Kuda Technologies Limited and its CEO, Babatunde Ogundeyi are currently embroiled in a legal dispute in a UK court, with accusations of sex discrimination, victimisation, and unfair dismissal brought by its former Group Chief People Officer (CPO), Rosemary Hewat. Hewat filed a case in UK Employment Tribunal accusing the company …
Read More »I regret annulling June 12 election, Abiola truly won – Ibrahim Babangida
Former Military President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, also known as IBB, has publicly expressed regret over the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election. At the launch of his autobiography, “A Journey in Service,” in Abuja on Thursday, Babangida took full responsibility for the cancellation, acknowledging that mistakes were made …
Read More »Union Bank, others facing potential mergers, licence downgrades – Fitch
Fitch Ratings has issued a warning that Union Bank of Nigeria (UBN) and other tier-3 banks in Nigeria may face mergers, acquisitions, or a downgrade of their licences due to difficulties in meeting the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) new paid-in capital requirements. The global credit rating agency in a …
Read More »Aliko Dangote Hails IBB: ‘You’re the Architect of Private Sector in Nigeria’
… Donates N8bn to Presidential Library, Pledges N2bn Annually Until Completion The President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has praised former Head of State, Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, popularly known as IBB, for implementing policies that liberated the private sector in Nigeria during his regime. Dangote …
Read More »Dangote is committed to operational sustainability
…He is a ‘global groundbreaker’, says Bandir The Pan-African Conglomerate, Dangote Group has re-emphasized its commitment to sustainable practices in its operations across the nation. The declaration came against the background of its partnership with the Kaduna Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADCCIMA) in the ongoing 2025 Kaduna International …
Read More »Emirates SkyCargo Facilitates Global Trade: and Celebrates 39 Years of Connecting to Africa
In 2024, the airline carried an average over 3,800 tonnes in and out of Africa every week, via 20 gateways As the logistics industry comes together in Nairobi at Air Cargo Africa, Emirates SkyCargo reaffirms its near-four decade commitment to the continent. With an average of 3,820 tonnes carried …
Read More »Lagos Lawmakers Commend LIRS on Historic N1 Trillion Revenue Milestone
Legislators in Lagos State have commended the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) for achieving an unprecedented milestone in revenue generation, surpassing ₦1 trillion. This landmark accomplishment positions LIRS as the first sub-national revenue agency in Nigeria to attain such a feat, reflecting its professionalism, efficiency, and commitment to transparent tax …
Read More »Forbes: Aliko Dangote’s wealth surges by almost 100% to $23.9bn, now 86th richest in the world
Billionaire Aliko Dangote has seen his wealth nearly double to $23.9 billion, according to Forbes, which ranks the Nigerian entrepreneur as the wealthiest person in Africa and 86th in the world. It would be recalled that Forbes ranked Aliko Dangote as the 144th richest person in the world in 2024 with $13.4 …
Read More »Fidelity Bank Enhances Educational Facilities in Benin, Abuja
Fidelity Bank Plc, a leading financial institution, has once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to enhancing its host communities’ lifestyles. Through its dedicated education Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) pillar, the bank recently undertook significant projects aimed at promoting quality education delivery across the country. In Benin-City, Edo State, Fidelity Bank …
Read More »NNPP chieftain Ajadi mourns Edwin Clark, says Nigeria lost a great leader
Olufemi Ajadi, a prominent chieftain of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), has expressed his profound sorrow over the passing of the leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum, Edwin Clark, who departed this mortal coil at the age of 97. In a poignant statement released to the press on …
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