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AKOD Moves to Boost Revenue Drive in Ikeja LG
The Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda (AKOD), today held a strategic meeting with revenue-generating personnel as part of efforts to strengthen the council’s internally generated revenue.
LASPARK Plants 1,280 Trees In March To Boost Green Environment
The Lagos State Parks and Gardens Agency (LASPARK) has sustained its commitment to environmental sustainability and climate resilience with the planting of a total of 1,280 trees across various locations in the State in March 2026.
When 8 million Customers Trust You, Safety Cannot Be an Afterthought
Nigeria’s rapid shift to digital banking is transforming how millions manage money—but it is also placing growing pressure on the industry to strengthen consumer protection
US Petrol Prices Hit $4/Gallon As Iran War Wreaks Havoc On Global Energy Supply
The U.S. national average retail price of gasoline crossed $4 a gallon for the first time in more than three years on Monday, according to data from price tracking services GasBuddy reported by Reuters.
When 8 million Customers Trust You, Safety Cannot Be an Afterthought
Nigeria’s digital banking revolution is raising the stakes for consumer trust. The question is whether the industry is rising to meet them.
Polaris Bank Strengthens Legacy of Excellence with Major Renovation of Historic Faculty Building at University of Ibadan
Lagos, Nigeria – March 26, 2026 — In a powerful demonstration of its dedication to deepening educational advancement and human capital development in Nigeria, Polaris Bank, has made significant funds available towards the full renovation of the Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences Building at the prestigious University of Ibadan.
Double tragedy: Nigerians ration power, hustle for fuel as petrol price hit N1,500
With the ongoing US–Israel–Iran conflict triggering a surge in crude oil prices above $100 per barrel from $60, amid disruptions to energy infrastructure and heightened risks to global supply routes, including the Strait of Hormuz, countries are responding with a mix of short-term relief and longer-term structural adjustments to cushion the economic effect on their population.
Sanwo-Olu Calls For Global Partnerships To Scale Food Security Systems
The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has reaffirmed the State’s commitment to transforming Nigeria’s food ecosystem through large-scale investments, system reforms, and strategic partnerships, as he addressed stakeholders at the 11th Agrofood Nigeria Exhibition & Conference held at the Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island.
Sanwo-Olu Promises More As Lagos, Nine Others Top Ease Of Doing Business Charts
Lagos State has been named among the top 10 performing states in Nigeria’s ease of doing business the others are: Kaduna, Oyo, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ogun, Enugu, Plateau, Ekiti, Kano and Nasarawa.
Investing in Women-Led Enterprises Is a Growth Strategy Nigeria Can’t Afford to Delay
Across African banking, the conversation is shifting from "inclusion as intent" to "inclusion as performance." Margin pressure, recapitalisation conversations, digitisation, and tighter risk expectations are forcing a hard question: where will sustainable, low-volatility growth come from in the next cycle? One answer is hiding in plain sight: women-led enterprises, underfunded, underserved, and consistently productive.