Let us be honest — if I had a naira for every time a CEO said or thinks PR is a “cost center,” I would probably have built a second agency by now. And I get it — PR feels intangible to some folks in the C-suite. It is not always as direct as …
Read More »Fidelity Bank Distributes Food Packs to FCT Communities
As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, recently donated food packs to Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja residents. Themed, the Fidelity Food Bank initiative, the outreach saw the bank’s officials distribute the food items to seven communities in the Mabushi district of …
Read More »First Bank, Zenith, Eight Others Raked N1.24tn From Account Maintenance, Electronic Transfer Levies
Ten Deposit Money Banks (DMB) earned a total of N1.24tn from their customers as maintenance fees and electronic banking charges in 2024 and 2023, according to an investigation These charges account for a significant portion of their revenue in the years under review. The banks are United Bank for Africa …
Read More »Concerned Experts cite irregularity in the NNPC Board Appointment, Demand Statutory Compliance
Concerned experts in the petroleum industry have raised concerns over the irregularity in the recent reconstitution of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) Board, citing non-compliance with the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021. In a formal statement signed by Mr Abolade Adewale released over the weekend, the experts called …
Read More »Thriving Women in Food Business Initiative Celebrates Female trailblazers in Nigeria’s Food Business Sector
In celebration of International Women’s Day, six outstanding women were recently honoured for their exceptional contributions to Nigeria’s food industry at the inaugural edition of the Thriving Women in Food Business initiative, held on Saturday, March 30, 2025, in Lagos. Themed “Celebrating Food entrepreneurship excellence,” the initiative recognized women who have demonstrated exceptional innovation, …
Read More »Minister hails Dangote Cement over host community youth development
…as Ibese plant concludes 2024 youth empowerment programme The implementation of the Community Development Agreement with host communities by the management of Dangote Cement, Ibese Plant, came under applause at the weekend as host communities as well as the Federal Ministry of Solid Mineral Development praised the management for diligent …
Read More »Reclaiming NNPC: A necessary reset to rescue Nigeria’s oil industry from systemic rot, by Bala Mohammed
The recent overhaul of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited board and management by President Bola Tinubu is not merely an administrative reshuffle—it is a decisive intervention in the national interest, aimed at rescuing the country’s most strategic public enterprise from systemic rot and institutional capture. The necessity of these …
Read More »Gospel Music Sensations, Nathaniel Bassey, Mercy Chinwo, grace Glo-Sponsored African Voices
This week’s episode of African Voices Changemakers, sponsored by Globacom, will feature two of Africa’s most revered gospel music stars, Nathaniel Bassey and Mercy Chinwo. The dynamic duo will bring their unique blend of inspirational music and conversation to the popular CNN International magazine programme, anchored by Larry Madowo. Nathaniel …
Read More »Stanbic IBTC Bank set to give out ₦130 million in the fourth season of Reward4Saving Promo
Stanbic IBTC Bank, a leading financial services provider in Nigeria, has launched Season 4 of its highly successful Reward4Saving Promo, reinforcing its commitment to fostering a strong savings culture among Nigerians. Building on the success of the previous three seasons, over 1,900 winners have collectively received ₦318 million, and this …
Read More »Africa Prudential Pays 82% Of Earnings As Dividend
Africa Prudential Plc has announced a ₦1.2bn total dividend payout following its financial performance in 2024. The company’s Profit After Tax (PAT) grew by 88 per cent, rising from ₦962.9m in 2023 to ₦1.81bn in 2024. The company introduced an interim dividend of 15 kobo per share at half-year 2024. …
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