Stanbic IBTC Bank Nigeria PMI: Output returns to growth but inflationary pressures remain elevated

The Nigerian private sector returned to growth in December, with renewed increases in both output and new orders recorded amid some signs of recovery in demand. This was despite continued intense inflationary pressure, with purchase costs and selling prices each rising at sharper rates than in November. Meanwhile, business confidence dropped to the joint-lowest in…

Preparations are in top gear for the commencement of production in Dangote Refinery, as the petrochemical company has received the fourth crude shipment of, one million barrels of bonny light crude supplied by the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL), and expecting the fifth crude shipment, anytime from now. The fresh one million barrels of…

Empowerment Initiative: Why State Governments Are Going for Noiler

A commendable occurrence is currently sweeping across the country’s public sector where state governments are adopting the Noiler bird, an agro-innovation of Amo Farms Sieberer Hatchery Limited, in their empowerment scheme for rural women in poultry farming for improved livelihood and for protein intake to curb stunting in children, malnutrition and healthiness. This is important…

AFRIMA Mourns South African Idol, Zahara

The All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) has joined the world in mourning the untimely passing of Zahara, the late South African music sensation, stressing that the artist left an indelible mark on the global music scene, touching millions of souls with her soulful voice and captivating performances. President and Executive Producer of AFRIMA, Mike Dada,…

Foundation Pays Hospital Bills, Fetes Orphans, Widows

A non-government organization Pega and Friends Foundation, on Saturday visited hospitals and paid the medical bills of some indigent patients. Some parents and guardians were emotional while receiving the money for their ailing children and wards. Mrs.Paul Deborah, One of the beneficiaries had been discharged by the doctors, but was held with her new-born baby…

University of Ibadan Honours UBA GMD, Alawuba, as UI @75 Ambassador

Nigeria’s premier university, University of Ibadan (UI) has appointed the Group Managing Director/CEO of United Bank for Africa.(UBA) Plc, Mr. Oliver Alawuba, as an Ambassador of the university following the commemoration of its seventy-five years in existence. The conferment on Alawuba, who is himself an alumnus of the great institution,  is in recognition of his sterling contribution…

…AMATO Wants FG to Introduce E-TAG to Eliminate Theft of E-Call Up Identity The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Isiaka Oyetola has promised to eliminate extortions of maritime truck drivers, illegal checkpoints, unapproved parking of trucks along the road among other vices causing traffic along the port access roads, within one week. Rising…

Stanbic IBTC Announces New Appointments to its HoldCo & Subsidiary Boards

Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, a member of Standard Bank Group and the leading end-to-end financial services provider in Nigeria, recently announced various Board appointments across the Group. These appointments are a reflection of the Group’s commitment to strengthening its leadership teams and driving continued growth and innovation in the financial services sector. Mrs. Ndidi Nwuneli,…

GTCO Autism Conference 2023: Empowering Voices For Autism

Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) has announced dates for the GTCO Autism Conference 2023 and follow-up consultations. This year’s programme is themed “Empowering Voices for Autism” to promote inclusivity and self-advocacy for persons on the Autism Spectrum. An offshoot of the Orange Ribbon Initiative, the GTCO Autism Conference has grown to become a reference…