Month: August 2024

Stanbic IBTC’s Bloom Weekend Reiterates Support For Women

Stanbic IBTC Holdings, a member of Standard Bank Group and a leading end-to-end financial institution in Nigeria, has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting women by empowering and nurturing their growth. During the inaugural Bloom Weekend event held recently at Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, the company demonstrated its dedication to supporting women-owned enterprises by…

CBN Approves ProvidusBank, Unity Bank Merger

The Central Bank of Nigeria has approved the framework for the merger between Providus Bank Limited and Unity Bank Plc. This was made known in a Joint Press Statement signed and released by management of both banks. The statement reads; “We are pleased to announce that the Central Bank of Nigeria has approved the framework…

Dangote Cement: Pan-African revenue for half-year grows by 139.9%

Dangote has continued to attract huge forex into the country through his pan- African operations as the half year result for Dangote Cement indicates an increase in revenue from Pan-African operations by 139.9 per cent, growing to N807.1 billion as against N336.4 billion, reported in the corresponding period of 2023. The cement plant also reported…

Nigeria Embarks on Agricultural Transformation with GHAPP

In a groundbreaking move to enhance food security and economic development, the Federal Executive Council has approved the Greener Hope National Agricultural Mechanisation Programme (GHAPP). Spearheaded by Origin Tech Group in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, GHAPP aims to revolutionize Nigeria’s agricultural sector, boosting productivity and creating sustainable growth. The GHAPP…

Optiva’s Amaka Okeke-Lawal Conferred Ambassador at Large by African Union Agenda 2063 Ambassadorial Assembly

In recognition of her contributions and leadership in the financial services industry, Amaka Okeke-Lawal, the Executive Director of Optiva Capital Partners, has been honoured with the prestigious title of “Ambassador at Large” by the African Union Agenda 2063 Ambassadorial Assembly. Amaka Okeke-Lawal has been at the forefront of innovative strategies in investment advisory, investment immigration,…