longstanding sports sponsorship legacy
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and the leading financial inclusion service provider, is set to receive prestigious recognitions for its sustained contribution to Nigeria's fast…
Waltersmith showcases expanded refinery to NCDMB, NMDPRA
…plans for condensate refinery, industrial park The Executive Secretary NCDMB, Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe on Thursday joined the Authority Chief Executive (ACE) of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory…
From Malta to Marriott: IPv6 Council Nigeria Inauguration Solidifies 16-Year Path to Digital Sovereignty
The formal inauguration of the IPv6 Council Nigeria by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) at the Marriott Hotel, Ikeja GRA, today, Thursday, April 23, 2026, marks the historic fulfillment of…
