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 …
Read More »“Access Bank Remains Committed To Creating Value For Shareholders” – Herbert Wigwe, CEO, Access Bank
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 …
Read More »H1 2020: Fidelity Bank Posts Impressive Half Year Results, Profits Up By 22% as Gross Earnings Hit N105.8bn.
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 …
Read More »How Social Distancing Guidelines Increase Online Shopping
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 …
Read More »GTBank Releases 2020 Half Year, Reports PBT Of ₦109.7 Billion
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% …
Read More »Access Bank, Wigwe Emerge Winners At 2020 African Banker Awards
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 …
Read More »Five Ways Jumia Continues To Make Meaningful Progress On Its Path To Profitability
Opinion By Ayomide Oriade Right from the market entry, the odds were hugely stacked against ecommerce on the continent of Africa. Despite the availability of huge markets such as Nigeria, Egypt, South Africa and Kenya, there were huge doubts regarding the needed technology, customer exposure and requisite infrastructure for effective …
Read More »FirstBank Partners UN1TY Nigeria, Leads Sponsorship Of Voice Nigeria
LAGOS – First Bank of Nigeria Limited on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 announced its lead to sponsor the TV reality musical talent show – The Voice Nigeria, Season 3. The talent show which is organised by UN1TY Nigeria is created to discover, nurture and bring to the fore musical talents …
Read More »How e-Commerce Drives Logistics Growth In Nigeria
Opinion By Ayomide Oriade When the Nigerian Postal Service recently announced a hike in license procurement and renewal fee for logistics firms in the country, Nigerians raised in unison to condemn this move. The social media which is somewhat a revolution platform for Nigerians was littered with backlash and angst …
Read More »How Dangote Turns 60 Artisans Millionaires In One Month
LAGOS – In its quest to to cushion the negative effects of the Covid-19 on the economy of , Nigerians, Dangote Cement has made 60 new millionaires in one month through its Bag of Goodies promo Season 2. According to the management of the foremost cement company, no palliative could …
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