April 2026 – Page 100

FairMoney offers financial hacks for Nigerian freelancers

21.04.2026

As Nigerian freelancers and online gig workers grapple with the biting effects of inflation and volatile exchange rates, FairMoney Microfinance Bank has outlined strategic financial “hacks” designed to protect the margins of the country’s digital-native workforce. With Nigeria at the forefront of Africa’s digital labour shift, boasting over 17.5 million online gig workers, the bank...

NSC Opts For Automatic Tariff Adjustment At Port

21.04.2026

Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) is considering an automatic tariff adjustment mechanism that would put an end to the manual practice that usually sparks crises in the port industry. The Executive Secretary of the council, Dr Pius Akuta, disclosed this in Lagos, following the lingering face-off among importers, freight forwarders and the shipping companies over the...

Quest Merchant Bank Rebrands for Strategic Growth

21.04.2026

Quest Merchant Bank Limited has officially unveiled a new brand identity, signalling a definitive transition into a new phase of strategic growth aimed at enhancing its competitive edge within the global financial landscape. The unveiling, announced via a statement on Sunday, follows the bank’s recent name change and serves as a visual confirmation of its...

FG Files 13-Count Treason Charge Against Sylva, Others

21.04.2026

On Tuesday, the Federal Government filed a 13-count charge against the former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, over an alleged plot to destabilise Nigeria through acts described as treason and terrorism. In the suit filed before a Federal High Court in Abuja, the Nigerian Government also named six others alongside Sylva. The...

NGX extends trading hours to deepen market liquidity

21.04.2026

The Nigerian Exchange Limited has announced the expansion of its trading hours from 9:00am to 4:00pm, effective Monday, 27 April 2026. The move is designed to deepen market liquidity, enhance price discovery, and broaden investor access. Approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission Nigeria, the expansion shifts the market opening earlier from 9:30am to 9:00am...

APC Releases 2027 Election Timetable, Sets Presidential Form At N100m, Gov N50m

21.04.2026

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released its schedule of activities ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued last night, the ruling party announced that May 15 and 16 have been fixed for the election of its presidential candidate. The APC also announced that aspirants seeking to contest in its 2027 presidential...

Zedcrest Group leadership revamped for African expansion

21.04.2026

Zedcrest Group, a premier financial services institution, officially announced on Monday a sweeping reinforcement of its executive leadership team to accelerate institutional expansion and solidify its market positioning across the continent. This strategic move follows a period of aggressive growth for the firm, including the successful 2024 acquisition of RMB Nigeria Stockbrokers and the recent...

Macallan Unveils Redesigned Bottles For Its Whisky Collections

21.04.2026

The Macallan has introduced a new visual identity for its Double Cask and Sherry Oak collections, with the Timeless Collection making its Nigerian debut. The redesign, described by the brand as an evolution rather than a simple packaging update, aims to reinforce The Macallan’s commitment to craftsmanship while responding to premium consumers’ expectations for heritage...

AccessARM Set for Early Pension Industry Recapitalisation

21.04.2026

The Acting Managing Director/CEO of AccessARM Pensions Limited, Abimbola Sulaiman, has expressed confidence that the company will meet the requirements of the ongoing pension industry recapitalisation policy well ahead of the regulatory deadline. She made this known during a fireside chat session at the Pension Conference 2026, where she spoke on “Deploying and Mobilising Capital...

NOVA Commercial Bank Prioritizes Efficiency, Customer-Centric Banking

21.04.2026

NOVA Commercial Bank has outlined a strategic shift focused on efficiency, customer experience, and relationship-driven banking, as it completes its transition to a full-service commercial bank. Speaking at a media parley in Lagos, Chairman, Phillips Oduoza, said the bank’s ambition is to be “Africa’s preferred financial solutions provider,” emphasizing trust and quality advisory over sheer...