Archives for October, 2026
PenCom Targets Three Million Additional Funded Pension Accounts, Assets Hit ₦31.8trn
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has set a target of enrolling three million additional funded active accounts within the next one year as part of efforts to…
E-Waste Dialogue 2026: NCC, NLNG Drum Support for ITREALMS Multi-Stakeholder Forum
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI As preparations intensify for the 2026 edition of the annual ITREALMS E-Waste Dialogue, key industry institutions, including the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG),…
Beyond the Dollar: How Naira and Yuan Could Rewrite Nigeria’s Trade with China
UMMIE KABIR Every morning, importers in Alaba, Idumota, and Onitsha markets face the same arithmetic. Goods made in Guangzhou or Yiwu must be paid for in dollars, and dollars must…
BANK TECH FAIR 6.0 TO EXPLORE AI’S TRANSFORMATIVE POTENTIAL
Zenith Bank Plc is set to host the sixth edition of its flagship technology event, Zenith Bank Tech Fair 2026: Future Forward , on Thursday, November 5, 2026, under the…
FirstBank Partners Google Pay, Expanding Digital Payment Options for Cardholders
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI Olusegun AlebiosuMD/CEO FirstBank Firstbank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and the leading financial inclusion service provider, has announced the integration of Google Pay for eligible cardholders, enabling…
DataPro Leverages AI, 30 Years of Expertise to Strengthen Risk Verification
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI DataPro Limited is combining artificial intelligence (AI), technology-driven verification and more than 30 years of due diligence experience to help businesses identify potential risks and make…
DataPro Launches Training to Strengthen Defences Against Proliferation Financing
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI DataPro Limited, a compliance and credit-rating agency, will hold a two-day virtual training on October 27 and 28, 2026, to equip financial institutions and businesses with practical…
NUPRC Eyes Domestic Crude Swap, Aims For $4/b Cost Reduction For Local Refiners
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) is considering a domestic crude swap framework that it says could cut refiners’ costs by an estimated $3 to $4 per barrel. The…
NMDPRA sets new conditions for petrol import licences
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority has set new conditions for granting petrol import licences, saying this will be based on published merit-based criteria and a transparent determination…
Fidelity Bank Targets Growth for SMEs at Abuja Business Forum
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI Fidelity Bank Plc will conclude its 2026 Quarterly Business Forum series with an edition in Abuja, bringing together entrepreneurs, business owners, industry experts and other stakeholders to…
