The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has announced the appointment of three leaders, Mr Wole Adeniyi, Mr Mohamad Darwish, and Mr Olusegun Alebiosu, to its board of directors. These appointments reflect the NESG’s steadfast dedication to promoting visionary leadership and strengthening partnerships with key business leaders and private sector stakeholders. …
Read More »Dangote sets to buy 12m barrels of crude oil from United States for refinery operations
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery is awaiting up to 12 million barrels of crude oil from the United States. The refinery resorted to crude importation as local supply challenges hindered the new $20bn refinery’s push to reach full refining capacity. Recall that the refinery plans to reach its 650,000 barrels …
Read More »TRUMP 2.0: How Nigerian Media Is Tracking Trump’s Presidency and Why Brands Should Care:
Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th President of the United States has once again thrust the world’s attention to the U.S., with Nigerian media providing significant coverage and analysis. From policy implications to economic ties, Trump’s re-entry into the White House holds implications for global geopolitics, especially for Nigeria. This …
Read More »No Truth to Viral Claims: SIFAX Group Clarifies Container Sale Rumours
SIFAX Group’s attention has been drawn to a viral video claiming that one of its subsidiaries, Ports and Cargo Handling Services Limited, has put up over 3,000 containers for sale. We wish to categorically state the following: False Representation of SIFAX Group’s Employee: The individual featured in the video, who …
Read More »ZENITH BANK RAISES OVER N350B THROUGH COMBINED RIGHTS ISSUE AND PUBLIC OFFER, SECURES REGULATORY APPROVAL FOR NEW CAPITAL
Zenith Bank Plc has raised a total of N350.4 billion through its recently concluded hybrid Rights Issue and Public Offer. In a statement released to the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Group on Sunday, January 26, 2025, the Bank announced that it has secured the full regulatory approval of the Central …
Read More »SIFAX Group, UI Dental Students Drive Impact with Mega Outreach
SIFAX Group has reaffirmed its commitment to community development and healthcare accessibility by sponsoring the University of Ibadan Association of Dental Students (UADS) 2024 Mega Outreach. The event, held on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at the Sabo community in Mokola, Ibadan, brought vital oral health services to an underserved population …
Read More »Glo, Oyo State Partner to Tackle Traffic Challenges
The government of Oyo State government has agreed a partnership with digital solutions services provider, Globacom, to put in place an innovative traffic management solution for the state. The Chief of Staff to the Governor, Chief Ebenezer Ogunwuyi, who represented Governor Seyi Makinde at the flag-off of the first phase …
Read More »ZENITH BANK ENHANCES STAFF PAY BY OVER 20% AND PROMOTES ABOVE 4,000
One of Africa’s leading financial institutions, Zenith Bank has reaffirmed its dedication to employee welfare by announcing the promotion of over 4,000 staff members and implementing salary increases ranging from 20% to 30% across various employee grades. This bold initiative, under the leadership of Managing Director/CEO Dame Adaora Umeoji, its …
Read More »Nigerian authorities indict Sterling Bank for ‘$28.3m money laundering, fraud’
Sterling Bank Limited and its holding company, Sterling Financial Holdings Company have been accused by the Nigeria Police Force of money laundering, fraudulent deductions and other financial crimes. This was contained in a report presented to the House of Representative Committee on Public Petition during the hearing of a petition …
Read More »Against all Odds, FirstBank Eyes Another Decade of Growth
In the first nine months of last year, the earnings per share (EPS) of FBNHoldings Plc, the parent company of First Bank of Nigeria Limited as well as its profit grew by 125 per cent year-on-year (Y/Y). But there is much more to where the premier bank stands in core …
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