NNPC confident of meeting 2019 oil production target – Baru
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has expressed confidence that it would meet the target of 2.3 million barrels of oil per day (MBOPD) benchmark used in the 2019 Midterm Expenditure Framework (MTEF). This was according to the Group managing Director (GMD) of NNPC, Dr. Maikanti Baru, who stated this …
Read More »Shareholders laud Transcorp Hotels Plc for Impressive performance, approve 15k per share as dividend
Abuja, Nigeria, March 15, 2019 – The Shareholders of Africa’s leading hospitality brand, Transcorp Hotels Plc, have extolled the Company for its impressive financial results for the year ended December 31, 2018. The congratulatory remarks were made at the Company’s 5th Annual General Meeting, which took place at the Congress Hall of the …
Read More »Stanbic IBTC announces fresh facility for Eland Oil & Gas
In line with its resolve to enhance business growth and expansion, Stanbic IBTC, working with its mother brand Standard Bank Group of South Africa, have partnered with Eland Oil & Gas, an oil and gas production and development company operating in West Africa with an initial focus on Nigeria, …
Read More »The Tony Elumelu Foundation to Announce Selected Entrepreneurs for 2019 Programme on March 22, 2019
Over 1,000 African entrepreneurs from African 54 countries to participate in the 2019 Cohort Event to be live-streamed on TEFConnect – Africa’s digital entrepreneurship hub LAGOS, NIGERIA, March 18, 2019– The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), the leading African philanthropy committed to empowering African entrepreneurs, will announce the selected applicants for …
Read More »ZENITH BANK’S IMPROVED PBT OF N232 BILLION EXCITES SHAREHOLDERS, WITH DIVIDEND OFFER OF N2.80 PER SHARE
In a clear show of its resilience and strong market share, Zenith Bank has announced an impressive result for the year ended December 31, 2018 with profit before tax (PBT) rising to N232 billion for the 12 months ended December 31, 2018. Also, in demonstration of its commitment to its …
Read More »Heritage Bank tasks HB LAB start-ups on Nigeria becoming Africa ICT destination hub
Heritage Bank Plc, Nigeria’s most innovative banking service provider charged applicants of HB Lab start-ups to support Nigeria’s aspiration and roadmap to become a leading Information Communication Technology (ICT) Hub in Africa. Executive Director of the bank, Jude Monye disclosed this at the launch of the maiden edition of the …
Read More »Okocha Celebrates 21st Wedding Anniversary
Former Super Eagles captain, Augustine Azuka “Jay Jay” Okocha has added another landmark to what is already an extraordinary life. The former footballer who is regarded as one of the greatest African players of all time recently celebrated 21 years of marriage to his wife, Nkechi which has produced two …
Read More »INEC Denied Bauchi APC Fair hearing, Party Chairman Alleges
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Bauchi State Chapter alleged that the fact-finding Committee sent by the Independent National Electoral Commission to probe the irregularities in the governorship election of 9 March denied the party fair hearing. Alhaji Uba Nana the state Chairman of the party made the allegation at a …
Read More »Ngige releases names of Igbos fit to replace Saraki as Senate President
Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige has thrown his weight behind the quest that the Senate President’s position should go to the South East. In an interview with Sunday Sun, Ngige, a former governor of Anambra State, said that both Dr Orji Uzor Kalu and Senator Ben Uwajimogu …
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