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 […]
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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 […]
Senate Seeks N10bn Fund for Capital Market Investor Education
Senate Seeks N10bn Fund for Capital Market Investor Education The Senate has proposed a N10 billion special fund for investor education in the capital market as part of the 2025 budget. According to the Senate, the initiative aims to raise awareness among Nigerians and attract more investors to the market. […]
Neimeth’s WHO-Compliant Plant to Strengthen Africa’s Pharma Supply Chain Under AfCFTA- Okelu
Neimeth International Pharmaceuticals Plc has said that the construction of a state-of-the-art, WHO-compliant pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Amawbia, Anambra State, is a move poised to enhance Africa’s healthcare industry and solidify Nigeria’s role as a key player in regional pharmaceutical production. Speaking at a media parley in Lagos, the […]
Blockchain Technology Will Aid Market Regulation – SEC
The Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Dr. Emomotimi Agama has emphasized that the deployment of blockchain technology will improve efficiency and aid the regulation of the capital market. Agama stated this during a session with a delegation from Algorand Foundation, at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja. […]
Oando Publishes N4.1 Trillion Revenue and N65.5 billion Profit-After-Tax in FY 2024 Results
Oando PLC, Africa’s leading integrated energy company listed on both the Nigerian Exchange Grpup (NGX) and Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), announced a strong financial performance for the Full Year (FY) 2024 with a 45% growth in revenue to N4.1 Trillion compared to N2.9 Trillion in FY 2023 results. The […]
Airtel Africa’s Data Penetration Climbs 13.8% To 71.4m as Customer Base Expands
Airtel Africa has reported a significant increase in its data and mobile money customer base in its nine months ended December 31, 2024. The company’s total customer base grew by 7.9 per cent to reach 163.1m, with data customer penetration rising by 13.8 per cent, bringing the number of […]