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Stanley Ihedigbo FirstBank is set to bring laughter and excitement to Lagos as it sponsors Mainland Laffs 3.0, promising a spectacular comedy experience that will light up the city and entertain fans across all corners of the state. The Balmoral Convention Centre at the Sheraton in Ikeja underwent a remarkable…

L–R: Group Head, Sterling Academy, Kola Oluyemi; Director, Enterprise Development Centre (EDC), Pan-Atlantic University (PAU), Dr. Nneka Okekearu; MD/CEO, Sterling Bank, Abubakar Suleiman; Head, Alumni Engagement and Support Services, EDC at PAU, Dr. Nnenna Ugwu; and Divisional Head, Commercial Banking, Sterling Bank, Akporee Idenedo, at the recent MoU signing to…

Michael Olumide Seventh edition of the Art of Technology Lagos (AOT Lagos 7.0) convened key stakeholders across the tech ecosystem; policymakers, founders, investors, researchers, government representatives, venture capitalists, startups, and innovators, in Lagos, for a landmark gathering focused on exploring the transformative potential of emerging technologies that support the city’s…

FirstBank Basketball Club of Nigeria, popularly known as the “Elephant Girls”, have secured their spot in the final round of the Women’s Basketball League Africa (WBLA), scheduled to hold in Cairo, Egypt from 5-14 December 2025. The Elephant Girls put on a commanding performance at the FIBA Africa Zone 3…

Stanley Ihedigbo Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has hailed the vital role of the press in promoting industry advocacy and driving economic growth, describing journalists as indispensable partners in amplifying the country’s commerce and industrial initiatives. Speaking at the 2025 End-of-Year Engagement Forum of the Commerce and Industry Correspondents Association…

Stanley Ihedigbo National Chairman, Commerce and Industry Correspondents Association of Nigeria (CICAN), Charles Okonji, called for urgent strategic action to revive Nigeria’s manufacturing sector, citing fragile growth, infrastructure gaps, and policy inconsistencies as key barriers to industrial progress and economic diversification. Speaking at the 2025 End-of-Year Engagement Forum of CICAN,…

Stanley Ihedigbo Chairman, Mallinson and Partners, Dr. Mallinson Afam Ukatu, has called for urgent government action to create a level playing field for Nigerian manufacturers, highlighting challenges in financing, energy, and policy implementation that hinder indigenous industrial growth and competitiveness. Speaking at the 2025 Commerce and Industry Correspondents Association of…

L–R: Assistant Controller of Customs, Osamwonyi Uzamere; President, Badagry Chamber, Yahyah Oladiran Idris; Project Leader/Coordinator, ECOWAS Agricultural Trade Project (EAT), Arne Schuffenhauer; President, NACCIMA, Engr. Jani Ibrahim; Director General, NACCIMA, Olushola Obadimu, at the launch of NACCIMA’s activities under the ECOWAS Agricultural Trade (EAT) Project, held in Lagos. By Stanley…

Michael Olumide Krystal 12 Limited, in collaboration with the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), has successfully wrapped up an intensive Capacity Building Training Program on Oil Spill Response and Crisis Management. The initiative is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen environmental protection, enhance rapid-response capabilities, and promote sustainability…

Stanley Ihedigbo From 27 to 30 January 2026, Messe Essen will once again become the global meeting point for the international green sector. As the world-leading trade fair for horticulture, IPM ESSEN 2026 will cover the entire value chain – from plants, technology and floristry to equipment and garden features.…