archiveMarch 1, 2025

Former Vice President of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, and Chief of Staff to the President, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, have commended the organizers of the ongoing Design and Innovation Exhibition at the Ecobank Pan African Centre (EPAC) in Lagos, noting its role in providing young entrepreneurs with a global platform...

...Board approves record N4.4bn dividend for shareholders Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX Group or the Company) has announced its audited financial results for the year ended 31 December 2024, delivering a record-breaking profit before tax (PBT) of N13.6 billion, marking an impressive 157.3% year-on-year growth. This strong performance was driven...

Governor Ademola Adeleke has felicitated with Muslim ummah at home and in the diaspora on the advent of the holy month of Ramadan as he called for prayers for sustenance of peace and upholding of godliness in national politics. In a statement to mark the beginning of the holy month,...

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr Ola Olukoyede has described corruption and financial crimes as the greatest problems, hobbling economic growth and development of the country. He stated this on Friday, February 28, 2025 when the Nigerian Employers’ Consultative Association, NECA, led by its...

United Capital Infrastructure Fund (UCIF), the infrastructure fund of leading Pan-African financial services group, United Capital Plc, is pleased to announce a total dividend distribution of N1.98 billion to its unitholders, for the year ended 2024. In accordance with its bi-annual distribution structure, the Fund paid an interim distribution of...

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) recently paid a courtesy visit to Stallion Plaza, Union Bank of Nigeria's Head Office. This visit marks a significant step in fostering a stronger relationship between the two esteemed institutions. During the visit, ICAN and Union Bank representatives engaged in fruitful discussions...

• new initiative positions Africa’s public and private development banks as strategic enablers of clean energy access • the collaboration will bolster African financial institutions’ ability to support clean energy projects by enhancing their technical and financial capacity, facilitating scalable investments in off-grid technologies and grid infrastructure. • GEAPP and...

The Osun State Government has rejected the accusation of a self-styled group, The Osun Masterminds, on the violent crisis that erupted in the state over the forceful takeover of local government secretariats by opposition politicians as a brutal attack on the truth, noting that the group's attempt at revisionism is...

Rite Foods Limited, a leading food and beverage company in the country, has restated its commitment to celebrating Ramadan with Muslim faithful and providing them with refreshing moments through its array of quality brands. As Muslims embark on the Ramadan fast, Rite Foods urges them to adhere to the principles...

In a strategic move aimed at boosting food security and improving agricultural produce exports from Nigeria, the Director-General of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), Joseph Tegbe hosted a delegation from the National Atomic Energy Commission (NAEC) led by the Acting Chairman/Chief Executive, Engr Anthony Ekedewa. The working visit focused on...