BUSINESS

Opinion: By Adebola Sanni Financial inclusion and provision of sustainable energy is at a turning point in Africa’s largest economy, Nigeria. With a population of over 200 million, about 50 per cent of the total population live in rural areas, and only 39 per cent of those living in rural …

By AbuSatar Hamed ILARO-YEWA – The Olu of Ilaro & Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, Oba Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle has called on Yewa indigenes not to lose hope in the possibility of a Yewa person becoming the Governor of Ogun State. The first class monarch in Ogun State made this plea …

Opinion By Israel Bolaji-Gbadamosi One of the key metrics that well defines a truly 21st century brand beyond profit making is its ability to connect with customers and stakeholders as a complete enabler, touching on vital aspects of their lives, creating exciting memories and enabling them to access more enjoyable …

By Adedoyin Giwa At the current pace, there’s no denying the improved fortune of eCommerce in Africa. Even the most ardent doubters of eCommerce viability on the continent will accept that the online shopping business is gaining momentum on the continent, contrary to their forecast and expectations. Major African markets …

LAGOS – Wednesday, 5 May 2021 – Following the completion of all regulatory procedures, Grobank Limited has been officially renamed Access Bank South Africa Limited. The deal was finalised after Access Bank’s acquisition of controlling shares in the former Grobank Limited, South Africa. According to a release e-signed and made …

LAGOS – If you live in Lagos, Abuja or Port Harcourt, or you reside in any of the other state capitals, you probably take for granted that you actually live in the better of the two worlds that make up Nigeria when it comes to banking. Take Lagos, for example, …

LAGOS – The shareholders of Fidelity Bank Plc have unanimously endorsed the payment of a cash dividend of 22 kobo per share to all Shareholders whose names appear in the Register of Members at the close of business on April 16, 2021. This translates to a dividend yield of 9.2%, …

By Adedoyin Giwa From improving sales volume, to facilitating automated processes in business transactions and the application of new technology, there’s no disputing the fact that ecommerce is opening up the Nigerian economy at an impressive rate. Thriving on a digital economy platform, ecommerce boasts an incredible level of cost-efficiency …

By AbuSatar Hamed LAGOS – The management of First Bank of Nigeria Limited has announced the constitution of another Board of directors as directed by the Central Bank of Nigeria on Thursday, April 30, 2021. According to a release e-signed by Folake Ani-Mumuney, Group Head, Marketing & Corporate Communications and …

Opinion By Raheem Akingbolu Raheem Akingbolu reviews the new FirstBank’s corporate website and reckons that it would go a long way in strengthening the ability of the Bank’s patrons and other potential customers in addressing basic banking operations. Outside the physical identity of any brand, the most accessible door into …