BUSINESS

LAGOS, NIGERIA – Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (“GTCO” or the “Company”) has obtained the approvals of both the Central Bank of Nigeria (“CBN”) and the Securities and Exchange Commission to undertake a private placement of its ordinary shares, subject to the fulfilment of the applicable conditions precedent and regulatory …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LAGOS, NIGERIA – Dangote Petroleum Refinery has introduced a special hotline for Nigerians to report any MRS Oil Nigeria Plc filling stations selling Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) at prices higher than the approved ₦739 per litre. The development reflected the refinery’s commitment to transparency, fair pricing, and …

…Offers 20% Discount for School Children Under 12, 15% for Lodgers at Yewa Frontier Hotel BY ABU-SATAR HAMED  ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Yewaland has added a new leisure destination to its growing hospitality landscape with the opening of the Yewa Frontier Amusement Park, scheduled for Saturday, December 27, 2025, …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED  ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ilaro-Yewa, the administrative headquarters of Ogun West, is gradually undergoing transformation in community development and hospitality infrastructure, driven largely by the initiatives of Chief Muftau Olabimtan, a community leader, traditional title -holder, and private-sector investor. In a recent special interview with Abu-Satar …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED  United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has announced significant changes to its Executive Board following the completion of tenure by four long-serving Executive Directors. Those set to retire by January 1, 2026 include the Deputy Managing Director, Mr. Muyiwa Akinyemi, alongside three other Executive Directors — Mrs. …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED IBESE-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – As part of its sustained commitment to giving back to its host communities, Dangote Cement Plc, Ibese Plant, on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, deepened community engagement through the empowerment of youths, women and students across its host communities. The company announced a …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – Access Bank showcased leadership in advancing cross-border payments at the inaugural Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) COWRY 2025 Participants Forum, held on December 2-3, 2025, in Lagos, Nigeria. The event brought together policymakers, regulators, financial institutions, and payment experts to explore pathways toward “Building an interoperable …

…Federal Government Hails Initiative As Bold and Transformative BY ABU-SATAR HAMED    LAGOS, NIGERIA – Chairman of the Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) and the President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, , has announced a ₦1 trillion scholarship programme to expand access to education and promote academic excellence across Nigeria. Starting …

DUBAI, UAE – Africa’s foremost industrialist, Aliko Dangote, has engaged top leaders and global business executives in Dubai as part of efforts to expand Africa’s investment frontiers and strengthen economic partnerships with the Middle East and other global markets. At the high-level meeting held on Saturday, December 6, 2025, Africa’s …

GABORONE, BOTSWANA – December 3, 2025: Access Bank Botswana, a subsidiary of Access Bank Group, has achieved global recognition by securing three prestigious international awards that celebrate its innovation, customer-centric approach, and commitment to social impact. These accolades underscore the Bank’s dedication to transforming Botswana’s financial landscape through digital excellence …