FirstBank, West Africa’s financial institution and financial inclusion services provider, is hosting SMEConnect Webinar to equip small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the knowledge and tools to harness the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for business growth. The March edition is strategically curated to inform and educate SMEs on how AI can be applied to […]
Read MoreIn Nigeria’s evolving business landscape, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria are emerging as key drivers of growth and sustainability. Large corporations are required to show responsibility—to the environment, to society, and to their stakeholders. FirstBank, a frontrunner in this space, is setting the pace with its robust sustainability/ESG approach hinged on three pillars. Education, […]
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Zedcrest, an expert in financial solution services provision for everyone is tapping her foot on the ground announcing that in the last 13 years of existence as a corporate leader in the Nigerian financial services market, it has grown to become a full-service household name. The excited Founder and Group Managing Director of the Zedcrest […]
Read MoreThe MTN Group and China telecoms giant, Huawei have signed partnership deal to deploy more artificial intelligence driven telecom networks across Africa as both companies push deeper into next-generation connectivity and digital infrastructure. This development is coming on the heels of a planned telecoms event, West Africa Telecoms Infrastructure Summit (WATISE 4.0 and Awards), holding […]
Read MoreThe MTN Group is concerned about the Middle Eastern, Ukrainian, and other conflicts, warning that if they continue, the growing geopolitical risks may have a negative impact on its operational environment and prospects, including the telco’s market outlook. The caution was issued this week by MTN Group CEO, Ralph Mupita, as he announced the company’s […]
Read MoreDuring the last 12 months, AI agents have steadily become an enterprise innovation priority. Key industries such as financial services and telecommunications are recognising the potential of agents that can autonomously plan and execute complex decisions, and interact with one another across systems and workflows. According to PwC’s Africa Cloud Business Survey for 2025, while […]
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The Nigerian consumers were taken serious with their plight given privileged attention as the world marked the 2026 World Consumer Day, which felled on Sunday yesterday, March 15, an annual day set aside to celebrate consumers across the world. To mark the 2026 World Consumer Day, Rite Food, one of Nigeria’s leading food and beverage […]
Read MoreDangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a major reduction in the prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, and Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), also known as diesel. Under the new pricing framework, the price of PMS has been moved from ₦1,175 to ₦1,075 per litre—a reduction of ₦100. The coastal price has also […]
Read MoreFor 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. The N1 Trillion Intervention Reshaping Access In partnership […]
Read MoreFor 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: Designed for Real People. This is not a luxury only scheme. It is structured to help middle income earners […]
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