By Seun Ibiyemi Fidelity Bank Plc recorded a 37.9 per cent increase in gross earnings to N434.95 billion in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting continued expansion in its core banking operations. The bank disclosed this in its interim report and accounts for the three months ended March 31, 2026, released on the Nigerian Exchange….
The Governorship Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Bola Oyebamiji, has pledged to deliver inclusive governance and economic growth that will improve the welfare of residents if elected governor. Oyebamiji made the pledge in his Eid-el-Kabir message issued on Tuesday to Muslim faithful in Osun State and across Nigeria.He also called…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigerian stock market reversed three consecutive sessions of gains on Tuesday as investors lost about N889 billion amid renewed profit-taking ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir holiday. Market capitalisation declined by 0.55 per cent to close at N160.094 trillion, down from N160.982 trillion recorded in the previous session. Likewise, the All-Share Index dropped…
By Seun Ibiyemi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerians that his administration will continue to invest heavily in security, infrastructure, agriculture and human capital development as part of efforts to build a peaceful and prosperous nation. Tinubu gave the assurance in his 2026 Eid-el-Kabir message released on Tuesday, where he congratulated Muslims in Nigeria…
…urges calm over supreme court judgment By Seun Ibiyemi The Acting Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Umar Yusuf Girei, has issued a stern warning to boat operators across the country to strictly adhere to waterways safety regulations during the forthcoming Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. Girei gave the warning during…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Federal Government has approved a 50 per cent fare discount on all passenger train services operated by the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) to cushion transportation costs for Nigerians during the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The Federal Ministry of Transportation disclosed this in a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Engr….
By Seun Ibiyemi The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) has congratulated Muslim faithful and waterways users in Lagos State on the celebration of Eid-el-Adha, while urging strict compliance with safety regulations during the festive period. In a statement issued by its Corporate Communications Department, the authority advised commuters and boat operators to prioritise safety, especially…
By Seun Ibiyemi Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced a strategic partnership with the African Export-Import Bank aimed at advancing energy development and industrialisation across the continent. According to a statement issued on Monday, the collaboration was discussed during a meeting held last week between the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd.,…
United Bank for Africa (UBA) has inaugurated a four-storey Innovation Hub and Business Office at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), in a move aimed at strengthening collaboration between industry and academia while promoting innovation, research and youth development. The facility, located within the university campus, was officially unveiled on Monday and is designed to serve…
By Seun Ibiyemi Nigeria’s economy recorded a growth rate of 3.89 per cent in real terms in the first quarter of 2026, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The figure represents a year-on-year improvement over the 3.13 per cent recorded in the corresponding period of 2025, although it is lower than the 4.07…
