Business

  Providus Bank Plc has commissioned a new branch in Ado-Ekiti, marking another step in its steady expansion across key growth markets in Nigeria. Having met the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) recapitalisation requirement since January 2025, Providus Bank is now focused on expanding its footprint to support local enterprise, …

  What was sold to Nigerians in May 2022 as a clean and powerful takeover is now looking like something far more troubling. When Titan Trust Bank announced it had acquired Union Bank of Nigeria, a 100+ year-old institution, the story was simple: a young bank buying a legacy giant. …

  Afriland Properties Plc, a leading real estate development and management company, has announced its audited financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025, showcasing strong revenue growth, an expanded asset base, and sustained shareholder returns. The results were presented to shareholders at the Company’s 13th Annual General Meeting. …

  The Boy-Child Transformation Centre (BTC), a frontline social intervention and strategic advocacy platform, today announced its 5th Anniversary Transformation Summit, scheduled for May 16, 2026, in Ikoyi, Lagos. The high-profile summit will convene C-suite corporate leaders, policymakers, educators, parents, and mental health advocates to address a silent demographic crisis: …

  Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO Plc) is pleased to announce the 9th edition of the GTCO Food and Drink Festival, scheduled to hold from Friday, May 1st to Sunday, May 3rd, 2026, at GTCentre, Plot 1 Water Corporation Drive, Oniru, Victoria Island, Lagos. This year’s theme, “Everything Food …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is investigating Providus Bank Limited and one of its officials over an alleged unauthorized withdrawal of about N270 million from a customer’s account. The probe follows a petition by Cornerblock Services Limited, which accused the bank of complicity in the withdrawal of funds …

Nestlé Nigeria Plc has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development to establish a Dairy Technical Skills Development Centre in Paikon Kore, Gwagwalada, as part of efforts to strengthen technical capacity, improve milk quality, and enhance productivity within Nigeria’s dairy sector.   The Centre, to …

LAGOS.22.04.2026. Nigeria’s retail lender, Unity Bank Plc, alongside leading climate innovation experts, has called for increased investment in the green economy and the adoption of frontier technologies as critical pathways to driving economic resilience and reducing the impact of climate change on vulnerable populations across Africa. The call was made …

In today’s rapidly evolving business environment, organizations face heightened competition, shifting workforce expectations, and increasing pressure to optimize productivity. Amid these dynamics, one truth has become increasingly clear: employees’ financial well-being is directly tied to organizational performance. Employees who are financially secure demonstrate greater commitment, higher productivity, reduced absenteeism, and …

Stanbic IBTC Bank, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings, has been confirmed as the platinum sponsor of the highly anticipated GTR West Africa 2026 conference, taking place on 22 and 23 April, at the Eko Convention Centre in Lagos. This landmark event brings together over 400 senior trade and finance …