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The Daily Brief NigeriaFacts. Briefs. Clarity. • NIGERIA'S NEWSPAPER OF RECORD
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VOL. CXLIV NO. 52,910
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Road to the crown: Zenith Bank/NBBF women’s basketball league final 8 set for lagos
The road to the 2026 Zenith Bank NBBF Women’s Basketball League title reaches its defining stage as the nation’s top eight teams converge on the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, from September 28 to October 3, 2026, for the highly anticipated national Finals. Emerging from fiercely contested Atlantic and Savannah Conference […].
National Assembly to translate Nigerian laws into local languages
The National Assembly plans to translate Nigerian laws into Igbo, Hausa, Yoruba and other local languages as part of efforts to make legislative information more accessible to the public. The development highlights ongoing operational shifts across the sector as key stakeholders assess future outcomes.
GTCO says 2.5% of facilities now run on renewable energy
Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) says 2.58% of its facilities are now entirely powered by renewable energy s, as the financial services group continues to expand the use of cleaner energy across its operations. The development highlights ongoing operational shifts across the sector as key stakeholders assess future outcomes.
Dangote Fertiliser Targets 12 Million Tonnes Capacity Ahead of Planned Listing
Dangote Fertiliser Limited is targeting annual production capacity of 12 million metric tonnes as the Dangote Group accelerates a major expansion of the business ahead of a planned stock market listing. President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, said the fertiliser company plans to develop six production lines with production from the expanded facilities expected […].
FirstBank Reassures Customers on the Security of FirstMobile Application
FirstBank has noted a recent voice message circulating on WhatsApp alleging that the FirstMobile application has been compromised. We wish to state unequivocally that the claim is false and misleading. FirstMobile is secure and fully operational, supported by robust information security infrastructure.
Lagos Govt., Dangote Industries say domestic refining key to industrialisation
The Lagos State Government and Dangote Industries Ltd. The development highlights ongoing operational shifts across the sector as key stakeholders assess future outcomes.
Nigeria’s creative, digital economy booming globally — WIPO Director
Official updates highlight key developments regarding nigeria’s creative, digital economy booming globally — WIPO Director. Industry analysts and regulatory authorities are actively monitoring the situation to determine long-term socio-economic implications.
GTCO to Pay N36.55bn Interim Dividend Despite 7.8% Drop in Half-Year Profit
Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO) Plc is set to distribute about N36.55 billion to shareholders as interim dividend for the 2026 financial year despite reporting a decline in profit after tax for the first six months of the year. The financial services group announced an interim dividend of N1.00 for each ordinary share of 50 […].
Fuel price hike increases cost of doing business — Traders
Official updates highlight key developments regarding fuel price hike increases cost of doing business — Traders. Industry analysts and regulatory authorities are actively monitoring the situation to determine long-term socio-economic implications.
UN experts call for halt to Trump policy of migrant deportations to third countries
Official updates highlight key developments regarding uN experts call for halt to Trump policy of migrant deportations to third countries. Industry analysts and regulatory authorities are actively monitoring the situation to determine long-term socio-economic implications.
United Capital Relocates Lagos Business Address to UBA Headquarters at 57 Marina
United Capital Plc has announced the relocation of its business address to 57 Marina Road, Lagos Island, the same building that houses the headquarters of United Bank for Africa Plc. The investment banking and financial services group disclosed the change in a regulatory notice dated September 28, 2026, notifying the Nigerian Exchange Limited and the […].
Nigeria demands justice over death of 3 nationals in South Africa
Official updates highlight key developments regarding nigeria demands justice over death of 3 nationals in South Africa. Industry analysts and regulatory authorities are actively monitoring the situation to determine long-term socio-economic implications.
NDLEA, Army raid cannabis farms, arrest father of five, other in Edo
Official updates highlight key developments regarding nDLEA, Army raid cannabis farms, arrest father of five, other in Edo. Industry analysts and regulatory authorities are actively monitoring the situation to determine long-term socio-economic implications.
Troops kill terrorist, rescue six kidnap victims in Sokoto, Zamfara
Official updates highlight key developments regarding troops kill terrorist, rescue six kidnap victims in Sokoto, Zamfara. Industry analysts and regulatory authorities are actively monitoring the situation to determine long-term socio-economic implications.
FG releases 2026–2028 ranked, approved textbooks with QR tracking codes
Official updates highlight key developments regarding fG releases 2026–2028 ranked, approved textbooks with QR tracking codes. Industry analysts and regulatory authorities are actively monitoring the situation to determine long-term socio-economic implications.
Bringing millions more Africans into the economy
By extending access to finance to 2.528 million low-income Africans and onboarding 78,438 MSMEs onto financing platforms, Access is using technology to widen economic participation, helping more people save, borrow, build businesses, and create opportunity. For most of Africa’s modern history, financial inclusion depended on distance. If you lived within reach of a bank branch, […].