Business
Journey Partnerships opens business, offers visa processing, study abroad, work placement services
Stanley Ihedigbo Journey Partnerships and Networking Services has officially commenced operations as a premium visa processing and immigration consultancy, introducing a comprehensive range of services designed to simplify international travel, education, employment and immigration processes for individuals, families and organisations. The company also unveiled its official website, providing clients with…
Read More »‘You’re built for growth’: Stanbic IBTC pledges stronger support for businesses, individuals
Stanley Ihedigbo Stanbic IBTC Holdings has launched a new nationwide brand campaign titled “You’re built for growth,” reaffirming its commitment to supporting individuals, businesses and communities in achieving their ambitions and unlocking new opportunities. The financial services group, a member of the Standard Bank Group, said the integrated campaign reflects…
Read More »Corporate Governance Summit to drive economic reforms, institutional excellence
Michael Olumide Nigeria’s leading governance institutions have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening corporate governance as a catalyst for sustainable economic growth, announcing that the 3rd National Corporate Governance Summit (NCGS) 2026 will provide a strategic platform for advancing reforms capable of accelerating national development. Speaking at a press conference held…
Read More »UBA announces Nnorom as new Chairman, marks end of Elumelu era
Folami Olamide United Bank for Africa (UBA) has announced the appointment of Emmanuel N. Nnorom as the new Chairman of its Board of Directors, effective August 21, 2026, succeeding Mr. Tony O. Elumelu, who is stepping down after completing the maximum 12-year tenure allowed for non-executive directors under the Central…
Read More »Fake Dangote share offer exposes new challenge in Nigeria’s capital market reform – EBC
Stanley Ihedigbo Nigeria’s recent crackdown on a fake share offer purportedly linked to Dangote Petroleum Refinery has highlighted the next critical phase of the country’s capital market reforms, with experts calling for stronger oversight of licensed market operators as trading becomes faster. Global financial services firm EBC Financial Group said…
Read More »NDIC assumes control of 46 failed Microfinance Banks, commences verification of depositors
Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has announced that it has officially taken over the liquidation of 46 Microfinance Banks (MFBs) following the revocation of their operating licences by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The revocation, which took effect on July 1, 2026, was carried out by the apex bank…
Read More »Legal profession loses influential voice as Barrister Adewale Adeniji dies
Michael Olumide Adeniji family has announced the passing of Barrister Adewale Olubiyi Adeniji, a distinguished legal practitioner, businessman and minister of the Gospel, who transitioned peacefully to eternal glory on June 12, 2026, at the age of 61. In a statement issued by his son, Fikun Adeniji, on behalf of…
Read More »UBA Foundation plants seeds of sustainability in King’s College, CMS Grammar School
L – R: Managing Director/CEO, UBA Foundation, Bola Atta; Principal, CMS Grammar School, Jacob Ayokunle Ogunyinka, and Health, Safely and Environment (HSE) Manager, United Bank for Africa(UBA), Khalid Agboola; flanked by students of CMS Grammar School, Bariga, during the UBA Foundation Tree Planting Exercise held at the school in commemoration…
Read More »GTCO Fintech subsidiary HabariPay publishes first impact report, charts journey to industry leadership
Stanley Ihedigbo In a move that underscores its growing influence in Nigeria’s digital payments ecosystem, HabariPay Limited has launched its inaugural Impact Report 2025, detailing the company’s growth trajectory, operational milestones, technological innovations, and efforts to expand access to secure and efficient payment solutions. The report, unveiled on Wednesday, provides…
Read More »SSB tax hike: MAN warns against higher soft drink taxes, says policy could cost 300,000 jobs
Stanley Ihedigbo Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), speaking on behalf of the country’s Non-Alcoholic Drinks (NAD) sector, has called on the Federal Government to maintain a balanced, evidence-based and coordinated approach to excise taxation, warning that plans to significantly increase taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) could undermine industrial growth, job…
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