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Press Release  Benin-Asaba Expressway: Daramola Seeks Patience, Assures Motorists of Accelerated Construction The Benin-Asaba Expressway Concession Company Limited (BAECC) has appealed for patience from motorists and communities along the corridor as it prepares to accelerate construction on the 125-kilometre highway following the rainy season. Samuel Daramola                                                   Chief Executive Officer, BAECC Chief Executive Officer of BAECC, Samuel Daramola, in a statement today, said the company remained committed to delivering the project despite persistent rainfall and the difficulties of reconstructing a heavily travelled highway while keeping it open to traffic. “We recognise the inconvenience that motorists and communities have experienced, and we do not take their concerns lightly,” Daramola said. “Our responsibilit...

  Subscribe to Dangote Refinery IPO in Under Two Minutes Through Fidelity Bank Investors seeking to subscribe to the Dangote Petroleum Refinery IPO can complete the process in less than two minutes through Fidelity Bank’s digital channels. The Bank has provided multiple subscription options designed to serve existing Fidelity Bank customers, corporate organisations and non-customers in Nigeria and abroad. The available channels include the Fidelity Bank iOS Mobile App, Android Mobile App, corporate banking platform for Fidelity corporate customers and designated Fidelity Bank branches nationwide. A major feature of the bank’s subscription solution is the availability of Virtual Accounts for investors who do not maintain accounts with Fidelity Bank. Through this option, non-Fidelity Bank customers in Nigeria and abroad can initiate their subscriptions through the Fidelity Bank website, receive dedicated Virtual Account details and fund their applications from an operational bank acc...

Fidelity Bank Rallies Support for Northern Businesses at Kano SME Forum L-R: Executive Director, North, Fidelity Bank Plc, Mr Sufiyanu Garba; Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, I.G. Best Company, Mr. Okereke Ignatus Mmbonye; and Divisional Head, SME Banking, Fidelity Bank Plc, Mrs Ugochi Osinigwe; at the Fidelity Bank Quarterly Business Forum held in Kano recently. Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the growth and sustainability of Small and Medium-scale Enterprises (SMEs) through the Kano edition of its Quarterly Business Forum, which brought together entrepreneurs, business owners, industry stakeholders and customers to explore practical strategies for business growth and resilience. The forum, themed, "Positioning Northern Businesses for Growth," provided participants with valuable insights into strengthening business operations, improving access to finance, enhancing financial management and leveraging opp...

  The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) says Nigerians must learn to apportion blaames appropriately and to stop blaming President Bola Tinubu for any negative actions by some governors and individuals desperate to be noticed. The party’s statement is coming on the heels of the controversy generated by the alleged prevention of Mr Peter Obi, the Nigeria Democratic Congress Presidential Candidate from going to meet displaced persons in Benue by thugs alleged to be working for the state government. This is contained in a statement by the NNPP National Secretary, Mr Oginni Olaposi on Thursday. Olaposi stated that while it is wrong to stop any Nigerian from freely entering any state, it is also wrong to blame it on the ruling party and the Presidency like some people are doing at the moment. “If we must get things right in Nigeria, there is need to stop misleading information, especially for younger generation. “As the 2027 general elections campaign began, most over zealous party membe...

How Fidelity Bank PAPSS Is Helping Nigerian Businesses Trade Across Africa For many Nigerian businesses, the next growth opportunity may be located beyond the country. A fashion entrepreneur may source premium fabrics from Ghana. A pharmaceutical distributor may purchase essential products from Kenya. A manufacturer may pay suppliers across several African markets, while a technology company in Lagos may serve customers in Rwanda or Zambia. Across Africa, commercial relationships are expanding and businesses are discovering new suppliers, customers and investment opportunities. The African Continental Free Trade Area is supporting this momentum by creating a framework for deeper economic integration, wider market access and increased trade among African countries. Farmers, traders, cooperatives, commodity aggregators and small businesses are also exploring digital platforms and structured networks that can connect them to regional opportunities. However, finding an opportunity is only ...

  2026/2027 Academic Session: How Smart School Proprietors Are Positioning for Success On a quiet Monday morning, the proprietor of a growing private school walks through her compound before the first bell rings. The classrooms are freshly painted, teachers are preparing their lessons, and parents are arriving with children eager to begin another academic year. *Behind the excitement of the new session is a list of urgent financial decisions* The school needs more desks to accommodate increasing enrolment. Some computers in the ICT laboratory must be replaced. The school bus requires repairs, additional teachers must be recruited, and suppliers are waiting for payment. Beside the school is an empty plot that could become a new classroom block, if the required funding is available. *Her school is growing, but its financial resources must grow with it* This is the reality facing many private school owners in Nigeria as the 2026/2027 academic session begins. Enrolment is increasing, a...