First Bank of Nigeria Limited, one of Nigeria’s oldest and most trusted financial institutions, has announced a major rebranding. The bank will now be officially known as FirstBank, a change that was recently approved by shareholders during an extraordinary general meeting. This rebranding is
Foundation Impacts 33 States with 206 Projects In just two years of operation, the Bet9ja Foundation has carried out 206 humanitarian projects across 33 states and the FCT, touching the lives of over 65,000 Nigerians through impactful initiatives. Speaking during a media tour in Lagos, the Executive Director, Ada Cuomo, highlighted the Foundation’s commitment
The Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim As Nigeria marked the International Day of Families, the Federal Government, through the Ministry of Women Affairs, has announced plans to introduce three major initiatives to promote family unity, protect vulnerable children, and fight poverty at the grassroots level. These programmes are aligned with President Bola
Nigerian actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele Nigerian actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has been recognised as one of the “Most Influential Women in International Film” by The Hollywood Reporter. The exclusive list celebrates 46 visionary women across the globe who are making significant strides in the international film industry. The announcement, made on
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially begun rescheduling the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) for 379,997 candidates who were affected by technical errors during the recently concluded exam. The rescheduling started on Thursday, May 15, 2025. This comes after JAMB’s Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, openly admitted to
ExxonMobil Foundation The ExxonMobil Foundation, in partnership with Junior Achievement Africa, has launched its 2025 STEM Africa Programme, aimed at empowering over 1,500 secondary school students across Nigeria, Angola, Namibia, and Mozambique. The initiative, launched in Abuja, Nigeria, is designed to build a generation of digitally skilled and innovative youth ready to
The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) has officially opened its Sovereign Sukuk 2025 Offer, giving Nigerians a chance to invest in a non-interest, ethical, and government-backed financial instrument. Sukuk is like a bond, but it complies with Islamic finance principles, making it free from interest and speculation. This is the 10th Sukuk issuance by the […]
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially responded to increasing complaints from candidates regarding the recently released results of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The complaints, which JAMB described as “unusual,” have mostly originated from a few specific states across the country. According to JAMB, although
The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched the Creative Economy Development Fund (CEDF) 2025, aimed at empowering young Nigerians in the creative and cultural industries. This initiative provides large-ticket funding of up to $100,000 to help creative businesses grow, expand production, and access new markets. This fund is part of the government’s broader
Prince Nelson The Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) 2025 red carpet was a show of glamour, culture, and elegance — but two names stood out: Prince Nelson and Liquorose. The former BBNaija housemates didn’t just attend the star-studded event; they stole the spotlight, earning the prestigious Best Dressed Male and Female awards. Their outfits […]