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 Africa's leading industrialist, Aliko Dangote has made a passionate plea to the Federal Government to urgently legislate and implement the proposed “Nigeria First” Policy, describing it as a critical lever for revitalizing the nation’s manufacturing sector. The legislation, according to him, holds the keys to accelerating the nation’s economic growth and creating sustainable employment opportunities. Addressing manufacturers in Lagos at the 53…
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 global…
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 2…
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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…
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…
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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…
Dangote Cement commissions 100 Billion CFA Francs Cement Plant in Côte d'Ivoire Cement Plant
Dangote Cement commissions 100 Billion CFA Francs Cement Plant in Côte d'Ivoire Cement Plant Sales and Marketing Director, Stephane Tchimou; Legal and Compliance Director, Francophone Africa, Romina M. Orlando; Chijioke Nwobi, Human Resources Director; Dangote Cement Ivory Coast CEO, Serge Gbotta; Plant Director , Loius Raj. Dangote Cement, a subsidiary of the Nigerian conglomerate founded by Aliko Dangote, has officially launched operations at its new cement plant in Attingué, in Côte d'Ivoire, approximately 30 kilometers from Abidja…
ZENITH BANK REWARDS SHAREHOLDERS WITH N1.25 KOBO INTERIM DIVIDEND, SETS STAGE FOR RECORD FULL-YEAR RETURNS
ZENITH BANK REWARDS SHAREHOLDERS WITH N1.25 KOBO INTERIM DIVIDEND, SETS STAGE FOR RECORD FULL-YEAR RETURNS Zenith Bank Plc, on Friday, October 10, 2025, made good on its promise as it paid a total interim dividend of N51.3 billion to its shareholders for the Half Year (H1) 2025, at N1.25 per share. This significant payout represents over 60% increase from the N31.4 billion paid in H1 2024, demonstrating the bank's commitment and enhanced capacity to continually generate value for its shareholders amidst a challenging macroeconomic environm…
Nestlé Nigeria Calls for Entries for the 2025 Media Awards
Nestlé Nigeria Calls for Entries for the 2025 Media Awards Nestlé Nigeria is pleased to announce the call for entries for the 2025 Nestlé Media Awards, an annual initiative that celebrates journalistic excellence and impactful storytelling across Nigeria. Since its inception, the Nestlé Media Awards have celebrated journalists who use their platforms to highlight real issues that matter to Nigerians, from affordable nutrition and youth empowerment to sustainable livelihoods and community resilience. This year, Nestlé Nigeria introduces a new …
Waves of Innovation: How First Bank turned Lagos into Africa’s Electric Playground
Waves of Innovation: How First Bank turned Lagos into Africa’s Electric Playground By Kazeem Ugbodaga The Lagos Lagoon glistened in shades of blue and gold as electric powerboats sliced through the water, cheered on by an ecstatic crowd that lined Victoria Island’s waterfront from Saturday, 3 October to Sunday, 5 October. For two unforgettable days, Lagos became Africa’s capital of clean energy, glamour, and innovation, all powered by First Bank of Nigeria, the sponsor of the continent’s first-ever E1 Lagos Grand Prix. From the rhythmic soun…
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