–Shareholders commit to future injection of more capital to the Groups’ other subsidiaries First HoldCo Plc (“FirstHoldCo” or “the Group”) has announced that its commercial banking subsidiary, First Bank of Nigeria (FirstBank), has successfully met the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) minimum capital requirement of ₦500 billion. This milestone was achieved following the completion of a series of strategic capital initiatives, including a Rights Issue, a Private Placement, and the injection of proceeds from the divestment of the Group’s merchant banking subsidiary. This successful capitalisation underscores strong market confidence in…
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Fidelity Bank Extends Support to Oluyole Cheshire Home in Ibadan
In the spirit of the festive season, leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive community support through a charitable outreach to Oluyole Cheshire Home, Ibadan. The visit, carried out through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, the Fidelity Helping Hands Programme (FHHP), provided food items and essential supplies to children living with disabilities at the home. Speaking at the outreach, the Divisional Head, Brand and Communications Division, Meksley Nwagboh, emphasized that the exercise was not just an act of seasonal giving but part of the…
Read MoreFirstBank Hosts Nigeria Economic Outlook 2026, Leads Conversation on Economic Growth
FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and financial inclusion service provider is pleased to announce the Nigeria Economic Outlook 2026 scheduled to hold on Tuesday, 6 January 2025. The theme of the session is “The Great Calibration: Mastering Resilience in an Era of Asynchronous Growth” Nigeria Economic Outlook is an annual customer-facing session which sets the tone on prevailing economic realities, equipping FirstBank customers with insights to navigate the economy effectively at the start of the year. The 2026 edition will review Nigeria’s economic landscape over the past year, provide…
Read MoreOndo Police Arrest 53-Year-Old Mother, Son for Alleged Money Ritual, Rescue 10-Year-Old Boy
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a 53-year-old woman and her 28-year-old son over an alleged conspiracy to carry out money ritual activities in Ile-Oluji, Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo Local Government Area of the state. The suspects were arrested following actionable intelligence received by operatives of the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) unit, the police said on Saturday. According to the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, the attempted ritual was foiled on December 27 after a concerned resident alerted security operatives to suspicious activities in the area. “The operation led to the…
Read MoreAnthony Joshua’s Driver Arraigned for Manslaughter Over Ogun Crash
A 47-year-old man, Kayode Adeniyi, the driver who conveyed British-Nigerian boxing star Anthony Joshua during a fatal road accident, has been arraigned before a High Court of Ogun State sitting in Sagamu for manslaughter and reckless driving. Adeniyi was arrested shortly after the incident and interrogated at the Eleweran Police Station, Abeokuta, where he gave his account of the circumstances surrounding the crash. He was subsequently charged to court. A police source confirmed the development to The Guardian, saying, “He is currently in court. More details are expected as proceedings…
Read MoreFidelity Bank appoints Onwughalu as Chairman following completion of Chike-Obi’s tenure
Tier one lender, Fidelity Bank Plc, has announced the completion of the tenure of Mr. Mustafa Chike-Obi as Chairman of its Board of Directors effective December 31, 2025, and the appointment of Mrs. Amaka Onwughalu as the new Chairman of the Board, effective January 1, 2026. The board transitions are in alignment with the Bank’s policy and have been communicated to the Central Bank of Nigeria, the Nigerian Exchange Group, and other stakeholders. Under Mr. Chike-Obi’s leadership, Fidelity Bank repaid its Eurobond, completed the first tranche of its public offer…
Read MoreAmid Uproar, Tinubu Insists Tax Laws Take Effect January 1, 2026
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has rejected calls for the suspension of Nigeria’s newly enacted tax laws, affirming that their implementation will proceed as scheduled from January 1, 2026. The tax reforms have sparked intense national debate, particularly over allegations that the versions of the laws gazetted differ from those passed by the National Assembly. Groups including the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), the minority caucus of the House of Representatives, the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN) and the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) have…
Read MoreNigerian Brand Influencer Lazywrita Dies, Leaves Emotional Final Instagram Message
Nigerian brand strategist, influencer and author, Anda Damisa Paul, popularly known as Lazywrita, has died, sources close to him have confirmed. Details surrounding his death remain unclear. However, friends disclosed that a scheduled Instagram post published on December 29, 2025, suggested his passing may have been connected to emotional distress following a failed relationship. According to the sources, Damisa reportedly died several days before the post went live, having programmed it in advance to announce his death. In the message, Lazywrita wrote: “Don’t cry for me please o… I lived…
Read MoreAnthony Joshua injured in Lagos car crash as two team members die
Nigerian-British boxing star and two-time world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has been injured in a fatal road accident near Lagos, Nigeria, which claimed the lives of two members of his entourage, his promoter Matchroom has confirmed. The deceased were identified as Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele, both close associates and longtime friends of the boxer. According to officials, Joshua was travelling in a convoy when his vehicle reportedly collided with a stationary lorry while overtaking at speed. Video footage circulating online shows the visibly injured boxer grimacing in pain as…
Read MoreREMO DAY 2025: A Celebration of Royal Leadership, Heritage and Sustainable Development
By Dr. R. Y. Akinbo The Pioneer Rector of the Ogun State Polytechnic of Health and Allied Sciences, Ilese-Ijebu, Dr. R. Y. Akinbo, has extended warm greetings and heartfelt felicitations to the Akarigbo and Paramount Ruler of Remoland, His Royal Majesty, Alayeluwa Oba (Dr.) Babatunde Adewale Ajayi, CFR (Torungbuwa II), on the occasion of Remo Day 2025. In a goodwill message released to commemorate the annual cultural celebration, Dr. Akinbo, on behalf of the Governing Council, management, staff and students of the institution, paid glowing tribute to the monarch’s exemplary…
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