By JKNewsMedia MOMENTUM IN Nigeria’s diversification efforts continues to build as private-sector initiatives complement government-led programmes aimed at reducing reliance on crude oil. In this landscape, Fidelity Bank Plc said it has reinforced its role in promoting non-oil exports through its flagship platform, the Fidelity Nigeria Intern...
By JKNewsMedia ONE YEAR after its launch, SeaBaas, the core banking system designed and built in Africa, has processed more than two billion transactions, according to Sterling Bank Limited (SBL). The bank reported that the platform reduced processing times by about 60 percent and drove a 66 percent increase in customer adoption within its fi...
By JKNewsMedia PRESIDENT BOLA Ahmed Tinubu has directed the recall of Mr Salihu Abdullahi Dembos, the Director-General of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), following recent management changes within the agency. According to the statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, dated 2 Septe...
By JKNewsMedia APPOINTMENTS OF two senior executives, Mr Andy Odeh and Mrs Morenike Adewunmi, into pivotal leadership positions have been announced by the Nigeria National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited. According to the company, Mr. Odeh will serve as Chief Corporate Communications Officer (CCCO), while Mrs Adewunmi takes on the role of Ch...
By JKNewsMedia COMPLETION OF merger has been announced between the Union Bank of Nigeria (UBN) and Titan Trust Bank (TTB) Limited, following final approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The milestone, according to a statement, concludes a process that began with the signing of a Share Sale Agreement in 2021. Under the terms [&hellip...
By JKNewsMedia TWO DECADES of transformation in Nigeria’s telecommunications sector reached a milestone this week as Globacom celebrated 22 years of operations, reaffirming its pledge to expand digital access nationwide. The company expressed gratitude to its subscribers, crediting their loyalty as the driving force behind its growth since co...
By JKNewsMedia TRADE AND business leaders will convene at the Fidelity Nigeria International Trade & Creative Connect (FNITCC) to outline a roadmap aimed at strengthening Africa’s presence in global markets, the organisers have confirmed. The session, themed “Laying the Tracks: Strengthening the Institutional Infrastructure for Africa’s T...
By Faith Obams, JKNewsMedia Intern EFFORTS TO sanitise Lagos State’s transport system received a new push as frontline journalist and publisher of August24news.com, Mr Ajagbe Adeyemi Teslim, unveiled a competition to honour outstanding commercial bus drivers and conductors. The initiative, designed to reward excellence and discourage miscondu...
By JKNewsMedia THE ONGOING “Recharge and Win” campaign by PalmPay and telecommunications company Glo has continued to reward loyal users with prizes and exclusive bonuses as the promotion draws closer to its conclusion. Launched on 19 June 2025, the initiative is scheduled to close on 23 August 2025, with customers still standing the chance t...
By JKNewsMedia STAKEHOLDERS IN Nigeria’s education sector will gather later this month for Eduthrive, a two-day conference organised by Fidelity Bank Plc to equip school owners with strategies for growth and sustainability in the new academic session. The event, themed “Positioning Your School for Growth”, will run from 28 to 29 August 2025 a...
