NIPR appoints Rasheed Bolarinwa, Head FinanceHub Committee

Governing Council, Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, NIPR, has announced the appointment of Rasheed Bolarinwa, the President, Association of Communication and Marketing Professionals in Banks, ACAMB, as chairman of its newly created Management Committee of Finance NAN reports that the committee, comprising of banking, insurance, and pensions, is meant to deepen sustainable Public Relations practice […]

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H2 : Afriland Properties Plc Announces N178.6million Interim Dividend Following Strong Performance

Afriland Properties Plc, a leading real estate investment and development company with a portfolio valued at over N14 billion and one of the largest land banks in Nigeria, continues to demonstrate its resilience and commitment to creating value. The company has declared an interim dividend for the half-year ended 30th June 2024. The real estate […]

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Access Holdings PLC Extends RIights Issue. Acceptance Period To August 23, 2024

The statement, signed by the Group’s Company Secretary, Sunday Ekwochi, confirmed that, “The decision is in response to the recent nationwide protest that disrupted operations of businesses and individuals across Nigeria and to provide shareholders with ample opportunity to subscribe to their rights. “During the extended period of the Issue, dealings by the Company’s insiders […]

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Finalists to Compete for Coveted $50,000 Cash Prize As Ecobank Group Announces the Top Finalists for the 2024 Ecobank Fintech Challenge

The finalists will showcase their innovative solutions at the Ecobank Fintech Challenge Grand Finale, scheduled for 27 September 2024, at the Ecobank Pan African Centre in Lomé, Togo. The event will be streamed live on Ecobank Group’s social media channels, allowing a global audience to participate. Finalists of the challenge will compete for the US$50,000 […]

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Ifeanyi Joseph Amobi : Businessman, Philanthropist Honoured As “Igwe Ndi Igbo” Osona Barcelona

The conferment of Igwe Ndi Igbo” Osona Barcelona on renowned businessman and philanthropist, Ifeanyi Joseph Amobi, by the Igbo community in Barcelona Spain is at an advanced stage. The investiture forms part of the celebration of ” Iri Ji” festival 2024 slated to hold on Saturday, August 24, 2024, in Barcelona, Spain. The event which […]

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FirstBank Partners International Women’s Society (IWS) to Empower Women

First Bank of Nigeria Limited has partnered with the International Women’s Society (IWS) to empower over 250 widows, in commemoration of the 2024 International Widows’ Day. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that beneficiaries at the Lagos event, tagged “IWS Widows Feast and Empowerment Programme”, received various essential tools, equipment and grants. The items […]

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World Environment Day : Union Bank Advocates for Environmental Restoration

Lagos, Nigeria—Union Bank, one of Nigeria’s foremost financial institutions, has reemphasised the need to preserve and restore the global habitat through sustainable environmental practices. This clarion call was made during an event organised in partnership with the Nigerian Conservation Foundation to commemorate this year’s World Environment Day.The program, held on June 5th, 2024, at the […]

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Ecobank Reiterates Commitment To Help Adire Industry 

Ecobank Nigeria has restated its commitment to ensure that Nigeria’s Adire industry leverages the potential of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA). Speaking at the third edition of the annual Ecobank ‘Adire Lagos Experience’ in Lagos, the Executive Director, Commercial Banking, Ecobank Nigeria, Kola Adeleke, said the bank is committed to helping businesses exhibiting […]

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