MILO, a leading malt and cocoa beverage in Nigeria, has launched the MILO Text & Win Promotion, a nationwide consumer campaign designed to reward loyal consumers with exciting prizes while celebrating the trust they have continued to place in the brand. Running from July to September 2026, the promotion gives two million consumers the opportunity to win exciting rewards, including airtime, cash prizes, and six brand new cars. Five winners will emerge through the biweekly draws, while one lucky consumer will drive away with the grand prize, a brand-new family SUV. Participating is simple. Consumers only need to purchase a…
Author: Lilian Azuh
In a bid to safeguard power infrastructure in line with current reforms, the Honourable Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe on Tuesday paid a courtesy visit to the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Tunji Disu, psc(+), NPM, at the Force Headquarters, Abuja. The Minister, who was joined by the Permanent Secretary and other members of the Ministry’s management team, used the visit to seek enhanced cooperation of the Nigeria Police Force in safeguarding the nation’s power infrastructure. Speaking at the meeting, Tegbe commended the Force’s performance under the present administration, particularly since the appointment of IGP Disu. He identified the vandalization of…
Zenith Bank Plc has been named “Africa’s Best Bank” and “Nigeria’s Best Bank”, the latter for the second consecutive year, at the prestigious Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026, clinching the biggest and most coveted national and continental awards in banking. The awards were presented to the Bank on Thursday, 16 July 2026, at The Peninsula London Hotel, London. This dual recognition is a testament to the Bank’s sustained excellence in financial performance, customer service, digital innovation, and its contribution to economic development across Nigeria and the wider African continent. The Euromoney Awards for Excellence are among the most respected in…
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE (DPRP) has successfully completed a landmark Private Equity Placement that raised approximately US$2.5 billion in new equity, following a highly successful offering. The transaction, which is believed to be Africa’s largest publicly disclosed primary equity private placement, marks a significant milestone in the history of the company and demonstrates strong investor confidence in the refinery’s long-term growth strategy and operational excellence. The capital raise is the first equity funding round involving external investors beyond the company’s legacy shareholder base, underscoring the growing attractiveness of DPRP as a world-class energy and industrial enterprise. The proceeds…
Moniepoint Inc, Africa’s all-in-one financial ecosystem platform for individuals, businesses, and their customers, today publishes its inaugural Impact Report titled “Creating Financial Happiness The report captures Moniepoint’s evolution from a financial infrastructure provider into a comprehensive financial ecosystem, now serving over 20 million businesses and individuals, processing over $250 billion in transaction value annually. It also highlights the impact of expanded access to credit, banking, and business management tools for MSMEs in Nigeria, which face a funding gap of approximately $32.2 billion. At the heart of the report is access to credit. In 2025, Moniepoint disbursed more than $700 million…
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested three suspected cultists during an intelligence-led operation in Imota, recovering firearms, ammunition, and other dangerous weapons. The operation followed credible information from members of the public on the activities of suspected cultists in Imota. Acting on the credible intelligence, operatives of the Command stormed the location and arrested Jelili Adeyemo ‘m’, 37 years; alleged to be the armourer of the group, Bisoye Adewale ‘m’ 42 years, and John Okeafo ‘m’ 60 years. Recovered exhibits include one Beretta pistol, one locally made pistol, seven (7) Dane guns, ten (10) live cartridges, seven (7) expended…
The opening remarks at the Two-Day Cybersecurity Workshop for MDAs, Representing the Director General of NITDA, Ayo Bakare, underscores the importance of strengthening cybersecurity resilience across government institutions to safeguard Nigeria’s digital infrastructure. By Naeemah Junaid The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has urged Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to adopt a coordinated and proactive approach to securing Nigeria’s government digital infrastructure against the rising wave of cyber threats. The call was made at the opening of a two-day Cybersecurity Workshop for MDAs, themed “Securing Government Digital Infrastructure through Capacity Building,” where the Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa,…
L-R: Hajiya Hauwa Abbas, CEO/Founder, ABBASID Charity Foundation; Mr. Shunom Leo, Branch Manager, Fidelity Bank Plc, University of Jos Branch; Mrs. Nanbam Danjuma-Lot, Project Coordinator of the Plateau State Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); and Mrs. Victoria Abuka, Team Lead, Corporate Social Responsibility, Fidelity Bank Plc; at the Fidelity Food Bank Initiative outreach in Mangu Local Government Area, Plateau State, recently. In a significant demonstration of its commitment to alleviating hunger and supporting vulnerable communities, leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has provided food relief to more than 1,000 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State…
Group photo: Dr Aristotle Onumo and NITDA staffs, with the President of the National Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Comrade Aisha Ibrahim, and members of delegation, following a strategic engagement at the Agency’s Headquarters in Abuja. In a strategic push to bridge the gender digital divide, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has partnered with the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) to advance women’s digital inclusion and drive the nation’s transformation agenda. The partnership was cemented during a courtesy visit to NITDA Director General, Kashifu Inuwa, CCIE, by a NAWOJ delegation led by National President Comrade Aishatu Ibrahim,…
The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, CCIE, represented by the Director of Digital Development Services, Olawumi Dejo, in a group photograph with participants from various Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) at the Digital Skills Masterclass jointly organised by NITDA and Meta in Abuja. By James Ishaku The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reiterated the need for a digitally skilled public sector workforce, saying the success of government reforms and the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) will depend largely on the digital capacity of civil servants. Director General of the NITDA, Kashifu…