Fidelity Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to health and social welfare through a comprehensive intervention at Heritage Homes Orphanage in Anthony Village, Lagos. The initiative was executed under the Fidelity Helping Hands Programme (FHHP), Fidelity Bank’s flagship employee-led corporate social responsibility scheme, which empowers staff to identify impactful community projects, raise funds for their execution, and receive matching support from the Bank to implement them. The outreach was championed by the Bank’s Audacious Class of newly inducted employees, and it addressed critical needs identified at the orphanage, including the replacement of damaged roofing and POP ceiling, fumigation of the…
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Union Bank of Nigeria has reinforced its environmental sustainability agenda by partnering with the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) to tackle plastic pollution through a beach cleanup exercise at Alpha Community Beach, Lekki, Lagos, on July 3, 2026. The initiative reflects the Bank’s commitment to promoting a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable environment while contributing to global efforts to combat plastic pollution and protect marine ecosystems. The exercise comes at a time when Nigeria generates an estimated 2.5 million tonnes of plastic waste annually, with Lagos accounting for about 870,000 tonnes. More than 88 per cent of this waste is never…
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) is rolling out V-Pass, a biometric identity verification system designed to make domestic air travel faster, safer and more seamless. Developed in partnership with M/S Verxid Technologies Limited, the system will let passengers confirm their identities through facial recognition, reducing the need to rely on physical ID documents at airports. The rollout was reviewed during a strategic meeting between FAAN and Verxid Technologies Limited, where both sides discussed deployment plans, security measures and ways to improve the passenger experience. FAAN Director of Commercial and Business Development, Ms Adebola, said the initiative shows its…
The Federal University of Environment and Technology (FUET), Ogoni, Rivers State, has moved to secure strategic support from the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) to accelerate the development of its digital infrastructure, strengthen innovation capacity and equip students with globally competitive digital skills. The proposed collaboration took centre stage during a courtesy visit by the University’s management, led by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Prince Chinedu Mmom, to NITDA’s Corporate Headquarters in Abuja, where both institutions explored areas of partnership aimed at creating a robust digital ecosystem to support teaching, research, innovation and talent development. Receiving the delegation on behalf…
First Trustees Limited, a subsidiary of FirstHoldCo Plc., and a leading provider of fiduciary and trusteeship services in Nigeria, is encouraging individuals, professionals, entrepreneurs, and investors to view Estate Planning not as an end-of-life exercise, but as a strategic investment tool for protecting, preserving, and transferring wealth across generations. As more Nigerians focus on wealth creation through businesses, real estate investments, and other income-generating assets, experts are emphasizing that building wealth is only one part of the equation. Equally important is creating structures that ensure those assets remain protected, properly managed, and seamlessly transferred to succeeding generations in accordance with…
News Highlights: Radiant diGiLog unveils a referral programme offering professionals 10% commission for successful customer referrals. AI-powered platform boosts workforce management with improved productivity, accountability and operational visibility. Radiant diGiLog has unveiled a referral partner programme that enables professionals, consultants and business leaders to turn trusted networks into commercial opportunities, while helping organisations strengthen workforce visibility, accountability and productivity. The indigenous technology and digital transformation company said the initiative would allow qualified individuals and organisations to connect businesses with its newly introduced workforce management and employee productivity platform. Chief Executive Officer of Radiant diGiLog, Mrs Tayo Babatunde, disclosed this in…
The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has launched a renewed push to mobilise private capital for infrastructure development, with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) reaffirming that digital infrastructure must be at the heart of Nigeria’s industrialisation agenda. The call came at the maiden edition of the Nigeria Infrastructure Conference (INFRACON 2026), organised by NACCIMA in Abuja under the theme “Mobilising Private Capital for Sustainable Infrastructure Development in Nigeria.” The conference brought together government officials, private-sector leaders, investors, and development partners to explore strategies to accelerate infrastructure financing and delivery. Speaking at the…
The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has said that building a globally competitive digital economy requires more than the deployment of technology, stressing that reliable evidence, trusted data and strong institutional collaboration are essential for sustainable digital transformation. Inuwa, who was represented by the Director of the Special Duties Unit, Mr. Olawumi Oladejo, made the assertion while delivering the welcome address at the Stakeholder Engagement and Validation Workshop on the Indicators and Measurement Framework for the National Research Study on the Impact of Digital Technologies on Nigeria’s Economy: Key Growth Indicators, Gaps and…
On the Goodnews Naija Podcast, fitness entrepreneur and content creator Jack Manuel Fitness offered a candid reflection on the discipline, consistency, and purpose that have shaped his journey into one of Nigeria’s most recognised fitness personalities. Rather than focusing solely on his success, Jack highlighted the daily habits and unwavering self-belief that have sustained his growth over the years and explained that his rise did not happen overnight but was built through steady effort, resilience, and a commitment to personal improvement. One of the highlights of the interview was his discussion about the viral moment with global streamer IShowSpeed, which…
The Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa would play host to multi-sectoral global eminent leaders on 29th and 30th July, 2026, as the World People’s Assembly, in collaboration with African partner organizations, holds the first African World Public Summit. Expected in attendance at the Summit are leaders in public diplomacy, representatives of international intergovernmental and non-governmental organisations, academics, experts, representatives of the education and cultural sectors, youth leaders, socially responsible businesses, media professionals and civil society institutions from across Africa and other regions of the world. In a statement, the General Secretary of the World People’s Assembly, Andrey Belyaninov, said: “The…