As the Federal Government commenced full implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) in earnest, the new legislation has been tipped to provide business opportunities that will enable the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) earn more revenue for the country. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company, Mallam Mele Kyari …
Read More »Aura by Transcorp Hotels to gift free staycation to lovers for Valentine’s Day
The Online Accommodation Booking Platform Aura is currently running #TheAuraExperience Promo Aura by Transcorp Hotels, the online platform for booking accommodation, food and experiences has said a couple stand a chance of winning a free night staycation to celebrate Valentine’s Day when any of them spend up to N100,000 …
Read More »B2B E-commerce: Consolidating Nigeria’s Digital Economy Blueprint
The Nigerian digital economy holds immense potential for the overall growth of the economy. In recent years, the government and other stakeholders have woken up to the possible contribution of the ICT sector to the development of the country. To propel the country towards attaining a vibrant digital economy, the …
Read More »FIRSTBANK CONVENES NIGERIA ECONOMIC OUTLOOK WEBINAR FOR 2022, SETS THE TONE FOR DELIBERATIONS ON CONTINUED ECONOMIC RECOVERY AND BUSINESS IMPACT
First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Nigeria’s premier and leading financial inclusion services provider has announced its “Nigerian Economic Outlook Webinar” convened to reflect national and global economic trends that shaped 2021, whilst forecasting the economic outlook of 2022. The virtual event themed “A rearview look at 2021, lessons learnt-Outlook …
Read More »Stanbic IBTC Introduces Smart Loan to Support Customers
Stanbic IBTC Bank, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, has introduced a Smart Loan digital solution to enable customers who have an account with their Asset Management arm access a loan to enable them meet their medium-term financial obligations. According to the bank, the devaluation of the naira due …
Read More »Stanbic IBTC Insurance Covers Super Eagles as Nigeria Commences AFCON Battle
Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, a member of Standard Bank Group, has taken the bold step to ensure the Super Eagles of Nigeria wins the ongoing African football tournament, the African Cup of Nations (AFCON), in Cameroun. Late last year, Stanbic IBTC and the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) announced a meaningful partnership …
Read More »UBA’s Leo Clocks 4, Set to Further Transform Digital Banking In Nigeria, Africa
….Remains Africa’s Leading Ai Chatbot Africa’s global bank, United Bank for Africa has said that it has concluded plans to commemorate the 4th year anniversary of its flagship artificial intelligence Chabot, with new offerings set to further change the face of digital banking in Nigeria “Birthed January 11, 2018, with …
Read More »E-commerce Showing Huge Contribution To Nigeria’s Economic Direction
The e-commerce section of the Nigerian digital economy holds immense potential for the overall growth of the economy. With 58 online marketplaces in the Nigerian e-commerce space, the contribution of companies such as Jumia, Konga, Jiji, in recent years are exceptional and the economic outlook for the next few years …
Read More »Stanbic IBTC Bank Nigeria PMI®: PMI hits two-year high amid stronger output and new order growth.
The final month of 2021 revealed a robust expansion in Nigeria’s private sector with the PMI® improving to a 24-month high. Quicker uplifts in output and new orders as well as record inventory building were central to the improvement. Despite the surge in new orders, firms added to their headcounts …
Read More »ADEDUNTAN: FIRSTBANK IS RESILIENT, STABLE AND BUILT FOR THE LONG HAUL
The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of First Bank Nigeria Limited, Dr. Adesola Adeduntan, last year saw his tenure extended as part of efforts to ensure the stability of the financial institution. In this interview with THISDAY, he speaks about the intervention of the Central Bank of Nigeria, the future of …
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