Business

Officials and business executives from China and Africa recently convened in China for a High-Level dialogue among Chinese and African Business representatives. Adesola Adeduntan, the MD/CEO, First Bank of Nigeria Limited and Subsidiaries was in participation and below are pictures taken at the event.

    Geneva, Switzerland, September 11, 2018: Dr. Awele Elumelu, GAVI Champion for Africa and Founder, Avon Medical Practice, joined other global health leaders at a Photo Exhibition organised by GAVI, the Vaccine Alliance, for increased vaccine coverage in under-immunised nations. The event tagged “Vaccine Heroes” was held on September 10, 2018, in …

Diamond Bank Plc has announced the launch of  SMEZONE– a digital platform based business community for Small and Medium-scale Enterprises (SME) in the country where they can easily access relevant, network and be mentored with & by other entrepreneurs, attend webinars, receive newsletters and participate in competitions that ultimately help position their …

The MD/CEO of Heritage Bank Plc, Mr. Ifie Sekibo yesterday tasked commercial banks to intervene in building a formidable economy driven on the wheel of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) because there is lots of value and opportunities in the SMEs sector. Sekibo who stated this on the side …

Stanbic IBTC Insurance Brokers Limited, a member of the Stanbic IBTC Group, has announced the addition of annuity products to its rich bouquet of insurance offerings, in a move targeted at giving retirees a variety of retirement income solutions to choose from. Speaking during a media interactive session in Lagos …

  Dangote Group has emerged winner of the 2018 prestigious Nigerian Risk Award (NRA) which recognizes organizations who have made measurable impact within their sector through the effective application of good governance, risk management and internal control systems and strategies.   The award was on Thursday, September 6, 2018 conferred …

New York-based broker-dealer, Marco Polo Securities, has announced that Coronation Securities Limited (“COSEC”), a major Nigerian financial institution is expanding its access to US investors via the Marco Polo regulatory platform. Marco Polo has relationships with dozens of securities firms throughout Europe, APAC, Africa and the Americas, and enables clients …

The Tony Elumelu Foundation, Africa’s leading entrepreneurship-focused philanthropy, has announced a call for entries for the 2018 TEF Entrepreneurship Forum Travel Fellowship for African journalists. The Travel Fellowship will provide financial aid to journalists and photojournalists affiliated with African national or global media houses to attend the 2018 Tony Elumelu …

Eaton Acquisitions Limited, an investment company, has increased its stake in NEM Insurance to 9%, days after it announced the acquisition of 4% of the insurance company. While the initial 130 million shares sold at ₦4 each, representing a premium of 40.35% against the closing share price of ₦2.85, the …