FirstBank’s MREIF: Secure Property Nationwide with N100 Million Loan Access How FirstBank is quietly Rewriting Nigeria’s Homeownership Story The dream by Nigerians of homeownership is taking a bold new turn and those who move early will gain the most. Through a strategic partnership with the Ministry of Finance Incorporated Real Estate Investment Fund (MREIF), First
Africa Faces 57% Construction Talent Gap – PMI Lagos, Nigeria, March 16, 2026 — Sub-Saharan Africa’s construction sector is entering a defining phase, driven by ambitious infrastructure investments aimed at accelerating economic growth and regional integration. At the heart of this transformation is the Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA), a continent-wide plan targeting
Google Expands AI Search with Yorùbá, Hausa Language Support in Nigeria Google has expanded the language capabilities of its AI-powered Search features, bringing support for Yorùbá and Hausa to users in Nigeria. The update enables millions of speakers of both languages to interact with Google’s AI Search tools in their native tongues, making it easier
Coronation Registrars Limited Processes ₦1.28 Trillion Dividends in 2025, Strengthens NGX Market Presence Lagos, Nigeria – Coronation Registrars Limited has released its 2025 performance scorecard, highlighting its continued contribution to transparency, operational efficiency, and investor confidence within Nigeria’s capital market. According to the report, the registrar processed ₦1.28 trillion in dividends in 2025, accounting for
Five Key Things to Know About FirstBank’s MREIF Mortgage Loan For many Nigerians, owning a home often feels like a distant dream, somewhere between “someday” and “maybe.” However, the MREIF Mortgage Loan offered by FirstBank of Nigeria is gradually changing that narrative by making homeownership more accessible to a wider range of Nigerians. Here are
Driving Growth Through Sustainability: FirstBank’s Commitment Olusegun Alebiosu MD/CEO FirstBank Group Sustainability has become a critical priority for businesses and governments across the world, driving growth, innovation, and positive change. As the world grapples with climate change, social inequality, and economic uncertainty, organisations are recognising the importance of adopting sustainable practices that balance Environmental, Social,
UNESCO’s 2025 International Year of Quantum Science & Technology Wraps Up with Celebration in Accra, Ghana 10 and 11 February. The global initiative that inspired younger generations, accelerated quantum science in developing countries and built awareness celebrates and looks forward Accra, Ghana — 27 January 2026 – After a momentous year of historic, worldwide events,
BY BLAISE UDUNZE Nigeria’s economy will be experiencing yet another round of reform; after the new tax implementation, the banking sector recapitalisation exercise will begin within less than three months until the March 31, 2026, deadline. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, disclosed that 27 banks have tapped the capital market via