Providus Bank in a merger deal facilitated by the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) has taken-over on 34 per cent off the neck of distressed Unity Bank Plc. This has strengthened the business combination deal between Providus and Unity Bank. The 34 per cent total equity stake in Unity Bank was transacted through a […]
Read MoreMTN Group has officially launched the Pan-African Media Innovation Programme (MIP), a bold initiative designed to equip journalists and editors across Africa with the skills, tools and networks needed to thrive in an era of digital transformation. The launch, which took place, in Johannesburg, South Africa, marked the expansion of the successful Nigerian edition of […]
Read MoreAirtel Africa Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Airtel Africa plc, today unveiled its plans to directly improve the lives of 10 million people across the continent by 2030. The strategy will be delivered through targeted initiatives under four core pillars namely Financial Empowerment, Education, Environmental Protection and Digital Inclusion (FEED). Outlining the ambitious target, Chairman […]
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The Local Organising Committee of the E1 Lagos GP is proud to announce its sponsorship lineup for Africa’s first all-electric powerboat race, on the Lagos Lagoon. The announcement was made at the Stakeholder Immersion Session, convened to ensure that every stakeholder – from sponsors and the media to creators and influencers – carries a unified […]
Read MoreFirstBank, the premier West African bank and a leading financial inclusion service provider, is set to introduce tailored financial services for blind, partially sighted, and physically challenged customers across its operations. This initiative is part of FirstBank’s broader continuous commitment to promoting Financial Inclusion and Diversity, which is shown in its policies, partnerships and initiatives […]
Read MoreAirteaairtelMore than 205 million spam SMS messages were detected by Airtel Africa’s pioneering Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered spam detection service, Spam Alert in 13 (thirteen) of its markets over the last 6 months. The Spam Alert Service, which is available to all subscribers at no cost, identifies and prefixes the SMS with “SPAM Alert” and provides […]
Read MoreIn line with its commitments of promoting sports and developmental initiatives at all levels, First Bank of Nigeria Limited is partnering the organizers of the first of its kind E1 Lagos GP an all-electric powerboat racing championship. Disclosing this at the E1 Lagos GP Stakeholder Immersion session in Lagos recently, Olayinka Ijabiyi, the Acting Group […]
Read MoreStandards Organization of Nigeria (SON) has lauded Dangote Cement Plc for its significant role in elevating the country’s manufacturing sector and urged other manufacturers to emulate the Company’s dedication to best practices and operational excellence. The commendation followed the successful completion by the Dangote Cement, Obajana Plant in Kogi State, of the Integrated Management […]
Read MoreNigeria’s billionaire businessman, Mr Femi Otedola, yesterday waded into the ongoing fuel supply disagreement between the Dangote Refinery and the Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN), advising the association to innovate or perish. The philanthropist stressed that he had followed the debate around the fuel supply issues between both parties recently, noting […]
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