BUSINESS

Excitement Builds As Ogun Hosts International Trade Fair 

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Special Adviser to Governor Dapo Abiodun on Industry, Oluyemisi Somorin-Dawodu, has expressed the growing excitement among stakeholders in the South-West geopolitical zone as they gear up for the highly anticipated 13th Gateway International Trade Fair in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Scheduled to take place from …

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Soulcomms Celebrates 20th Anniversary, Unveils New Chief Operating Officer (+photos)

LAGOS, NIGERIA – Soulcomms, a leading Strategic Communications and Engagement Agency has marked a significant milestone – its 20th anniversary. This momentous occasion not only commemorates two decades of excellence and innovation but also signals a new chapter with the appointment of a new Chief Operating Officer. The company’s 20th anniversary …

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Onyema Accuses FAAN Of Attempting To Redirect Air Peace Aircraft To Outdated Terminal

LAGOS, NIGERIA – The Chief Executive Officer of Air Peace, Dr. Allen Onyema, revealed a concerning incident involving staff from the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) upon the airline’s return from its inaugural flight to London. Onyema recounted how FAAN officials attempted to direct Air Peace’s aircraft to an …

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2024 Easter Celebration: Nigerian Breweries Takes “The Big Weekend Experience 2.0” To Onitsha, Warri, Akure

LAGOS, NIGERIA – Nigerian Breweries, the pioneer and largest brewing company in Nigeria, is set to host the second edition of the “Big Weekend Experience” across three cities simultaneously – Onitsha, Warri, and Akure.  The event promises an exciting celebration of beer, featuring Nigerian Breweries’ top brands, live musical performances, and …

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Access Holdings Announces US$1.5 Billion Capital Raising Programme

…Targets N365 billion By Way Of A Rights Issue As Subset Of Programme LAGOS, NIGERIA – Access Holdings Plc, one of Africa’s leading financial groups, has unveiled plans to establish a Capital Raising Programme of up to US$1,500,000,000.00 (One Billion, Five Hundred Million United States Dollars) or its equivalent (‘the …

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Tony Elumelu Foundation Announces 10th Cohort Of Entrepreneurship Programme As  20,000 Entrepreneurs Funded Across Africa

LAGOS, NIGERIA – March 22, 2024 – The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), the leading philanthropy empowering young African entrepreneurs from all 54 African countries, has announced the successful entrepreneurs in its tenth selection for the TEF Entrepreneurship Programme. This new cohort brings to 20,000, the number of young African entrepreneurs …

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Coronation Group, Access Holdings Plc, Safaricom and M-PESA Africa Partner To Explore Remittances

LAGOS, NIGERIA & NAIROBI, KENYA – March 25, 2024: A transformative collaboration aimed at broadening access to remittances across Africa has been forged among Coronation Group, Access Holdings Plc, SafaricomPlc and M-PESA Africa (the parties) as the parties come together in a strategic alliance dedicated to propelling financial inclusion and …

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2024 GTCO Food and Drink Festival… A Celebration Of Authentic Flavours, Holds April 26-28

LAGOS, Nigeria – March 20, 2024 – Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) has announced dates for the 7th edition of the 2024 GTCO Food and Drink Festival, the most anticipated culinary festival in Africa, set to take place from Friday, April 26th to Sunday, April 28th, 2024, at GTCentre, …

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Access Bank Plc and KCB Group PLC Sign Binding Offer on Acquisition of National Bank of Kenya (NBK)

LAGOS, NIGERIA – Access Bank Plc and KCB Group Plc (“KCB”) have on Thursday, March 21, 2024 signed a binding agreement to acquire 100 percent shareholding in National Bank of Kenya Limited (“NBK”) from KCB. The successful completion of the transaction is subject to conditions that are customary for transactions …

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Fuel Marketers Considering Reduction In Fuel Prices, Preparing To Begin Loading At Port Harcourt Refinery

ABUJA, FCT, NIGERIA – The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) and the Major Energy Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN) are anticipating a slight decrease in the retail cost of petrol once operations commence at the Port Harcourt Refining Company. IPMAN and MEMAN have expressed readiness to procure products …

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