Cascador has announced a partnership with Sterling Bank to launch new debt funding model to unlock growth for Africa’s most promising ventures. According to a statement from the company, backed by a $2m Catalytic Fund, the partnership introduces flexible, founder-friendly financing for Cascador alumni; pairing low-interest debt […]
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Fidelity Bank Named Nigeria’s Best Private Bank At Euromoney Awards
Fidelity Bank Plc has been named “Nigeria’s Best Private Bank” at the Euromoney Awards 2025. The recognition was formally unveiled at the awards ceremony held recently at The Savoy in London. The Euromoney Awards for Excellence are prestigious annual honors and a benchmark for excellence in […]
Author, Eloike holds first book reading for women themed book, Ichabod
Nono Ogochukwu Eloike, Astute Communications Strategist with expertise in Behavioural Change Communications and Public Relations, is holding her first book reading for her book “Ichabod: Daughters Who Did Not Inherit Their Mother’s Silence”. The author on Wednesday said the book reading event for the sought after self help book […]
MTN Foundation Opens Applications For 2025 Scholarships
MTN Foundation has opened applications for its 2025 scholarship programme, in a bid to trengthening the development of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), encouraging excellence in academic pursuit, deepening diversity and inclusion by empowering blind students in Nigeria. According to the Foundation in a statement the […]
Academy, Radisson Hotel Group’s Leading Learning and Development Hub, introduces Live Edition in Lagos
Radisson Academy, Radisson Hotel Group’s leading Learning and Development hub, is set to hold its first Live edition in the vibrant commercial city of Lagos. Continuing to innovate as the best ‘Academy’ to upskill talent in the industry, since its inception in 2019, Radisson Academy has expanded its offer […]
Despite Growth, Poverty in Africa Rises to 468m – ECA Report
Poverty levels in Africa have continued to rise, despite economic growth projections, with the number of people living in extreme poverty increasing to an estimated 468m, according to the latest Economic Report on Africa (ERA) by the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA). The report forecasts a gradual […]
Zambian Vice President Nalumango Arrives Nigeria for Access Bank’s Women’s Conference
Zambia’s Vice President, Mutale Nalumango, arrives Nigeria today for an official visit to attend the 2025 International Women’s Day (IWD) Conference, organized by Access Bank. The highly anticipated event, scheduled for Friday, March 28, 2025 will bring together influential women leaders, policymakers, and advocates from across Africa and […]
CDP Awards Dangote Cement ‘B’ On Climate Change, Water Security
Dangote Cement Plc (DCP) has achieved a ‘B’ score in climate change and water security disclosures according to released 2024 CDP results. CDP (formerly Carbon Disclosure Project) is the world’s largest, most comprehensive dataset on environmental action which empowers investors, companies, cities, and national and regional governments to […]
Fidelity Bank Equips Entrepreneurs for Global Trade Success with EMP 18
Tier-one lender, Fidelity Bank Plc, has once again highlighted the importance of promoting non-oil exports as it recently hosted the 18th edition of its dedicated capacity development training tagged Export Management Programme (EMP 18). The programme, which was held recently in Lagos provided a platform for entrepreneurs interested […]
Access Bank Celebrates Women Leaders at IWD Conference 2025
Access Bank has announced that it will be honouring the distinguished Power of 100 awardees at its upcoming International Women’s Day (IWD) Conference. The event, scheduled to take place on March 28, 2025, will celebrate the achievements of exceptional women who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, innovation, and impact […]