BUSINESS

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 …

ABIDJAN, CÔTE D’IVOIRE – MAY 14, 2025: At the Africa CEO Forum, leaders from across the continent gathered to discuss the critical role of private sector-led growth in the development of African trade and market integration under the topic “Fast-tracking African Integration: The Private Sector Imperative”. The session, which was …

ABIDJAN, COTE D’IVOIRE – MAY 16, 2025: Access Bank Plc has successfully closed a USD 100 million senior loan facility with a consortium of Development Finance Institutions (DFIs), led by the German DFIDEG – Deutsche Investitions – und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH, and supported by FinDev Canada, Amsterdam-based Asset Manager ILX, as …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LAGOS, NIGERIA – May 2, 2025 – The Communications Team of United Bank for Africa (UBA) is basking in well-deserved acclaim as Abiodun Coker, Media & External Relations Lead, has been honored with the “Future Leader in Media Management” award at the 6th edition of The Industry …

… Shareholders Approve N2 Per Share Dividend BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LAGOS, NIGERIA – May 8, 2025: The Management of NASCON Allied Industries Plc has credited the company’s impressive financial performance, including a 100% increase in dividend payout to N2 per share, to its aggressive expansion strategy and widening of its …