Author: Eberechi Constance

NLC commends Dangote refinery, urges FG to sell adequate crude in Naira to reduce fuel prices

  The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has hailed the Dangote Petroleum Refinery as a transformative national asset, calling it a vital step in bridging Nigeria’s fuel supply gap, boosting employment, and restoring public confidence in the country’s industrial capacity.       Speaking during a tour of the refinery and[Read More…]

FirstBank champions inclusive Fintech innovation at Canada-Africa Fintech Summit (CAFS 2025)

  FirstBank proudly sponsored the recently held Canada-Africa Fintech Summit (CAFS 2025), which took place from August 5–8 at the Sheraton Centre in Downtown Toronto. Convened by Dr. Segun Aina, President of the African Fintech Network, CAFS 2025 was a landmark event that united fintech leaders, regulators, startups, and investors[Read More…]

Sterling Bank Names First Beneficiaries of ₦2B ‘Beyond Education’ Fund

    Sterling Bank, Nigeria’s leading financial institution, has announced the first recipients of its ₦2 billion Beyond Education Scholarship, a groundbreaking nationwide initiative designed to fund university education for 600 exceptional young Nigerians and connect them to future careers in high-impact sectors. The announcement reflects a major step in[Read More…]

Tinubu directs expedited rollout of free healthcare for low-income retirees, implementation of pension increase 

  President Bola Tinubu has directed the expedited rollout of the free healthcare access initiative for low-income retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), describing it as a critical component of social protection and dignity in retirement.   He also called for the prompt implementation of long-overdue pension increases and[Read More…]