Business

The huge investment by Dangote Sugar Refinery in the Sugar Backward Integration Policy (BIP) of the federal government has been hailed by the National Directorate of Employment (NDE), which described its job creation potential as humongous. Director-General of NDE, Silas Agara who commended the Chairman of the Company, Aliko Dangote …

Nestlé Nigeria has expanded its Nestlé Empowering Rural Women in Nigeria Initiative to include 50 more female retailers in Calabar, Cross River State. At the event to launch this project, the participants were trained in merchandising, bookkeeping, and customer service.   Speaking on the importance of this project, Victoria Uwadoka, …

United Bank for Africa, through its Corporate Social Responsibility Arm, the UBA Foundation, on Monday, held its annual Garden Light-Up ceremony to kick-start the festive season. The dazzling ceremony, held at the United Bank for Africa (UBA) head office in Lagos, brought together staff, customers, and well-wishers in a heart-warming …

The Board of Directors of Greenwich Merchant Bank Limited has announced the appointment of Mr. Benson Ogundeji as its substantive Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, following the receipt of the approval of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The Chairman of the Board, Mr. Kayode Falowo, stated, “The Board is pleased to …

Rates of inflation in the Nigerian private sector remained elevated in November, further hampering business operations. There were some signs of improvement midway through the final quarter, however, as new orders returned to growth and the decline in output softened. That said, employment was down and companies continued to lower …

Zenith Bank Plc has expanded its global footprints with the opening of Zenith Bank (UK), Paris Branch. The official commissioning, which took place on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 21 Rue de la paix, Paris, France was performed by the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, …

Stanbic IBTC Bank, one of Nigeria’s leading banks, has recently launched Senior Citizens Account, an innovative solution exclusively designed for customers aged 50 years and older. This initiative is expected to serve over 15 million Nigerians estimated to be within this age range, according to Index Mundi. Through this very …

As part of its oversight function of monitoring the performances of concessioned firms, the Senate Committee on Privatisation, led by Senator Sunday Marshall Katung, has expressed the committee’s readiness to facilitate a faster renewal of Ports and Cargo’s concession agreement. This assurance was given during the visit of the committee …

The Ogun State Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (OGUNCCIMA) has praised the monumental contributions of Dangote Refinery to Nigeria’s economy and its role in revitalizing the private sector. This flagship industrial project has not only reshaped the country’s energy landscape but has also created opportunities for private enterprises …

Stanbic IBTC Capital, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings has been crowned the Best Investment Bank of the Year at the 2024 Association of Issuing Houses of Nigeria (AIHN) Investment Banking Awards, reaffirming its position as a trailblazer in Nigeria’s financial sector. This top honor highlights the firm’s unwavering commitment …