International Breweries Plc, a member of AB InBev, has reiterated its commitment to foster entrepreneurship and economic growth in Nigeria, through its ongoing 2024 Retailer Development Programme, also known as the Growing Retailers Innovatively Together initiative to train 1,000 retailers. According to a statement, the month-long ongoing training introduced by[Read More…]
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Stanbic IBTC launches DiSEP 4.0, empowers youths
Stanbic IBTC Holdings, a member of Standard Bank Group, has unveiled the fourth edition of its flagship Digital Skills Empowerment Programme (DiSEP 4.0). This initiative underscores the company’s longstanding commitment to empowering young Nigerians and actively promoting digital transformation within the country. DiSEP 4.0 represents a significant step forward in[Read More…]
Celebrating Excellence: Consumers’ Assembly Set to Honour Consumer-Friendly Brands at the Consumers’ Experience Summit
In a rapidly evolving market landscape, consumers have become increasingly discerning about the brands they choose to support. Gone are the days when a flashy advertisement or a catchy slogan was enough to secure customer loyalty. Today, consumers demand more—they seek authenticity, transparency, and value. It is within this context[Read More…]
FirstBank Hosts Inaugural China-Africa Interbank Association Forum; reiterates its commitment to promoting trade, financial cooperation
FirstBank, the premier West African financial institution and financial inclusion service provider has announced its hosting of the first-ever China-Africa Interbank Association (CAIBA) Forum to strengthen economic ties and investments between China and Africa. The forum, themed “Joining Hands to Advance Modernisation and Strengthening China-Africa Trade, Industrialization and Economic Diversification,”[Read More…]
MTN Nigeria appoints Yahaya Ibrahim as CTO and Onyinye Ikenna-Emeka as CMO
MTN Nigeria has appointed Yahaya Ibrahim as its new Chief Technical Officer (CTO), and Onyinye Ikenna-Emeka as Chief Marketing Officer effective Monday, October 14, 2024. Yahaya Ibrahim, who joined MTN in 2002, played a pivotal role in deploying Nigeria’s first 4G and 5G networks, positioning MTN as a leader in[Read More…]
SON presents MANCAP certificates to 5 companies in Cross River
The Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON ) has presented the Mandatory Assessment Programme (MANCAP) certificates to five companies in Cross River State. The five companies include: Native Food Bakery, Amadis. Bakery, Alice Ice Confectionary, Daro Bakery and Differential Aluminum. SON Director General, Dr Ifenayi Okeke, stated that MANCAP is a[Read More…]
Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc set to de-list from NGX at N86
Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc has notified the Nigerian Exchange and the investing public of the recent Court Ordered meeting that would eventually lead to the termination of trading in the shares of the Company on the Nigerian Exchange. The special resolution passed at the Court Ordered meeting can be[Read More…]
Benue govt set to enact electricity law 18th November 2024
The Benue State Government says it is working on enacting an electricity law to regulate the state energy sector. The Commissioner for Transport, Renewable Energy, and Power, Mr Omale Omale, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday in Makurdi. Omale said that a draft[Read More…]
Report: Dangote seeks billions of dollars to boost crude supply to refinery
Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, is seeking to raise billions of dollars to step up crude oil supplies for his $20 billion oil refinery in Lagos, Financial Times (FT) is reporting. According to the report on Sunday, the Dangote Group founder is in talks with commercial lenders, development banks, oil[Read More…]
NCC Tackles Data Depletion, Billing Transparency Issues
The Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, emphasised the growing concern over data consumption and billing transparency during his keynote speech at Abuja’s 93rd Telecoms Consumer Parliament (TCP). He said with Nigeria boasting 132 million internet connections, a significant portion of the global 5 billion user base,[Read More…]
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FG Revenue Rises 76% to N12.5tn, Fueled by Tax and Oil Gains — Budget Office
The Federal Government’s earnings have increased by 76 percent, rising from N7.1 trillion in 2022 to N12.5 trillion in 2023, due to higher taxes and oil revenues. This information was revealed in the recently released 2025-2027 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper from the Ministry of Budget and[Read More…]