Category: Business

Elumelu Shares Africapitalism Philosophy In North Africa

***Calls On African Leaders To Create Youth Business Champions, Not Martyrs Fifteen delegations representing the United Nations and several countries, including Germany, Canada, France, Qatar and Algeria took part in the Tunisian government’s International Investment Conference dubbed “Tunisia 2020.” In the last 5 years the Tunisian economy has struggled following a democratic uprising which ushered…

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) on Wednesday November 30, 2016, signed a $150 million loan agreement to finance infrastructure and SME projects, including women-owned enterprises in Nigeria. “The Fund will support development of productive sectors of the economy; particularly the power sector, Infrastructure, Women owned enterprises as…

Excitement as Millionaires Emerge in Diamond Bank SavingsXtra Draw in Lagos

More winners have emerged in the DiamondXtra directorate draw where 41 lucky customers were rewarded with cash prizes and a star prize of a Hyundai SUV at the season 8 grand finale draw held in Lagos recently. Speaking at the event which  held at the Oshodi branch of the bank, Head, Retail performance, Lagos/west district, …

Ambode Hails Nigerian Breweries At 70

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, has commended Nigerian Breweries Plc. for its commitment to the economic prosperity of the state and the nation. Ambode, who was on a courtesy visit to the company on Tuesday, charged the management to remain focused on excellent business practices and outstanding corporate governance.  He congratulated the company on its…

Red Hat Appoints First West African Premier Partner

Red Hat, Inc., the world’s leading provider of open source solutions, today announced the appointment of Converge Global Concept Technologies as its first Premier Partner in West Africa. Converge Global Concept Technologies is an IT services organization that specializes in the deployment of mission-critical technology systems, solutions and services. As a Premier Partner, the organization…

Elumelu To African Youth: Your Time For Leadership Is Now

***Advocates entrepreneurship as career choice African business leader and philanthropist, Tony O Elumelu stated that the time for leadership amongst Nigerian and African Youth is now. Elumelu, who addressed the students of the Lagos State University, faculty members and officials of the Lagos State government, whilst delivering the institution’s 1st Distinguished Lecture Series in Ojo,…

Goldberg Unveils ‘Your Excellency’ A New Credential Campaign

Nigerian Breweries Plc over the weekend unveiled Goldberg lager beer as “Your Excellency” in a new credential campaign launched in Lagos and Ibadan. According to the company, “Your Excellency”, as an appellation for Goldberg, reinforces its leading position in the market. Patrick Olowookere, Corporate Communications/Brand PR Manager, Nigerian Breweries Plc said “as you know, the…