May 2026 – Page 145 – Rise Africa

How Election Spending Fuels Nigeria’s Advertising Boom

15.05.2026

The marketing communications sector is preparing for another surge in advertising revenue, with stakeholders projecting higher spending across television, newspapers, radio, outdoor advertising, public relations, and experiential marketing. Rate cards across major media platforms already show that political and government-related advertising commands significantly higher pricing than conventional commercial advertising. It shows the premium media organisations...

Oil Prices Ease as Shipping Resumes in Strait of Hormuz

15.05.2026

While the United States and Iran have yet to agree on terms to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz, about 30 Chinese ships reportedly transited the waterway on Wednesday. The semi-official Fars news agency in Iran reported on Thursday that it became possible from Wednesday night for a number of Chinese ships to pass through...

Greenwich Registrars Enhances Shareholder Platform for AGMs

15.05.2026

Greenwich Registrars & Data Solutions has announced major upgrades to its proprietary G-Ease platform, aimed at dismantling traditional barriers to Annual General Meetings. The enhancements are designed to ensure that investors can participate in corporate governance regardless of their physical location. As the 2026 AGM season is on, the company is pivoting towards a digital-first...

Polaris Bank & Cyclotron Club Promote Wellness Initiative

15.05.2026

Polaris Bank has announced a strategic partnership with the Cyclotron Cycling Development Initiatives, popularly known as the Cyclotron Club, to amplify its flagship “LiveWell by Polaris” wellness initiative. The collaboration, according to the bank, was unveiled on Tuesday at its headquarters in Lagos and aims to promote healthy living, preventive healthcare, and overall well-being among...

Nigeria inflation projected to rise again in April 2026

15.05.2026

Nigeria’s cooling inflation era has hit a significant geopolitical roadblock. After nearly a year of steady decline, headline inflation is projected to climb for the second consecutive month, reaching 15.95 per cent in April 2026. According to the Coronation Inflation Outlook released on Thursday, the disinflationary trend that began in March is expected to persist...

Mutual Benefits Pays N5.5bn in April Insurance Claims

15.05.2026

Mutual Benefits Assurance Plc has announced the disbursement of over N5.5bn in claims to its policyholders for the month of April 2026 in a significant demonstration of financial strength and operational reliability. The payout, which covers both the company’s General and Life insurance portfolios, reinforces its position as a bedrock of stability within the Nigerian...

Cornerstone backs Lagos climate project for flood insurance

15.05.2026

The Managing Director of Cornerstone Insurance Plc, Stephen Alangbo, has thrown his weight behind the Lagos Flood Risk Transfer Scheme, an initiative set to provide a financial safety net for four million vulnerable residents in a strategic move to mitigate the devastating impact of annual flooding. The project, a collaboration between the Lagos State Government,...

NIWA intensifies Lagos waterways safety campaign

15.05.2026

The National Inland Waterways Authority has intensified its safety awareness campaigns across Lagos waterways as part of efforts to achieve zero boat accidents and improve safety compliance among water transport users. According to a recent statement, the Lagos Area Manager of NIWA, Sarat Braimah, disclosed this when she received members of the 2026 Dockworkers’ Day...

Nigerian business leaders share advice

15.05.2026

Former Managing Director of Airtel Nigeria and Airtel Africa, Dr Segun Ogunsanya, and Group Executive Director of Rain Oil Limited, Mrs Godfrey Ogbechie, have called on Nigerians to embrace resilience, authenticity, and discipline in navigating life and career challenges. They made the call at the fourth edition of the Imperfectly Awesome Conversations 4.0, held at...

What Causes Nationwide Blackouts in Nigeria? An Analysis

15.05.2026

Recurring collapses of Nigeria’s national grid have remained one of the most persistent challenges in the country’s electricity sector, often plunging homes, businesses and industries into darkness and sparking widespread public frustration, DARE OLAWIN reports As concerns continue to mount over the stability of the power system, the Nigerian Independent System Operator has shed more...