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…
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…
President Bola Tinubu will on Saturday, July 20, depart Abuja for Accra, Ghana to participate in the 6th Mid-Year Coordination Meeting of the African Union (AU), the Regional Economic Communities (RECs), the Regional Mechanisms (RMs), and the African Union Member States. A statement issued on Friday by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President (Media…
Stanbic IBTC Bank Limited, the leading Custodial and Investor Services Company in Nigeria, proudly announces the extension of its securities lending services to include fixed-income securities. This significant development marks a new milestone in the Nigerian capital market, providing clients with enhanced opportunities for income generation and increased market liquidity. With this development, institutional clients,…
Duchess International Hospital, Ikeja GRA, Lagos has been voted the Private Tertiary Healthcare Facility of the Year 2024. In a keenly contested nationwide voting process with nominees including several prominent and high-profile Nigerian hospitals, Duchess Hospital came first in the private tertiary healthcare facility of the year category. This award comes less than three years…
Stanbic IBTC Bank, one of Nigeria’s leading financial institutions, partnered with the Lagos State Water Regulatory Commission to host its fifth edition of Lagos International Water and Sanitation Conference (LIWAC) 2024, which was held on Tuesday, 25 and Wednesday 26 June 2024 at Eko Hotel & Suites in Lagos. The summit focused on innovative funding…
President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, on Sunday stated that his company’s aim is to become the leading supplier of foreign exchange in the FX market soon, as it targets $30 billion in revenues by the year 2025. During a tour of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals and Dangote Fertiliser Limited with media executives…
The African Achievers Awards, hosted at the House of Lords, Palace of Westminster, UK Parliament, has honored the Chief Executive Officer of Optiva Capital Partners, Dr. Jane Kimemia, with the prestigious Pan African Entrepreneur of the Year award. Now in its 14th edition, the African Achievers Awards celebrate African excellence by recognizing and honoring notable…