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Ikeja Chairman, AKOD Leads Revenue QR Code Deployment to Boost Transparency and Curb Leakages in Computer Village
The Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda (AKOD), today led the Council's revenue team on the deployment of the Revenue QR Code system at Computer Village, Ikeja, marking another milestone in the Local Government's drive to modernise revenue administration.
AKOD Celebrates 100 AI Graduates, Reaffirms Commitment to Building Ikeja’s Digital Workforce
The Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda (AKOD), has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to youth empowerment and digital innovation as he attended the graduation ceremony of 100 youths who successfully completed a four-week Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Computer Vision training programme organised by the NECA ICT Academy in partnership with VFS Global.
Dangote Picks Kenya For East African Mega Refinery
A 700,000-bpd East African oil refinery proposed by Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, will be built in Kenya, a senior company official said Tuesday, putting a lid on speculation over the location of the mega-project.
Elumelu To Step Down As UBA Chairman, Nnorom Named Successor
United Bank for Africa (UBA) has announced that its Group Chairman, Tony Elumelu, will conclude his 12-year tenure on August 21, 2026, with Emmanuel N. Nnorom named as his successor.
FG Dismisses ₦8tn ‘Secret Spending’ Claim, Says No Money Was Spent Outside Approved Budget
The Federal Government has dismissed claims that more than ₦8 trillion was spent outside the approved budget, describing the allegations as false, misleading and inconsistent with Nigeria's constitutional public finance framework
UBA rewards customer loyalty with over ₦400m anniversary bonus
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has rewarded thousands of customers with more than ₦400 million in anniversary bonuses under its flagship UBA Bumper Account, reinforcing its commitment to rewarding customer loyalty and encouraging a strong savings culture.
CBN Revokes Operating Licences Of 46 Microfinance Banks
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Wednesday announced the revocation of the operating licences of forty-six microfinance banks.
Fidelity Bank Partners YEIDEP to Empower 60,000 Students with Entrepreneurship Opportunities
Leading financial institution Fidelity Bank Plc has strengthened its commitment to youth empowerment, financial inclusion and entrepreneurship through a strategic partnership with the Federal Government-backed Youth Economic Intervention and De-radicalization Programme (YEIDEP), aimed at equipping young Nigerians with the skills, resources and opportunities needed to build sustainable livelihoods.
Access Bank UK Polo Day to Rally Global Support for Education of Vulnerable Children
London, United Kingdom | June 30, 2026 – Access Bank UK is set to bring together an influential gathering of business leaders, philanthropists, royalty and high-net-worth individuals for its annual Polo Day on July 4, 2026, in Windsor, with a renewed commitment to expanding educational opportunities for vulnerable children.
Petrol Climbs 55%, Kerosene Up 37%, Diesel Soars 86% In One Year
Nigeria’s most widely consumed transport fuel, Premium Motor Spirit, also known as Petrol, maintained a strong upward trajectory, as the average retail price paid by consumers rose to N1,596.25 per litre in May from N1,027.76 in the corresponding period last year, representing an annual increase of 55.31 per cent.