Business

In its report highlighting the impact of women on Nigeria’s economic development, PwC Nigeria, Advisory partner and Chief Economist, Andrew Nevin, indicated that women account for 41 percent ownership of micro-businesses in Nigeria, with 23 million female entrepreneurs operating within this segment. The strong entrepreneurial spirit of women no doubt …

The Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona has lauded Globacom Limited for the company’s consistent support for the Ojude Oba Festival since 2006, describing the company’s sponsorship as adding immense value to the age-old annual cultural event. The octogenarian monarch who poured encomiums on Globacom and its Chairman, Dr. …

The Federal Inland Revenue Service FIRS generated a total of N47.54trn from taxes between January 2012 and December 2021. The amount is, however a decline of N5.34trn when compared to the targeted revenue of N52.88trn set by the Service within the ten-year period, Analysis of the report by THE WHISTLER showed that …

Mrs. Adaeze Udensi, PhD, Acting Managing Director/CEO of Titan Trust Bank Limited, on Wednesday led the the management team of the bank on a courtesy visit to the Lagos State governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu at government House, Ikeja, Lagos.

MultiChoice The Appeal Court sitting in Port Harcourt on Wednesday ordered leading entertainment company, MultiChoice, to sub-license some channels to Metro-digital, pursuant to the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission’s code. Justice Olabode Adegbehingbe in his judgment ruled that the lower court erred when it dismissed the suit of the appellant (Metro-digital), when …

    Heritage Bank has disclosed plans to further adopt Ynspyre, a digital product to help cater and deepen support for professionals and amateurs for the creative and entertainment industry’s growth. The bank stated that in a bid to further expand its reach by connecting with more groups that align …

Logistics has been identified as one of the primary challenges facing Nigeria’s retail sector. Distance to the markets, inadequate transport system and limited infrastructure make it difficult for retailers to buy and convey goods to their stores with ease. Innovative B2B platforms like Alerzo have identified this infrastructure deficit, and …

  Dangote Cement’s sales Director, Funmi Sanni has stated that the ongoing cement promo of the company is a way of giving back a whopping sum of N1 billion to its loyal customers. She said customers are kings and Queens and that the customers’ have done so much to ensure …

Airtel Africa Plc, which has been hit by a huge debt profile, said it has settled $450m worth of senior notes prior to its maturity by 2024. The Group said the early redemption was made out of the Group’s cash reserves and is in line with its strategy of reduction …

The Lagos Government has announced that it has achieved significant strides in the provision of affordable quality accommodation for residents of the state by taking advantage of the Public-Private Partnerships financing model. Special Adviser to the Governor on PPP, Mr. Ope George, who disclosed this in a statement, said through …