By Ayomide Otitoju Union Bank of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to employee well-being and sustainable workplace development with the successful launch of its first-ever “Stay Recharged” Health Walk in Lagos. The event began at the Bank’s Head Office, Stallion Plaza, Marina, and concluded at The Stable, its Sports Complex on Bode Thomas Street, Surulere…
By Ayomide Otitoju Access Bank has advanced its commitment to inclusive growth through a rural health outreach in Ikotun, Lagos, under its “One Bank, One Continent – Together for Health” campaign. The initiative forms part of the Bank’s broader Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and Corporate Social Investment (CSI) strategy aimed at enhancing quality of…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Dangote Industries Limited has reiterated its dedication to driving socio-economic development in Nigeria through sustained investments in education, healthcare, and other critical sectors. Alhaji Hashem Ahmed, General Manager and Federal Government Liaison Officer of the company, made this known on Sunday during the Dangote Special Day at the ongoing 20th Abuja…
By Ayomide Otitoju Dangote Petroleum Refinery has expressed deep appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his decisive intervention in averting what it described as “disruptive actions” by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) against the company. In a statement issued on Saturday, the refinery praised the President’s leadership, noting…
By Ayomide Otitoju began as a week of optimism for Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc has quickly turned into a credibility test, as the financial services giant faces regulatory sanctions barely 24 hours after unveiling its new Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Chukwuma Nwokocha. On October 2, 2025, the group formally announced Nwokocha’s appointment as substantive…
By Ayomide Otitoju The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Government of Niger have signed a $144.7 million financing agreement to enhance energy access and strengthen private sector competitiveness under the Energy Sector Governance and Competitiveness Support Programme (PAGSEC). The agreement, signed in Abidjan by AfDB President Dr. Sidi Ould Tah and Niger’s Prime Minister…
By Ayomide Otitoju Africa’s oil and gas sector is on the verge of a fresh exploration renaissance, fueled by advances in seismic imaging, enhanced frontier data, and faster permitting processes, according to industry leaders at the Africa Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2025 conference in Cape Town on Wednesday. Emmanuelle Garinet, Vice President…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigeria’s banking sector faces a stark reality: the combined market capitalisation of its 33 licensed banks pales in comparison to Standard Bank Group of South Africa, which alone is valued at around ZAR 384 billion ($21.8 billion). For a nation of over 200 million people, this disparity exposes deep structural weaknesses in…
By Ayomide Otitoju Airtel Nigeria has launched a celebratory video marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day, highlighting its employees as symbols of the nation’s resilience, optimism, and shared future. The colourful production, released across Airtel’s social media platforms, was accompanied by a one-day nationwide promotion offering customers 20% extra data on all bundle purchases, reinforcing the…
