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The decision follows a lengthy investigation launched in 2016 by France’s anti-terrorism prosecutor, marking one of the most significant corporate criminal cases in French legal history. French cement manufacturer Lafarge, a subsidiary of Holcim, is set to face trial in a French court on serious charges of financing terrorism and …

UBA Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has announced the commencement of the 2024 edition of its annual National Essay Competition (NEC) with a Call for Entries in Nigeria. Now in its 14th year, the annual National Essay Competition (NEC) is part …

Stanbic IBTC Holdings, a leading financial institution in Nigeria and a member of Standard Bank Group is delighted to announce its sponsorship of the annual British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation (BATN) Lagos Farm Fair. The event is dedicated to celebrating Lagos’s rich agricultural heritage and promising future in farming. Scheduled for Wednesday, 16 …

Ofala Festival, celebrated yearly in Onitsha, Anambra State, starts  on Friday, October 18. The event is sponsored by digital solutions provider, Globacom. Ofala, the biggest traditional festival in the South Eastern part of the country, is an occasion for the monarch to fulfil certain cultural obligations, and primarily a celebration …

SIFAX Group has highlighted the strategic role that customers and employees play in the growth and survival of its various businesses. Both stakeholders have been described as the blood that businesses need to grow. This was disclosed as the company celebrated the 2024 annual Customer Service Week with the theme “Above …

Verdant Zeal Group Ltd, a leading Marketing Communications Group, is set to host the 2024 Innovention Series titled “Implementing AI for Marketing Excellence and Impact.” This virtual event, which marks the 12th edition of the highly anticipated Innovention Series, will be held on Thursday, October 24, 2024. This year’s edition …

The Managing Director/CEO of Unity Bank Plc, Mrs. Tomi Somefun has commended the lender’s frontline staff for effectively translating its Customer Service Charter thereby forging a culture of responsiveness and exceptional partnership to demonstrate unwavering commitment to customers. In a message commemorating this year’s Customer Service Week, Mrs. Somefun celebrated …

Allen Onyema, chairman of Air Peace, has been charged ‘in a superseding indictment with obstruction of justice for submitting false documents to the government in an effort to end an investigation that resulted in earlier charges of bank fraud and money laundering.’ This was contained in a statement released on …

Nigerian Breweries Plc has extended the acceptance period for its ongoing Rights Issue from the original closing date of October 11, 2024, to October 18, 2024. The extension was approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and aims to accommodate the normal working days disrupted by public holidays during …

  Lagos, Nigeria – October 12, 2024 – FirstBank, Nigeria’s premier financial institution and leading provider of financial inclusion services, is proud to announce the 63rd edition of the FirstBank Lagos Amateur Open Golf Championship. This prestigious international golf tournament, held under the First@Sports initiative, reinforces FirstBank’s unwavering commitment to sports development …