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LAGOS: The Group Managing Director of Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB), Mr. Segun Agbaje, has been appointed as an independent member of the board of PepsiCo. According to a notice published on the Nasdaq website, the PepsiCo said Agbaje will join its board and audit company from July 15. Ramon Laguarta, …

By AbuSatar Hamed LAGOS: The management of Fidelity Bank Plc, on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 presented Personal Protect Equipment (PPE) to Ondo State government. According to a release e-signed and made available to StarTrend Int’l magazine & www.startrendinternational.com by Ejike Ndiulo, Head, Corporate Communications, Fidelity Bank Plc., the items which …

Opinion By Ezedi Udom E-commerce platforms have proven to be critical enablers of economic growth and social development for Nigeria in spite of the myriad challenges occasioned by the tough operating environment. A key player, Jumia is fostering cashless and financial inclusion by encouraging Nigerians to move from brick-and-mortar malls …

LAGOS: Access Bank through the W initiative, has empowered women, owned and managed SMEs by putting together an innovative bundle of offerings designed to support the more than a few aspects of business during the global pandemic. The W Initiative of Access Bank remains a pioneer proposition to promote women’s …

Opinion By Emmanuel Nwachukwu Eight years might seem too short to achieve great feats, but this is not the case of Jumia as they celebrate their 8th year of reputable service holding from June 22nd till July 15th, 2020 themed ‘Stronger Together’. Jumia has proven beyond doubt that one can …

LAGOS: Zenith Bank Plc has ranked in the position of the Number One Bank in Nigeria. The ranking was done by Tier-1 Capital in the 2020 Top 1000 World Banks Ranking published by The Banker Magazine. The ranking which was published in the July 2020 edition of The Banker Magazine …

Opinion By Ezedi Udom It has been widely said that the aftermath of the Coronavirus outbreak includes the new reality that we will never return to our familiar world of normal. Instead, we are now in a world of new normal that implies we embrace new ways of doing things. …

Helping female businesses grow through discounted access to finance is one of the many unique value propositions under the Access Bank’s W Initiative. Tracy Batta, co-founder, SmoothieExpress and a W Power Loan beneficiary recently emerged on Forbes Africa’s 30 under 30 list. Tracy Batta The co-owner of Smoothie Express, a …

SOUTH AFRICA: Inspire the allegations of leaking telecommunication 5G network to the novel Covid-19 that has killed hundreds of thousand people all over the world, MTN South Africa has went ahead to launched its commercial 5G network, providing access to 100 sites across the country. Thougn many telecommunication provders debunked …

LAGOS: An adviuse has gone to the workforce of the First Bank of Nigeria Limited to strive for excellence and contribute their best in making the bank retain its leadership position in the industry. Mr. Adesola Adeduntan, the Managing Director/CEO of First Bank of Nigeria Limited who made the advice …