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…Group Chairman Elumelu reconfirms Africa network as strategic priority, pledges further capital for African growth The United Bank for Africa (UBA) Group recently held its first ever Senior Leadership Forum reflecting the strategic importance and growth potential of its pan-African business. UBA Group Chairman Mr. Tony O. Elumelu convened the Forum to review the impressive […]

At the 5th edition of the annual forum, CGECI Academy 2016, the Ivorian National Council of Employers, General Confederation of Enterprises of Côte d’Ivoire (CGECI) presented African businessman and investor, Tony Elumelu, with its 2016 CGECI Lifetime Achievement Award on April 21, 2016 in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The formal presentation was to honour Mr. Elumelu […]

It was an exciting evening on Saturday, April 9, 2016 as staff of pan-African financial services group, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc gathered at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos, Nigeria, to celebrate the bank’s staff that have performed exceptionally well in the 2015 financial year. It is a tradition that the bank […]

Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), which has reacquired Tiger Branded Consumer Goods (TBCG) has begun repositioning of the company for better performance and delivery of value to all stakeholders. DIL had sold TBCG, formerly Dangote Flour Mills Plc to Tiger Brands, a leading South African fast-moving consumer goods company in 2012.  But after years of losses, Tiger Brands announced its withdrawal of further […]Read More

Africa’s richest man and President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has promised to always invest in Nigeria, asserting that Nigeria remains the best place to invest in the world. He urged the private sector to invest in critical areas of the economy since the Federal Government has expressed readiness to resuscitate the industrial […]

A distinct leader  by total assets and gross earnings  in the Nigerian banking industry, First Bank of Nigeria Ltd, a subsidiary of FBN Holdings Plc, is validating its leadership position yet again as it presently accounts for 45 percent of bills payment services on ATM in the nation’s banking industry as at December 2015.   […]

…Enugu Chamber of Commerce lauds Dangote Group on African industrialization Dangote Group’s giant strides in establishing cement plants across Africa has attracted commendation of Enugu Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Power (ECCIMA) which described the conglomerate as an emerging global player from Africa.   President of ECCIMA, Ugochukwu Chime speaking at the weekend during […]

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation {NNPC} says it is committed to boosting the nation’s refining capacity, which in turn would put an end to perennial fuel scarcity in the country. NNPC Chief Operating Officer {COO} Refineries Mr. Anibo Kragha made the remark at the opening of the technical bid for the location of new refineries […]

Firstmonie, the mobile money platform for First Bank of Nigeria Limited, has partnered with MMIT (Mobile Media Info Tech) to introduce international calling app Talk360 to Firstmonie mobile wallet users and Nigerian consumers. This partnership gives consumers the ability to pay for low cost international calls through the Talk 360 calling app with their Firstmonie […]

Chairman of Heirs Holdings; Mr. Tony Elumelu would at the weekend engage with the academia, thought leaders and students in 2 of America’s prestigious universities; Harvard and Columbia on development strategies for Africa. The African Business leader, who is also Chairman of United Bank for Africa, will be delivering a keynote address at the 2016 […]

…Offers Pocket Friendly Prices For Products IN a strategic move to grow market share and expand customer reach more customers in the Southern part of the nation, companies under the Dangote Group are participating in the Enugu International Trade Fair which kicked off last week at the Trade Fair Complex, Golf Estate Enugu. Companies under […]

…Decries Misinterpretation of Kachikwu’s statement on Fuel Supply The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC on Wednesday assured that the Corporation is doing everything possible to end the noticeable fuel queues in most part of the country in the weeks ahead noting that the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu has activated the […]