The Host Communities of Nigeria Producing Oil and Gas (HOSTCOM), over the weekend, threatened to renew agitation for greater autonomy and control of their natural resources, if the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and the International Oil Companies (IOCs) fail to sell and supply crude oil to Dangote Refinery and other local Refineries, in their…
The Oyo State Post Primary School Teaching Service Commission, TESCOM has fixed Monday, July 29- August 2, 2024, for computer-based test (CBT) for applicants in the ongoing recruitment exercise for teaching and non-teaching staff of secondary schools. The Chairman, TESCOM, Pastor Akinade Alamu, stated this in Ibadan today, during a press conference. He said a…
In another round of Stanbic IBTC Reward4Saving 3.0 promo draws, 70 customers have been rewarded with cash prizes of ₦100,000 each. 10 winners were selected from seven zones during the 10th monthly draw held at the Bank’s head office in Victoria Island, Lagos. The ongoing Reward4Saving Promo has so far rewarded over 1,770 customers with…
Africa’s premier wealth management and investment immigration firm, Optiva Capital Partners, has reiterated its commitment to collaborating with government on initiatives aimed at national development. This announcement was made at the recently concluded National Diaspora Day organized by the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), where Optiva Capital took a leading role as the event’s sponsor.…
Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu has assured lawmakers that the Commission has the capacity to conduct Local Government elections across the country, if the laws are amended to empower the Commission to do so. He gave the assurance on Thursday 25th July 2024, when he led a team from…
Shareholders have strongly defended Africa’s foremost industrialist, Aliko Dangote over the on-going petroleum product supply controversies, while criticising the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Farouk Ahmed, for deliberate attempt at demarketing Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals. The shareholders under the aegis of Pragmatic Shareholders Association of Nigeria (PSAN) in…
Following its successful launch in 2019, with the selection of 100 students nationwide, the annual Stanbic IBTC University Scholarship programme has proven to be a launchpad for Nigeria’s brightest minds to advance academically; providing a supportive environment to for them to reach their full potential. To further extend its impact, Stanbic IBTC increased the number…
President Brice Oligui Nguema of Gabon has invited the President and Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), Aliko Dangote to invest in Cement and Fertiliser production in Gabon. The President urged Dangote to explore potential investment opportunities in the country’s cement and fertilizer sectors, specifically urea and phosphate production. During the visit, Dangote…
In spite of the challenging economic conditions and their adverse effects on businesses nationwide, Nigeria’s commercial banking, insurance, and telecommunications sectors have consistently maintained robust media relations, marketing strategies, and public awareness initiatives. Their success has been bolstered by the impressive data shared with the media in the second quarter, which has helped sustain positive…
For the fifteenth consecutive year, Zenith Bank Plc has retained its position as the Number One Bank in Nigeria by Tier-1 Capital in the 2024 Top 1000 World Banks’ Rankings, published by The Banker Magazine. This ranking places Zenith Bank Plc as the 565th Bank globally with a Tier-1 Capital of $2.01 billion. The rankings,…