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L-R; Rasheed Bolarinwa Head, Brand Manager & Corporate Communications , Mary Enigbokan ( one of the beneficiaries), Mrs Ebun Anozie, CEO C.O.P.E during the launching of the Adopt a Survivor Breast Cancer Support Initiative by Polaris Bank in Lagos recently. Polaris Bank has launched the Adopt a Survivor Breast Cancer Support Initiative, a social impact programme aimed at empowering breast cancer survivors to rebuild their lives and livelihoods after treatment.While October is globally known for breast cancer awareness, Polaris Bank is extended focus to the recovery phase where many survivors struggle to regain economic stability. The initiative provides livelihood support…

FBNQuest Merchant Bank Limited, a leading provider of investment and wealth management solutions in Nigeria, is proud to announce its recognition as the MSME Trade Finance & Non-Oil Export Merchant Bank of the Year at the MSME Finance CEO Forum & Awards 2025, held on Saturday, 1st November at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. This award underscores FBNQuest’s strategic commitment to advancing Nigeria’s economic diversification agenda by empowering Medium, Small, and Micro Enterprises (MSMEs) and driving growth in the non-oil export sector. Through tailored financial solutions and deep market expertise, the bank continues to play a pivotal role in…

L-R: Director General, Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), Princess Zahra Audu Mustapha, Ms. Mobolaji Ogundairo, Director, Woodhall Finance Company, Mr Viavo Hunponu-Wusu, Managing Partner, BlackStone, Legal Advisory, Mrs. Mojisola Hunponu-Wusu, President, Woodhall Capital, His Excellency, Senator Kashim Shettima, (GCON), Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, represented by Senator Ibrahim Hassan Hadejia, the Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, Office of the Vice President, Alhaji Abdul Koufarsauri, Board Member, Woodhall Capital, Prof. Dauda Yinusa, Executive Director, Policy, Strategy, and Research representing His Excellency Governor AbdulRahman Abdulrazaq, Chairman, Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) & Governor, Kwara State,during the a…

L-R: Group Lead, Environment & Sustainability, Dangote Industries Limited, Dr. Adeyemi Adun; Group Chief, HSSE & Sustainability, Dangote Industries Limited, Dr. James Adenuga; Head of Social Performance, Dangote Cement Plc, Wakeel Olayiwola, and Students of Girls and Boys Junior Academy, during the donation of educational materials by Dangote Cement Plc in Lagos on Thursday …Says CSR Initiative signposts Dangote’s Commitment to Community Education Empowerment Some of the ecstatic students displaying the school bags gifted them by Dangote Cement Plc. In furtherance of its commitment to educational development and community empowerment, leading Pan-African Cement manufacturer, Dangote Cement Plc, has made a…

Rhythm, Energy, and Star Power: VerveLife 8.0 Set to Thrill with Spectacular Performances The excitement is building up as VerveLife 8.0 gears up to deliver yet another unforgettable experience, one that blends fitness, lifestyle, and entertainment in perfect harmony. This year’s edition promises to raise the bar even higher, not just with exhilarating workout sessions and lifestyle showcases, but with an impressive lineup of special performances designed to keep the energy levels soaring from start to finish. The morning segment of VerveLife 8.0 will come alive with the soulful symphony of the LOUD Urban Choir. Shortly after, the pulsating rhythms…

Another round of action from Europe’s major leagues takes centre stage this weekend, with key fixtures across England, Spain, Italy, and France live on SuperSport, exclusively on DStv and GOtv.Premier League: Arsenal March On, Liverpool Feel the HeatIt is another decisive weekend in England, with form, pressure and pride all in play. At 4:00 p.m, Nottingham Forest host Manchester United as Dyche’s side fight to climb out of the relegation zone, while Amorim’s men look to stretch their winning run to four.Arsenal head to Turf Moor on Saturday at the same time. chasing a ninth straight win and seventh clean…

The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has once again strengthened the administration and regulation of public relations practice in Nigeria with the launch of the annual Public Relations, Reputation, Ideas, Concepts and Excellence (PRICE) Awards and Prizes. The Awards will serve as the body’s premier system for the curation, recognition, exhibition and celebration of outstanding campaigns and accomplishments in the practice of public relations in Nigeria. The maiden edition of the Awards will take place on Sunday, 7th December 2025, at the Abuja Continental Hotel. Envisioned as a credible and enduring platform to identify, celebrate, and elevate outstanding individuals,…

Zenith Bank Plc has released its unaudited financial results for the nine months ended 30 September 2025, with a remarkable 16% year-on-year growth in gross earnings from N2.9 trillion recorded in Q3 2024 to N3.4 trillion in Q3 2025. The Group’s performance continues to demonstrate resilience, strong momentum, disciplined execution and an ability to deliver long-term shareholder value in spite of challenging macroeconomic environment. According to the financial results presented to the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), the growth in gross earnings was driven by a sustained growth in interest income which grew by 41% year-on-year to N2.7 trillion. The growth in…

Highlights •Profit before tax rose 34% year-on-year to $657 million, driven by strong revenue growth, cost discipline, and the focused execution of the Group’s Growth, Transformation and Returns (GTR) strategy •Return on tangible equity (ROTE), a key measure of profitability, was 31.2% •Record cost-to-income ratio (CIR) of 48.0% and generated 14% positive operating leverage, reflecting the benefits of the diversified, pan-African business model Ecobank Group has announced unaudited financial results for the first nine months of 2025, reporting a profit before tax of $657 million, up 34% from the prior year. Earnings per share rose 36% to 1.29 US cents…

L – R: Direct Sales Executive, Fidelity Bank Plc, Adegboyega Ademokunwa; GAIM 6 Eight Monthly draw Winner, Innocent Okoro Orji; Branch Leader, Fidelity Bank Plc, Gbagada, Chinwe Umez-Eronini; and Product Manager, Savings, Fidelity Bank Plc, at the GAIM 6 prize presentation ceremony held at Gbagada Building Materials market in Lagos recently. As Nigeria looks to opening up the economy and empowering its citizens, Fidelity Bank Plc has taken a bold step to deepen financial inclusion and reward customer loyalty by extending its flagship savings campaign, the Get Alert in Millions (GAIM) Season 6 promo. The extension adds three more months…