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  Determined to support the governments in its food security effort, the Dangote Cement Plc has launched a Farmers Empowerment Programme in Benue State.  The initiative is aimed at enabling 50 farmers to produce subsistence and cash crops in commercial quantity from Benue State, considered to be the food basket …

No fewer than 30 young entrepreneurs have been awarded a ₦16 million business grant by Unity Bank Plc during the latest edition of its flagship entrepreneurship development initiative, the Corpreneurship Challenge. The winners, budding entrepreneurs developing innovative solutions across various business value chains including fashion design, bag making, pastry making, event …

In an effort to enhance financial literacy and empower Nigerians to make informed financial decisions, Stanbic IBTC Asset Management is addressing prevalent money myths that often hinder wealth creation and financial security. Money myths, ranging from the belief that only the wealthy can invest, to the misconception that one cannot …

  Lagos, Nigeria — Union Bank of Nigeria Plc, a leading advocate for environmental sustainability and ESG in Africa, marked World Environment Day 2025 by partnering with the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) to host a high-impact symposium themed “Ending Plastic Pollution” at the Lekki Conservation Centre, Lagos. The event brought …

  As part of its unwavering commitment to reducing food insecurity and supporting vulnerable communities, Fidelity Bank Plc, a leading financial institution, has distributed food packs to residents of Victoria Island in the Eti-Osa Local Government Area of Lagos as part of its nationwide Fidelity Food Bank initiative. This initiative, …

Stanbic IBTC Bank has been honoured with the Best Trade Finance Bank in West Africa award at the Global Trade Review (GTR) Awards in London on 26 June 2025. This award recognises the bank’s exceptional performance in trade finance and its commitment to delivering innovative solutions. The GTR (Global Trade …

The caution came during a one-day sensitization forum held in Abuja on Tuesday, targeting journalists and civil society organisations. The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a fresh alert, warning Nigerians to brace for potential climate variability and extreme weather events that continue to pose significant risks across the country. …

With assurance of a steady supply of petroleum products, more independent marketers have joined the growing list of distributors retailing Dangote Refinery’s high-quality petroleum products across the country. New marketers signed the partnership deal with Dangote Refinery just as the Refinery management announced a reduction in its ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, …

FirstBank, the West Africa premier financial institution and financial inclusion services provider has launched an advanced facial biometric technology on its mobile banking application- FirstMobile, along with other exciting features that includes: Facial recognition sign-up and activation Virtual credit cards for secure online shopping Instant credit card activation Flexible salary …

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has declared a profit of N1.054 trillion for the month of May 2025 which indicates a 40% increase from the N748 billion it recorded in April. The oil company disclosed the figure in its Monthly Report Summary for May, released on Tuesday. It …