BUSINESS

By Raymond Osho ABEOKUTA – Following President Muhammadu Buhari’s effort to diversify the economy into production of processed gold, the federal government on Friday, September 25, 2020, disclosed plans to create local markets where jeweleries made from gold would be sold to boost the county’s foreign reserve. According to the …

LAGOS – As part of efforts to ensure a hitch-free movement around the Victoria Island – Lekki axis, Access Bank PLC on Thursday, September 24, 2020, commissioned its Oniru road project with the Executive Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, in attendance. Having moved its corporate Head Office from Danmole …

By AbuSatar Hamed SILICON-VALLEY US – The Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder of Silicon Valley-Nigeria Economic Development Inc. (SV-NED), Denise Ajayi Williams, has been absorbed into the Forbes Business Council, the foremost growth and networking organization for successful business owners and leaders worldwide. According to a release e-signed and made …

LAGOS – Nigeria’s no.1 online marketplace, Jumia has launched a Brand Festival campaign in partnership with top global brands such as Reckitt Benkiser, Unilever, Nokia, Intel, HP, Nexus, Hisense, Sharp, Samsung, Binatone, XIAOMI, ABSOLUT, Dettol, and Logitech. According to a release e-signed and made available to StarTrend Int’l & online …

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 …