Following the excitement generated by its “Be Seen. Be Hot.” campaign, Infinix has officially announced the nationwide availability of the HOT 70 Pro, its newest smartphone designed for a generation that values creativity, individuality and intelligent innovation. Developed for young creators, students, trendsetters and digital natives, the HOT 70 Pro combines expressive design, immersive personalization, powerful AI capabilities and dependable performance in a smartphone built to help users stand out and stay connected. The launch follows the successful unveiling of award-winning music star Qing Madi as the face of the HOT 70 Pro, reinforcing Infinix’s continued commitment to building products…
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Guaranty Trust Bank Ltd (“GTBank” or the “Bank”), the flagship banking subsidiary of Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (“GTCO” or the “Group”), has been named the Best Overall Performing Bank in Nigeria in The Banker magazine’s Top 1000 World Banks Rankings 2026. The recognition reaffirms GTBank’s position as one of Nigeria’s leading financial institutions and reflects the Bank’s consistent delivery of strong financial performance, operational excellence, and sustainable growth. The rankings evaluate banks globally using audited financial results, assessing institutions across financial strength, operational efficiency, risk management, liquidity, growth, and profitability. GTBank ranked 1st Overall as best performing Bank and…
Guaranty Trust Bank Ltd (“GTBank”), the flagship banking subsidiary of Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (“GTCO” or the “Group”) , has been named Nigeria’s Best Digital Bank at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026, one of the most prestigious and globally recognised awards programmes in the financial services industry. Organised annually by Euromoney, the Awards for Excellence recognise financial institutions that demonstrate outstanding performance, innovation, customer service, and leadership across markets worldwide. The recognition was announced at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026 ceremony, held on July 17, 2026, at The Peninsula London. The prestigious event convened leading financial institutions,…
The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, CCIE, presenting the Agency’s Strategic Roadmap and Action Plan (SRAP 2.0) to the Director General of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Engr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote, during a courtesy visit to the Agency’s headquarters in Abuja, recently.In a major milestone for Nigeria’s technological advancement, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has officially handed over its Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) framework to the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC). This transfer of assets, technology, and ongoing operations is designed to provide the robust security backbone needed to establish a…
; The Director of the Corporate Communications and Media Relations Department at the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mrs. Hadiza Umar, has been officially recognized as one of Nigeria’s top public relations professionals in the prestigious 2026 PR Power List. The definitive annual list, compiled by GLG Communications in partnership with The Guardian, was unveiled to commemorate World PR Day. It celebrates 50 outstanding professionals within Nigeria and the diaspora whose strategic communication strategies have significantly shaped organisations, influenced public discourse, and advanced the profession over the past 12 months. Adding to the momentous milestone, Mrs. Umar was hit…
…APC Youth Network West Africa chief says initiative will run every Friday throughout 2026, combining free meals with scholarships and empowerment programmes. Hundreds of vulnerable residents gathered at Agidingbi, Ikeja, on Friday as the Director-General of the APC Youth Network West Africa, *Hon. Olatunde Gideon Igbasan*, expanded his weekly humanitarian outreach, providing free meals to those in need under the organisation’s *Food for the Needy* initiative. The programme, held at the organisation’s Lagos office, forms part of a year-long campaign aimed at tackling hunger and supporting vulnerable households through the regular distribution of cooked meals and food items. Organisers said…
Online publisher Ejike Ofoegbu, who operates under the banners of Igbo Times Magazine and INews, was arraigned before a Magistrate Court in Amawbia, Awka South Local Government Area, Anambra State, on Monday, July 13, 2026, to face charges related to the publication of alleged fabricated and defamatory content. The defendant stands accused of orchestrating a campaign of misinformation targeting the Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, and members of his family, most notably his son, Ozonna. Prosecutors allege that Ofoegbu authored and disseminated malicious falsehoods—described in court as “satanic works of fiction”—designed to exploit sensationalism for online traffic and…
In a bid to accelerate Nigeria’s clean energy transition, Sterling Bank and StarTimes Nigeria have launched Sterling Solar Financing Hubs inside StarTimes retail outlets. This initiative embeds on-the-spot solar financing at the point of purchase, with a joint target of reaching ₦2 billion in renewable energy financing by the end of 2026. The initiative builds on an existing partnership that has already facilitated over ₦600 million in solar financing transactions over the past year. The new 2026 target represents more than a threefold expansion, aimed at enabling thousands of Nigerian households and small businesses to transition to reliable, affordable, and…
To commemorate World Environment Day 2026, FBRA organised environmental education sessions for more than 250 secondary school students, conducted a recycling awareness campaign that reached over 1,000 residents, recovered more than three metric tonnes of recyclable waste from over 400 households through a community buyback programme in Igando, Lagos, and formally launched a new recyclables collection centre in partnership with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) and West Africa ENRG. The activities attracted strong participation from government agencies, private sector organisations and non-governmental organisations, including NESREA, the Lagos State Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, LAWMA, LASTMA, GIZ, FBRA…
NESCAFÉ, Nigeria’s leading coffee brand, has concluded the NESCAFÉ Next Level Promo, rewarding more than 41,000 consumers across the country through a nationwide campaign designed to celebrate consumer loyalty while supporting entrepreneurial ambition. Running from April to June 2026, the promotion invited consumers to purchase a promotional sachet of NESCAFÉ Original 3-in-1, uncover a unique code and enter for a chance to win airtime, cash prizes and entrepreneurial support. The promotion attracted over 240,000 entries and culminated in four Grand Winners receiving prizes to advance their entrepreneurial journeys. Reflecting the nationwide reach of the promotion, the four Grand Winners emerged…