By Ayomide Otitoju The fourth edition of the Zenith Tech Fair concluded on Thursday, awarding a total of ₦77.5 million in prize money to 10 outstanding contestants in its hackathon session. Held under the theme, “Future Forward 4.0: Embedded Finance, Cybersecurity & Growth Imperatives – The Impact of AI,” the event showcased groundbreaking solutions and…
By Ayomide Otitoju At a press conference in Lagos on Wednesday, Promo Committee Chairman Ken Opara highlighted that the campaign supports the bank’s commitment to financial inclusion and encourages a savings culture among Nigerians. “For six years, we have been dedicated to promoting financial inclusion and helping Nigerians achieve their financial goals through the GAIM…
By Ayomide Otitoju Ecobank Nigeria has partnered with prominent global brands in the building, design, and finance sectors for its inaugural Design & Build Expo, set to take place from November 27 to December 1, 2024, at the Ecobank Pan African Centre (EPAC) in Lagos. Key partners include SABA Steel, Coleman Wire & Cables, Dulux…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian equity market closed positively on Tuesday, buoyed by gains in key stocks, with Lafarge WAPCO leading the charge. The market recorded a N136 billion increase in capitalisation, reflecting a 0.23% rise to close at N59.4 trillion. The All-Share Index (ASI) also advanced by 0.23%, closing at 97,972.33 points and bringing…
By Ayomide Otitoju Airtel Africa, a leading telecommunications and mobile money services provider, has announced significant milestones in its five-year partnership with UNICEF, aimed at revolutionizing education across the continent. Since its launch in 2021, the initiative has connected over 1,500 schools to the internet, trained 17,000 teachers, and reached nearly one million learners across…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) has officially introduced its latest crude oil grade, the Utapate crude oil blend, to the international market at the Argus European Crude Conference in London, United Kingdom. The unveiling marks a significant boost to Nigeria’s crude oil production, export capacity, and revenue generation efforts. According…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has unveiled the Oleum Scratch and Win Awoof Promo, a customer loyalty campaign in collaboration with CashToken Rewards Africa. Set to begin on November 19, 2024, and run until February 5, 2025, the initiative aims to reward distributors and customers of NNPC’s Oleum Engine Oil…
By Ayomide Otitoju Stanbic IBTC Holdings, a member of the Standard Bank Group, has launched the fourth edition of its flagship Digital Skills Empowerment Programme (DiSEP 4.0), reaffirming its commitment to empowering young Nigerians and advancing digital transformation in the country. DiSEP 4.0 is designed to address Nigeria’s digital skills gap by equipping young graduates…
By Ayomide Otitoju United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc is set to conclude its 2024 Business Series with an empowering session for micro, small, and medium-scale enterprises (MSMEs). Titled “Profit with Purpose, Business Continuity,” the event will provide insights into wealth management strategies and long-term business sustainability. The session, scheduled for Thursday, November 21, 2024,…
