Professor Barth Nnaji, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Geometric Power Group and former Minister of Power under President Goodluck Jonathan has called upon...
United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) has posted a heft profit after tax (PAT) of N766.57 billion for the year ended December 31, 2024. UBA which is the first bank to release its audited earnings for the 2024 reporting year also declared a mouth-watering final dividend of N3 per share.
Expectedly, investors positioned themselves to partake in the dividend by...
The Nigerian stock market extended its bearish run for the fourth consecutive week last week, as losses in BUACEMENT (-10.0%), TRANSCORP (-7.8%) and GTCO...
United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) has posted a heft profit after tax (PAT) of N766.57 billion for the year ended December 31, 2024. UBA which is the first bank to release its audited earnings for the 2024 reporting year also declared a mouth-watering final dividend of N3 per share.
Expectedly, investors positioned themselves to partake in the dividend by...
The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) has announced a $15 million grant to support 3,000 budding entrepreneurs from 52 African countries.
TEF founder, Mr Tony Elumelu, made this known on Sunday in Abuja during the unveiling of the 2025 cohort of the foundation’s Entrepreneurship Programme.
He stated that each beneficiary would receive a $5,000 seed grant to kick-start their businesses.
Elumelu, who is...
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and the African Petroleum Producers’ Organisation (APPO) have recommitted their partnership towards establishing African centres of...
While the African continent boasts significant oil, gas and renewable energy resources, unlocking these opportunities requires substantial investment in infrastructure and long-term financing solutions....
The sixth edition of the Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) Conference & Exhibition was officially launched today, marking the beginning of a historic celebration....
By Titus Chigozie
After a hiatus of 10 years, Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission (ANSIEC) has said that it is set to conduct local government election in the state.
A notice signed by the State Chief Electoral Officer, Genevieve Osakwe, revealed that the election will be held on September 28, 2024.
The notice reads as follows; "Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission wishes...
Ramping up gas production to help alleviate the lack of access to electricity will create thousands of new employment opportunities in Africa
By NJ Ayuk
NJ Ayuk is Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber
After President Trump announced a 90-day overseas spending freeze, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said "every dollar" must be "justified" by evidence that it makes the US safer, stronger...
Ramping up gas production to help alleviate the lack of access to electricity will create thousands of new employment opportunities in Africa
By NJ Ayuk
NJ...
By Christian ABURIME
Security is a serious matter, and every responsible leader takes it seriously. Thus, Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo’s newly unveiled comprehensive security strategy...
By Mohamed Malick Fall
On 23 January 2025, we will launch the 2025 Nigeria Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan (HNRP). The plan targets 3.6 million...
By Alexander Ekemenah
Hardly would anyone realise that they are twins. One would rather think they are couples, i.e. husband and wife. This is so because contrary to the common phenomenon that we are used to, they are not identical twins. Rather, they are a sharp contrast to each other.
The first is a woman while the second is a man.
Meet...
The Chartered Institute of Directors (IOD) Nigeria has lauded the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation’s (NDIC) excellence in operational standards, consistent implementation of its mandate, and unwavering commitment to ethical leadership and sound corporate governance especially in banking...
The Chartered Institute of Directors (IOD) Nigeria has lauded the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation’s (NDIC) excellence in operational standards, consistent implementation of its mandate,...
The Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has expressed condolences on the death of a former Military Administrator of Bayelsa State, Navy Captain Caleb Olubolade...
By Alexander Ekemenah
They are warriors! They are gladiators! They are Knights! They are the indomitable! They are conquerors! They are successful modern businessmen! They...
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has commenced payment of N46.6 billion as first tranche of liquidation dividends to depositors of Heritage Bank Limited...
African mining projects are increasingly incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline operations and meet ambitious production targets set by governments across the continent. As...
By Alexander Ekemenah
Dele Kelvin Oye has two dissimilar personality traits in his public posturing.
The first is that of a gentleman, indeed a gentle and...
The Chartered Institute of Directors (IOD) Nigeria has lauded the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation’s (NDIC) excellence in operational standards, consistent implementation of its mandate, and unwavering commitment to ethical leadership and sound corporate governance especially in banking supervision and...
