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 […]
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Oando, REA Launch 1.2GW Solar Project To Boost Power
Oando Clean Energy Limited, in collaboration with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop a 1.2-gigawatt (GW) solar power project, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s transition to renewable energy. The initiative, which aims to provide electricity to millions of Nigerians, will […]
Hydrogen Donates Solar-Powered System To Lagos School
Hydrogen Payment Services Company Limited (Hydrogen), a subsidiary of Access Holdings Plc in collaboration with the Lagos State Ministry of Education, has donated a 5KVA solar-powered inverter system to Ikosi Senior High School, Ketu. The initiative provides a clean, renewable energy source dedicated to ensuring sustainable access […]
Nigerian Breweries Completes 100% Ownership Of Distell Wines & Spirits
Nigerian Breweries Plc (NB) has announced the acquisition of the remaining 20 per cent minority shareholding in Distell Wines and Spirits Nigeria Limited (DWSN), completing its 100 per cent full ownership of the company. According to the company’s notice to the Nigerian Exchange Limited, the acquisition, which follows […]
Africa Prudential Reports 95% PBT Growth In 2024
Africa Prudential Plc, a leading share registration and business solutions provider listed on the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX), has announced a ₦1.2 billion total dividend payout following an outstanding financial performance in 2024. The company’s Profit After Tax (PAT) surged by 88%, rising from ₦962.9 million in […]
CSCS To Host AMEDA Conference
Central Securities Clearing System PLC (CSCS) is proud to announce that it will be hosting the Africa and Middle East Depositories Association (AMEDA) Annual Conference. This highly anticipated event will hold from April 23 to 25, 2025, at Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos, Nigeria. Themed “Shaping the Future: Financial […]
Nigeria’s Currency Woes Deepen MTN Group’s Financial Struggles …. Suffers 69% Slump in Full-Year Earnings
MTN Group, Africa’s largest telecom operator, reported a staggering 69 per cent decline in full-year earnings, citing the impact of Nigeria’s naira devaluation and operational difficulties in Sudan. The South Africa-headquartered company announced on Monday that its headline earnings per share (HEPS)—a key profitability measure—fell sharply to 98 […]
PAPSS to Introduce Africa-Focused Currency Exchange System
The Pan-African Payments and Settlement System (PAPSS) is set to launch a pioneering African currency market platform aimed at enhancing cross-border trade by enabling direct currency exchanges between African nations. The initiative seeks to reduce reliance on third-party currencies such as the U.S. dollar and bolster regional trade […]
Access Bank Champions Stronger Alliances to Propel Intra-Africa Trade at Inaugural Africa Trade Conference
Access Bank Plc convened leading policymakers, business executives, and industry stakeholders in Cape Town for the maiden Africa Trade Conference, a platform dedicated to unlocking the continent’s vast trade potential. The conference serves as a strategic response to the shifting global trade landscape, emphasising Africa’s need to build […]
Auboin, Awani, Mene, Quaynor to Lead Conversations at Access Bank’s Africa Trade Conference
Access Bank PLC, Africa’s leading financial institution, today, announced a distinguished line-up of speakers for the maiden edition of its highly anticipated Africa Trade Conference 2025, set to hold on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), South Africa. Under the theme “Empowering Africa: Driving […]