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FirstBank, the West Africa premier financial institution and financial inclusion services provider has launched an advanced facial biometric technology on its mobile banking application- FirstMobile, along with other exciting features that includes:• Facial recognition sign-up and activation• Virtual credit cards for secure online shopping• Instant credit card activation• Flexible salary advances with 3-month repayment options• General improvements, bug fixes,These upgrades all aim to provide customers with a seamless, secure, and efficient digital banking experience.The new facial biometric feature enables users to activate or register on FirstBank’s mobile app- FirstMobile securely, using facial verification. This feature also includes an advanced anti-spoof…

Medical experts and key stakeholders have expressed deep concern over the rising rate of infertility in Nigeria, particularly among men, calling for urgent government intervention and greater public awareness. The alarm was raised at the 7th edition of the Parah Fertility Conference, held in Lagos over the weekend, with the theme: “Fertility Puzzle: Unlocking Your Path to Parenthood.” The event brought together fertility specialists, psychologists, and advocates to address the growing challenges facing couples struggling to conceive. Dr. Lateef Akinola, Medical Director of Medison Women Fertility Centre and lead speaker at the conference, described the increasing cases of infertility in…

Why the SMART 10 Plus Proves You Don’t Have to Spend More to Get More Why the Infinix SMART 10 Plus Is the Perfect Match for Your Hustle When you think of budget smartphones, the words you think of are basic, non–stylish, and unreliable. But Infinix is flipping the script with the introduction of the SMART 10 Plus. Whether you are a student, a side hustler, or just someone who wants value for money, the Infinix SMART 10 Plus proves that affordability can still feel luxurious. Here are some standout features that make the SMART 10 Plus a winner for…

L-R: Head, Breweries & Beverages, First City Monument Bank, Onyinye Obijiaku; Marketing Director, Nigerian Breweries Plc, Sarah Agha; Chief Brand and Marketing Officer, Union Bank Plc, Olufunmilola Aluko; Corporate Affairs Director, Nigerian Breweries Plc, Uzodinma Odenigbo; Corporate Communications Lead, Air Peace Limited, Efeoghene Osifo-Whisky; Lagos State Coordinator, , Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), Princess Adaobi Ekwuno and Lagos State Chairman, Nigeria Union of Teachers(NUT), Comrade Akintoye Hassan during the flag-off of the 11th edition of Maltina Teacher of the Year Competition held at Lagos Brewery, Lagos. CompetitionNigerian Breweries-Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund Flags Off 11th edition ofMaltina Teacher of…

On the morning of June 26, 2025, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) opened its doors to an assembly of industry leaders, policymakers, and changemakers from across the country. The occasion was more than ceremonial—it was a defining moment in the evolution of Nigeria’s regulatory landscape. The Commission was unveiling the results of a landmark Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA) conducted on eight key Subsidiary Legislations from 2024.There was electricity in the air as the event kicked off with a warm and purposeful welcome by the Executive Vice Chairman and CEO of the NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida. With poise and clarity, he…

L-R CEO NGX, Temi Popoola; President / CE, Dangote Industries Ltd, Aliko Dangote; Group Chairman, NGX Group Alhaji (Dr.) Umaru Kwairanga; Vice President, Oil and Gas, Dangote Industries Ltd, Devakumar Edwin, during the NGX Group’s Visit to Dangote petroleum Refinery and fertiliser plant, Ibeju-Lekki Lagos on Tuesday. … Listing of Dangote Fertiliser Will Revolutionise Capital Market – Dangote L -R, Vice President, Oil and Gas, Dangote Industries Ltd, Devakumar Edwin; CEO NGX, Temi Popoola; President / CE, Dangote Industries Ltd, Aliko Dangote; Group Chairman, NGX Group Alhaji (Dr.) Umaru Kwairanga, Managing Director/ CEO of Central Securities Clearing System Plc, (CSCS),…

The Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal (CCPT) in Abuja has dismissed a class action suit filed by one Uche Diala and 961 other DStv and GOtv subscribers against MultiChoice Nigeria and the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), citing lack of jurisdiction.The suit challenged MultiChoice’s subscription price increases in November 2023 and May 2024, which the claimants described as arbitrary, exploitative, and unfair. Diala and others sought to reverse the hikes and compel the company to adopt a more flexible billing model, such as a pay-as-you-view system used in other countries like South Africa. They also accused MultiChoice of…

FirstBank, the West Africa premier bank and financial inclusion services provider, is thrilled to announce that its Corporate University, FirstAcademy, has been awarded the Gold Award for Best Corporate University in Social & Climate Change at the Global Council of Corporate Universities (GlobalCCU) Awards 2025.This highly acclaimed award recognises FirstAcademy’s outstanding commitment to driving social and climate change learning initiatives, aligning its learning and development programs with internal stakeholder needs, and promoting Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).The GlobalCCU Awards is a prestigious, biannual recognition of excellence in corporate universities, setting the highest standard for the industry. With a rich 12-year history…

Interswitch, one of Africa’s leading integrated payments and digital commerce companies, hosted an exclusive screening event on Wednesday, June 25th, at the Interswitch Innovation Lab in Victoria Island, Lagos, to premiere its latest Masterbrand Television Commercial (TVC), alongside a corresponding integrated marketing communication campaign anchored on its ‘Never Stop’ brand philosophy. It would be recalled that to herald its 20th anniversary commemoration earlier in 2022, Interswitch launched a new brand campaign projecting its positioning as a pioneering and integral enabler that has not only actively supported the growth and development of fintech and payments across Africa over the last 20…

50% cashback on rides to and from church services offered in Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt inDrive, the global ride-hailing platform, has partnered with churches and Christian organisations across Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt to roll out a five-week church activation campaign aimed at empowering Nigerians through flexible income opportunities and improved access to transport after church services. The activations addressed a common challenge faced by many churchgoers with limited transportation options after large events and late-night services. By working directly with churches, inDrive created a safe and empowering alternative that helped people get home while offering others a dignified…