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London, July 31, 2026: For many children, the biggest barrier to success is not talent; it is access. Across parts of Nigeria and other underserved communities, the absence of basic educational resources continues to limit what is possible for thousands of young people. Access Bank UK Polo Day has, over the years, positioned itself as a platform designed to address that gap. Scheduled for July 4, 2026, in Windsor, the event will convene a global audience of business leaders, philanthropists, royalty, and high-net-worth individuals.  While it remains one of the …

Abuja, July 1, 2026 -The Debt Management Office (DMO) is to raise about ₦4 trillion through FGN Bonds in the third quarter of 2026. According to the bond issuance calendar, the bonds will be issued on July 20, August 17, and September 14, 2026. The auctions will entail reopening of three existing instruments rather than new series, consolidating liquidity around benchmark bonds. The July 20 auction will comprise three bond reopening: the 22.60 per cent FGN JAN 2035, the 16.2499 per cent FGN APR 2037, and the 15.45 per cent …

Abuja, July 1, 2026 – The World Bank has shared $27 million as performance-based incentives to some states in Nigeria. Dr Assad Hassan, the National Coordinator of the programme, disclosed this a retreat for commissioners, permanent secretaries, and budget and planning directors from all the 36 states and the FCT in Abuja on Tuesday. The fund, supported by the HOPE Governance Programme of the bank, is shared among states that met its critical governance, healthcare, and education targets. The $27 million grant was split among winning states. Five states of …

Lagos, July 1, 2026 – Société Nationale des Pétroles du Congo (SNPC), the Congolese national oil company, is seeking partnership with Dangote Refinery to boost African petroleum refining capacity. The company has already opened talks with Dangote Refinery on refining collaboration, petroleum products supply, regional energy security, industrial development and knowledge sharing. To this end, a delegation from the companyhas visited Dangote Refinery in Lagos, Maixent Raoul Ominga, the SNPC Managing Director and the Leader of the delegation, said: “We have visited this remarkable refinery, which represents a major industrial …

Abuja, July 1, 2026 – The World Bank is disbursing $27 million in performance-based incentives to some states in Nigeria. Dr Assad Hassan, the National Coordinator of the programme, disclosed this a retreat for commissioners, permanent secretaries, and budget and planning directors from all the 36 states and the FCT in Abuja on Tuesday. The fund, supported by the HOPE Governance Programme of the bank, is shared among states that met its critical governance, healthcare, and education targets. The $27 million grant was split among winning states. Five states of …

Lagos, July 1, 2026 -The World Bank has approved additional $1.25 billion loan for Nigeria Actions for Investment and Jobs Acceleration programme. The World Bank disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. It said it had approved the Nigeria Actions for Investment and Jobs Acceleration Development Policy Financing operation to support the country’s transition toward a more inclusive growth model that spurs growth and creates jobs. The World Bank also announced the launch of a new Country Partnership Framework for Nigeria for 2026 to 2032. It said the new Country …

Doha/Dubai, July 1, 2026 – Iran said on Tuesday it would not meet with top U.S. envoys who flew to the region following an outbreak of hostilities, clouding the prospects for a lasting peace between the two countries. Iranian officials also said the two ‌sides must still sort out the terms of a ceasefire they signed two weeks ago before they could tackle more difficult topics, such as ‌possible limits to its nuclear program. The developments indicated the two sides are far apart on key pillars of the initial framework, …

New Delhi, July 1, 2026 – Oil prices ticked higher on Wednesday on concerns a breakdown in talks between Iran and the U.S. for ‌a final agreement to end their war may extend supply disruptions in the key Middle East producing region. Brent futures rose 14 cents, or 0.19%, to $73.09 a barrel at 0644 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude was up 11 cents, or ​0.16%, to $69.61 a barrel. “Hormuz continues to reopen but it’s patchy, unpredictable, and not fully transparent,” said Vandana ​Hari, founder of …

Lagos, July 1, 2026 – The Nigerian currency, Naira, appreciated to N1,379.6842 to the dollar at the official foreign exchange market on Tuesday. The naira had N12,413,216 against the dollar at the market on Tuesday, appreciating from Monday’s exchange rate of N1,383.6262 to the dollar. Bid rates quoted by dealers at the market on Tuesday ranged between N1,370 and N1,384 to the dollar. Meanwhile, the naira exchange rate at the black market in Lagos is between N1395 and ₦1405 to the dollar.

Lagos, June 30, 2026 – DataPro, one of Nigeria’s leading credit rating agencies and compliance consulting firms, is conducting a five-day Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) traing for professionals in the financial sector The training, scheduled for August 3 to Aug. 7, 2026, is to enhance institutional resilience of participants in global risk management standards, regulatory compliance and strategic decision-making. According to the company, the training is also to provide practical and technical expertise in enterprise-wide risk management, enabling participants to integrate credit, market, operational, compliance and liquidity risks into a …