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Nigerian banks have assured customers that their deposits and digital banking services remain safe despite a sophisticated global cyber campaign targeting organisations across several countries and industries. Industry sources said Nigerian lenders moved swiftly to contain the impact of the cyber threats by activating incident response protocols and working with regulators, law enforcement agencies and […]

Access Holdings Plc has expanded its green asset portfolio to N92.14 billion and reduced its operational greenhouse gas emissions by 28.47 per cent. This is from its 2025 Sustainability Report that highlighted the financial group’s push to integrate environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles into its operations across Africa. The report, released on the Nigerian […]

The founder and Group Managing Director of BOVAS Group, Dr. Victoria Samson, has been named the 2026 Pan-African Woman of the Year by the Women’s School of Business and Leadership (WSBL) in recognition of her contributions to entrepreneurship, indigenous business development and women’s economic empowerment. The award, announced on July 31, aligns with the African […]

Air Peace has commenced flight operations on the Lagos–Conakry–Bamako route, as part of its regional expansion strategy and strengthening air connectivity across West Africa. The inaugural flight departed the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on Saturday, August 1, 2026, linking Nigeria’s commercial capital with Conakry, Guinea, and Bamako, Mali. The airline said the new service […]

By Faruk Shuaibu The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) has emphasized the need for journalists to ensure accurate information is published to Nigerians while covering the energy sector. Speaking during a training workshop, the Executive Secretary of PTDF, Prof. Shuaibu Shehu Aliyu, said publishing more accurate, balanced, and insightful reporting helps to strengthen understanding of […]

  Standard Chartered has reported a record financial performance for the first half of 2026, driven by strong growth in its Wealth Solutions and Global Banking businesses, while raising its income outlook for the full year. The international banking group recorded operating income of $11.6 billion, its highest ever for the first half, while profit […]

The Nigerian stock market began August on a positive note, with investors recording a combined gain of N288.44 billion as renewed buying interest in medium and large-cap stocks lifted the market. At the close of trading on Monday, the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) All-Share Index (ASI) advanced by 446.85 points, or 0.18 per cent, to settle […]

Chairman of First HoldCo Plc, Femi Otedola, has revealed plans to increase his shareholding in the financial services group to more than 51%, saying majority ownership is essential to executing the reforms needed to transform the institution into a world-class banking franchise. In an interview with Nairametrics, Otedola disclosed that he has invested more than […]

Spanish striker Gonzalo Garcia has joined Fulham from Real Madrid, reuniting with his former coach Alvaro Arbeloa, the Premier League club and the Spanish side announced on Monday. The 22-year-old enjoyed his most productive season last term, scoring eight goals for Madrid, including six in La Liga. His tally featured a hat-trick against Real Betis […]

Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun has expressed confidence in victory in the August 15 governorship election, if it is conducted in a free and fair manner. Adeleke stated this on Monday during his re-election campaign in Osogbo. “With God on my side, I am confident of victory. If this election is free and fair, I […]

By Henry Umoru Crisis rocking the leadership of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, has taken a new twist as a faction of the party has petitioned the National Peace Committee to urgently intervene over what it termed the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC’s refusal to recognise its authentic candidates and release the nomination portal […]

By Dickson Omobola Following threats by some aviation unions to crack down on airlines over the non-remittance of the statutory five per cent Ticket Sales Charge, TSC, the Airline Operators of Nigeria, AON, has dismissed the planned action and warned against any disruption of flight operations. TSC is a statutory levy collected by airlines from […]