By Seun Ibiyemi The severe shortage of early autism diagnosis in Nigeria has left hundreds of thousands of children without timely intervention, a gap health experts say is worsening developmental outcomes and placing long-term pressure on families and the healthcare system. In response, The Alternative Bank has launched its 2026 World Autism Month campaign titled…
By Seun Ibiyemi Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO)has announced the 9th edition of its flagship Food and Drink Festival, scheduled to take place from May 1 to May 3, 2026, at the GTCentre in Oniru, Lagos. With the theme “Everything Food and Drink,” the 2026 edition is set to showcase a broad spectrum of…
By Seun Ibiyemi FirstBank of Nigeria has confirmed its sponsorship of the Global Trade Review West Africa 2026 conference scheduled to hold on Wednesday and Thursday in Lagos. The event, set to take place at Eko Hotel and Suites, will bring together key stakeholders across West Africa’s trade and finance ecosystem. Organisers expect over 450…
The Debt Management Office (DMO), on behalf of the Federal Government of Nigeria, has allotted a total of N3.64 billion in its April 2026 Savings Bond offer, reflecting sustained interest among retail investors in government-backed securities. According to offer results released after the subscription window closed between April 7 and April 10, the issuance featured…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in collaboration with the Financial Markets Dealers Association (FMDA), has announced the introduction of the Nigerian Overnight Financing Rate (NOFR) as a new benchmark for the country’s money market. The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja by Hakama Sidi-Ali, Acting Director of the CBN’s…
By Seun Ibiyemi Ecobank Transnational Incorporated has announced a final dividend of 0.16 US cents per share for the 2025 financial year, marking its first shareholder payout since 2023 and underscoring a rebound in earnings performance. The dividend, which is subject to applicable withholding tax and shareholder approval, translates to approximately N2.15 per share at…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has commenced the process of concluding the liquidation of 89 closed Microfinance Banks (MFBs) and Primary Mortgage Banks (PMBs) following their acquisition by new owners. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday and signed by the corporation’s Head of Communication and Public Affairs, Mrs….
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigerian naira recorded a mixed performance on Tuesday, reflecting continued volatility in the foreign exchange market amid ongoing efforts to stabilise the currency. At the official window, data from the Central Bank of Nigeria indicated that the naira traded within a relatively stable range against the United States dollar, supported by…
Nigeria’s cash liquidity cycle showed signs of normalisation in February 2026, with currency held outside the banking system declining slightly, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria. Data from the apex bank’s latest Money and Credit Statistics report revealed that currency outside banks fell by 0.058 per cent to N5.20 trillion, down from higher levels…
By Seun Ibiyemi Ecobank Nigeria, in partnership with the Nigeria Chess Federation, has announced plans to host the third edition of the Ecobank National Schools’ Team Chess Championship in May 2026. The organisers disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, noting that the competition is designed to promote critical thinking, discipline and intellectual development among…
