BUSINESS

LAGOS – Jumia has announced that its anticipated brand festival has been scheduled to run from 21st of September to 27th of September. According to a release e-signed and made available to StarTrend Int’l & online – www.startrendinternational.com by Ayomide Oriade of PR Redline, this virtual event will hold on …

ABEOKUTA – As part of efforts to ensure Ogun State maintains its lead as the largest industrial hub in Nigeria, the State government says it will continue to implement various business-friendly policies to improve the Ease of Doing Business in the State. The State Commissioner for Industry, Trade and Investment, …

How to Apply for Government N75Bn MSME Survival Fund for Self Employed, Transporters, Artisans etc. The Federal Government of Nigeria is set to commence nationwide implementation of two MSMEs initiatives namely, the MSME Survival Fund with the Payroll support track as the first scheme to rollout (60 Billion Naira) and …

ABUJA – President Muhammadu Buhari has rejoiced with Dr. Adesola Adeduntan, Managing Director, First Bank Nigeria Limited, as he receives the Forbes Best of Africa Award, on September 11, 2020 in New York, U.S.A. The president’s congratulatory message was conveyed in a statement by Mr. Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser …

Many will agree that the stock of digital businesses have risen tremendously in the wake of Covid-19 pandemic. The crucial role played by technology and ecommerce during the lockdown has further opened up the space for more possibilities. For many small and medium scale businesses that managed to survive economic …

LAGOS – Following the recent announcement of its financial results for the half-year ended June 30 2020, the Group Managing Director of Access Bank PLC, Herbert Wigwe has assured all stakeholders of the Bank’s commitment to offering greater share value. “Leveraging investments in digital banking post-merger, we have seen a …

LAGOS – Despite the economic challenges occasioned by the COVID-19 pandemic, Fidelity Bank has sustained the financial performance trajectory of recent years, with another set of impressive financial results. Details of the Audited Half Year results ending June 30, 2020 for the top Nigerian lender, released on the Nigerian Stock …

Opinion By Emmanuel Nwachukwu An event that has dictated the pace of the world for over five months will definitely leave its mark on time. It is an open secret that the post-COVID-19 world will not be the usual terrain. As social and economic activities gradually resume, and the world …

LAGOS – Guaranty Trust Bank Plc has released its audited financial results for the half-year ended June 30, 2020 to the Nigerian and London Stock Exchanges. The half-year result reflects GTBank’s leading position as one of the best managed financial institutions in Africa. The Bank’s loan book grew by 8.1% …

LAGOS – Access Bank PLC and its Group Managing Director, Herbert Wigwe, were recognised as winners of the ‘Agriculture Deal of the Year’ and ‘African Banker of the Year’ categories at the 2020 African Banker Awards. Access Bank was awarded for its role in helping Olam develop their rice operations …