Fidelity Bank Commences Disbursement of FGN MSME Intervention Funds
.... Reaffirms Support for Women Entrepreneurs Tier One Lender, Fidelity Bank Plc, has commenced the disbursement of the Federal Government of Nigeria’s (FGN) MSME Intervention Funds, administered by the Bank of Industry (BOI), to qualified SMES with a strategic focus on empowering women-owned businesses across the country. The FGN MSME Intervention Fund is designed …
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SUNU Nigeria Expands Impact, Funds FreeBreast Cancer Screening for 150 Women in Second Annual Campaign
SUNU Nigeria, comprising SUNU Assurances Nigeria Plc and SUNU Health Nigeria Limited, has announced the launch of its second annual Pink October 2.0 initiative, significantly expanding its commitment to women’s health by offering free breast cancer screenings (mammograms/clinical breast exams) to 150 women in Nigeria. This year’s effort marks a major increase in imp…
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Ecobank Nigeria Launches Upgraded Mobile App for Faster, Smarter and Simpler Banking Experience
Ecobank Nigeria, a subsidiary of the leading pan-African banking group, has announced the launch of its upgraded mobile app, delivering a faster, smarter, and simpler banking experience for customers nationwide. This launch marks a significant step in Ecobank’s commitment to digital innovation and financial empowerment. The newly enhanced mobile app features a mo…
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Imisi wins Big Brother Naija 10/10
Imisi has been crowned the winner of Big Brother Naija 10/10 show. She defeated the other top two finalist, Koyin and Dede to emerge the winner.
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Dangote Refinery Commends Tinubu, Security Chiefs, Ministers for Averting PENGASSAN Disruption
…Reaffirms Commitment to Nigeria’s Progress, Workers’ Welfare Dangote Petroleum Refinery has expressed profound appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his timely intervention in averting what it described as “the disruptive actions of PENGASSAN” against the company. The company, in a statement, said the President’s leadership, through his ministers and senio…
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Rapper Sean Diddy sentenced to over 4 years in prison for Prostitution Issue
American rapper, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, has been sentenced to more than four years in prison after being found guilty on two counts of transportation for prostitution. The 55-year-old music businessman received the sentence on Friday from Judge, Arun Subramanian at the New York courthouse. Before sentencing, the judge acknowledged Diddy’s accomplishments but said, “Howe…
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Popular Journalist, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu dies after armed robbery attack
ARISE News Channel has announced the death of its news presenter, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu. She reportedly died after robbers invaded her home. The news platform said in a statement said: "It is with heavy hearts that the management and staff of the ARISE News Channel announce the passing of our beloved colleague, News Anchor, Reporter and Producer, So…
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Dangote Refinery debunks mass sack claim; says re-organisation is a commitment to Safety, Workers’ Rights
…Affirms over 3,000 Nigerians Still at Work in Refinery, despite re-organisation Management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has denied the allegation by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) of mass sacking of its staff because of joining the Association. The refinery described the allegation as both unfounde…
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Police intercept suspected Intoxicants valued over N82m in Kano
In line with the directives of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, to all Police Commands and Formations to intensify robust intelligence-led and community-centric policing initiatives, the Kano State Police Command, under the leadership of CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, has recorded a significant breakthrough in its fight against the trafficking …
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30-yr-old Man arrested for allegedly stabbing his Grandparents
The Kano State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old man for allegedly stabbing his grandparents to death over a disagreement concerning food. On September 25, 2025, at about 09:30am, a resident of Kofar Dawanau Quarters reported that one Mutawakilu Ibrahim, had a quarrel with his grandparents, Muhammad Dansokoto, aged 75, and Hadiza Tasidi, aged 65, over a foo…
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NDLEA acquires new Sniffer Dog Facility to boost fight against illicit drugs in Nigeria
... Commissions canine complex donated by German Government in Lagos; success of agency’s operation to keep Nigeria safe important to Germany- Consul General Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) has said that the donation of a newly built canine facility to NDLEA by the German government will …
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Dangote Refinery debunks mass sack claim; says re-organisation is a commitment to Safety, Workers’ Rights
…Affirms over 3,000 Nigerians Still at Work in Refinery, despite re-organisation Management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has denied the allegation by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) of mass sacking of its staff because of joining the Association. The refinery described the allegation as both unfounde…
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Polaris Bank Hosts Global Trade Forum to Strengthen Trade Relationships and Drive Growth
Polaris Bank, Nigeria's leading digital retail, and commercial bank, on Tuesday hosted corporate customers in the non-oil sector at its Global Trade Forum. The event was designed to foster stronger stakeholder relationships, address trade-related challenges, and explore innovative solutions to drive business growth. The forum, with the theme: “Trade Export: Partn…
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Exhibitors Laud FNITCC Atlanta as Game-Changer for Non-Oil Exports Growth
Exhibitors at the recently concluded Fidelity Nigeria International Trade & Creative Connect (FNITCC) in Atlanta, Georgia have lauded the event as a transformative platform for showcasing Nigerian non-oil exports and businesses on the global stage. Hosted by Fidelity Bank Plc in collaboration with AFRICON from September 18 to 20, 2025, FNITCC brought together i…
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Sanwo-Olu Flags Off FNITCC 2025 at Georgia State Capitol
The Executive Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, officially launched the 2025 edition of the Fidelity Nigeria International Trade and Creative Connect (FNITCC) at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, on Thursday, 18 September 2025. In his keynote address, Governor Sanwo-Olu reaffirmed Lagos State’s readiness to collaborate with corporat…
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Peter Obi denied Meeting with Donald Trump
My attention has been drawn to some pictures currently circulating on social media, falsely portraying meetings I never had. One of such images purports to show me with US President Donald Trump, alongside a fabricated claim that he praised me. Another seeks to depict me with MC Oluomo in his office. Let me state categorically that both pictures are fake and doct…
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Photos: Delta Billionaire , im Brown marries his 19th Wife, Other Wives present
A billionaire in Delta State , Jim Brown has tied the knot with his 19th wife, Erica. According to the information gathered, his other wives attended the marriage ceremony.
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Fake Police Officer arrested for Extortion in Kano
The Kano State Police Command has arrested a suspect posing as a police officer for extorting members of the public. Nasiru Shitu, a 33-year-old male from Kofar Waika Quarters, Kano, was apprehended on Sunday, 21st September 2025 by 5pm while dressed in a suspected police uniform. The suspect was arrested at Kofar Dawanau, an area where several reports of extortion b…
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Alleged N3.1b Fraud: Suswan' s Trial Stalled for Failure to Commence Defence
The trial of former Benue State governor, Gabriel Suswan before Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court, sitting in Abuja was on Monday, September 22, 2025 stalled due to defendant’s inability to commence his defence. Suswan, alongside his then Commissioner of Finance, Omodachi Okolobia, is facing prosecution by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC…
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Anambra's Philips Consulting Rating: Mischief or Blindness – Christian Aburime
In any institutional landscape, data is sacred as performance rating firms wield critical influence over public perception and policy decisions. They become instruments that can either build or destroy institutional credibility. The foundation of any credible rating system must rest on uncompromising data accuracy and rigorous empirical methodology, as these standard…
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