In anticipation of its 80th anniversary, Wema Bank, Nigeria’s foremost innovative bank and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, will be rewarding 80 customers with cash prizes in its Wema Bank 5 for 5 Promo Season 4 80th daily draw, set to hold virtually at 4 p.m. on …
Read More »The Rabiu Effect: Why Power and Prestige Patronize BUA Boss
• A magnet for statesmen, moguls, and high society’s finest, Abdulsamad Rabiu bridges the divide between governance and grandeur ● Why BUA Chairman Emerged Nigeria’s Greatest Billionaire Empath ● The Inspiring Story Of His Ascent It takes courage to be Alhaji AbdulSamad Rabiu. You have to travel aeons back perhaps …
Read More »FAAC meeting postponed indefinitely as states, NNPC tussle over N1.7trn remittances
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has announced the indefinite postponement of its meetings for February 2025. Ali Mohammed, FAAC secretary, announced the postponement in a statement on Thursday. “Further to our earlier notice referenced F.12090/T/68 dated 14th February, 2025 on the above subject, I am directed to inform you …
Read More »Kuda, CEO Babatunde Ogundeyi sued for ‘sex discrimination, victimisation’
Kuda Technologies Limited and its CEO, Babatunde Ogundeyi are currently embroiled in a legal dispute in a UK court, with accusations of sex discrimination, victimisation, and unfair dismissal brought by its former Group Chief People Officer (CPO), Rosemary Hewat. Hewat filed a case in UK Employment Tribunal accusing the company …
Read More »Aliko Dangote Hails IBB: ‘You’re the Architect of Private Sector in Nigeria’
… Donates N8bn to Presidential Library, Pledges N2bn Annually Until Completion The President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has praised former Head of State, Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, popularly known as IBB, for implementing policies that liberated the private sector in Nigeria during his regime. Dangote …
Read More »Dangote is committed to operational sustainability
…He is a ‘global groundbreaker’, says Bandir The Pan-African Conglomerate, Dangote Group has re-emphasized its commitment to sustainable practices in its operations across the nation. The declaration came against the background of its partnership with the Kaduna Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADCCIMA) in the ongoing 2025 Kaduna International …
Read More »Emirates SkyCargo Facilitates Global Trade: and Celebrates 39 Years of Connecting to Africa
In 2024, the airline carried an average over 3,800 tonnes in and out of Africa every week, via 20 gateways As the logistics industry comes together in Nairobi at Air Cargo Africa, Emirates SkyCargo reaffirms its near-four decade commitment to the continent. With an average of 3,820 tonnes carried …
Read More »Forbes: Aliko Dangote’s wealth surges by almost 100% to $23.9bn, now 86th richest in the world
Billionaire Aliko Dangote has seen his wealth nearly double to $23.9 billion, according to Forbes, which ranks the Nigerian entrepreneur as the wealthiest person in Africa and 86th in the world. It would be recalled that Forbes ranked Aliko Dangote as the 144th richest person in the world in 2024 with $13.4 …
Read More »Fidelity Bank Enhances Educational Facilities in Benin, Abuja
Fidelity Bank Plc, a leading financial institution, has once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to enhancing its host communities’ lifestyles. Through its dedicated education Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) pillar, the bank recently undertook significant projects aimed at promoting quality education delivery across the country. In Benin-City, Edo State, Fidelity Bank …
Read More »ICPC seeks forfeiture of N1.3bn Kaduna fund ‘hidden’ in Sterling Bank account with no CAC doc
Sterling Bank Limited has been indicted as the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) seeks the temporary forfeiture of N1,373,180,510.07 Kaduna State fund allegedly hidden in the bank. The fund is believed to have been diverted from the Kaduna Light Rail Project’s budget into the account of …
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