By Ayomide Otitoju Dangote Group has dismissed reports linking it to a truck involved in a fatal road accident in Akungba-Akoko, Akoko South-West Local Government Area of Ondo State. In a statement, the company clarified that the vehicle in question does not belong to Dangote Group or any of its subsidiaries. Verified registration records, it…
By Ayomide Otitoju As workplaces continue to evolve, the debate between remote and in-office work remains unresolved. While remote work offers flexibility and autonomy, the traditional office environment fosters collaboration and team cohesion. Yet, experts argue that the real issue lies not in choosing one over the other—but in outdated business systems that hinder adaptability,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Stanbic IBTC FUZE Talent Show 2025, themed “The Ultimate Show,” has announced the appointment of renowned fashion designer Amy Aghomi as its new fashion judge, adding fresh expertise and creative insight to the judging panel. Known for her bold, innovative approach to design, Amy Aghomi has built a reputation for redefining…
By Ayomide Otitoju Ecobank Nigeria, a subsidiary of the leading pan-African banking group, has entered into a strategic partnership with the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) to empower Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across Lagos through capacity building, market access, and enterprise development initiatives. The collaboration aims to strengthen small businesses, promote entrepreneurship,…
By Ayomide Otitoju MAGGI, Nigeria’s leading seasoning brand from Nestlé, has announced the successful completion of its Regenerative Agriculture (RegenAg) pilot program for local soybean sourcing — a milestone that has set the stage for a broader initiative supporting 25,000 smallholder farmers across the country. Launched in 2023 with an investment exceeding ₦100 million, the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Access Holdings Plc has announced the 2025 edition of its annual Access Walk Against Cancer, a flagship initiative aimed at promoting breast cancer awareness, early detection, and community health education in commemoration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The walk, slated for Saturday, October 25, 2025, will commence at Access Towers, proceed to…
By Ayomide Otitoju Fidelity Bank Plc, a leading financial institution, has organised a debate competition for female secondary school students to commemorate the 2025 International Day of the Girl Child. The event, held on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at the Fidelity SME Hub in Gbagada, Lagos, featured students from six schools debating the topic: “In…
By Ayomide Otitoju The African Development Bank (AfDB), in partnership with the Government of Angola and the European Union (EU), has launched the $125 million Crescer Project—a major youth employment and entrepreneurship initiative designed to create over 149,000 jobs and strengthen Angola’s economic diversification efforts. The project aims to generate 37,430 direct and 112,290 indirect…
By Ayomide Otitoju The West African Development Bank (BOAD) has reached a major milestone with the successful completion of a historic €1 billion bond issuance on the international capital market, featuring a 15-year maturity — the longest euro-denominated benchmark bond ever issued by an African multilateral development bank (MDB). The issuance drew overwhelming investor demand,…
