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Chinedum Ukaegbu Dangote Industries Limited has once again solidified its reputation as one of Africa’s most influential corporate brands after emerging as the continent’s Most Admired African Brand for the eighth consecutive year. The recognition was announced at the 16th annual Brand Africa 100: Africa’s Best Brands rankings unveiled in…

Charles Okonji Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has undertaken a strategic road trip from Nigeria to Togo as part of efforts to promote seamless intra-African trade, support Nigerian exporters, and identify barriers affecting cross-border commerce within the West African sub-region. The fact-finding mission, led…

Charles Okonji In response to the increasing demand for both short-term and long-term capital solutions across Africa, Zedcrest has launched its Investment Banking offering, a strategic move aimed at supporting businesses, governments, and institutions seeking access to capital, advisory services, and structured financing solutions. The new offering, which will be…

Stanley Ihedigbo Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has applauded Dangote Cement Plc for emerging as a model in transport management and road safety practices across Africa following a remarkable decline in road crashes, fatalities, and injuries involving the company’s trucks through the implementation of innovative safety policies and technology-driven reforms.…

Stanley Ihedigbo Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has reiterated its commitment to continuously strengthening its Deposit Insurance Funds (DIFs) as part of broader efforts to reinforce the stability and resilience of Nigeria’s financial system. The Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Corporation, Mr. Thompson Oludare Sunday, made this known during a…

Stanley Ihedigbo Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has stated that the operational ramp up of the 650,000 barrels per day Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals is fundamentally reshaping Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector and significantly reducing the country’s reliance on imported refined fuel products. In its latest assessment of Nigeria’s fuel market…

Wema Bank has unveiled a fresh wave of initiatives aimed at rewarding, educating and empowering Nigerian children, as part of activities marking its 2026 Children’s Day celebration. The announcements were made during the bank’s Children’s Day Special Event held on Monday, where the bank’s One-Day Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Chinmamanda…

Stanley Ihedigbo Nigeria’s vast deposits of high-quality ceramic minerals have the capacity to transform the nation’s economy through industrialisation, job creation, export growth, and foreign investment if properly harnessed, the Chief Convener of the Nigeria Ceramic Investment Summit and Production Exhibition (NCISPE) 2026, Prof. Patrick Oaikhinan, has said. Ahead of…

Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation has reaffirmed its commitment to youth leadership development, talent grooming and stronger collaboration between academia and industry through the Executive Industry Immersion Challenge (EIIC) organised in partnership with Nile University of Nigeria. The four-day immersion programme, held at the Corporation’s headquarters in Abuja, brought together students…

L-R: Team Lead, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Fidelity Bank Plc, Victoria Abuka; Personal Assistant to the President on Constituency Affairs, Hon. Khadijat Kareem Omotayo; Branch Leader, Adeola Odeku Branch, Fidelity Bank Plc, Ifeyinwa Asomugha; Surulere Local Government Executive, Anthonia Adenike Adjivon; and First Vice Chairman, Community Development Committee (CDC), Surulere…