By Ayomide Otitoju Ecobank Nigeria, a subsidiary of the Ecobank Group, is teaming up with Women in Mining in Nigeria (WIMIN) for its highly anticipated annual Gold & Gemstone Conference & Exhibition (GGCE). The three-day event, scheduled from Thursday, September 26th to Saturday, September 28th, will take place at the Ecobank Pan African Centre (EPAC)…
By Ayomide Otitoju Access Pension has urged individuals to carefully balance their risk appetite while diversifying their investment portfolios for retirement planning. This advice was shared during the recent webinar, “Plan Smart, Secure Your Future,” which focused on “Pensions Unpacked: Mastering Retirement Planning.” Adaeze Raji, Deputy Lead Ecosystem Orchestrator at Access Pensions, emphasized the need…
By Ayomide Otitoju Access Holdings Plc reported a remarkable 133.5% increase in gross earnings, reaching N2.2 trillion in the first half of 2024, up from N940.3 billion in the same period last year. This surge was driven by a 116% rise in interest income, totaling N1.3 trillion, and a significant jump in fee and commission…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigeria’s external reserves have surged to a 22-month high, reaching $37.31 billion as of September 18, 2024, according to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). This marks the highest level since November 4, 2022, when reserves stood at $37.36 billion, signaling a strong recovery in the country’s foreign currency reserves….
By Ayomide Otitoju The average retail price for refilling a 12.5kg cylinder of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (cooking gas) soared by 69.15% from ₦9,194 in August 2023 to ₦15,552 in August 2024, according to the latest data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). Although no specific reason was provided by the NBS for the sharp…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lovelyn Nnamuchi The brand manager for Swan Natural Spring Water, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to the Luli Concert 2024 Open Mic Challenge, stating, “We’re here to keep participants hydrated while they perform. Staying refreshed is essential for singers, which is why we’re supporting both the Open Mic and the main concert on…
By Ayomide Otitoju Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) has been named the Best Bank for Corporate Social Responsibility in Nigeria at the 2024 Euromoney Awards for Excellence, in recognition of its significant contributions to society through various impactful CSR initiatives. These initiatives cover sectors such as education, health, community development, and financial inclusion. In a statement…
By Ayomide Otitoju Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company has announced plans to invest $1 billion in Nigeria over the next five years, as part of its ongoing expansion efforts in the country. The announcement was made during a meeting between President Bola Tinubu and the company’s global leadership team, led by President and Chief Financial Officer…
By Ayomide Otitoju United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc is marking the 40th anniversary of its U.S. branch, UBA America, highlighting its role in fostering economic and cultural connections between Africa and the United States. Founded in 1982 as a representative office in New York, UBA America was granted a federal banking license in 1984,…
