The Trade Union Congress Nigeria Women Commission has presented the Managing Director and Chief Executive of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) with an Award of Excellence in recognition of his visionary leadership and contributions to women development and commitment to gender equity. Presenting the[Read More…]
For millions of Nigerians, homeownership has long felt like an ambition deferred. Squeezed by rising property prices, persistent double-digit inflation and high commercial lending rates, the dream of owning a home has remained just that – a dream. But that narrative is quietly changing. Thanks to FirstBank. [Read More…]
For many Nigerians, home ownership has always felt like a long dream parked somewhere between someday and maybe. However, the MREIF Mortgage Loan by FirstBank of Nigeria is quietly changing that narrative. Here are five things you should know: 1. Designed for Real People.[Read More…]
Google has expanded language support for its AI Search features, AI Overviews and AI Mode, to include Yorùbá and Hausa. This update allows speakers of both Nigerian languages to utilize AI-powered Search experiences in their mother tongue for quick summaries and conversational exploration. This expansion is part of[Read More…]
Zenith Bank Plc will commemorate the 2026 International Women’s Day with a renewed call to purposeful action and leadership. As part of preparations to celebrate this significant occasion, the Bank is set to hold its annual International Women’s Day Seminar on Monday, March 9, 2026, at The Civic Centre,[Read More…]
Ecobank Nigeria, a subsidiary of the leading pan-African financial services group Ecobank Group, has unveiled a significantly enhanced version of its multi-award-winning gender financing initiative, Ellevate by Ecobank, as part of activities commemorating International Women’s Day 2026. The upgraded programme reinforces the bank’s long-term commitment to advancing women-led enterprises[Read More…]
The National Institute of Credit Administration (NICA) has conferred its prestigious Fellowship on the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Polaris Bank, Kayode Lawal, alongside other distinguished leaders across Nigeria’s financial and corporate landscape, at an investiture ceremony held at the Muson Centre, Lagos. Also honoured[Read More…]
A fire outbreak gutted parts of the Palace of the Emir of Jama’a in Kafanchan, headquarters of Jema’a Local Government Area of Kaduna State on Friday evening. The affected apartments formed part of the wing occupied by the Emir’s mother. According to the sources, the fire reportedly started while[Read More…]
The Federal High Court, Abuja, has admitted former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, and his son, Abdulaziz, to N200 million bail on alleged terrorism and illegal firearm possession charges. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik granted the bail on Friday while ruling on the application argued by the defendants’ lead[Read More…]
Mr Chinedu Eneanya, an operative of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Thursday, testified in the ongoing trial of former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke, at Southwark Crown Court in the UK. Eneanya, who gave his testimony virtually from the Federal High Court in Abuja, said[Read More…]
