BUSINESS

… Says, No Shortcut To Development Without Significant Investment BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LAGOS, NIGERIA – President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has called on wealthy Nigerians to prioritize investments within the country, emphasizing that this is the only path to meaningful national development. He described local …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LAGOS, NIGERIA – The Development Bank of Nigeria Plc (DBN) has officially announced the opening of applications for its 2025 Entrepreneurship Training Programme, the bank’s annual flagship capacity development initiative for aspiring and existing entrepreneurs. Now in its 7th edition, the DBN Entrepreneurship Training Programme (DBNETP) is …

… ‘You Think Small, You Don’t Grow; You Think Big, You Grow’ … LBS hail Dangote As A Visionary Leader Solving Africa’s Problems  BY ABU-SATAR HAMED IBEJU-LEKKI, LAGOS, NIGERIA –  President/Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has urged African entrepreneurs, business-leaders and wealthy individuals to invest in the …

…Allegations of Economic Sabotage and Violation of Renewed Hope Agenda, Call for Presidential Intervention and Regulatory Action BY ABU-SATAR HAMED Nigerian telecommunication service subscribers have appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over what they describe as persistent and worsening exploitation by telecom providers, especially MTN Nigeria. According to them, these …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – In a move aimed at grassroots empowerment, the Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has approved the disbursement of low-interest loans to artisans across the state. This initiative is part of his administration’s broader efforts to support and uplift citizens at the community level. …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – In a second downward review within a week, Dangote Refinery has further reduced the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, from N840 to N820 per litre. The new pricing takes immediate effect, reinforcing the refinery’s commitment to easing fuel costs and enhancing …

… A Fusion of Philanthropy, Elegance, Global Advocacy LAGOS, NIGERIA – Access Bank Plc, in collaboration with Fifth Chukker and UNICEF, is preparing to host the 2025 edition of the Access Bank UK Charity Polo Day. The prestigious event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LAGOS, NIGERIA – Zenith Bank Plc has once again retained its position as the Number One Bank in Nigeria by Tier-1 Capital for the sixteenth consecutive year, according to the 2025 Top 1000 World Banks’ Rankings published by The Banker, a publication of the Financial Times Group, …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – JULY 4, 2025 – Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO Plc), Africa’s leading and most profitable Financial Services Group, has recorded a significant milestone in its growth and expansion journey with the successful admission of its Ordinary Shares to the Equity Shares (International Commercial Companies Secondary Listing) …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LAGOS, NIGERIA – The latest initiative by Dangote Petroleum Refinery continues to receive praise from energy experts across Nigeria, with many describing it as the most significant development in the energy sector since the country’s Independence. The deployment of CNG-powered trucks and cost-saving distribution efforts has been …