TIME has named Tony O. Elumelu, one of Africa’s leading investors and philanthropists, in the 2020 TIME100, the annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world. The list, now in its seventeenth year, recognises the activism, innovation, and achievement of the world’s most influential individuals. The United Bank for Africa (UBA) and…
The Chief Executive Officer/Managing Director of Lilvera Group, Mr. Buchi Johnson, has urged clients and corporate organisations to review their marketing plans and budgets as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic that has redefined the dynamics of the Nigerian marketing environment. The London Business School alumnus, who spoke to journalists in his Lekki office, said…
Mouka, Nigeria’s leading brand of mattresses and other bedding products is raising awareness for the importance of quality sleep to the cognitive development of children. In its ongoing campaign, “Quality Sleep Smarter Kids”, Mouka is rewarding children with fabulous prizes for their display of smartness. The frontline company has reiterated its resolve to ensuring kids…
In the quest to aid speedy economic recovery and impactful service delivery to stakeholders caused by macro-economic headwinds and Covid-19, banking sector’s players have been charged to maximize the opportunities by re-strategizing its roles that will address emerging risks. The MD/CEO of Heritage Bank Plc, Ifie Sekibo made the call during the 47th Quarterly Meeting…
World-class dairy giant, Fan Milk Plc, a Danone Company, is set to partner with the Ogun State Government on a backward integration programme that will develop their flagship dairy farm in the State to enhance local dairy production. Fan Milk will set up a dairy farm, which will include pasture development and a Danone Training…
The novel COVID-19 pandemic has caused the African Hotel and Tourism industry to lose over $50bn in revenue. Amidst this, Transcorp Hotels Plc has suffered unprecedented losses and is looking to restructure the business strategy of its hotels and optimize its operations. The management of Transcorp Hotels Plc has announced that it will be taking…
TAJBank has won the award for Best Islamic Bank for marketing & growth strategy at the Global Islamic Finance Awards (GIFA) 2020. Receiving the award on behalf of the bank, the Managing Director, Norfadelizan Abdul Rahman noted “We are honoured to be recognised as the Best Islamic Bank for marketing & growth Strategy at GIFA.…
In its continuous bid to support the growth of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) and equip them with the necessary tools to strengthen and sustain their businesses, Pan African Financial Institution, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc is set to organise another edition of its quarterly UBA Business Series. The UBA Business Series which…
Sola Yomi-Ajayi, the CEO of the United Bank for Africa (UBA)’s operations in the United States, has been appointed to the Export-Import Bank of the United States (US EXIM) Committee on Sub-Saharan Africa for 2020/2021. Established by the US Congress, the Sub-Saharan Africa Advisory Committee provides guidance and advice regarding US EXIM policies and programmes…
If you live in Nigeria, you’ve probably heard some stories about how difficult it is to get anything done at a government agency. Those stories are so popular that they have made their way into popular culture through “oga is not on seat” jokes. When you’re going to a government agency, you brace yourself for…