Unity Bank Corpreneurship Challenge Beneficiaries Hit 578 as 30 More Winners Emerge
Unity Bank Corpreneurship Challenge Beneficiaries Hit 578 as 30 More Winners Emerge LAGOS, 17.10.25 – No fewer than 578 young entrepreneurs across Nigeria have benefitted from Unity Bank’s Corpreneurship Challenge — the Bank’s flagship entrepreneurial development initiative launched a few years ago. Over this period, the Bank has invested in supporting budding entrepreneurs across multiple sectors to start businesses, create jobs, and contribute to Nigeria’s economic growth. The three winners of the Corpreneurship Challenge in Lagos pose with…
Dangote Urges Swift Legislation of “Nigeria First” Policy to drive growth of Manufacturing Sector
Dangote Urges Swift Legislation of “Nigeria First” Policy to drive growth of Manufacturing Sector DSC4198: L-R: Director General, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Segun Ajayi-Kadir; Engr. Ahmed Mansur (Representative of Guest Speaker, Aliko Dangote, GCON, President/CE, Dangote Industries Limited, receiving an award); Honourable Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, Sen. John Enoh (Rep. of President of Nigeria); President of Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Otunba Francis Meshioye; at the 53 Annual Mee…
Stanbic IBTC Bank, LOXEA BYD forge alliance for Electric Vehicle Financing
Stanbic IBTC Bank, LOXEA BYD forge alliance for Electric Vehicle Financing L-R: Tosin Leye-Odeyemi, Head, Sustainability, Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC; Olu Delano, Executive Director, Personal and Private Banking, Stanbic IBTC Bank; Funmi Abiola, Head, Marketing and Communication, CFAO Mobility; Mehdi Slimani, Managing Director, LOXEA Nigeria (BYD); and Taiwo Ala, Head, Products, Stanbic IBTC Bank, during the launch of their partnership to finance sustainable BYD electric and hybrid vehicles, recently held at the BYD showroom, Victoria Island, La…
Polaris Bank Reinforces Commitment to Exceptional Customer Experience at Global Trade Forum in Ibadan
Polaris Bank Reinforces Commitment to Exceptional Customer Experience at Global Trade Forum in Ibadan Photo caption: Chris Ofikulu, Executive Director, Retail & Commercial Banking, Polaris Bank Limited with some Customers at the South West Trade Forum sponsored by the bank. Polaris Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering exceptional customer experience through deeper engagement and partnership with its clients. This was demonstrated last Thursday when the Bank hosted a successful Global Trade Forum in Ibadan, bringing together key…
UBA SET TO UNVEIL WHITEPAPER ON AFRICA’S FINANCIAL INFRASTRUCTURES
UBA SET TO UNVEIL WHITEPAPER ON AFRICA’S FINANCIAL INFRASTRUCTURES Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, is set to reinforce its role in shaping the continent’s financial ecosystem with the launch of its landmark whitepaper. The whitepaper, titled “Banking on Africa’s Future: Unlocking Capital and Partnerships for Sustainable Growth,” will be unveiled on the sidelines of the World Bank-International Monetary Fund (IMF) Annual Meetings in October 2025 in Washington, D.C., placing Africa’s economic agenda at the heart of gl…
Nestlé’s Agricultural Involvement and Regenerative Commitments in 2025
Nestlé’s Agricultural Involvement and Regenerative Commitments in 2025 Abstract Agriculture remains central to Nestlé’s global food and beverage operations. In 2025, the company intensified its engagement in regenerative agriculture, climate-smart farming, and rural development across various regions. Through partnerships, investments, and farmer-centered interventions, Nestlé seeks to promote sustainability, enhance smallholder resilience, and mitigate the effects of climate change. This article examines Nestlé’s agricultural involvement in…
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Rite Foods Reaffirms Commitment to a Better Food Future on World Food Day 2025
Rite Foods Reaffirms Commitment to a Better Food Future on World Food Day 2025 Rite Foods Limited, Nigeria’s leading food and beverage company, has reaffirmed its commitment to building a sustainable food system as it commemorates World Food Day 2025, themed “Hand in Hand for Better Food and a Better Future.” For Rite Foods, ensuring food security begins with responsible and sustainable production. The company’s state-of-the-art, fully automated factory operates on 92% natural gas and 8% shared between solar energy and diesel hybrid energy sys…
Adopt-A-School initiative: Stanbic IBTC transforms learning environment at Chwelnyap Primary School, Plateau State
Adopt-A-School initiative: Stanbic IBTC transforms learning environment at Chwelnyap Primary School, Plateau State L-R: Christopher John kyoroh, Local Government Chairman Jos North; Olushola Alerege, Head, Commercial Banking, North Central Suite, Stanbic IBTC Bank; Samuel Sunday Amura, Chairman, Plateau State Universal Basic Education Board at the handover ceremony of Chwenlnyap Primary School Plateau, forming part of the Stanbic IBTC’s Adopt-A-School initiative. Stanbic IBTC Holdings has completed the renovation and upgrade of Chwelnyap P…
ABUMET inspires youth creativity in Graffiti competition
ABUMET inspires youth creativity in Graffiti competition As part of its CSR initiative for youth empowerment, Julius Berger’s experienced, full-service aluminium and glass solutions provider, ABUMET Nigeria Ltd, recently organised a CSR developmental programme that tasked youths to express their creativity while incorporating elements of ABUMET’s identity. The initiative, which focused on education and human capital development, thus saw the company hosting its first-ever Graffiti Art Competition in Abuja, designed to give university students …
Meet the Judges shaping Stan
Meet the Judges shaping Stanbic IBTC FUZE Talent Show 4.0 The Stanbic IBTC FUZE Talent Show 4.0 is more than a competition, it is a vibrant showcase of Nigeria’s youth, where raw talent meets opportunity. From music and dance to fashion and tech, FUZE offers a stage for young creatives to shine. At the heart of this journey are four remarkable judges - Amy Aghomi, Akinwande Akinsulire, Korede Bello, and Don Flexx who serve not just as evaluators, but as mentors shaping the next generation of Nigerian artistry. Let’s delve into the impressive j…
JIM OVIA NAMED DOYEN OF THE NIGERIAN BANKING INDUSTRY AT THE NGX CLOSING GONG CEREMONY
JIM OVIA NAMED DOYEN OF THE NIGERIAN BANKING INDUSTRY AT THE NGX CLOSING GONG CEREMONY L-R:GMD/CEO, Nigerian Exchange Group, Mr. Temi Popoola; Group Managing Director/CEO, Zenith Bank Plc, Dame Dr. Adaora Umeoji, OON; Chairman and Founder, Zenith Bank Plc, Jim Ovia, CFR; Group Chairman, Nigerian Exchange Group, Alhaji (Dr.) Umaru Kwairanga; Director General, Securities and Exchange Commission(SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama; CEO, Nigerian Exchange (NGX), Mr. Jude Chiemeka; and CEO, Central Securities Clearing System Plc, Mr. Haruna Jalo-Waziri at th…
Presidential pardon: Dalung demands release of Abba Kyari
Presidential pardon: Dalung demands release of Abba Kyari The Movement for the Emancipation of Nigeria has called for the immediate discontinuation of the prosecution of suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police Abba Kyari and urged that he be released without delay. In a press statement issued on Tuesday by its Comrade General, former sports minister Solomon Dalung, MEN said Kyari’s continued detention amounted to a “grave injustice” in light of recent presidential pardons granted to convicts, many of whom the group says were arrested by Kyari’…
Rite Foods Inspires Confidence and Ambition in Young Girls at “Empower Her” Initiative
Rite Foods Inspires Confidence and Ambition in Young Girls at “Empower Her” Initiative Lagos, Nigeria In a reaffirmation of its firm commitment to youth development and social impact, Rite Foods Limited , Nigeria’s leading manufacturer of quality beverages and snacks, has partnered with the Lifelong Impact and Welfare Foundation for the third edition of its Empower Her with JennyUK initiative. The annual empowerment programme, themed “Unlocking the Potential of the Next Generation,” took place at Gbagada Girls Junior Secondary Sch…
Access Holdings, Coronation Group and Tate Modern Showcase Nigeria’s Modernist Masters Globally
Access Holdings, Coronation Group and Tate Modern Showcase Nigeria’s Modernist Masters Globally London, United Kingdom - October 13, 2025: A new chapter in African art history opened this week at Tate Modern, London, with the unveiling of Nigerian Modernism, a landmark exhibition made possible through a partnership with Access Holdings Plc and Coronation Group. The exhibition, which officially began with an opening reception at Tate Modern, celebrates Nigeria’s pivotal contribution to global modern art and runs from October 2025 to May 2026.…
Fidelity Bags awards for Best Export and Trade Support and Innovation
Fidelity Bags awards for Best Export and Trade Support and Innovation L – R: Seye Otite, Media Relations Officer; Tolulope Rojaiye, Team Member, Brand & Communications Division; Meksley Nwagboh, Divisional Head, Brand & Communications; Stanley Amuchie, Executive Director/Chief Operations and Information Officer (all of Fidelity Bank Plc); Christopher Bajowa, President, Pension Fund Operators Association of Nigeria; and Omonsegho Ibironke, Team Lead, Events and Business Promotions, Fidelity Bank Plc; at the BusinessDay Bank and Othe…
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For the 10th consecutive year, Julius Berger wins Top 50 Brands Award
For the 10th consecutive year, Julius Berger wins Top 50 Brands Award . The company’s unrivalled expertise has made it not just a construction giant, but also a trusted nation-building partner driving Nigeria’s infrastructural transformation – Organisers Leading construction engineering company, Julius Berger Nigeria PLC Thursday emerged a tenth time winner of the famous Brand Leadership Forum 2025, organisers of the Top50 Brands Award held at Eko Atlantic City, Lagos, last Thursday. With a Brand Strength Management, BSM of 55.4, the company l…
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