Business

By Chima Nwokoji FirstHoldCo Plc has sustained its growth momentum across core business segments, reporting a 17.1 percent year-on-year increase in gross earnings to ₦2.64 trillion for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to ₦2.25 trillion in the corresponding period of 2024. According to the unaudited results released …

October data pointed to improved growth momentum in the Nigerian private sector, with both output and new orders increasing at sharper rates than in September. In turn, companies took on extra staff and expanded their purchasing activity. The pace of input cost inflation remained subdued relative to the picture over …

Lagos, Nigeria — P+ Measurement Services, Nigeria’s first independent media intelligence and PR measurement agency, is marking its 10th anniversary this November. Founded in 2015 at the brink of a recession, the agency emerged from a vision to challenge the norms of public relations reporting and bring independence, objectivity, and data-driven …

First Bank of Nigeria Limited (FirstBank), Nigeria’s premier and leading financial inclusion services provider, has announced the launch of the Verve Flash Promo, a special initiative rewarding customers with free Verve cards. The campaign, which commenced on 6 October 2025, and will run until 30 January 2026, is exclusively targeted …

  Emirates Airlines has announced exclusive winter offers with My Emirates Pass, giving travelers access to over 700 exclusive deals across Dubai. Nigerians heading to Dubai and beyond this winter are set to enjoy an unforgettable shopping experience in Dubai In addition to year-round benefits, Emirates has introduced seasonal offers …

Zenith Bank Plc has released its unaudited financial results for the nine months ended 30 September 2025, with a remarkable 16% year-on-year growth in gross earnings from N2.9 trillion recorded in Q3 2024 to N3.4 trillion in Q3 2025. The Group’s performance continues to demonstrate resilience, strong momentum, disciplined execution …

Seplat Energy Plc, a Nigerian independent energy company, has reported a rise in its revenue to N3.356 trillion for the nine months ended Sept. 30, 2025. This is compared with N1.071 trillion recorded in the same period of 2024. The energy company, listed on the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. and the …

…Says CSR Initiative signposts Dangote’s Commitment to Community Education Empowerment   In furtherance of its commitment to educational development and community empowerment, leading Pan-African Cement manufacturer, Dangote Cement Plc, has made a huge donation of education materials to public Schools in Lagos, an initiative aimed at fostering academic success and …

BY BLAISE UDUNZE  In Nigeria’s banking industry, profit has become more a press release than a performance. Every results season, the same storyline plays out with record profits, rising assets, and promises of “strong fundamentals.” Yet, beneath the eye-catching headlines lies a quiet deception of a pattern of accounting charades …

Telecommunications leader Globacom has announced the introduction of revised data bundles to offer customers significantly more data volume at no additional cost. The enhancement reflects the company’s commitment to delivering superior value, affordability, and customer satisfaction. The upgraded Glo Data Bundles are improved versions of the existing daily, weekly, and …