VFD Group Plc, a leading proprietary investment company committed to fostering growth across diverse industries in Africa, has embarked on an impactful Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. In a collaborative effort with Narrative Landscape Press and GLG Communications, VFD Group ...
Read More »Nigerian Bottling Company unveils recycling banks
In furtherance of its commitment to collect and recycle a bottle or can for each one introduced into the market for recycling or reuse by 2030, Nigerian Bottling Company Ltd recently inaugurated recycling banks in Lagos and Abuja. In ...
Read More »FCMB empowers visually-impaired
First City Monument Bank marked the 2024 Valentine’s Day with hundreds of visually-impaired students and adults at schools and centres in Lagos, Nigeria. In a statement from the bank, it was revealed that the initiative titled ‘A Different Kind ...
Read More »Unilever unveils new employee policies
Unilever Nigeria says it has introduced a range of progressive policies, including a flexible working model, aimed at supporting the diverse needs of its workforce. The disclosure was made known by the Human Resources Director for Unilever West Africa, ...
Read More »Petrol import reduced by 1billion litres in seven months – Report
The country’s monthly petrol import was reduced by about 1 billion litres after President Bola Tinubu removed fuel subsidy in June, a report by the National Bureau of Statistics has shown. The NBS report indicated that the country received ...
Read More »CIBN, banks CEOs, EFCC to tackle financial crimes
The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, the Body of Banks CEOs and the anti-graft agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have agreed to work together to tackle the issue of financial crimes in the country. Talks of ...
Read More »Customs seized N2bn expired juice, others in January – Controller
The Nigeria Customs Service, Federal Operations Unit, Zone B, Kaduna, said it seized imported rice, expired juice and other contraband worth N1.975bn in January. In a statement on Tuesday, the Customs Area Controller in charge of the unit, Dalha ...
Read More »Motorists groan as fuel scarcity hits Lagos hard
There were long queues in many filling stations across Lagos State though the National Association of Road Transport Owners has called off its strike. It was gathered, started building up in some parts of Lagos on Tuesday. The queue was borne ...
Read More »Just In: FG stops exportation of cooking gas to reduce price
The federal government has just said it has stopped the exportation of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) also known as cooking gas, to reduce the scarcity and soaring price in the country. FG stops exportation of cooking gas to reduce price ...
Read More »Lagos to convert Ikeja Computer Village to residential area
The Lagos State Government has said the Ikeja Computer Village is a residential area, hence the reason for the proposed relocation of the electronic gadgets village to Katangua in Abule-Egba area of the state. Lagos to convert Ikeja Computer Village ...
Read More »How do I clear my good now – Mercy Aigbe laments as Naira hits N1,800 to one Dollar
Mercy Aigbe laments as Naira hits N1,800 to one Dollar Nollywood actress and business woman, Mercy Aigbe has expressed her concern on Instagram as the Nigerian currency is steadily weakening against the American dollar. In her caption, she lamented that she ...
Read More »Developers reject N8,000 cement price
Developers in the built industry have rejected the agreement reached between the Federal Government and cement manufacturers. At the meeting, it was resolved that prices of cement will be reduced to between N7,000 and N8,000. In an exclusive interview ...
Read More »UBA GMD Oliver Alawuba Biography, Education, Career, Net Worth, Source Of Wealth
NewsOnline Nigeria reports that Oliver Alawuba is the Group Managing Director/CEO of United Bank for Africa (UBA) and the non-executive director of the bank. Oliver Alawuba Marriage. Oliver Alawuba is married to Professor Nkeiruka Oly-Alawuba. Oliver Alawuba Education. He is an alumnus ...
Read More »Citizens can no longer afford to buy beer – Nigerian Breweries CEO
The Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Breweries Plc, Hans Essaadi, has said that the economic situation in Nigeria has deteriorated to the extent citizens can no longer afford to buy beer. Essaadi said this at the company’s investor call following the release ...
Read More »Fuel transporters halt strike as FG intervenes
The about two-day suspension of operations with respect to the lifting of petroleum products by the Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners has been called off by the oil transporters NARTO confirmed this in Abuja on Tuesday evening after the ...
Read More »Prices of food drops in Kano, Taraba, Kwara, Niger
Food prices have started dropping at major grain markets in Kano, Taraba and Niger states There had been protests in Lagos, Kano and Niger states against the hardship in the land. The latest demonstration against the high cost of living ...
Read More »Sachet alcohol ban: Manufacturers fear 5.5 million job loss
The Distillers And Blenders Association Of Nigeria has said that investments worth over N1.2tn will be lost while 5.5 million direct and indirect workers would be out of jobs if the Federal Government insists on the recent ban implemented ...
Read More »Naira drops to N2,000/1£ at parallel market
Nigeria’s local currency is currently exchanging above 2,000 naira against the Great Britain Pound at the parallel market. A Bureau de Change operator at Wuse Zone 4, Malam Ibrahim, confirmed the rates on Monday. He said, Yes it is ...
Read More »FirstBank Set To Reward Customers With 36 Million Naira In The Second Season of It’s FirstMobile Cash-Out Promo
FIRSTBANK SET TO REWARD CUSTOMERS WITH 36 MILLION NAIRA IN THE SECOND SEASON OF ITS FIRSTMOBILE CASH-OUT PROMO Lagos, 29 January 2024 FirstBank has launched the second season of its Cash Out promo designed to reward users of ...
Read More »OPay redefines customer service with innovative solutions
Nigeria’s leading financial technology company, OPay, has revolutionised customer service by prioritising user satisfaction and implementing cutting-edge solutions to enhance customer experiences. OPay is pioneering a customer service revolution built on convenience and efficiency. Recognising the diverse needs of its ...
Read More »Stakers reject Reps’ move to stop sports betting
The House of Representatives has resolved to stop sports betting in the country and urged the National Lottery Regulatory Commission to comply with the Lottery Regulatory Commission Act, 2005. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion by Kelechi ...
Read More »Ex-Wema Bank boss Adebise launches memoir
The immediate past Chief Executive Officer of Wema Bank Plc, Mr Ademola Adebise, has unveiled his memoir titled ‘The Transformational Leader: The Journey of a Tech Bro Turned Bank CEO’ in Lagos. At the launch on Tuesday, dignitaries praised ...
Read More »Access Holdings opens condolence register at head office
Activities at the headquarters of Access Holdings continued as usual on Monday, the first working day after the death of its Group Chief Executive, Herbert Wigwe, in a plane crash in the United States of America. A visit by ...
Read More »Bitter year for Heineken as inflation hits profits, beer sales
Dutch brewer Heineken on Wednesday reported a drop in annual profits as beer volumes declined in “challenging market conditions” including high inflation. The world’s second-biggest brewer after AB InBev said its net profits in 2023 came in at 2.3 ...
Read More »First Bank set to reward customers with N36m
First Bank of Nigeria has launched the second season of its Cash Out promo meant to reward users of FirstMobile, its mobile banking solution. The FirstBank Cash Out Promo 2.0 scheduled to run till March15 2024, is open to ...
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