By Ayomide Otitoju United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc is set to host its first Business Series of the year on Thursday, March 13, 2025, in celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD). Themed “Against All Odds: The Impact of Women,” the event will highlight the resilience, achievements, and contributions of women across various sectors. The…
By Ayomide Otitoju As Nigeria grapples with economic challenges, telecom companies have adjusted tariffs to reflect rising operational costs. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) approved a 50% tariff increase in February, following calls from industry leaders like Karl Toriola of MTN, who had advocated for a 100% hike due to rising expenses. However, indigenous telecom…
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced massive new tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum, while also threatening to “shut down” Canada’s auto industry if trade disputes are not resolved. Trump made the announcement Tuesday on his Truth Social platform, stating that tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum would be doubled from 25% to 50%. The…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the commencement of the 2025 Direct Entry (DE) registration from Wednesday, March 12. In a statement issued on Monday, JAMB spokesperson Fabian Benjamin emphasized the significance of the registration process for individuals with degrees, diplomas, or A-level certificates seeking admission into their preferred…
Ukraine carried out its most extensive drone attack on Moscow since the start of the conflict, striking high-rise apartment buildings and parking lots on the outskirts of the Russian capital in the early hours of Tuesday. Both sides acknowledged the scale of the assault, with Moscow branding it the largest drone offensive in the three-year…
By Ayomide Otitoju Seplat Energy Plc has announced the launch of a $650 million senior note offering due in 2030, according to a statement filed at the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Tuesday. The net proceeds from the offering will be used to repurchase the company’s outstanding 7.750% Senior Notes due 2026, as well as…
By Ayomide Otitoju Airtel Africa has repurchased 66,089 units of its ordinary shares at N143.70 per share, as part of its ongoing share buy-back program. The telecom giant disclosed the transaction, executed on Monday, March 10, in a statement on Tuesday, confirming the shares were acquired through Barclays Capital Securities Limited. The buy-back, authorized by…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Zenith Bank PLC, Dr. Adore Umoji, has joined the global community in celebrating women on this year’s International Women’s Day (IWD). Recognizing the invaluable contributions of women to society and the organization, he reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to fostering gender equality and empowerment….
By Ayomide Otitoju Senate President Godswill Akpabio has alleged that certain political figures in Adamawa and Kwara states are working to remove him from office. Speaking at a gathering of youth leaders in Abuja, Akpabio suggested that his leadership is being challenged due to political opposition. While he did not mention names, speculation has linked…
