ASR AFRICA DONATES A FULLY COMPLETED ADMINISTRATIVE BLOCK TO THE AL-QALAM UNIVERSITY IN KATSINA STATE
ASR AFRICA DONATES A FULLY COMPLETED ADMINISTRATIVE BLOCK TO THE AL-QALAM UNIVERSITY IN KATSINA STATE The Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative (ASR Africa) has donated a fully-completed Administrative Block worth N250 million to Al-Qalam University’s College of Allied Health Sciences, in Katsina under its Tertiary Education Grant Scheme (TEGs). This is at the official commissioning of the administrative building today in Katsina State. This scheme is designed to bridge infrastructure gaps and foster academic excellence across tertiary instituti…
NCSP, BORBDA Partner to Tackle Food Security and Livestock Feed Challenges Through Strategic Nigeria-China Collaboration
NCSP, BORBDA Partner to Tackle Food Security and Livestock Feed Challenges Through Strategic Nigeria-China Collaboration In a bid to accelerate agro-industrial development in Nigeria, the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP) engaged with Benin-Owena River Basin Development Authority (BORBDA) on large-scale agricultural collaboration, with a strong focus on food security and sustainable livestock feed production. The high-level meeting, held at the NCSP office in Abuja, brought together top executives from both organisations. The engageme…
ICAN Fidelity Bank Chapter Inaugurates New Chairman
ICAN Fidelity Bank Chapter Inaugurates New Chairman …New Era to Focus on Capacity Building and Professional Excellence L-R: Chairman of the Occasion and Regional Bank Head -Ikeja, Fidelity Bank Plc, Jude Monye, FCA; Associate Prof. & Member, Governing Council, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Dr. Mrs Obal Usang Edet Usang, FCA; 4th Chairman, ICAN Fidelity Bank Chapter, Audifax Onuoha, FCA; 61st ICAN President, Mallam Haruna Yahaya MNI, PhD, FCA; and Immediate Past Chairman, ICAN Fidelity Bank Chapter and Chief Financia…
Sterling HoldCo Delivers 157% Profit Growth in Half-Year 2025 … Discloses Plans to Launch a Public Offer
Sterling HoldCo Delivers 157% Profit Growth in Half-Year 2025 … Discloses Plans to Launch a Public Offer Lagos, Nigeria: Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc (“Sterling HoldCo” or “the Group”) has reported a 157% year-on-year surge in profit-after-tax (PAT) in its unaudited results for the half-year ended June 30, 2025, demonstrating continued momentum in revenue growth, operational efficiency, and capital position. The Group's PAT reached ₦41.78 billion, up from ₦16.26 billion in the same period last year. Earnings per share …
NCC Hosts Workshop for Attorneys General on Emerging Issues in Communications Industry
NCC Hosts Workshop for Attorneys General on Emerging Issues in Communications Industry L-R: Head, Legal & Regulatory Services, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Chizua Whyte ; Chairman, Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele ; Attorney General of Lagos State, Lawal Pedro , SAN; Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi , SAN; Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, NCC, Dr Aminu Maida ; and Executive Commissioner, Stakeholder Management, NCC, Barr. Rimin…
Minister Extols Dangote Cement, Seeks Partnership To Bridge Housing Gap
Minister Extols Dangote Cement, Seeks Partnership To Bridge Housing Gap Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, visits the Exhibition Stand of the Dangote Cement Plc at the ongoing Africa International Housing Show in Abuja...Tuesday. Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, has lauded the Dangote Cement Plc for its contributions to the development of the Nigerian economy, urging the company to join hand with the government in bridging the housing gap in the country. Speaking during a tour of the …
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Dangote Cement sets to commission 3Mta grinding plant in Côte d’Ivoire
Dangote Cement sets to commission 3Mta grinding plant in Côte d’Ivoire Management of Dangote Cement has announced that it will commission the 3Mta grinding plant in Côte d’Ivoire by the third quarter of this year, which is expected to strengthen the company’s position in Africa and contribute significantly to its exports. Chief Executive of Dangote Cement, Arvind Pathak, in a note to the Nigerian Stock Exchange, said the company is encouraged by the growth in its export business. He said: “Export volumes from Nigeria increased by 18.2%, with 1…
$100 Billion Investment Agenda: The African Union, GIZ, Sterling One Foundation Rally Private Sector to Invest in Africa's Women and Youth
$100 Billion Investment Agenda: The African Union, GIZ, Sterling One Foundation Rally Private Sector to Invest in Africa's Women and Youth L–R : Dr. Nadi Albino, Deputy Director, UNICEF; Prudence Ngwenya, Director, Women, Gender & Youth Directorate (WGYD), African Union Commission (AUC); Olapeju Ibekwe, CEO, Sterling One Foundation; and Dr. Tobias Thiel, Director, GIZ African Union Portfolio, at the recently held Private Sector Roundtable, co-convened by Sterling One Foundation and the African Union Commission, a pre-summit engagemen…
FirstBank Retains Top Spot as Nigeria’s Best Bank for ESG At 2025 Euromoney Awards
FirstBank Retains Top Spot as Nigeria’s Best Bank for ESG At 2025 Euromoney Awards Lagos, 28 July 2025 – FirstBank, the West African premier financial institution and financial inclusion services provider, has emerged as Nigeria’s Best Bank for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) at the prestigious Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025, held recently in London. This marks FirstBank’s second consecutive win in the ESG category, affirming its leadership in sustainable finance and responsible banking across Nigeria. The Euromoney Award…
Bodo-Bonny Road: Julius Berger defies rains, makes milestone progress on Bodo Bonny Road
Bodo-Bonny Road: Julius Berger defies rains, makes milestone progress on Bodo Bonny Road Leading engineering construction company, Julius Berger Nigeria PLC, last week battled torrential rainfalls amidst construction works on its Bodo-Bonny Road project site. Despite the challenge, the contractors remained undaunted as its workforce pranced on with determination and grit hitting milestone progress along the 35.7km road. Ongoing road embakment works at Bodo-Bonny Road last week Aggresive construction work on the roundabout ahead Bonny Island …
GOVERNOR SOLUDO VISITS HOSPITALS AND CORRECTIONAL CENTRES TO CELEBRATE BIRTHDAY WITH PATIENTS AND INMATES
GOVERNOR SOLUDO VISITS HOSPITALS AND CORRECTIONAL CENTRES TO CELEBRATE BIRTHDAY WITH PATIENTS AND INMATES As Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo celebrated his 65th birthday, he chose to focus the day not on grand ceremonies or personal indulgences, but on humanitarian outreach, highlighting his commitment to the welfare of the people of Anambra State. The Governor's visits to a psychiatric facility in Nawfia, Onitsha Correctional Centre, St. Charles Borromeo Specialist Hospital, Onitsha, and Iyienu Hospital, Ogidi showcased a blend of compas…
Nestlé Nigeria Deepens Grassroots Impact with Women Empowerment Initiative in Agbara
Nestlé Nigeria Deepens Grassroots Impact with Women Empowerment Initiative in Agbara Nestlé Nigeria is proud to announce the expansion of its flagship initiative, Nestlé Empowering Rural Women in Nigeria, to Agbara, Ogun State. Aimed at strengthening small businesses and enhancing livelihoods within rural communities, this program has welcomed 49 new female retailers. Now in its fifth year, the Nestlé Empowering Rural Women in Nigeria project has empowered over 382 women across the country, enabling them to expand their businesses by as much a…
Meet the BBNaija Season 10 Gents: Ambition, Swagger, and Unfiltered Energy
Meet the BBNaija Season 10 Gents: Ambition, Swagger, and Unfiltered Energy Just when fans were still unpacking the bold energy the ladies brought on Saturday night, Big Brother Naija doubled the tension with the arrival of the guys on Sunday. From smooth talkers to deep thinkers and multi-talented creatives, these housemates didn’t come to play. The house is now officially full, and the game is wide open. Kayode Olatunde “Rooboy” (30): Outgoing, energetic, and deeply loyal. After losing his mom (his biggest supporter), he turned grief into i…
Union Bank’s Union Cares Initiative Celebrates Academic Excellence at Pacelli School for the Visually Impaired Graduation
Union Bank’s Union Cares Initiative Celebrates Academic Excellence at Pacelli School for the Visually Impaired Graduation Lagos, Nigeria — Union Bank of Nigeria proudly participated in the graduation ceremony of the Pacelli School for the Visually and Partially Sighted on 23 July 2025, honouring the resilience and academic achievements of visually impaired students. The event, held on the school premises, highlighted the importance of inclusivity and determination in education. As a 108-year-old institution committed to social responsibility, …
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