The Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System Plc (NIBSS) at its 30th Annual General Meeting (AGM) promised to leverage emerging technologies and deepen partnerships to ensure seamless and inclusive payment for all Nigerians. The AGM marked a significant milestone in the history of NIBSS, as it celebrated three decades of advancing Nigeria’s […]
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Telecom Operators Call for Government Intervention Amid Rising Sector Challenges
Telecom operators have called on the Nigerian government to take urgent steps to support the telecommunications industry, which has been under increasing distress. The operators at a stakeholders conference themed ‘Telecoms Industry 2.0: The Next Investment Frontier in Nigeria’ raised concerns about the growing challenges facing the sector. […]
$1 trillion economy: SEC reiterates commitment to attract new listings
The new management of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has rolled out new initiatives to drive activities in Nigeria’s capital market to align with the Federal Government one trillion dollar economy target. The SEC Director-General, Dr Emomotimi Agama, said this at his first post-Capital Market Committee (CMC) press briefing […]
Nestle Nigeria repackages Golden Morn
Nestle Nigeria Plc, producers of Golden Morn and other beverages, has unveiled a new eco-friendly Golden Morn to enhanced economic growth and development. The Managing Director of Nestle, Wassim Elhusseini, said this at the “Rebirth of the King of Breakfast” event in Lagos. Elhusseini was represented at the […]
FBN Holdings Engages Solicitors To Defend Against Barbican Capital Suit
FBN Holdings Plc has disclosed that it has engaged its solicitors to defend the interest of the company against the lawsuit filed against it by Barbican Capital Limited. This was contained in a statement by the company. The HoldCO acknowledges the recent media coverage concerning the lawsuit filed […]
Zenith Bank’s N290 Billion offer to strengthen international presence
The Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Zenith Bank Plc, Dr Adaora Umeoji, has urged the investing public to invest in its ongoing N290 billion hybrid offer for global growth. Umeoji said this at the bank’s Facts Behind the Offer at the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) on Monday in Lagos. […]
MTN Nigeria Becomes First African Telco in PMI Global Executive Council
MTN Nigeria has become the first African telecommunications company to join the Project Management Institute (PMI) Global Executive Council. According to a statement by the company the achievement highlights the company’s commitment to excellence in project management and its dedication to implementing best practices. The announcement was celebrated […]
OPEC Says Dangote Refinery’s Diesel, Jet Fuel Supplies To Disrupt Europe’s Oil & Gas Industry
The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC, has said supplies from Nigeria-based world’s largest single-train Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals will put pressure on the performance of Europe’s oil industry, especially the Northwest Europe (NWE) Gasoil. OPEC in its newly released monthly Oil Market Report for June 2024 listed Dangote Refinery […]
Custodian Investment Plc Declares Interim Dividend of 15 Kobo for H1 2024
Shareholders of Custodian Investment Plc will receive an interim dividend of 15 kobo for the half year ended June 2024. This announcement was made in the company’s updated corporate action notice to the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX). The dividend, subject to appropriate withholding tax, will be paid to […]
Dangote Cement Grows Half-Year Revenue By 139.9%
Dangote Cement Plc recorded an increase in revenue from Pan-African operations by 139.9 per cent, growing to N807.1bn as against N336.4bn, reported in the corresponding period of 2023. The cement plant also reported a 10.9 per cent increase in the Nigerian market which rose from 8.0Mt to 9.0Mt in the […]