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  Fidelity Bank to Convene Lagos Entrepreneurs for Sustainable Business Growth Lagos, Nigeria — Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, is set to host the Lagos edition of its Quarterly Business Forum, bringing together entrepreneurs, industry experts and key stakeholders to explore strategies for building competitive and sustainable businesses. Themed “Built to Compete: Positioning Lagos Businesses for Sustainable Growth,” the forum will examine the opportunities and challenges within Lagos’s dynamic business environment. Discussions will focus on competitiveness, access to finance, market expansion, innovation, digital transformation and sustainable growth. Ugochi Osinigwe                                                    Divisional Head, SME Banking              Fidelity Bank Plc Speaking ahead of the even...

  "The Person on the Other End of the Line'  This Customer Service Week, the extra mile starts with something simpler: making sure that when a customer, caller, or visitor needs a human being, one is there. By Olufunmilola ‘Funmie’ Aluko | Customer Experience Leader | Chief Brand and Marketing Officer/ Head, Customer Experience, Union Bank of Nigeria On any ordinary day, in any large city, the same moment plays out thousands of times. A woman calls her mobile network because her line has been barred and she cannot reach her children's school. A man rings a hospital switchboard, trying to find out which ward his father has been taken to. A small business owner stands at the reception desk of a large company, holding an invoice that has been unpaid for four months. A traveller dials an airline hotline at two in the morning from an airport she does not know. None of them is calm, and none of them has reason to be. What happens next depends almost entirely on one person: the a...

  Nigeria’s SMEs: Resilient, Essential and in need of the Right Partners By Aderonke Oluwadare Nigeria’s micro, small and medium sized enterprises remain central to the country’s economic growth, employment and household incomes. According to the NBS and SMEDAN MSME 2021 survey, as cited in PwC Nigeria’s MSME Survey 2024, MSMEs account for 96.9 per cent of businesses, 87.9 per cent of employment, 46.32 per cent of gross domestic product and 6.21 per cent of exports. These figures underline the importance of Nigerian SMEs to job creation, innovation and inclusive economic development. They also explain why the health of the sector should command the attention of policymakers, financial institutions and investors. PwC’s report confirms the figures and identifies MSMEs as an important part of Nigeria’s economic fortunes. The operating environment nevertheless remains difficult. Entrepreneurs continue to contend with elevated input costs, exchange rate volatility, infrastructure constr...

  PRESS RELEASE WAEC APPOINTS NEW REGISTRAR The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has appointed Dr. Amos Josiah Dangut of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as its new Registrar/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for a five-year tenure, from October 2026 to September 2031. He succeeds Alhaji Pateh Bah of the Republic of The Gambia. Born on October 2, 1967, Dr Amos Josiah Dangut completed his basic education and furthered his studies. He earned a Bachelor of Agriculture (Animal Production) (1991), a Master of Science (Animal Science) (1994), a Doctor of Philosophy (Animal Science) (2017), and a Master of Education (Administration and Planning) (2020). His professional career in education began in 1994, when he took up employment with St. Louis College, Jos, where he served as an examiner with the West African Examinations Council (WAEC). Subsequently, he joined WAEC in 1998. An astute Test Developer and Administrator, he has within space of time served in various capacities, namely, ...

Press Statement: October 1, 2026 *The "Age of Prosperity" Exists Only in Aso Rock*—Bamofin Ladipo Johnson's Response to President Tinubu's 66th Independence Day Address. Fellow Nigerians, This morning, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu addressed the nation to mark our 66th Independence Anniversary. While the Presidency would have us believe that Nigeria has safely crossed its "Red Sea" and entered an "Age of Prosperity," the painful reality on the ground for millions of citizens tells a completely different story. As a member of the opposition committed to the truth and the welfare of the Nigerian people, I find the President’s speech *detached, self-congratulatory, and profoundly insensitive to the daily struggles of ordinary citizens*. Here is our direct rebuttal to the claims made in the presidential broadcast: 1. *The Myth of the "Age of Prosperity" vs. Market Reality* The President declared that "the age of reform has done its work...

  Debit Card vs Credit Card: How to Choose the Right Card for Every Expense Understanding what happens to your money after a payment is just as important as completing the transaction. Picture a professional preparing for a trip. The flight must be booked, the hotel needs to be paid for and regular household expenses have not stopped simply because travel is approaching. There are two cards in the wallet, a debit card and a credit card. Both cards can be used to make payments, but they affect the cardholder’s finances differently. A debit card draws money directly from the available balance in a linked bank account. A credit card allows the cardholder to borrow within an approved credit limit and repay the amount under agreed terms. Understanding the difference between a debit card and a credit card is the first step towards choosing the right payment option for every expense. What is the difference between a debit card and a credit card? The main difference lies in the source of t...