Nigerians pocket over N2bn in Sterling Bank’s zero transfer fees policy
One year after making a decisive break from industry norms, Sterling Bank is marking the anniversary of its Zero Transfer Fees policy, an initiative that has returned over N2 billion directly to customers, fundamentally reshaping the cost of everyday banking in Nigeria. Launched on April 1, 2025, the policy eliminated transfer charges on Sterling’s digital platform, OneBank, […]
NURTW, RTEAN to suspend operations for two hours on sanitation days in Lagos
By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — Transport unions in Lagos, including the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) and the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), have agreed to suspend commercial operations for two hours on monthly environmental sanitation days. Under the arrangement, no commercial vehicle will load passengers at parks and garages between […]
Wema Bank bags global SME Banking Innovation Awards
By Matthew Johnson Wema Bank has won the SME Financier of the Year and Best SME Lending Product – Digital Bank awards at the Global SME Banking Innovation Awards 2026, in recognition of its contributions to expanding access to finance for small and medium-sized enterprises. The awards, presented on March 12, 2026, celebrate financial institutions […]
Lagos deploys Solar Power to bridge electricity gap in MDAs
By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to transitioning public infrastructure to renewable energy, with plans to deploy solar power systems across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). This follows the commissioning of a 150 KVA outdoor solar power system at Radio Lagos and Eko FM, replacing diesel generators to […]
UNIZIK, Anambra Govt, private sector partner to drive innovation, entrepreneurship
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, in collaboration with the Anambra State Government and Chambers of Commerce in Awka, Onitsha, and Nnewi, has unveiled a partnership aimed at driving innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic growth in the state.
From Wall Street to YouTube: How Addy Awofisayo became Africa’s creative & content champion
Few careers tell a story as dynamic as Addy Awofisayo’s. Trained in finance and seasoned on Wall Street, Addy made a bold pivot from the world of numbers to the realm of creativity, proving that data and culture can coexist beautifully.
