BUSINESS

Access Bank Botswana, a subsidiary of Access Bank Group, has achieved global recognition by securing three prestigious international awards that celebrate its innovation, customer-centric approach, and commitment to social…
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By Ayo Oyoze Baje   Quote: "If you are grateful to God for His mercies, new doors will open up for you. He will fortify you all-round with His ring of fire "-Dr. Seyi Davids ( CEO,Xtralarge Farms and Resorts at the 9th Anniversary…
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 By Ayo Oyoze Baje Quote:"The project aligns with President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which envisions natural gas as a driver of industrial growth, innovation, and sustainable job creation'.-Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, (Minister of State…
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 By Ayo Oyoze Baje  Quote:"Our goal is to bring the experience of home-cooked Nigerian food to more people, one community at a time. By this, we arecelebrating culture and culinary excellence"-Olorunsomo Smart Adeola, aka Alamalla ( during…
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By Ebinum Samuel Nigeria’s leading 4G LTE broadband provider, Smile Communications has once again raised the bar in the telecommunications industry with the exciting revamp of its renowned Unlimited Plans. Formerly known…
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 By Ayo Oyoze Baje One of the most under reported subsectors of the nation's economic landscape is that of the research institutes and the brilliant minds behind their ground- breaking innovations and inventions. Hardly does the public get…
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  Located on 16 Adegbola Street, off Anifowoshe, Ikeja, Citadel De Continental Hotel & Suites, has redefines luxury, elegance and comfort in hospitality genre. With elegant, stylist staff comporting 21st Century hospitality business,…
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 FirstBank proudly sponsored the recently held Canada-Africa Fintech Summit (CAFS 2025), which took place from August 5–8 at the Sheraton Centre in Downtown Toronto. Convened by Dr. Segun Aina, President of the African Fintech Network, CAFS…
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  In today’s ever-evolving financial landscape, few institutions can claim to be true pioneers. But Access Bank, with its bold vision, cutting-edge innovation, and pan-African presence, has shattered the traditional image of a bank. It is…
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  As part of its commitment to sustainable development and community well-being, Access Bank has launched the Access Clean Water Project, a transformative initiative aimed at improving access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH)…
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  As part of efforts to ameliorate the pangs of hunger in the society, the Aliko Dangote Foundation last week began the distribution of 10,000 bags of rice, each weighing ten kilograms, to vulnerable households, people living with…
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  The Ekiti state chapter of the Petroleum Dealers Association of Nigeria (PEDAN) has lauded the founder and CEO of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, for his efforts to reduce the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) through its refinery. The…
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 …Says Dangote Refinery imports 9-10m barrels of crude monthly from US, othersAfrica is increasingly becoming a destination for cheap, often toxic petroleum products — many of which are blended to substandard levels that would not be…
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 The Board and Management of Access Bank Tanzania, led by Chairman Protase Ishengoma, paid a courtesy visit to the State House to present the Power of 100 Africa Women Award to Her Excellency, President Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the…
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  L-R: Former Economic Secretary to the Treasury of the United Kingdom, Ed Balls; Head of Multinationals and Financial Institutions, Zenith Bank (UK) Ltd, Natalie Andrew; Manager, Wealth Management, Zenith Bank (UK) Ltd, Noelia Pinto; Group…
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Nigeria’s former Aviation Minister and well-known political figure, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, has taken a third wife. The recent ceremony marked the traditional marriage between FFK and Adaugo, a strikingly beautiful woman he…
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By Ebinum Samuel - Mr. Benjamin Kayode-Ojo( Managing Director and the CEO of Benybite Foods Nigeria Ltd ) Early in July, 2025 the Plateau state governor, Caleb Mutfwang commissioned Benybite Foods grains milling factory in Jos, described as…
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 In a move aimed at further easing the financial burden on Nigerians, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced another reduction in the pump price of petrol, lowering it from ₦840 to ₦820 per litre.This marks the second price cut within…
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 Access Bank PLC, in partnership with Fifth Chukker, and UNICEF, is set to host the Access Bank UK Charity Polo Day 2025 on Saturday, July 12 at the prestigious Guards Polo Club, Windsor, United Kingdom. The event brings together…
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 By Ayo Oyoze Baje Quote"We must rebrand farming to make it fun and profitable" –Dr. Moji Davids ( MD, Xtralarge Farms and Resorts )Call it the power of passion, the voice of vision and the results of resilience by reaping thereof, if you…
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Dangote Petroleum Refinery has been identified as crucial to reducing inflation in Nigeria, according to a report by the Financial Derivatives Company (FDC) Limited think tank. In its recently published Lagos Business School (LBS)…
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 Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery has reduced its premium motor spirit ex-depot price to N840 from N880 per litre.This comes as petroleum product marketers plan an emergency meeting to drop fuel prices from Tuesday.The President of the…
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Dangote Petroleum Refinery has rolled out a game-changing initiative, with the investment of over N720 billion in the acquisition and deployment of 4,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered trucks to distribute refined…
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In a time where staying connected has never been more important, Smile Nigeria is on a mission to do more than just provide superfast internet. We’re here to connect Nigerians to what truly matters — loved ones, opportunities, and the joy…
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  Marking the end of a 20-year tenure, Aliko Dangote has announced his retirement as Chairman of Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc. According to a statement released on Wednesday by the company’s secretary, Temitope Hassan, Aliko Dangote’s…
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An India citizen, Tukur Shamsudden was among 13 individuals arraigned by the operatives of the Police Special Fraud Unit (PSFU), Ikoyi, Lagos, for alleged conspiracy and diverting Automated Gasoline Oil, popularly called…
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By Ebinum Samuel  Goodwin Ceramic FZE located in Ogun State Nigeria, has raised the alarm over suspected fraudsters using the name of the company to carry out nefarious activities, including using it to…
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… We’ve capacity to meet ECOWAS’s petroleum needs ―Dangote Towering over the Lekki Free Zone on the edge of the Atlantic, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery is more than just a feat of engineering; it has become a symbol of ambition,…
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 By Prof. John Abiodun DaramolaFish are processed in many different ways in different parts of the world. Heavy salting, freezing, drying, hot smoking, canning and pasteurisation are all recognised methods of fish preservation. All affect…
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 Africa’s business mogul and philanthropist, Aliko Dangote, has vowed to invest more money to aid the upliftment of vulnerable populations across Nigeria and Africa. The Chairman of Aliko Dangote Foundation revealed that he intends to…
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 By Ayo Oyoze Baje  As millions of Nigerians groan under the current economic hardship, foisted on us by the sudden, rash removal of fuel subsidy back in May 2023 with the spin - off effects of high inflation rate, spiralling into the…
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Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has shed light on the significant revenue the Nigerian government earns from his flagship business, Dangote Cement. Speaking at the 2025 Taraba International Investment Summit held…
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In a move that promises some relief for Nigerian motorists, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a fresh reduction in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol. The new price now ranges from N875 to N905…
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Pascal Gabriel Dozie, founder of the defunct Diamond Bank Plc and a former chairman of MTN Nigeria, has died at 85 from an undisclosed ailment. Dozie was born in 1939 in Egbu village, Owerri, Imo state, Nigeria. He was born into the…
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By Prof. John Abiodun Daramola   Overview of finfish, shellfish and contamination Fish and shellfish are very important proteinous portion of the human diet worldwide. They come in extremely varied food products with numerous fish…
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Cape Town, South Africa – March 12, 2025: Access Bank PLC, today, convened leading policymakers, business executives, and industry stakeholders in Cape Town for the maiden Africa Trade Conference, a platform dedicated to unlocking the…
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By Adeyemi A. AdesolaIn today's digital age, cyber theft is a major threat for businesses, affecting personnel at all levels. As businesses increasingly rely on digital platforms for communication, transactions, and data storage, hackers…
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The Anambra State Government has sealed a popular church known as “Children of the Light Anointing Ministry” run by Pastor Onyebuchi Okocha, also known as “Onye Eze Jesus”, over alleged involvement in controversial “Oke-ite”…
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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says all denominations of Naira banknotes currently in circulation remain indefinitely valid as legal tender and cannot expire or be phased out.A statement on Friday by CBN’s Acting Director, Corporate…
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"On a personal note, I am particularly delighted that the 130th anniversary year of our Bank has been a milestone year for me on many fronts and it is therefore fitting that I draw the curtain with flourish, in thanksgiving, as I ask…
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Customer deposits in eight commercial banks hit N85.58 trillion in the third quarter of 2024, representing a 12.2% increase from the N76.26 trillion recorded in the corresponding period in 2023.The information is contained in the banks’…
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Further to our July 14, 2023 announcement regarding the above subject, Access Holdings PLC (‘Access Holdings’ or ‘the Company’) is pleased to announce that its flagship subsidiary, Access Bank PLC (‘Access Bank’ or ‘the Bank’) has…
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In the last six months, First Bank of Nigeria FBN, had consistently been in the news for the wrong reasons.Recall that NATIONAL WAVES reported how the bank sacked over 100 employees and how a former manager of the operations team,…
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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that the old N200, N500, and N1,000 naira notes will remain valid indefinitely, refuting claims that these denominations would cease to be legal tender by December 31, 2024.   In a…
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By Folorunsho Atta Really, there are no failures in the world, but there are men and women who doesn't know how to succeed. Success, in all ramifications is built or resilience, hard work and perseverance.To Habeeb Yusuf, the…
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Of the nearly 8 billion people in the world, only 2,781 are billionaires. Among them, only three people are part of the exclusive $200 billion club: Tesla CEO and the richest person in the world Elon Musk, Amazon founder…
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Access Holdings Plc has announced its half-year audited financial results for the period ended 30 June 2024. The results shows that the company has increased its revenue to N2.2trn in the first half of the year. Access Holdings Plc is…
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Our attention has been drawn to a news story titled, “NDPC Fines Fidelity Bank for Data Breach”. While the matter is a subject of an ongoing engagement with the regulator, we wish to assure the public that we have conducted ourselves to…
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Over 1,500 residents made up of women, children, widows, and the elderly have benefited from the one-day feeding program organized by Fidelity Bank in Osun State.The food bank project was held at St. Benedict Catholic Church, Osogbo,…
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A Federal High Court, sitting in Lagos on Monday has dismissed the applications filed by two Indian nationals, Prem Garg, Devashish Garg and a Briton, Marcus Wade, to quash a bench warrant issued for their arrest and extradition, issued…
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Cybercriminals appeared to have compromised the domain address of Nigeria’s banking giant GTBank.FTN gathered that gtbank.com was no longer accessible on Wednesday night.The incident came a day after the domain name was renewed for…
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Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has announced a strategic partnership with the Young Lawyers Forum (YLF) of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) with the aim to propel the professional development of over 50,000…
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A recent report from U.S.-based Emerging & Frontier Capital (EFC) has issued a stark warning that the introduction of a windfall tax during the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) mandated recapitalization could severely strain the…
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—strong earnings prospects from the new refinery GCR Ratings (GCR) has affirmed the national scale long-term and short-term issuer ratings of AA+(NG) and A1+(NG) respectively accorded to Dangote Industries Limited (DIL). GCR in its…
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One of the major commercial banks in the country, Ecobank Plc, on Friday announced indefinite closure of its branches spread across the country.The bank, in a message to its customers on Friday hinged the decision on recent developments…
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Due to the availability of online banking, certain banks have seen a growth in their digital channels Semrush data shows that the UBA is ranked number one, with 2.36 million visits in June 2024. In June, Paystack customers accounted for…
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Nigeria remains engaged in exchanging 450,000 barrels per day (bpd) of crude oil for approximately 1 million metric tons (MT) of petrol, equating to 1.341 billion liters, through its state oil company, according to Mr. Bello Rabiu, former…
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The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), has initiated a new effort to address the issue of improperly imported private jets.According to recent findings, around 80 private jet operators have been summoned to…
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A market survey conducted by Legit.ng shows cement prices have dropped from the high of N15,000 it sold in January 2024. Retailers of the product said the drop is due mainly to ex-depot prices, which have also dropped following a…
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Afemale staff of the Dangote Refinery, Ibeju Lekki in Lagos State, Rashidat Ahmed, whose right hand was amputated after a security official of the company shot her, has lamented that the company abandoned her in her worst moment. …
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