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,…
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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…
The Society of Digital Newspaper Owners of Nigeria (SDNON) has congratulated Dr. Patrick Akhere Ebojele, PhD, on his appointment as Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo. In a congratulatory letter and greeting card signed by SDNON President, Dr. Adeniyi Ifetayo, and Secretary, Seunmanuel Faleye, the association described the appointment as well-deserved, citing Dr. Ebojele’s professionalism, integrity, and long-standing contribution to media practice in Nigeria. The goodwill congratulatory message was delivered on Friday, January 30, during a reception organised by Friends of the CPS at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Press Centre, Benin City. Speaking…
The Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the Edo State Governor, Dr. Patrick Akhere Ebojele, has reaffirmed Governor Monday Okpebholo’s resolve to build a New Edo, saying the administration is ready and willing to work closely with the media for the overall development of the state. Dr. Ebojele spoke at a grand reception organised in his honour by Friends of the CPS, held on Friday at the NUJ Press Centre in Benin City. The event attracted journalists and media stakeholders from both traditional and digital platforms, highlighting the growing partnership between government and the media. According to the CPS, his responsibility…
The Nigeria Prizes competition officially kicked off on Sunday with Call for Entries for the 2026 cycle. This year’s edition focuses on Artificial Intelligence and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for The Nigeria Prize for Science and Innovation; Poetry for The Nigeria Prize for Literature; and Documentary Filmmaking for the newly introduced The Nigeria Prize for Creative Arts. The Prizes remain Nigeria’s foremost platform for rewarding excellence in science and innovation, literature, and the creative arts. This year, The Nigeria Prize for Science and Innovation retain the theme “Innovations in Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Artificial Intelligence, and Digital Technologies…
The Chairman, Board of Directors, Management, and staff of Adron Group have congratulated the Government and people of Ondo State on the celebration of its 50th anniversary, describing the milestone as a significant chapter in Nigeria’s federal history and a testament to visionary leadership, resilience, and purposeful development. In a goodwill message issued to commemorate the Golden Jubilee, Adron Group noted that since its creation in 1976, Ondo State has consistently distinguished itself as a centre of honour, intellect, and enterprise. Fondly referred to as The Sunshine State, the state has produced generations of outstanding professionals, administrators, and national leaders…
…Offers celebrity performance for newly-weds and other gifts for singles, friends and couples* . Following the launch of “ALAT: The Evolution”, Wema Bank, Nigeria’s oldest indigenous bank, most innovative and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has launched its 2026 Valentine’s campaign tagged “Evolution of Love, powered by Wema Bank”. Inspired by the “evolution” theme of its upgraded ALAT app, Wema Bank launched the “Evolution of Love” campaign with the goal of celebrating different forms of love experienced by customers, and how they have evolved over time. From self-love to friendship, romantic love to family, this campaign introduces…
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