By Ayomide Otitoju Afrobarometer has called on private-sector leaders and investors across Africa to integrate public attitude data into their decision-making processes, emphasising that citizen perspectives are critical to building resilient and competitive enterprises. The call was made during the CEO Conclave and Investors Forum 2026 held in Nairobi, Kenya, where Afrobarometer engaged business leaders,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Cassava Technologies has announced the appointment of Leah Nakazwe Kooma as Chief Executive Officer of Liquid Intelligent Technologies Zambia, effective April 1, 2026. The appointment reflects Liquid’s strategic growth ambitions and its commitment to strengthening digital infrastructure leadership in Zambia and across the region. Kooma brings over 20 years of experience spanning…
By Ayomide Otitoju African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has successfully concluded a three-year dual tranche syndicated term loan facility totaling $2 billion equivalent, comprising $1.73 billion under US Dollar Facility A and €228 million under Euro Facility B. The facility, finalised on March 9, 2026, will be used to refinance existing obligations and support general corporate…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has extended the deadline for filing individual annual income tax returns by two weeks, moving it from April 1 to April 14, 2026. In a statement issued on Monday, the Executive Chairman of LIRS, Ayodele Subair, noted that while the statutory deadline remains March 31…
By Ayomide Otitoju Zenith Bank Plc, in partnership with Ford Foundation, on Saturday, March 28, 2026, honoured 19 exceptional women across Nigeria at the inaugural Woman of Power Award, held at The Civic Centre. The event marked the grand finale of the bank’s month-long activities commemorating Women’s Month and followed its International Women’s Day seminar…
By Ayomide Otitoju JMG Limited has intensified its push for sustainable engineering and solar adoption with an Engineering Walk held in Lagos, aimed at promoting inclusive and environmentally responsible energy solutions. The initiative, organised to mark World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development, began at the company’s head office in Victoria Island and drew participation from…
By Ayomide Otitoju Africa’s leading infrastructure financiers, fund managers, investors and industry leaders are set to convene in Nairobi for the inaugural Africa We Build Summit, aimed at unlocking domestic capital and advancing the continent’s industrial ambitions into job-creating outcomes. The summit, hosted by Africa Finance Corporation in partnership with the Government of Kenya, will…
By Ayomide Otitoju Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals (DPRP) has denied recent reports suggesting a possible Initial Public Offering (IPO). In a statement on Friday, the company described the circulating information as “unauthorised,” “unverified,” and in some cases “inaccurate.” “Such reports do not originate from DPRP and should be treated with caution,” the statement said,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Pernod Ricard Nigeria has marked International Women’s Day 2026 with a curated engagement themed “Women Who Raise the Bar,” highlighting the role of women in shaping culture, leadership, and innovation across industries. The event, organised by the company’s Women Network, brought together professionals from business, finance, entrepreneurship, and the creative sector to…
