Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing quality education and youth empowerment with the renovation of an administrative building to Community Secondary School, Enugwuabo Ufuma, in Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State. The one-storey administrative block was comprehensively renovated as part of Fidelity Bank’s interventions to address infrastructural challenges faced by the school. The renovated facility was then formally handed over to the school community at a ceremony attended by government officials, community leaders, and other stakeholders. Speaking at the official handover ceremony, the Regional Bank Head, Fidelity Bank Plc Awka, Dr. Nosa…
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Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO Plc) (NGX: GTCO; LSE: GTCO), one of Africa’s leading financial services groups, is proud to announce its continued support as the main sponsor of the NPA Lagos International Polo Tournament, one of Africa’s oldest and most prestigious sporting events. The 2026 edition will be held at the Lagos Polo Club, Ikoyi, from Tuesday, January 27 to Sunday, February 15, bringing together top local and international polo teams and spectators from across the continent and beyond. The 2026 NPA Lagos International Polo Tournament will feature top‑tier teams competing for major prizes, including the Majekodunmi Cup,…
For decades, homeownership in Nigeria remained an elusive dream for millions, restricted by rising rents, unstable housing markets, and mortgage systems beyond the reach of the average citizen. Fourteen years ago, Adron Homes and Properties Limited set out to challenge this reality with a bold and disruptive vision: to make land and homeownership affordable, accessible, and achievable for everyday Nigerians. Founded on the principle that housing should be a right and not a privilege, Adron Homes has steadily emerged as one of Nigeria’s most influential mass housing developers. At the heart of its success is an affordability-driven model that prioritizes…
Inside FUNKE AKINDELE’S Wardrobe- Star actress, Olufunke Ayotunde Akindele, Nigerian film maker, producer and politician. Popularly known as Funke Akindele or Jenifer. Akindele ‘s love for traditional attires is top-notch. Here are 10 fascinating looks of Funke Akindele. Enjoy… Look 1 Fitted duchess dress, embellish red roses. Look 2- Akindele stuns in fitted lace gown. Look 3- All smiles in acrocentric attire. Look 4- Butterfly gown style, with touch of gold. Look 5- Corporate Aso-oke outfit. Look 6- Fringe dashiki dress. Look 7- Oleki wrapper, matching gele and ipele. Look 8 Corset flare dress. Look 9- George outfit. Look 10-…
Access Holdings Plc (‘the Company’) is pleased to announce that the Board of Directors (‘the Board’) of Access Bank Plc (‘the Bank’), its flagship subsidiary, has appointed Mrs. Ifeyinwa Osime as Chairman of the Board, following the retirement of Mr. Paul Usoro, SAN on January 29, 2026, upon the completion of his regulatory tenure limit. Mrs. Osime is an accomplished legal practitioner with a strong background in corporategovernance and strategic leadership. She was appointed to Access Bank’s Board in November 2019 as an Independent Non-Executive Director. Prior to her recent appointment, she served as Chairman of the Board Human Resources…
The Board of Directors, Management, and staff of Adron Group heartily congratulate His Excellency, Prince Dapo Abiodun, MFR, CON, and the good people of Ogun State as the State marks its Golden Jubilee, celebrating 50 years of progress, resilience, and development. Since its creation five decades ago, Ogun State has remained a beacon of progress, intellectual excellence, and enterprise. Founded on a vision of education, industry, and cultural pride, the Gateway State has consistently distinguished itself as a major contributor to Nigeria’s socio-economic development. As an organisation whose roots and remarkable growth are deeply intertwined with Ogun State, Adron Group…
Polaris Bank has reaffirmed its strategic commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s non-oil export ecosystem and empowering micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) at the NAHCO and NACCIMA Export Group Programme themed *Breaking Barriers: Helping SMEs Navigate Export Procedures for Agro Products and Other Commodities.” The one-day engagement brought together regulators, industry stakeholders, exporters and trade bodies to advance practical solutions for easing trade barriers, improving access to finance and building a more resilient and diversified Nigerian economy. The programme also marked the formal introduction and launch of the NACCIMA Export Group and the NAHCO Export Support Centre for MSMEs in Nigeria,…
L-R: Tanzanian music director, Folex, who won AFRIMA’s Best Music Video of the Year, Victoria Nkong, Associate Producer, All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), Best Male Artiste Eastern Africa, Juma Jux; and Seleman Mabisso, Acting Assistant Director of the Music Department at the National Arts Council of Tanzania, BASATA, during the Media and Stakeholders Parley held to review the impact of the awards on the region’s music industry, at the Urban by City Blue Hotel, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania… recently Fresh from their victories at the 9th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) in Lagos, Nigeria, Tanzanian stars Juma Jux and Folex…
Infinix, an innovation-driven brand with cutting-edge tech, bold design and outstanding performance, is expanding its portfolio with the new Infinix Note Edge, becoming the world’s first smartphone to adopt the new MediaTek Dimensity 7100. Partnered with MediaTek, Infinix continues its mission to democratize technology. By delivering a brand-new system-on-a-chip platform, coupled with the debut of Infinix’s first in-house Android 16-based OS, Infinix Note Edge earmarks a major expansion of its premium-accessible smartphone portfolio. Co-optimized with MediaTek, NOTE Edge delivers stable 5G with low power consumption for all-day efficiency Despite steady global expansion, the 5G experience remains uneven across markets shaped…
First HoldCo Plc has announced its unaudited financial results for the year ended 31 December 2025,reflecting a year of deliberate strategic actions aimed at strengthening its balance sheet, improving assetquality, and positioning the business for more resilient and sustainable growth amidst successful capitalraise activities. As stated in the unaudited Group financial statement, FirstHoldCo recorded a 4.8% year-on-year (y-o-y)increase in its Gross earnings to N3.4 trillion, supported by a 36.3% y-o-y growth in net interest income of N1.9 trillion on the back of enhanced earnings yield and margins of 17.11% and 11.0%, respectively.Similarly, net fees and commissions improved by 18.7% y-o-y…