BUSINESS

The new free Wi-Fi launched by United Bank for Africa Plc, UBA, Google and ISP is all encompassing as it will reposition SMEs to transact and operate well in the country. This new innovation to launch Google Station in 11 key UBA branches in Lagos State is part of plans …

The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Guaranty Trust Bank GTBank) Plc, Mr. Segun Agbaje has said the bank is committed to building a strong robust banking platform to drive financial services and accommodate the effects of disruptive technology in Nigeria. Agbaje said this at the 2019 edition of the …

Zenith Bank Plc has reported a growth of 16. 2 per cent in its Profit Before Tax (PBT) as well as 11.3 per cent growth in Profit Before Tax (PBT) for the year ended December 31, 2018. According to the audited results made available yesterday, the lender recorded a decline …

The Chairman, First Bank of Nigeria, Ibukun Awosika, has advised young entrepreneurs to believe in themselves, noting that success comes to those who are willing to take risks. Delivering the keynote speech at the maiden edition of The Event Xperience Africa (TEXA) held recently, Awosika engaged young entrepreneurs on building …

Microsoft 4Afrika together with First Bank of Nigeria Limited have concluded arrangements to host a free-to-attend event for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria. The event is designed to promote technology adoption and skills development among SMEs. The event would serve as an official launch of the new partnership …

Fidelity Bank Plc said it has raised stake in its digital innovations, a move aimed at entrenching convenience, affordability, reliability and lifestyle in customer service, as well as supporting the goals of financial inclusion.          Listing some of its trending forays into the technology world, at the for the third …

Ecobank staff stormed markets across the country with EcobankPay and Xpress Point with a view to bringing easy and convenient banking services to Nigerians, especially businesses, and more possibilities for growth.        EcobankPay and Xpress Point were stars of the storm, which form a critical part of our digital offering, …

Ecobank Nigeria, has disclosed plans to bring banking operations closer to Nigerian neighborhoods by expanding its agent banking locations to 50,000 before the end of 2019.        Mr. Patrick Akinwuntan, the Managing Director of the bank, who disclosed this during a media chat with journalists in Lagos, explained that the …

The Dangote Oil Refining Company (DORC) Limited recently took delivery of one of the major component of its refinery equipment; the regenerator for the Residual Fluid Catalytic cracker. Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) is one of the most important conversion processes used in petroleum refineries. It is widely used to convert …

The Luzerne County Community College Foundation, Inc. recently received a donation from Fidelity Bank to support the LCCC Early College Programme.        The $20,000 contribution was made under LCCC’s Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit Programme (EITC), which provides tax credits to eligible businesses contributing to a scholarship organization, such as …