BUSINESS

LAGOS, April 19, 2021 – FirstBank, Nigeria and indeed West Africa’s premier financial inclusion services provider has announced the launch of its newly designed website at https://www.firstbanknigeria.com/. The new website is upgraded with features that are streamlined to reinforce its role in delivering seamless banking and technology solutions to its …

By Adedoyin Giwa The argument against the profitability of Ecommerce in Africa has been the lack of infrastructure, especially the difficulty with connection and inroad to rural areas where the majority of Africa’s population resides. A 2019 report by the World Bank showed that 49% of Africa’s most populous nation, …

LAGOS – First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Nigeria’s leading financial inclusion services provider has announced a webinar to sensitise individuals and businesses with useful information on being protected in today’s digital age. According to a release e-signed by Folake Ani-Mumuney, Group Head, Marketing & Corporate Communications and made available to …

LAGOS – the management of Dangote Cement Plc, has denied any form of price increase in its cement product, clarifying that the product from its factories and plants nationwide sells for N2,450 in Obajana and Gboko, and N2,510 in Ibese-Yewa, inclusive of value-added tax (VAT). Dangote’s Group Executive Director, Strategy, …

Opinion By Adedoyin Giwa The innovative use of technology in delivery of financial services is eliciting a positive impact on businesses and customers’ experience in Nigeria. Aside from providing a cheaper, faster and user friendly financial option for Nigerians, fintech solutions are driving financial inclusion, employment creation.  With about 30% …

By Adedoyin Giwa LAGOS – Jumia and other e-commerce players within the Nigerian tech ecosystem have inaugurated an e-commerce sectoral group under the banners of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI).  Meanwhile, the CBN Governor, Godwin Emiefiele had recently stated that the digital economy will further open up …

LAGOS – Despite a challenging economic and regulatory landscape, Access Bank Plc has announced gross earnings of ₦764.7bn for the financial year ended December 31, 2020. According to a release e-signed and made available to StarTrend Int’l & online – www.startrendinternational.com by Kolapo Egerton-Shyngle (K), Team Member, Media Relations, Access …

ABEOKUTA – The Pan-African Conglomerate, Dangote Industries Limited has reiterated its commitment towards partnering various tiers of Governments in the country, in building sustainable and inclusive economy for the benefit of all Nigerians. According to a release e-signed by Mr. Anthony Chiejina, Group Chief Branding and Communication, and made available …

Opinion By Adedoyin Giwa Customers in this age of technology advancement are dynamic and spoiled for choice, as numerous brands jostle for their attention and patronage. To command wallet share and improve retention for brand loyalty, it is important that product manufacturers and handlers are consumer driven, understand customer dynamics …

ABEOKUTA – The Founder of Wessy Tailoring & Vocational Institute, Otunba Wasiu Jayeola Taiwo has urged the Federal government, to invest in technical education with a view to promote entrepreneurship in the country.        Otunba Taiwo made this declaration at a public lecture and award ceremony organised by …