By Ayomide Otitoju The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has achieved a major sustainability milestone as its Abuja African Trade Centre (AATC) was awarded the prestigious LEED Platinum certification by the United States Green Building Council and Green Business Certification Inc—the highest global standard for sustainable building design and construction. The Abuja AATC is the first…
By Ayomide Otitoju The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) on Thursday approved a €102.12 million loan to Benin to finance the first phase of the country’s Agriculture Transformation Programme in its savannah region. The initiative aims to increase poultry meat production while integrating maize, soybean, and poultry value chains to strengthen food security, create jobs,…
By Ayomide Otitoju MoMo Payment Service Bank (MoMo PSB), a subsidiary of MTN Nigeria, has launched a subsidised transport initiative that will allow students of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) to access campus shuttle rides for just ₦10 per trip. The initiative, delivered in partnership with Ogata Electric Vehicles, aims to reduce transportation costs for…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Balmoral Convention Centre, Sheraton, Ikeja, came alive on Sunday, December 7, 2025, as Mainland Laffs 3.0—part of the annual Legends Decemba series—delivered an evening of top-tier entertainment. Backed by FirstBank Nigeria Limited under its DecemberIssaVybe campaign, the event drew a star-studded crowd and reaffirmed its status as one of Lagos Mainland’s…
By Ayomide Otitoju The NNPC/Heirs Energies OML 17 Joint Venture has become the first operator to commence agreement signing and structured commercial execution under Nigeria’s Gas Flare Commercialisation Programme (NGFCP) and approved non-NGFCP frameworks. The milestone enables flare-gas volumes across OML 17 to be captured for power generation, industrial applications, LPG, and CNG. The signing…
By Ayomide Otitoju Jamara Home, Nigeria’s leading wholesale and retail hub for electronics and home appliances, joined families and partners at the Syrian Charity Bazaar and Fun Day recently held in Lagos. The event aimed to celebrate cultural exchange, foster community bonding, and raise funds for vulnerable groups. As part of its contribution, Jamara Home…
By Ayomide Otitoju Dongfeng Motor, the official vehicle partner for the 2025 G20 Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, successfully completed all transportation support tasks during the high-profile international event. The company deployed a specialized green fleet, including models such as the Dongfeng BOX and Dongfeng 007, providing safe, efficient, and reliable transport services for national…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Republic of Equatorial Guinea has officially joined the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), becoming its 47th Member State, the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider announced today. The accession follows closely after the Central African Republic’s recent membership, marking a significant step in AFC’s expanding presence across Central Africa and the continent. Equatorial…
By Ayomide Otitoju Only 12% of employees believe their organisation excels at onboarding new hires, according to Gallup, highlighting a persistent challenge for HR teams. Traditional manual onboarding processes often create delays, errors, and poor visibility, while repetitive back-and-forth communications frustrate both employees and administrators. E-onboarding, part of the growing $2.5 billion employee self-service (ESS)…
