NCDMB, NLNG Commit US$9m to Endowment of Professorial Research Chairs in Six Universities
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and the Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) have launched a US$9 million professorial chair endowment programme across six Nigerian universities…
Mizar Energies Wins BJAN Award for Excellence in Consumer Value, Transparency
…Recognition highlights brand’s commitment to protecting integrity, accurate fuel dispensing and reliable service delivery From NGOZI ONYEAKUSI L - R: Richard Arokoyo- Head of Commercial & Operations , Mizar Eridanus…
Fidelity Bank Expands Access to Affordable Financing & Sustainable Business Growth for Abuja SMEs
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI R: Regional Bank Head, Abuja III, Martin Ayodele; Divisional Head, SME Banking, Ugochi Osinigwe; Executive Director, North Directorate, Sufiyanu Garba; and Regional Bank Head, Abuja, Vanessa Mordi…
Failed banks: NDIC warns debtors against hiding assets, delaying recovery
NDIC MD The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has warned debtors of failed banks against concealing assets, frustrating legal proceedings and deploying intimidation tactics to evade repayment of outstanding loans.…
Decoupling Sovereignty Index (6): Recovery Sequencing and the Logic of Sovereign Re-coupling
By Max Amuchie | The Sunday Stew A government can spend billions rebuilding a territory and still fail to restore its authority. It can construct local government offices, rehabilitate schools,…
Upgrade Your Gadget Today, Pay Later with FirstEase
Need a new smartphone, laptop, tablet, or home appliance? With FirstEase, you can get the gadgets you need today and spread the cost over convenient repayment periods. Enjoy flexible financing,…
NLNG Announces 2027 Creative Arts Prize Call for Entries, Appoints Advisory Board
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI Nigerian filmmakers are being challenged to show audiences a Nigeria they rarely see on screen as NLNG opens entries for the 2027 edition of The Nigeria Prize…
Publish Insurers’ Claims Records To Rebuild Public Trust, Adesina To NAICOM
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI Former President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has called for greater transparency in Nigeria's insurance industry, urging the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) to…
Media Experts, Economic Stakeholders To Tackle Industry Challenges At BusinessDiary Launch
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI Media industry leaders, economic experts and key stakeholders are set to examine the challenges confronting Nigeria’s media industry and chart a sustainable growth path at the official…
Open A FirstBank Account Digitally, Anytime, Anywhere
Banking has evolved beyond the traditional branch experience, and FirstBank continues to make financial services more accessible through its seamless digital account opening platform. Whether you are a student opening…
FG Cancels 2026 NTI Admissions, Orders End to Degree Programmes
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI The Federal Government has cancelled all admissions into the National Teachers’ Institute (NTI) National Certificate in Education (NCE) and degree programmes for the 2026 academic session, citing…
World Energy Council Regional Chair for Africa to deliver Realnews 14th Anniversary Lecture
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI Dr. Farouk Omar Ibrahim, Regional Chair for Africa, World Energy Council Guest Lecturer: Dr. Farouk Omar Ibrahim, Regional Chair, World Energy Council Theme: “Geopolitical Turbulence and Energy…
Tangerine General Insurance, emPLE Nigeria Join IMT 5.0 as Sponsors
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI Insurance Meets Tech (IMT), West Africa's leading platform for conversations and collaborations across insurance, technology, innovation, and financial inclusion, has announced emPLE Nigeria as Gold Sponsor and…
Zenith Bank Rewards Tech Innovators With ₦190m, Deepens Investment In African ’s Tchnology ecosystem
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI Zenith Bank Plc has awarded ₦190 million to 13 winners across three innovation competitions at the sixth edition of its flagship technology event, Zenith Bank Tech Fair…
NCRIB Honours Industry Veterans, Awogboro, Koguna at Second Edition of ‘Celebrating Our Heroes’
Pix Koguna: L-R: The Executive Secretary/CEO, The Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers, Mr. Tope Adaramola; Past President, Mr. Shola Tinubu; Past President, Prince Feyisayo Soyewo; President, Mrs. Ekeoma Ezeibe;…
*10 Key Things to Know about Justice Lifu’s Judgment Affecting ADC, Atiku, By Abdulrahman Abdulaziz*
The political landscape has been thrown into fresh turbulence after the Federal High Court delivered a judgment by Justice Peter Lifu that voided the leadership of the African Democratic Congress…
NAICOM Tasks Insurers On Governance After Successful Recapitalisation
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI The Commissioner for Insurance Mr. Olusegun Ayo Omosehin with Dr. Greg Ezeilo (SA to Minister on Public Finance) the representative of the Honourable Minister of Finance and…
FirstBank Links MSMEs Financing to Nigeria’s Investment, Job Drive
Olusegun AlebiosuMD/CEO FirstBank BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI As Nigeria steps up efforts to attract global investment and create jobs, FirstBank Nigeria Limited is positioning financing for micro, small and medium…
Transparency, Regulatory Supervision Key to Strengthening African Rating Agencies
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI DataPro Limited has identified transparency, regulatory recognition and effective supervision as critical to strengthening Africa’s domestic credit rating industry and building confidence in local rating agencies. The…
President Tinubu Honours Zenith Bank’s Jim Ovia on 75th Birthday
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has celebrated banking icon Jim Ovia at 75. The President commended the Zenith Bank founder for his monumental contributions to Nigeria’s economic development…
