30 Banks Meet CBN Requirement
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) introduced a recapitalisation programme for the banking sector in 2024 to strengthen the resilience, stability, and long-term…
August24news.com Publisher, Ajagbe Declares for Lagos Island Constituency II House of Assembly Seat Ahead of 2027 Poll
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI The Publisher of online news platform , Mr. Ajagbe Adeyemi Teslim, popularly known as Omoatitebi, has formally entered the political arena, declaring his intention to contest for…
Pension funds record N28tn as contributors exceed 11m
The Nigerian pension fund industry started 2026 on a high note, with total pension fund assets surging to a new milestone of tn as of 31 January 2026, indicating a…
Five Game-Changing Facts About FirstBank’s MREIF Home Loan
For many Nigerians, home ownership has always felt like a long dream parked somewhere between someday and maybe. However, the MREIF Mortgage Loan by FirstBank of Nigeria is quietly changing…
IWD 2026: Ecobank Nigeria Unveils Enhanced ‘Ellevate’ Programme to Accelerate Growth for Women Entrepreneurs
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI Ecobank Nigeria, a subsidiary of the leading pan-African financial services group Ecobank Group, has unveiled a significantly enhanced version of its multi-award-winning gender financing initiative, Ellevate by Ecobank,…
WorldStage announces strategic employments with Bamidele Famoofo joining as Editor
World Stage Limited (WorldStage) a Nigerian-based fast growing media group has announced major editorial employments with Mr Bamidele Famoofo, a distinguished award winning business journalist joining as the Editor. Famoofo…
Amuchie Launches Weekly Opinion Column ‘The Sunday Stew’
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI Dr. Max Amuchie, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Sundiata Post Media Ltd, has announced the launch of a new weekly opinion column titled The Sunday Stew.…
Winning with Strategic Communications’ Launch, Targets Real-World Impact
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI Godfrey Adejumoh, a seasoned top-performing Global Business Communications Strategist and Thought Leader, is set to launch a book titled, ‘Winning with Strategic Communications: Essential Strategies for the…
DLM SPV Lists ₦9.00bn AAA-Rated Medium-Term Notes on FMDQ, Sets Benchmark in Corporate Bond Market
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI DLM SPV Lists ₦ AAA-Rated Medium-Term Notes on FMDQ, Sets Benchmark in Corporate Bond Market FMDQ Securities Exchange Limited ("FMDQ Exchange" or "the Exchange") has approved the…
YALI Network Nigeria appoints The Mirror newspaper to strengthen youth engagement
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI Deputy Coordinator, YALI Network Lagos, Amb. Adeyemi Oluwabunmi; Managing Director/Editor-in-Chief, The Mirror Newspaper, Rev. Stanley Ihedigbo; Executive Editor (Industry), Mr. Charles Okonji; Coordinator, YALI Network Nigeria, Amb.…
Need to Diversify Nigerian Economy: Paradigm Shift from Overdependence on Oil
Nigeria has long been an oil-dependent economy. For decades, crude oil has dominated the country’s export earnings, government revenues, and fiscal planning. Yet, this over reliance exposes the nation to…
IWD: emPLE Partners Lagos State, Bastion Health Through “emPOWERHer” Health Drive
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI emPLE, one of Nigeria’s rapidly growing insurance companies, has announced a strategic partnership with the Lagos State Ministry of Health (LSMOH) and Bastion Health to celebrate International…
12 states have enacted Tax Harmonisation Law, says Oyedele
No fewer than 12 states of the federation have enacted the Tax Harmonisation Law recently introduced by the Federal Government as parts of Tax Reforms in the country, Minister of…
Tinubu suspends airport cashless policy
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the suspension of the recently introduced cashless payment system at Nigerian airports. The directive followed complaints that its implementation led to severe traffic gridlock…
CBN Boosts Foreign Reserves with Indigenous Gold as Holdings Record $3.5bn
…As Cardoso Advocates Reforms to Unlock Nigeria’s Mineral Potential BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has taken delivery of responsibly sourced gold refined…
State police underway as IGP Disu sets up 7-man implementation committee
The IGP, Mr Tunji Disu, on Wednesday inaugurated an eight-member committee to oversee the implementation of state police. This followed his confirmation as the 23rd indigenous police chief. Speaking at…
Fixing Lagos Dump Site Bottlenecks for Good
By Elvis Eromosele Elvis Eromosele Across Lagos, the evidence is visible and increasingly troubling. Overflowing bins dot residential streets; refuse heaps encroach on walkways; and residents wait longer than usual…
NAICOM, BPP Partner to Deepen Insurance Compliance in Public Procurement
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) to enhance collaboration and strengthen the insurance industry,…
Fidelity Bank Advances Financial Inclusion in Kebbi as Community Celebrates New Branch Launch
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI Residents of Kamba in Dandi Local Government Area of Kebbi State have welcomed the opening of a new branch of Fidelity Bank Plc, describing it as a…
Zenith Bank Set To Host 2026 International Women Day Seminar To Champion Leadership, Onwership Growth
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI Zenith Bank Plc will commemorate the 2026 International Women’s Day with a renewed call to purposeful action and leadership. As part of preparations to celebrate this significant…
