NCC Commission Digital Industrial Park in Kano State
NCC Commission Digital Industrial Park in Kano State The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has commissioned a Digital Industrial Park in Kano State, marking a significant milestone in the country's digital economy development. The Digital Industrial Park aims to foster innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic growth in the region. L-R: Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida ; Jarman Kano, Amb. Ahmed Umar ; Hon. Minister, Communications, Innovation and Digit…
What Your GOtv Taste Says About You
What Your GOtv Taste Says About You Television isn’t just a way to pass time; it’s an extension of who we are. The shows and channels we gravitate towards reflect our values, interests, and even our emotional needs. With GOtv’s wide variety of content, from local dramas and music to global news and thrilling sports, your channel choices might reveal more about you than you think. Let’s decode what your GOtv taste says about your personality, lifestyle, and cultural leanings: Africa Magic Fans – Lovers of Story, Culture & Community If y…
Dangote Cement Creates 50 Agric Entrepreneurs
Dangote Cement Creates 50 Agric Entrepreneurs Determined to support the governments in its food security effort, the Dangote Cement Plc has launched a Farmers Empowerment Programme in Benue State. The initiative is aimed at enabling 50 farmers to produce subsistence and cash crops in commercial quantity from Benue State, considered to be the food basket of the nation. The programme is coming barely two months after the company empowered businesswomen in Gboko host communities of the State with cash grants, thus deepening business a…
Debunking money myths: Stanbic IBTC Asset Management empowers Nigerians with financial knowledge
Debunking money myths: Stanbic IBTC Asset Management empowers Nigerians with financial knowledge In an effort to enhance financial literacy and empower Nigerians to make informed financial decisions, Stanbic IBTC Asset Management is addressing prevalent money myths that often hinder wealth creation and financial security. Money myths, ranging from the belief that only the wealthy can invest, to the misconception that one cannot invest with small amounts, often shape financial behaviour in ways that limit long-term growth. These misconcepti…
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Fidelity Bank Extends Relief Efforts to Eti-Osa Community with Food Bank Initiative
Fidelity Bank Extends Relief Efforts to Eti-Osa Community with Food Bank Initiative As part of its unwavering commitment to reducing food insecurity and supporting vulnerable communities, Fidelity Bank Plc, a leading financial institution, has distributed food packs to residents of Victoria Island in the Eti-Osa Local Government Area of Lagos as part of its nationwide Fidelity Food Bank initiative. This initiative, which attracted beneficiaries from diverse backgrounds, forms a key pillar of the bank’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) …
Energy experts say Dangote’s initiative will reduce production costs, ease inflationary pressures, and stimulate economic growth
Energy experts say Dangote’s initiative will reduce production costs, ease inflationary pressures, and stimulate economic growth The new initiative of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has continued to draw accolades from energy experts in the country, with some describing it as the best that has happened to the sector since Independence. The Chief Executive of Financial Derivatives Company, Bismarck Rewane, said the company’s free distribution initiative will reduce production costs, ease inflationary pressures, and stimulate economic growth…
Dangote’s Investment of N720bn on CNG Trucks to save Nigerians N1.7trn
Dangote’s Investment of N720bn on CNG Trucks to save Nigerians N1.7trn ... To lift 42m MSMEs ...Presidency, IPMAN, experts hail bold move Dangote Petroleum Refinery has invested over N720 billion to implement its landmark initiative of deploying 4,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered trucks for the nationwide distribution of petroleum products, which is expected to save Nigerians over N1.7 trillion annually. This bold step will see the privately-owned refinery absorb over N1.07 trillion annually in fuel distribution costs. The initiative…
Oloibiri oil Museum and Research Centre: Excitement as NCDMB hands over Oloibiri Museum site to Julius Berger
Oloibiri oil Museum and Research Centre: Excitement as NCDMB hands over Oloibiri Museum site to Julius Berger Stakeholders in the Oloibiri Oil Museum and Research Centre, OMPRC project were excited last week as the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board, NCDMB formally handed over construction work on the long-awaited Centre in Otuabagi, Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, to top notch engineering construction company, Julius Berger Nigeria PLC. The development which signalled the completion of all preparatory formali…
FirstBank Wins Gold for Best Corporate University in Social & Climate Change Impact
FirstBank Wins Gold for Best Corporate University in Social & Climate Change Impact Lagos, June 24, 2025– FirstBank, the West Africa premier bank and financial inclusion services provider, is thrilled to announce that its Corporate University, FirstAcademy, has been awarded the Gold Award for Best Corporate University in Social & Climate Change at the Global Council of Corporate Universities (GlobalCCU) Awards 2025. This highly acclaimed award recognises FirstAcademy's outstanding commitment to driving social and climate change le…
Bigi Refreshes Nigerian Idol's Top 5 for Unforgettable Showstopper Night
Bigi Refreshes Nigerian Idol's Top 5 for Unforgettable Showstopper Night The Nigerian Idol Season 10 took a thrilling turn on Sunday with the highly anticipated Showstopper Edition, proudly sponsored by Bigi , the go-to refreshing soft drink brand loved by millions. With just five contestants remaining in the competition, the night was nothing short of unforgettable : a perfect blend of music, passion and showmanship. Hosted live on Africa Magic, the Showstopper Edition brought high-octane energy to the stage as the top five contesta…
World Environment Day: Stakeholders at Unity Bank Webinar Demand Urgent Action on Plastic Pollution
World Environment Day: Stakeholders at Unity Bank Webinar Demand Urgent Action on Plastic Pollution A slew of discarded plastics washes ashore, littering the beachfront and highlighting the growing environmental toll of unchecked plastic pollution. Environmental activists and climate change advocates seized the opportunity of a webinar hosted by Unity Bank to call for urgent and coordinated action to tackle Nigeria’s growing plastic pollution crisis, describing it as one of the greatest environmental threats facing the country today. The ca…
Dangote Cement EBITDA crosses N1 trillion mark as Shareholders smile home with N30 dividend per share
Dangote Cement EBITDA crosses N1 trillion mark as Shareholders smile home with N30 dividend per share For the first time since its inception, Dangote Cement Group’s earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) reached an all-time milestone of N1,382.0 billion, crossing the N1 trillion mark, an increase of 56 per cent. In the same vein, Earnings per share also increased by 12.3 per cent to N29.74 as against 2023’s record of N26.47. Unanimously, the shareholders approved a dividend payout of N30 per share to all i…
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