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Sterling Bank Charts Way Forward for Nigeria’s Transport, Logistics Sector
Lagos, Nigeria, Industry leaders, policymakers, financiers, and innovators convened in Lagos today for the inaugural Nigeria Transport & Logistics Summit (NTLS) 2026, hosted by Sterling Bank at Eko Hotel & Suites, to forge actionable strategies for building a faster, more connected Nigeria through transport, mobility, and logistics.
FirstBank Empowers SMEs with AI-Driven Growth Strategies, Hosts SMEConnect Webinar
Lagos, 20 March 2026 – FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and financial inclusion services provider, is pleased to announce the upcoming edition of the SMEConnect Webinar scheduled to hold on Tuesday, 31 March 2026. The event will equip small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the knowledge and tools to harness the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for business growth.
Lagos Inaugurates LG, LCDA Food Committees to Tackle Malnutrition
The Lagos State Government has inaugurated Local Government and Local Council Development Area (LCDA) Committees on Food and Nutrition as part of efforts to address persistent nutritional challenges at the grassroots.
Court voids CBN’s Union Bank shake-up, orders immediate reinstatement
Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos on Wednesday nullified the January 2024 dissolution of the board and management of Union Bank of Nigeria by the Central Bank of Nigeria, declaring the action ultra vires.
Polaris Bank Advances Gender Equity as Strategic Growth Driver at IWD 2026
Polaris Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to gender equity as a core business and growth strategy, using its 2026 International Women’s Day (IWD) celebration to highlight ongoing investments in women’s empowerment, financial inclusion, and leadership development.
Fidelity Bank to Proffer Solutions to Public Sector Revenue Challenges at highlevel Stakeholders’ Webinar
Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, is set to host a high-level virtual webinar focused on helping public institutions to strengthen revenue systems, improve fiscal transparency, and build smarter digital structures for collections, oversight, and accountability.
Ojodu LCDA launches “OjoduWorks” APP to boost local economy and connect community
Ojodu LCDA has officially unveiled its cutting-edge digital platform, OjoduWorks MobileApp, a transformative initiative aimed at empowering residents, promoting local businesses, and strengthening the council’s economic ecosystem.
M/East war: Dangote announces petrol price hike to N1,245/litre
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a fresh increase in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), citing escalating global geopolitical tensions and rising crude oil costs as the driving factors.
NSIA, UK Firm Sign MoU On $496m Integrated Dairy Livestock Production In Nigeria
The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with UK‑based Asset Green Ltd to advance the development of a large‑scale integrated dairy livestock production and processing platform set to transform Nigeria’s dairy industry and strengthen national food security.
ZENITH BANK OPENS MANCHESTER BRANCH TO SUPPORT CROSS-BORDER TRADE AND INVESTMENT
Zenith Bank Plc has announced the opening of a new branch in Manchester, United Kingdom, marking another significant milestone in the bank’s international growth and its commitment to strengthening financial connections between Africa and global markets.