MTN Pledges Capital Investment to Support Nigeria’s $1 Trillion Economy Goal. From left:MTN Group President and CEO, Ralph Mupita; the Hon. Minister, Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani; and MTN Nigeria CEO, Dr. Karl Toriola, during the visit in Abuja. Leading technology company, MTN Nigeria has committed to a significant capital expenditure (CAPEX) program
Access Bank Plc Appoints Mrs. Ifeyinwa Osime As Board Chairman Access Holdings Plc (‘the Company’) is pleased to announce that the Board of Directors (‘the Board’) of Access Bank Plc (‘the Bank’), its flagship subsidiary, has appointed Mrs. Ifeyinwa Osime as Chairman of the Board, following the retirement of Mr. Paul Usoro, SAN on January
LG Electronics Nigeria and CleanAce Foundation & Academy have partnered to energize Nigeria’s fabricare and dry cleaning industry with the Hyper Masterclass Conference, themed “Making Audacious Moves in 2026.” Targeted at members of the Fabricare Professionals and Drycleaners Association (FDPA), the event delivered cutting-edge insights and practical strategies, inspiring professionals to embrace bold steps and
Diezani Lavished Over N4b In London Luxury Store, UK Prosecutors Tell Court British prosecutors have told a London court that former Nigerian petroleum minister Diezani Alison-Madueke lavished more than £2m (N4b) at Harrods, allegedly using funds provided by oil executives who benefited from lucrative contracts with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). The allegations
Dangote Refinery reaffirms market stability, assures nationwide PMS supply. Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals reaffirms its commitment to market stability and uninterrupted nationwide supply of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS).During the recent festive period, the Refinery implemented a deliberate and temporary price support intervention to cushion Nigerians at a time of heightened household spending. This marked
As Nigeria’s population continues to grow, estimated by the United Nations Population Fund to reach over 237 million by 2025—so does the volume of waste generated across the country. With over 32 million tonnes of solid waste produced annually according to the World Bank, the pressure on city authorities and private stakeholders to develop sustainable
Strength, force, power. You’d be hard pushed to find three words that are more at odds with the philosophy of World Economic Forum. “We live in a world in which you can talk about international niceties and everything else,” deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller told my colleague Jake Tapper recently. “But we live in
Nigeria’s private sector maintained a steady growth trajectory at the end of the third quarter, with notable rises in output and new orders. The pace of employment growth accelerated to its fastest in nearly two years, supported by a continued easing of inflationary pressures, which persisted into September. Purchase costs increased at the slowest rate
Stanbic IBTC Bank recently hosted the Nigeria-South Africa Chamber of Commerce’s September Breakfast Forum in Lagos, focusing on the potential of the mining sector in Africa. Themed “Unlocking Africa’s Hidden Wealth: Mining as a Catalyst for Bilateral Investment,” the event gathered industry leaders and investors to discuss economic opportunities in Nigeria and beyond. The forum
The Commerce and Industry Correspondents Association of Nigeria (CICAN) has elected a new executive council to oversee the affairs of the organisation for the next three years. In a closely contested election held at the NACCIMA House in Lagos on Thursday, Comrade Taiwo Hassan of New Telegraph was elected as Chairman, securing 25 votes to