As the world marks International Women’s Day, Nigerian women have been encouraged to explore investment opportunities in the capital market as a pathway to wealth creation. The Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, made this call during the official launch of the Securities and Exchange Commission […]
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Exclusives
Nestlé Posts N150bn From Revaluation Model For Lands, Others
Nestlé Nigeria Plc has reported a net revaluation gain of N150bn following the adoption of a revaluation model for its lands, buildings, plants, and machinery in March 2024. This transition from cost accounting significantly impacted the company’s financial position, reflecting the gain in its Statement of Comprehensive […]
Unity Bank Grows Deposits By 23% In FY’2023
Unity Bank Plc posted gross earnings of N59.3bn for the full year ended December 31, 2023, representing a growth of 3.84 per cent year-on-year. In its audited financials submitted to the NGX Group Limited, the Bank also witnessed improvements across key performance indicators, including a significant appreciation of […]
Allen Onyema Conferred With Honorary Doctorate By FUOYE
The Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) at its 9th Convocation Ceremony conferred Doctor of Business Administration (Honoris Causa) on the Chairman and Founder of Air Peace, Dr. Allen Ifechukwu Onyema. According to a statement from the Head, Corporate Communications, Air Peace Limited, Dr. Ejike Ndiulo, the distinguished honour […]
We Have Reduced Timelines to Speed up Growth – SEC DG
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has said the Commission has reduced time to market in its bid to ensure that the capital market is now more efficient and better positioned to aid the development of the Nigerian economy. The Director General of the SEC, Dr. Emomotimi Agama, who stated […]
CBN Retains Benchmark Lending Rate At 27.50%
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has retained the country’s Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 27.50 per cent citing improvement in economic indices. The apex bank’s governor, Olayemi Cardoso announced the decision on Thursday at the 299th Monetary Policy Committee Meeting (MPC). The decision comes after […]
VFD Group Commits N5bn Into V Bank To Drive Digital Banking Growth
VFD Group Plc has injected N5bn to its subsidiary, VFD Microfinance Bank’s (V Bank) Expansion and Financial Inclusion, a move aimed at accelerating the bank’s growth and strengthening its position as a leading player in Nigeria’s digital banking space. In a written resolution sent to the Nigerian Exchange […]
Access Bank Restates Commitment to Community, Sustainability at 10th Access Bank Lagos City Marathon
Access Bank Plc has celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon last Saturday, highlighting the platform’s ability to foster unity, promote healthy lifestyles, and showcasing African excellence on the global stage. Since its inception in 2016, the marathon has evolved into a premier event, attracting […]
AMCE Unveils Construction Milestones as June 2025 Launch Approaches
The African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE), a groundbreaking tertiary medical institution spearheaded by African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in partnership with King’s College Hospital, London, hosted a high-level stakeholder and media tour to showcase major construction milestones and reaffirm its commitment to revolutionising healthcare in Africa by building a world-class […]
Nestlé Launches Dairy Demonstration Farm ….Invests Over ₦1.8bn in Dairy Development
Nestlé Nigeria has launched a dairy demonstration farm in Paikon Kore, Federal Capital Territory, as part of its commitment to strengthening the local dairy industry. The company noted that the initiative, under the Nestlé Nigeria Livestock Development Project (NLDP), aims to enhance milk production and improve pastoralists’ livelihoods […]