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UBA Accelerates Gender Inclusion with 58% Female Representation in Fresh GMAP Intake

As the world celebrates International Women’s Day 2025, Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) continues to reinforce its unwavering commitment to gender diversity, equality, and empowerment.   This year’s IWD global theme, “Accelerate Action”, aligns perfectly with UBA’s drive to champion inclusion and create meaningful opportunities for women …

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DANGOTE GROUP PAYS N402.3B TAX TO GOVT IN 2024

The Pan African Conglomerate Dangote Industries Limited, (Dangote Group), and its subsidiaries has disclosed that it paid over N402 billion in taxes in 2024, making it the highest taxpayer in the country. Dangote’s Chief Branding and Communication Officer, Anthony Chiejina, declared during a meeting with some senior media executives who …

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Stanbic IBTC Bank’s Gas and Infrastructure Conference charts path for comprehensive economic growth

  Stanbic IBTC’s Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) division recently concluded its high-level Gas and Infrastructure Conference. Industry leaders, policymakers, and financial experts converged to explore integrated solutions for investing in sustainable economic growth. The conference themed ‘Driving gas and infrastructure opportunities in Africa (Focus on Nigeria)’ featured robust discussions …

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Glo gives customers free 5G data  on e-SIM 

More Nigerians now have the opportunity to go “SIM-less” as Globacom has announced the introduction of its e-SIM. Every new e-SIM activated attracts a generous bonus of 5GB data when the customer buys a data plan of N1,500 or more. A statement from Globacom described the e-SIM as a software-based digital …

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Stanbic IBTC Stockbrokers reappointed as official Federal Government Stockbroker by DMO: A testament of competence and excellence

In the dynamic and ever-evolving world of finance, competence remains a crucial currency. It is a defining factor that separates industry leaders from the rest. For Stanbic IBTC Stockbrokers, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, this competence has once again been recognised and rewarded, as the Debt Management Office …

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Emirates expands global network with the official introduction of three new destinations: Shenzhen in China, Da Nang in Vietnam, and Siem Reap in Cambodia

Emirates becomes first Middle Eastern carrier to operate daily to Shenzhen from 1 July, extending its presence to four Chinese mainland gateways including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou New linked service between Da Nang and Siem Reap via Bangkok offers multiple, convenient weekly services to both leisure destinations Emirates, the world’s largest …

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