Sterling Bank Breaks Global Norm……migrates to Africa’s First Indigenous Core Banking System

Nigeria’s leading commercial bank and Africa’s most agile company, Sterling Bank Limited, has made history by migrating to what is believed to be the continent’s first ever indigenous core banking solution called SeaBaaS. The implementation of SeaBaaS, developed by Peerless, marks the completion of a new banking system announced to customers in August 2024. This […]

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Blue Economy: Nigeria Set To Host Deep Seabed Workshop

The Honorable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, stated that Nigeria’s hosting of the international workshop will help build in-country expertise by equipping policy makers and industry professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage deep-sea resources sustainably. “This workshop will offer hands-on training for Nigerian researchers and stakeholders, allowing […]

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NDIC Pays Condolence Visit to Yar’aduas Family

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), Bello Hassan, recently paid a condolence visit to the family of the late President Umar Musa Yar’adua to offer his sympathies on the passing of the late President’s mother, Hajia Aya Dada Yar’adua. The visit took place at the Yar’adua family […]

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FG Retains VAT At 7.5% – Edun

Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, on Monday, debunked reports doing the rounds that the rate for Value-Added Tax (VAT) has been upwardly adjusted to 10% from 7.5%. The Minister, in a statement signed by him, affirmed that the VAT rate as contained in relevant tax laws and chargeable […]

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FiBOP to Host 2024 Workshop on Digital Innovation and Infrastructure Development for Financial Efficiency

The Finance and Business Online Publishers (FiBOP) has announce its upcoming 2024 Capacity Building Workshop, themed “Digital Innovation: Deepening Infrastructure for Efficient Financial Ecosystem.” This event is scheduled to take place from October 18th to 20th, 2024, at the prestigious Orchids Hotel in Lekki, Lagos. FiBOP’s primary objective is to promote informed, balanced, and ethical […]

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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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