Access Bank Plc has secured an unprecedented 16 honours at the prestigious Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026, marking one of the strongest performances by any African financial institution this year and underscoring its emergence as one of the world’s most respected banking brands. The awards span customer experience, sustainable finance, SME banking, digital banking, corporate responsibility and market leadership across multiple African markets, reflecting the Bank’s consistent execution of a long-term strategy built on innovation, sustainability, customer-centricity and responsible growth. For stakeholders across global banking, investment and development finance communities, the recognitionsignals the growing influence of an African institution increasingly…
Author: Lilian Azuh
The Honourable Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, on Tuesday convened a high-level stakeholder engagement, bringing together key actors across the electricity value chain to strengthen coordination on the implementation of the Electricity Act, 2023 and Nigeria’s transition to a decentralized electricity market. This engagement advanced the resolution of the brewing impasse between the NERC and State Electricity Regulatory Commissions. In attendance at the workshop were representatives of the National Assembly, the Special Adviser to the President on Power, DG Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), representatives from the Nigeria Governors Forum, Heads of Federal Power Sector Agencies, State Commissioners for Energy, and State Electricity Regulators. The engagements provided a platform for stakeholders to deliberate on key regulatory issues, including…
The atmosphere at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Isuofia, was a poignant blend of somber reflection and triumphant hope as the Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, the Isuofia community, among others, gathered for the Pontifical Funeral Mass of their late traditional ruler, Igwe Col. Christopher Moghalu. The ceremony, presided over by His Eminence, Peter Ebere Cardinal Okpalaeke, served as a powerful tribute to a man whose life was defined by service, faith, and the preservation of culture. According to the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Christian Aburime, the governor led the tributes and eulogised the late monarch, describing him as…
The Honourable Minister of Power Joseph Tegbe has declared that Rural electrification is no longer about extending wires into communities but about extending opportunity, creating prosperity and enabling enterprise. He stated this while affirming Federal Government’s commitment to transforming Nigeria’s rural economy through energy at the Stakeholders’ Engagement Workshop on Productive Use of Energy (PUE) in Abuja. The event drew government agencies, development partners, financiers, manufacturers, farmers’ associations and members of the diplomatic community to chart a coordinated path for powering agricultural productivity nationwide. In his keynote address, the Minister noted that success can no longer be measured only by…
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…
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…