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A new African free trade area could be just weeks away as the last few countries ratify an agreement signed last year. The plan to boost intra-African trade by half is gaining much attention in Davos this year. When you ask Tony Elumelu if Africa would profit from free trade, …

First Bank of Nigeria has partnered the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) on retail banking certification programme aimed at strengthening market share. Dr Adesola Adeduntan, the bank’s Chief Executive Officer, announced the partnership at the inaugural Retail Banking Certification Programme graduation ceremony on Wednesday in Lagos. The retail …

The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON)  is  seeking new investors to take over nationalised lender, Polaris Bank after elections next month. It is also taking stock of the bank’s assets ahead of the sale, its spokesman, Jude Nwauzor, said yesterday. “The election season has slowed down things,” Nwauzor, said. …

L-R: Divisional Head, Operations, Fidelity Bank Plc., Martins Izuogbe; Baale of Dankaka and N1 Million GAIM 3 Promo Winner, Alhaji Oluwa Kareem Amodu; his wife, Alhaja Amodu; Regional Bank Head, Apapa, Fidelity Bank Plc, Jude Monye at the 3rd Monthly Prize presentation ceremony of the Fidelity Get Alert in Millions …

In yet another massive intervention, the Aliko Dangote Foundation Monday officially launched a major philanthropic programme in Zamfara State, doling out food items running into several millions of naira to support victims of insurgency. The farmers-herders clash and sporadic attacks by cattle rustlers have displaced thousands, many of whom are …

Heritage Bank Limited, Nigeria’s most innovative banking service provider,has partnered with Vanguard Media to organise the 2019 edition of its economic discourse in a bid to achieve inclusive economic development in the country. The theme of the discourse is Human Capital Index versus Economic Growth, Nigeria’s policy options. The discourse …

Transcorp Hotels 1: l-r: Executive Director, Transcorp Plc, Chris Ezeafulukwe; President/CEO of Transcorp Plc, Valentine Ozigbo; Managing Director/CEO, Transcorp Hotels Plc, Owen Omogiafo; and Chairman, Transcorp Hotels Plc, Emmanuel Nnorom during the farewell dinner held for immediate MD/CEO of Transcorp Hotels Plc, Valentine Ozigbo and welcome party for Owen Omogiafo,the …

The Federal Government will soon start sourcing foreign exchange (forex) from Dangote Group, as soon as the latter’s refinery, petrochemicalsand fertilizer projects come on stream. This potential reversal of roles was disclosed by the Central Bank Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, after he spent over four hours touring the ongoing Dangote Refinery, …

On 18 January 2019, First Bank of Nigeria Limited, together with Microsoft 4Afrika, will host a free-to-attend event for SMEs in Nigeria, designed to promote technology adoption and skills development. The event will serve as an official launch of the new partnership between Microsoft 4Afrika and FirstBank, following a memorandum of understanding signed …

Group Executive, Digital & Consumer Banking, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, Anant Rao; Officer, Consumer Protection Council (CPC), Abideen Onifade; Executive Director, UBA Plc, Liadi Ayoku; Regional Head Lagos, UBA Plc, Aminat Tunji-Akinwande; Head, Retail Liabilities, UBA Plc, Tomiwa Sotiloye; and Marketing Monitoring and Enforcement Officer, National Lottery Regulatory …