BUSINESS

NAIROBI, KENYA – MAY 30, 2025:KCB Group PLC (KCB Group) and Access Bank PLC (Access Bank) have completed the sale of National Bank of Kenya Limited (NBK) to Access Bank Plc, marking the conclusion of a transaction that began in March 2024. This follows the receipt of all regulatory approvals …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – Airtel Nigeria, a leading telecommunications provider and a subsidiary of Airtel Africa, has revealed that its AI-powered Spam Alert Service detected and flagged over 9.6 million spam messages between March 13 and May 20, 2025. This development underscores Airtel’s commitment to shielding customers from unsolicited and potentially …

…Honours Aliko Dangote With A Lifetime Achievement Award  BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA – It was historic achievements for pan-African industrialist Aliko Dangote and Dangote Industries Limited, as the company secured three prestigious accolades at the 15th annual Brand Africa 100 awards held at the iconic Africa Hall in …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED Dangote Cement Plc has once again demonstrated its commitment to customer appreciation by rewarding its distributors and loyal customers with gifts and cash prizes worth a staggering ₦11 billion. The grand celebration took place on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at the 2025 edition of the Customers Awards …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – MAY 26, 2025: Hon. Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Minister of Interior, delivered a compelling charge to public and private sector leaders at the Access Bank Guest Lecture Series (GLS) held on Friday at the Bank’s headquarters in Victoria Island, Lagos. Speaking on the theme “Dare to Dream, Dare …

…Says, ADF Spends Over N50bn Yearly On ‘Giving Back To Africa’ BY ABU-SATAR HAMED Aliko Dangote, Chairman of the Aliko Dangote Foundation and President/Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, has earned a place in the inaugural 2025 TIME100 Philanthropy list. This prestigious recognition highlights the 100 most influential global leaders …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – MAY 21, 2025 – Access Bank PLC has once again emerged as Nigeria’s most valuable brand, securing the top position for the fourth consecutive year in the latest “Nigeria 25 2025” ranking by Brand Finance, the world’s leading brand valuation consultancy. This achievement reaffirms Access Bank’s sustained …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LAGOS, NIGERIA – Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has announced a further reduction in the price of its high-quality Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), cutting N15 off the previous rate which marks another step by the company to ease the burden of fuel costs on Nigerians. Following the …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LAGOS, NIGERIA – Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals (FZE) has announced an exclusive partnership with Premier Product Marketing (LLC), a Vinmar company, to distribute Dangote Polypropylene™ to global markets outside Nigeria and Africa. The strategic collaboration is projected to yield a $1.2 billion turnover annually, underscoring the …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has reassured the public that petrol prices will remain stable, even as global crude oil prices continue to fluctuate. In a recent statement, the company emphasized that it has consistently reduced the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly referred to as …