BUSINESS

LAGOS, August 30, 2023 – The Plug, a trailblazing force in reshaping Africa’s burgeoning entertainment and talent management industries, is proud to commemorate a remarkable milestone – its seventh anniversary. Since its inception in August 2016, The Plug has propelled Africa’s cultural renaissance and talent evolution to unprecedented heights. From humble …

Access Pensions Limited, a subsidiary of Access Corporation, has achieved an astonishing feat, surpassing the N1 trillion mark in assets under management (AUM). In an impressive trajectory, the Company – which emerged from the business combination of Sigma Pensions and First Guarantee Pension in December 2022 – has scaled up …

Donald, the 6-year-old son of prominent Nigerian businessman and club owner, Cubana Chief Priest, has unveiled his very own establishment, ‘De Angels Bar & Grills’. This young CEO’s venture has garnered widespread attention not only due to his tender age, but also because of his unwavering determination to follow in …

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has alleged that the ill-fated Majestic Rig owned by Depthwize Nigeria Limited, which capsized at Ovhor in Warri, Delta State, had been operating without proper approval on Nigerian waters since 2016. The ABS Classed inland Water Drilling 232 feet-long Barge, with a …

Prince Bassey, a social media user, has raised allegations against First City Monument Bank (FCMB) for allegedly failing to release money intended for his younger sister’s urgent medical bills, potentially endangering her life. Bassey shared his distress on LinkedIn, expressing concern that his sister’s life is at risk due to …

BY ABUSATAR HAMED ILARO-YEWA – A peaceful rally was held on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 in Ilaro-Yewa, Ogun State, by the Poultry Association of Nigeria Ogun State (PANOG), Yewa Zone, to express the unbearable hardship that the poultry farmers are going through in Yewa, Ogun State and Nigeria in general, …

LAGOS – Musty Mustafa, the Chief Technology Officer and Co-founder of Kuda Technologies Limited, has reaffirmed the pivotal role of fintechs in Nigeria’s pursuit of fully harnessing the digital economy’s potential as a strategic non-oil contributor to national socio-economic growth. In an exclusive interview, Mustafa commended the Federal Government’s digital …

LAGOS, Nigeria – July 31, 2023: Access Holdings Plc., one of the widely recognised Africa’s most responsible companies, has been honoured with the prestigious Karlsruhe Award for Outstanding Business Sustainability Achievement for the eighth consecutive time. Presented at the Global Sustainable Finance Conference (GSFC) organised by the European Organisation for …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – July 25, 2023 – The highly anticipated second edition of the Knorr Jollof Fest took place on Sunday, July 23, 2023, at Muri Okunola Park in Lagos. This remarkable event was a true celebration of Nigeria’s beloved dish – Jollof rice, captivating the hearts and taste buds …

LAGOS – Zenith Bank Plc has achieved a remarkable feat by retaining its position as the Number One Bank in Nigeria based on Tier-1 Capital, according to the 2023 Top 1000 World Banks’ Rankings published by The Banker Magazine. This marks the fourteenth consecutive year that the bank has held …