By Ayomide Otitoju Renaissance Africa Energy, a consortium of five energy companies, has announced plans to expand its portfolio in Nigeria and is seeking new partners to support oil and gas development. The announcement was made by Tony Attah, Managing Director and CEO of Renaissance Africa Energy, during African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African…
By Ayomide Otitoju The African Development Bank’s Office of Integrity and Anti-Corruption (PIAC) and South Africa’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in combating corruption and safeguarding public resources across the continent. The agreement, signed on July 3, 2025, at the SIU headquarters in Pretoria, provides a…
By Ayomide Otitoju Network International, a leading fintech company in the Middle East and Africa (MEA), and UAE-based payment solutions provider Magnati have completed a strategic merger under the ownership of a Brookfield-led consortium. The merged entity will operate as Network International LLC. The combined company will offer an expanded suite of solutions, including digital…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State, Nigeria’s city of aquatic splendour, will host the Africa Blue Economy Summit tomorrow, October 3, positioning both the city and Nigeria as leaders in the continent’s Blue Economy. The summit, themed “Harnessing Africa’s Blue Natural Capital for Sustainable Growth,” will take place at Azuri Towers, Eko Atlantic City. Attendees include…
By Ayomide Otitoju Zimbabwe is rolling out the Zimbabwean National Energy Development Compact to advance its energy value chain, with the country targeting up to $9 billion in investment across generation, transmission, and distribution. The strategy was highlighted by Minister of Energy and Power Development, July Moyo, during the “Invest in Zimbabwe: Investor Briefing” at…
By Ayomide Otitoju Ibrahim Toyeeb, Kwara farmer and CEO of Versa Farms, Nigeria’s largest tomato farm, has condemned the recent surge of deadly attacks in Kwara South, calling for urgent intervention to safeguard lives and protect the region’s fragile economy. Toyeeb, whose company is a major employer in the area, expressed deep concern over the…
By Ayomide Otitoju In a goodwill message marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day, Adron Homes’ Group Managing Director, Aare Adetola EmmanuelKing, praised the resilience, unity, and enduring spirit of Nigerians that have sustained the nation through decades of challenges and achievements. “As Nigeria marks 65 years of independence, we salute the courage of our founding fathers…
By Ayomide Otitoju Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc (Sterling Holdco), the parent company of The Alternative Bank, Sterling Bank, SterlingFI, and other innovative financial solutions, has received a strong response to its public offer, as investors show keen interest in acquiring a stake in the company. Launched on September 17, 2025, the offer has quickly…
By Ayomide Otitoju Roosevelt Ogbonna, Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank, has acquired a £15 million mansion on The Bishops Avenue in Hampstead, one of London’s most prestigious addresses. The deal, confirmed by Land Registry documents, was finalized in August 2025, with Access Bank’s UK subsidiary reportedly providing a mortgage tied to the property. The…
