Lagos, Nigeria – July 23, 2026: Interswitch, one of Africa’s leading integrated payments and digital commerce companies, has been named among the CNBC and Statista World’s Top Fintech Companies for the second consecutive year, earning recognition in the Payments category of the prestigious 2026 global ranking. The recognition reinforces Interswitch’s position as one of the companies advancing digital payments through resilient infrastructure, trusted payment solutions, and sustained innovation across Africa. It also places the company among a select group of African fintechs recognised globally for their contribution to the future of financial services. Compiled by CNBC in partnership with global market…
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The Vice Chancellor, University of Lagos (UNILAG), Professor Folasade Ogunsola, has applauded Rite Foods Limited for its commitment to promoting academic excellence through the Rite Foods National Academic Excellence Awards, describing the initiative as a veritable investment in Nigeria’s future and a worthy recognition of outstanding academic achievement. Professor Ogunsola gave the commendation on Monday, July 20, when she presented the University’s two awardees of the Rite Foods Awards to the management of the University. At the event, UNILAG awardees Chinedu Okeke Christian, Overall Best Matriculating Student in the South-West Zone, and Tijesuni Michelle Ogunsua-Dixon, winner of the Equal Opportunity Group category,…
By: Julius Oyedokun Politics is dynamic, and things always evolve with time. Changing realities have the capacity to reshape narratives, influence people’s decisions, shift alliances, and ultimately affect the verdict of the people. Every political bloc that has enjoyed dominance did so because it earned the confidence of the people at a particular point in history. History, however, also reminds us that no political empire remains permanently unchallenged because the moment a credible alternative emerges and begins to command genuine acceptance, the old political calculations are inevitably subjected to fresh scrutiny. In situations like this, men and gladiators favoured by…
MILO, a leading malt and cocoa beverage in Nigeria, has launched the MILO Text & Win Promotion, a nationwide consumer campaign designed to reward loyal consumers with exciting prizes while celebrating the trust they have continued to place in the brand. Running from July to September 2026, the promotion gives two million consumers the opportunity to win exciting rewards, including airtime, cash prizes, and six brand new cars. Five winners will emerge through the bi weekly draws, while one lucky consumer will drive away with the grand prize, a brand new family SUV. Participating is simple. Consumers only need to…
By Bon Peters The Public relations unit of the Nigeria Customs Service says it has started its 2026 Public Relations (PR) Conference in Port Harcourt, Rivers state, even as it has extended her hand of fellowship to Journalists operating in the South – East and South -South regions of Nigeria underscoring the importance of media engagement for the success of the conference in particular and the Nigeria Customs Service operations in general. The event with the theme: “Realigning Corporate Communication as a Strategic Driver of Institutional Effectiveness and Public Trust,” kicked off Tuesday, July 21,2026 with a Media parley that…
As part of its mission to democratize access to consumer credit, expand economic opportunity and empower millions of Nigerians to improve their quality of life through responsible borrowing, the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP), in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, today launched the C.L.I.C.K.D. Programme (Credit for Laptops, Internet, Connectivity and Knowledge Digital Devices) at the Afreximbank African Trade Centre (AATC), Abuja, on 21 July 2026. C.L.I.C.K.D. is a device financing initiative launched in partnership with the Federal Government’s Three Million Technical Talent (3MTT) Programme. It provides qualifying Nigerians with structured, affordable consumer credit for laptops, internet-enabled devices…
Cutix Plc, one of West Africa’s leading manufacturers of electrical and telecommunications cables, successfully concluded its participation at the 20th Africa International Housing Show (AIHS 2026), held at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, from the 13th to the 18th of July, 2026. The company captured major industry attention with its innovative electrical safety solutions. Throughout the six-day exhibition, Cutix Plc engaged hundreds of local and international estate developers, engineering contractors, architects, and government officials. The company’s exhibition pavilion showcased its range of fire-resistant and high-durability power cables, drawing praise from building experts across the continent. Cutix Plc highlighted its proprietary flame-retardant insulation technology. Engineered to combat the deadly threat of building fires, Cutix cables starve active flames of fuel, forcing them…
ABEOKUTA, Ogun State — The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senatorial candidate for Ogun Central, Prof. Iyabo Obasanjo, has formally rallied the Egba Traditional Council to support the party’s governorship candidate, Hon. Oladipupo Adebutu, declaring him as the leader with the political will to rescue the state.Speaking at the Ake Palace in Abeokuta during a strategic meeting with traditional rulers, the former senator explained that her political realignment was driven by a search for genuine development and a leader capable of executing her vision for the people.Prof. Obasanjo, who formed part of the high-level PDP delegation seeking the royal blessing of…
…As the PDP flagbearer receives royal blessings, vows to implement full local government autonomy and massive power sector reforms.
Comrade Michael-Azeez Ogunsiji has been re-elected as Chairman of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Ogun State Chapter, pledging to consolidate on the achievements of his first term while calling on the Ogun State Government to adopt a comprehensive sports development agenda. Speaking after his re-election at the 12th Ogun SWAN Triennial Delegates’ Congress held on Saturday, Ogunsiji described his return for a second term without opposition as a vote of confidence in his administration and a renewed mandate to reposition the association. He thanked members for the confidence reposed in him, promising an inclusive, transparent and people-centred leadership…