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The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited, on Tuesday, July 13, marked the listing of Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc’s (“GTCO Plc”) shares with a Closing Gong Ceremony on the main floor of the exchange. This follows the completion of all regulatory requirements for the corporate reorganization of the leading financial institution into a holding company structure and the listing of GTCO ... Read More »

The path to financial inclusion holds different marketplace barriers and opportunities in different countries, but the push continues because of proof that an increase in economic activities among the financially vulnerable can reawaken a comatose economy. For Nigeria, the last three years have seen significant growth of the financial inclusion rate from 56.8% in 2016 to 63.2% in 2018. FirstBank’s ... Read More »

John C. Maxwell, an American author and speaker, is a widely acknowledged thought leader. Maxwell asserts in one of his most famous quotes, which encapsulates the true essence of leadership, “The pessimist complains about the wind. The optimist expects it to change. The leader adjusts the sails”. Fidelity Bank CEO, Mrs. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe is leading the financial institution through a ... Read More »

Left: Executive Director, Commercial Banking, Ecobank Nigeria, Carol Oyedeji; CEO, MT Olive Nigeria Limited, Olori Dr. Elizabeth Ajibola;  Managing Director, Ecobank Nigeria, Patrick Akinwuntan and Head, Consumer Banking, Ecobank Nigeria, Olukorede Demola-Adeniyi during the official launch of Ellevate (ready-made banking for women focused businesses) by Ecobank in Lagos. Ecobank Nigeria has launched “Ellevate”, a gender-based proposition for women-owned businesses to ... Read More »

By Bolaji Israel With an electrifying mix of pulsating musical performances, music training, glamorous fashion and life enriching entertainment, the The Voice Nigeria 3 continues to dazzle to the very grand finale.The fate of eight amazing music talents now lies with the viewers votes for a chance to fight for the grand prize as the world acclaimed music talents reality ... Read More »

BUA Cement Plc, which owned by controversial billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu has increased price of cement per bag has increased at According to Newsthumb findings the country’s second largest cement maker, over the weekend, announced a price rise from N2, 800 to N3, 000 per bag. The present surge in the price of BUA cement fuels speculation that its owner, ... Read More »

Small Medium Enterprises are the ultimate drivers of the economy, and when they are under-utilized and not given the much-needed support to thrive, it has an overriding effect on the overall growth and development of a Nation. In a demonstration of its continuous commitment to National development, FirstBank’s ‘’SMEConnect’ continues to create an atmosphere for SMEs to build, grow and scale. ... Read More »

 All is set for the launch of “Ellevate”, a bespoke women empowerment proposition of the Ecobank Group. Ellevate is targeted at empowering women-owned, and women-focused businesses in Nigeria. Executive Director, Commercial Banking, Carol Oyedeji said the initiative which is scheduled for launch on July 7, 2021 in Lagos (Registration link https://bit.ly/3hDPHkT ), is specially designed for women in business, and businesses with ... Read More »

​ L-R: The Executive Director, Lagos & South-West, Dr. Ken Opara; Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Mrs. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe all of Fidelity Bank Plc, when EXCO members of Fidelity Bank led by Mrs. Onyeali-Ikpe received the Managing Director, Allied Food & Confectionery Services Limited (Franchisee of Burger King in Nigeria), Mr. Antoine Zammarieh who paid a courtesy visit to the bank in ... Read More »

Nigerian lender, Unity Bank Plc. has committed over N30 million to empower National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members through the Bank’s flagship Youth entrepreneurship development initiative known as Unity Bank Corpreneurship Challenge. The sum includes N4 million won by beneficiaries on four separate editions across four states and N10 million won by beneficiaries across the ten states in the latest ... Read More »