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China Industrial Bank Pledges Large-scale Infrastructure Plan to Boost Connectivity for Over 20 Million Nigerians

China Industrial Bank (CIB) is supporting the Nigeria Universal Communication Access Project (NUCAP), a large-scale infrastructure plan designed to extend connectivity to more than 20 million Nigerians in underserved communities. The announcement was made by the minister of communications, innovation and digital economy, Bosun Tijani, following a meeting in Abuja with a CIB delegation led by Peng […]

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Business

Access Bank Clinches Dual Honours at 2026 Global Good Governance Awards

Access Bank Plc has been recognised with two prestigious honours at the 2026 Global Good Governance (3G) Awards, reaffirming its leadership in corporate governance and sustainable community impact. The bank received the 3G Community Empowerment Award 2026 and the 3G Best Corporate Governance Framework Award 2026. The awards, conferred by Cambridge IFA under the Global […]

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Business

Nigeria’s mySMEville Platform  Impacts Africa’s Digital Economy Closing Financial & Skills Gaps for Over 40 Millions MSMEs

The Nigeria’s mySMEville platform has been able to  driver Africa’s digital economy by closing the financial and skills gaps holding back the country’s nearly 40 million MSMEs. Details about this development came up during a visit hosted by the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) to the MTN head office by Angola’s […]

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Business

Pan African Towers Crisis Turns Messy as Former CEO Drags Company to Court Over Unpaid Severance Benefits

Fresh concerns have emerged in the ongoing legal dispute between former Pan African Towers CEO, Azeez Amida, and Pan African Towers Limited, following claims that the company is relying on procedural tactics to delay substantive determination of the matter rather than directly addressing the underlying dispute. According to court filings, Amida’s severance obligations under a […]

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Business

FirstBank Redefines Card Payment Across with Unveiling Naira Visa Debit Card in Partnership with Visa

First Bank of Nigeria Limited has launched Naira Visa Debit Card, in partnership with Visa to extend accessible, reliable electronic payment capabilities to a broader segment of the Nigerian population. The card is targeted at everyday consumers who require a dependable payment instrument for routine domestic and international transactions. Accepted across POS terminals, ATMs, and […]

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Business

How to Install and Register for FirstBank’s Mobile App

Picture this: it is payday, and you need to transfer money to a loved one or pay a utility bill. In the past, that meant rushing to the bank, standing in long queues, and hoping you’d finish before closing time. For many Nigerians, this was the reality: time-consuming, stressful, and inconvenient. But times have changed. […]

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Olayinka Ijabiyi
Business

FirstBank Confirms Olayinka Ijabiyi as Group Head, Marketing and Corporate Communications

FirstBank, West Africa’s financial institution and financial inclusion service provider, has confirmed the appointment of Olayinka Ijabiyi as the substantive Group Head, Marketing and Corporate Communications. The appointment takes immediate effect and reinforces strong corporate governance at a pivotal point in the bank’s growth and transformation journey. Olayinka Thomas Ijabiyi is a seasoned marketing and […]

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Chief Operating Officer, Seplat Energy Plc, Mr. Samson Ezugworie
 Business

Seplat Energy Records Impressive Performance in Q1, Earns $243m in Cash Amid Touch Operational Environment

Seplat Energy PLC, Nigerian independent energy company listed on both the Nigerian Exchange and the London Stock Exchange, has announced its unaudited results for the for the three months ended 31 March 2026, declaring US 9.0 Cents total dividend per share for the period, which is 96 per cent higher than 1Q 2025 payout. The […]

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Business

FirstMobile: How to Install and Register for FirstBank’s Mobile App

Picture this: it is payday, and you need to transfer money to a loved one or pay a utility bill. In the past, that meant rushing to the bank, standing in long queues, and hoping you’d finish before closing time. For many Nigerians, this was the reality: time-consuming, stressful, and inconvenient. But times have changed. […]

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Business

FirstBank’s Mortgage Loan Set to Be Game-Changer for Home Ownership in Nigeria

Anyone who has tried to get a loan to buy a house in Nigeria knows the drill: endless forms, property valuation, and eventual down payment of a minimum 25% or more on the property. Sometimes, interest rates could go as high as 30% per annum, while the typical loan limit is N50 million. But FirstBank, […]

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