Business

Stanbic IBTC Bank, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings, has recently held its annual Global Markets Economic Outlook forum, bringing together key stakeholders, industry leaders, and clients to assess global economic trends and Nigeria’s strategic position. The event, themed ‘Global Economic Trends and Nigeria’s Position’, underscored the company’s commitment to …

  United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has announced the retirement of its Group Chairman, Tony Elumelu, from the Board of Directors, bringing to a close a 12-year tenure that reshaped the pan-African financial institution and strengthened its position as one of the continent’s leading banking groups.   The bank …

Dangote Cement Plc has announced a 50 per cent increase in dividend payout to shareholders, raising the dividend from N30 per share to N45 per share, which translates to a total payout of approximately N753.8 billion, reaffirming the company’s position as one of the most rewarding investments on the Nigerian …

…Introduces 3 tracks, 7 Verticals, millions of naira in grant prizes Wema Bank, Nigeria’s oldest indigenous national bank, most innovative and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has announced the 7th edition of its flagship innovation initiative, Hackaholics. The announcement was made at the official press conference which …

First passenger to freighter converted aircraft joins Emirates’ growing cargo fleet. Boeing 777-300ERSF is the sixth new freighter aircraft inducted into Emirates SkyCargo’s operations since March 2026 Carrier to operate 5 passenger to freighter converted aircraft by the end of 2027. Emirates is marking a significant milestone in the expansion …

Improving demand conditions helped to support further increases in output and new orders in Nigeria’s private sector at the midway point of the year. Rising workloads and the prospect of further growth in the months ahead meant that firms took on additional staff and raised both purchasing activity and inventory …

  As part of its first anniversary, The Radiant Republic is set to host a three-day spiritual gathering themed “A Kingdom of Priests, A Holy Nation,” from Friday July 10 – Sunday July 12, 2026. The conference will bring together believers from across Nigeria for a time of prayer, biblical …

Following months of competition involving more than 13,000 secondary schools across Nigeria, MILO has unveiled the twelve schools that will compete at the National Finals of the 26th MILO School Basketball Championship (MSBC), reaffirming its long-standing commitment to using sport as a platform to help young people build confidence, resilience, …

Zenith Bank Plc reaffirmed its commitment to advancing trade, investment and economic cooperation between Canada and Africa as the Headline Conference Sponsor of the 6th Canada-Africa Business Conference, held on Wednesday, 24 June 2026 at Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. Organised by the Canada-Africa Chamber of Business, the …

As part of activities marking the 2026 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, the Network Against Corruption and Trafficking (NACAT) on Friday intensified its advocacy against substance abuse with a sensitisation programme at Government Secondary School, Lugbe, Abuja, where over 300 students were educated on the devastating consequences …