By Ayomide Otitoju Dangote Cement, a subsidiary of the Dangote Group founded by billionaire industrialist Aliko Dangote, has officially commenced operations at its new cement plant in Attingué, Côte d’Ivoire, located about 30 kilometers from Abidjan. The announcement was made by the Managing Director of Dangote Cement Côte d’Ivoire, Serge Gbotta, during a press conference…
By Ayomide Otitoju Fidelity Bank Plc has reaffirmed its position as one of Nigeria’s leading financial institutions, winning two prestigious awards at the 2025 BusinessDay Banks and Other Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards. The event, held on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at the Lagos Continental Hotel, Victoria Island, saw Fidelity Bank receive accolades for “Best Bank…
By Ayomide Otitoju Coca-Cola Nigeria has officially relaunched its iconic “Share a Coke” campaign, reigniting the joy of finding personal names on its signature bottles and cans. The campaign, which first debuted in 2011, returns with enhanced personalization features, allowing consumers to celebrate friendship, connection, and shared moments in a refreshing new way. The 2025…
Video streaming giant YouTube has cautioned that Australia’s proposed ban on children under 16 from using social media, though “well intentioned,” will not effectively make them safer online. The warning came as YouTube’s local representative, Rachel Lord, appeared before a Senate committee on Monday to discuss the landmark legislation unveiled by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese…
By Ayomide Otitoju Zenith Bank Plc has reaffirmed its reputation as one of Nigeria’s most consistent dividend-paying financial institutions, disbursing an interim dividend of N51.3 billion for the half-year ended June 30, 2025. The payout, equivalent to N1.25 per share, represents a 60% increase from the N31.4 billion declared in the corresponding period of 2024….
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos Lagoon came alive in a dazzling display of innovation and excitement as FirstBank of Nigeria powered the continent’s first-ever E1 Lagos Grand Prix, transforming the city into Africa’s capital of clean energy and modern entertainment from October 3 to 5. For two thrilling days, sleek electric powerboats sliced through the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Dangote Petroleum Refinery has debunked recent media reports alleging that it is importing finished petrol with high sulphur content into Nigeria, describing the claims as “false and misleading.” In a statement issued on Friday, the company clarified that the cargo in question was an intermediate feedstock—not finished petrol—and would be fully refined…
By Ayomide Otitoju FirstBank has reiterated its commitment to bridging financing gaps and leveraging digital innovation to tackle business challenges across key sectors of the Nigerian economy. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of FirstBank, Segun Alebiosu, stated this during a breakfast session at the 31st Nigeria Economic Summit in Abuja, themed “Expanding Access…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nestlé Nigeria has announced the call for entries for the 2025 edition of the Nestlé Media Awards, an annual initiative that celebrates journalistic excellence and impactful storytelling across Nigeria. Since its inception, the Awards have recognized journalists who spotlight critical issues such as affordable nutrition, youth empowerment, sustainable livelihoods, and community resilience….
