Ecobank Nigeria has commenced an intensive sensitization of its customers on the inherent benefits of the e-Naira, which was recently introduced by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). e-Naira is a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) issued by the apex bank as a legal tender. It is the digital form of the Naira and will be used just like cash ... Read More »
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Kyari Has Transformed NNPC, Says PPRAC …As GMD Wins 2020 Zik Leadership Award
GMD/CEO of NNPC Ltd, Mallam Mele Kyari has been commended for transforming the fortunes of the NNPC from a position of loss-making into a profit- making venture. The Public Policy Research & Analysis Centre (PPRAC) gave this commendation while conferring its “2020 Zik Prize for Public Service Leadership’’ on the GMD, at the Eko Hotel, Lagos, at the weekend. ... Read More »
Festivals Season : FUEL SUPPLY: PLEASE DO NOT PANIC
The general public is hereby adviced not to engage in panic buying of Premium Motor Spirit, more commonly known as petrol. The NNPC has over 1.7 billion litres of petrol in stock and more product is expected to arrive into the country daily over the coming weeks and months. It is therefore unnecessary to entertain any fear of scarcity of ... Read More »
MTN sells 575m Nigerian shares as it records strong growth
South Africa’s MTN Group sells 575m Nigerian shares this November, as it announces very strong third-quarter earnings in September 2021. The 547 million shares represent a tiny 3% of its shares in MTN Nigeria. It however makes good the pledge to divest 14 percent of its holdings to local investors. The sale furthers the intent of the company to localize ... Read More »
MTN SHORTLISTS 1000 STUDENTS AS THE MPULSE SPELLING BEE COMPETITION PROGRESSES TO SECOND ROUND
MTN Nigeria has announced the commencement of the second round of the 2021 edition of the mPulse Spelling Bee. The first 1000 participants with the highest score among over 13,000 entrants have progressed to the second round of the competition. Text messages were sent to successful participants and their names have been published on the mPulse website. The shortlisted candidates, ... Read More »
Nigeria must focus on youths to drive inclusive economic growth- Stanbic IBTC
Stanbic IBTC Holdings Chief Executive, Dr. Demola Sogunle, stated in a recent interview that at Stanbic IBTC, we consider infrastructure development as a key driver of economic growth and development. This is one of the reasons behind the launch of the Stanbic IBTC N100 billion Infrastructure Fund. We aim to deploy proceeds of the fund for the development of infrastructure ... Read More »
BOOSTING SMES GROWTH THROUGH FIRSTSME ACCOUNT
First Bank of Nigeria Limited created FirstSME Account to add to its SME product family in support of small and medium scale business owners by sustaining and expanding their business. AMAKA IFEAKANDU looks at what the facility offers and how SMEs owners can key in to boost their businesses. There is no doubt that Small and Medium scale Enterprises (SMEs) ... Read More »
NNPC CAUTIONS AGAINST PANIC BUYING, ASSURES OF ADEQUATE PRODUCTS SUPPLY
The NNPC Ltd hereby urges the general public not to engage in panic buying of petroleum products, as the Company has sufficient stock of the products that will last the festive period and beyond. The NNPC is also engaging all stakeholders to ensure smooth supply and distribution of products to every part of the country. Read More »
P+ Measurement Services Marks Sixth Anniversary, Rebrand for Robust Operation, Clients’ Satisfaction
P+ Measurement Services, Nigeria’s foremost Independent Public Relations measurement and evaluation agency, celebrates its sixth year of effective operation with qualitative offerings for its numerous clients, as it rebrands with a new business logo, website, and office to deepen penetration. The leading company has in the past six years engendered the needed growth for its clients, and the rebranding is ... Read More »
Update : Zenith Bank’s pre-tax profit rises to N180bn
Zenith Bank Plc has reported a one per cent increase in its profit before tax to N180bn in the nine months ended September 30 2021, from N177bn it recorded in the corresponding period of 2020. The bank also said in a statement on Sunday that its gross earnings increased by two per cent from N509bn in Q3 2020 to N519bn ... Read More »