FG drafts private-sector reform council to deepen economic recovery
The Federal Government has inaugurated a high-powered Ministerial Advisory Committee to provide independent economic advice,...
Month: July 2026
Dangote Refinery adopts dollar pricing for petrol, ends naira-denominated sales
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has ended naira-denominated pricing for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as...
GTBank emerges Nigeria’s Best Overall Performing Bank in The Banker’s 2026 global rankings
Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank), the flagship banking subsidiary of Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO) Plc,...
HBM Nigeria reaffirms commitment to sustainability, community development
HBM Nigeria Plc, formerly Lafarge Africa Plc, says it will continue to deepen its investments...
DMO reopens three FGN bonds, targets N1.2trn at July auction
The Debt Management Office (DMO) has announced plans to raise N1.2 trillion through the reopening...
GTCO Launches Second Edition of #BeatTheDistance Initiative
GTCO Launches Second Edition of #BeatTheDistance Initiative Donating 3,000 Bicycles Across Six States in Nigeria Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (“GTCO” or the “Group”) has announced the 2026 rollout of its social impact initiative called #BeatTheDistance.This is a nationwide intervention aimed at supporting school children in underserved communities through the provision of bicycles to ease their daily commute to school. Marking the second edition of the initiative, GTCO will distribute 3,000 bicycles to schoolchildren across six states in Nigeria—Ebonyi, Jigawa, Benue, Oyo, Akwa Ibom, and Ekiti. The programme builds on the impact of its inaugural rollout in 2019 and underscores the Group’s commitment to improving access to education through practical, community-focused interventions. By helping to reduce the transportation challenges faced by students who travel long distances to attend school, the initiative seeks to improve school attendance, support learning outcomes, and create opportunities for young people to pursue their education with greater ease and confidence. Speaking on the initiative, the Group Chief Executive Officer of Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc, Mr Segun Agbaje, said: “Education remains one of the most powerful tools for transforming lives and creating opportunities. Through the #BeatTheDistance Initiative, we are supporting students whose determination to learn is often tested by the distance they travel each day to access education. By providing these bicycles, our goal is to create an environment where more children can achieve their full potential by reducing fatigue, improving attendance at school, and expanding learning outcomes for children of school age....
Trade Minister Visits Zamfara State, Lauds Governor Dauda Lawal’s economic and Investment drive
Nigeria’s Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, paid a working visit to...
FG Opens Portal for Free CAC Registration of 250,000 MSMEs
The Federal Government has opened applications for the free registration of 250,000 Micro, Small and...
AGBELEBU Is the Right Choice for Agege Constituency I Says Victor Ogunleye
By Adeyemi Obadimu Veron A prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Agege,...
Inadequate Investment in Infrastructure Bane of NAMA-NAAE
The National Association of Air Traffic Engineers (NAAE) has warned that Nigeria’s air navigation system...
