Sekibo, Obi, others harp on security, leadership for economic prosperity The MD/CEO of Heritage Bank Plc, Ifie Sekibo and other notable Nigerians have affirmed that the apt way to boost economic prosperity and peace in the country is to start addressing leadership challenges and insecurity. Sekibo and other notable Nigerians ...

Fitch Reaffirms Ecobank Nigeria’s Stable Outlook Fitch Ratings has affirmed Ecobank Nigeria Limited’s (ENG) Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at ‘B-‘ with a Stable Outlook. Fitch also affirmed the Bank’s Viability Rating (VR) at ‘b-‘ and National Long-Term Rating at ‘BBB (nga)’. The rating agency released this rating last week, ...

Technology firms provide more opportunities for micro businesses in rural areas B2B e-commerce platforms continue to provide increased access to products, for micro businesses in underserved areas as they expand their  e-commerce services, reaching the retail market end in the underserved rural communities across Nigeria. Alerzo’s Founder/Chief Executive Officer, Adewale ...

Gbajabiamila is pride to Lagos, face of effective legislature – Lagos Assembly The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, and members of the House on Monday showered encomium on Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, Speaker of the House of Representatives, who recently clocked ...

Sunday Musings: My Position on Bola Ahmed Tinubu (BAT) – Prof Bolaji Aluko The man called Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu (BAT) is an enigma. I have  known him since 1994 or so, and he actively  enjoys his mystique, and luxuriates in powers assigned to him that he really does not always ...

Alerzo E-commerce platforms empowering retail businesses It is worthy to note that e-commerce platforms operators in Nigeria are in no little way contributing to the promotion of MSMEs. Alerzo, a leading e-commerce platform in Nigeria is ahead of the pack in making strides towards empowering retail business owners with its ...

AFRIMA MEETS ECCAS, UNESCO IN GABON, DISCUSSES PLANS TO STIMULATE AFRICA’S CREATIVE ECONOMY  As the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) began its countdown to the 2022 main awards ceremony, Monday, with the call for submission of entries from artistes, the continental awards platform has restated its commitment to uplifting the ...

ADEDUNTAN SUSTAINS HIS WINNING STREAK, PIONEERS LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE IN BANKING Since his appointment as MD/CEO of First Bank of Nigeria Limited in 2016, Dr. Adesola Adeduntan has completely transformed the financial institution and has made it attractive to every strata of the society. From an institution that used to be ...

UK-based Actress, Juwon QUADRI to give marriage a second chance?   This might be the moment of joy for one of Nollywood favourite actors, Oluwajuwon Quadri as she is about to give marriage a second chance. The mother of one who is based in UK, recently posted a picture ring ...

Polaris Bank in N19 Million Criminal Deduction Mess A Magistrate Court sitting in Surulere area of Lagos has ordered Polaris Bank to refund the illegal deductions made on domiciliary and Naira accounts of three businesswomen with the bank to the tune of $30,769 (USD) N18,676,783. The businesswomen – Mrs. Adebomi ...