BUSINESS

IFC Awards EDGE Green Building Certification To Access Bank Nigeria

  LAGOS, NIGERIA – MARCH 9, 2025: Access Bank PLC (Access Bank), a leading African bank,has received the IFC EDGE (Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies) Green Building Certification for its banking headquarters, called Access Tower, located in Oniru, Victoria Island, Lagos. The EDGE Green Building certification programme, supported by …

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Dangote Group Pays N402.3b tax To Govt In 2024

LAGOS, NIGERIA – The Pan African Conglomerate Dangote Industries Limited, (Dangote Group), and its subsidiaries has disclosed that it paid over N402 billion in taxes in 2024, making it the highest taxpayer in the country. Dangote’s Chief Branding and Communication Officer, Anthony Chiejina, declared during a meeting with some senior …

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Dangote Refinery Absorbs N16bn Loss For Public Benefit, To Refund Customers Overpriced PMS Purchases

… Committed To Fair Pricing, Consumer Protection BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LAGOS, NIGERIA – Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has announced that it will refund customers who purchase Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) above the advertised rates from its key distribution partners – AP (Ardova Plc), Heyden, or MRS – across Nigeria. …

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Lafarge Africa Champions Knowledge Sharing With Geoscience & Mining Engineers Training

EWEKORO, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA. February 18, 2025 – Lafarge Africa Plc, a leading innovative and sustainable cement producer and building solutions provider, has successfully concluded a capacity building training for Geoscientist & Mining Engineers at its Training Center in Ewekoro, Ogun State. The three-day programme, held in collaboration with the …

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Dangote Crashes PMS Price By N65 To N825 per Litre

LAGOS, NIGERIA – Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has slashed the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), or petrol, for the second time this month. It has cut N65 off the previous price of N890, bringing it down to N825 per litre at the gantry (ex-depot). This follows a N60 …

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We Have Over N600bn Worth Of Petrol In Store – Dangote (+photos)

…As Zambia Seeks Dangote Investment In Its Entergy Sector   LAGOS, NIGERIA – President of Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), Aliko Dangote has revealed that his company – the Dangote Petroleum Refinery – has enough Premium Motor Spirit (PMS otherwise known as petrol) in storage to sufficiently meet the local needs …

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Waste For Gas – GTCO Plc Launches Initiative to Improve Quality of Life For Households, Empower Women

LAGOS, NIGERIA – February 21, 2025 – Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO), a leading financial services institution renowned for its innovative approach to corporate social responsibility (CSR) and stakeholder engagement, today announced the launch of its “Waste for Gas” project to improve quality of life for households and empower …

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Aliko Dangote’s Wealth Soars To $23.9 Billion, Becomes 86th Richest Individual In The World

LAGOS, NIGERIA – Billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote has seen his fortune nearly double, reaching an impressive $23.9 billion, according to Forbes. This remarkable growth cements his position as the richest person in Africa and elevates him to the 86th richest individual in the world. In 2024, Forbes ranked Dangote as …

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Zero Processing Fee; GTBank Removes POS Processing Fees To Support Businesses

LAGOS, NIGERIA – WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2025 – Guaranty Trust Bank Ltd has announced the removal of processing fees on all GTBank POS terminals, reinforcing its commitment to supporting businesses with cost-effective payment solutions. This initiative, which took effect Tuesday, February 11, 2025, communicates that merchants using GTBank POS terminals …

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Dangote Peugeot Begins Assembly Of 3008 GT In Kaduna, Unveils Landmark Pickup

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED KADUNA, KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA – Dangote Peugeot Automobiles Nigeria Limited (DPAN), the official manufacturer and marketer of Peugeot vehicles in Nigeria, has taken a significant step toward reclaiming its leadership in the nation’s auto market. In a bold move, DPAN has begun assembling the GT model of …

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