BUSINESS

GTCO FOOD & DRINK FESTIVAL 2023: A CELEBRATION OF FOOD!

LAGOS – The annual GTCO Food & Drink Festival is back again for its 6th Edition, and food lovers across Africa and the world are in for a feast like never before! The event which is slated to hold from Saturday, April 29 till Monday May 1, 2023, at GTCentre, …

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OSINBAJO LAUNCHES NIGERIA’S $600M SCHEME FOR YOUNG NIGERIANS IN TECHNOLOGY, CREATIVE SECTORS (+photos)

…AfDB President Commends VP’s Dynamic Leadership, Says “You Are An Amazing Leader In Our Nation, You Are Very Focused, Very Determined…” By AbuSatar Hamed ABUJA – Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, launched a $600 million programme for young Nigerians in the technology and creative sectors …

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Wema Bank Partners With Enugu State Government To Train Over 250 SMEs

LAGOS – Wema Bank Plc, the oldest indigenous Bank in Nigeria, has urged Small and Medium-Scale Enterprise (SME) owners and managers in Nigeria to explore the various funding opportunities that the Bank provides to grow their businesses. This call was made, during the business growth and innovation conference held in …

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FIRSTBANK DEDICATES MONTH OF MARCH TO CELEBRATE WOMEN, REINFORCES ITS COMMITMENT TO EMPOWERING WOMEN

LAGOS – In furtherance of its leading role in promoting the socio-economic inclusion of women in society, First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Nigeria’s premier and leading financial inclusion services provider, has announced its dedication of the month of March to the celebration of women across the world, as it commemorates …

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Top Solar Developments In MSGBC Region In 2022/23

…While Region’s Oil & Gas Landscape Has Seen Accelerated Progress NOUAKCHOTT, Mauritania, March 6, 2023 — In the past year, the MSGBC region has been driving an ambitious energy expansion agenda backed by energy security, affordability and energy independence targets. According to a release e-signed and made available to StarTrend …

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GTB REFUTES SPURIOUS SOCIAL MEDIA POST

LAGOS – The management of Guaranty Trust Bank Ltd (the “Bank”) has said it’s attention have been drawn to a spurious post on Twitter by ‘@ifygold21’, alleging that the Bank gave the new Naira notes in the total sum of ₦500 million to one of the leading presidential candidates in …

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AfDB, IsDB Join Forces To boost Africa’s Health Defense Systems

…AfDB VP Says, “Through Partnerships We Go Further, Increase Development Effectiveness JEDDAH, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia — The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) and the Islamic Development Bank have signed a joint partnership action plan for the development of the pharmaceutical industry sector within their African member countries. According to …

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GATEWAY TRADE FAIR: DANGOTE ASSURES NIGERIA’S SELF SUFFICIENCY IN ITS BUSINESS AREAS OF OPERATION

ABEOKUTA – Dangote Group yesterday held its Special Day at the on-going 13th Gateway International Trade fair in Abeokuta with a pledge to ensure Nigeria attains self-sufficiency in all the economic sectors where it operates. This is even as the Ogun State government lauded the management of the Dangote Group …

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ALAT By Wema Partners Samsung, Makes Pre-orders Of New S23 Series Available To Nigerians

LAGOS – In a deal announced on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, ALAT by Wema has announced a partnership with South Korean manufacturer, Samsung Electric Industries to sell Samsung S23 Series. Chief Digital Officer, Olusegun Adeniyi, informed prospective buyers that they could make a partial payment or buy on credit for …

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Wrongful Use of Image By EFCC, GTBank Set Records Straight

LAGOS – The management of Guaranty Trust Bank Plc (GTB), has alerted its customers and the general public on the wrongful use of image of one of its branches by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). According to a statement e-signed and made available to StarTrend Int’l magazine and …

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