By Ayomide Otitoju United Bank for Africa (UBA) has called on Nigerian entrepreneurs to adopt sustainable business practices to ensure long-term growth and resilience in the face of the country’s challenging economic environment. The appeal was made during UBA’s final quarterly business series for the year, held in Lagos on Thursday. Bolanle Austen-Peters, the keynote…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Government, through the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), has launched a comprehensive rehabilitation project for 5,120 kilometers of pipelines used to transport crude oil and other petroleum products across Nigeria. The initiative, aimed at bolstering energy security and reducing environmental impact, was disclosed by NNPCL Group Chief Executive Officer…
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…
