Author: Eberechi Constance

FirstBank Group appoints Olukorede Adenowo as new MD/CEO of UK subsidiary

FirstBank Group appoints Olukorede Adenowo as new MD/CEO of UK subsidiary   FirstBank Group has appointed Olukorede Adenowo as MD/Chief Executive Officer of FirstBank UK.   According to Group Head, Marketing & Corporate Communications, First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Folake Ani-Mumuney, the appointment is effective from November 16, 2023, subject[Read More…]

Fidelity Bank signs UN principles for Responsible Banking

Fidelity Bank signs UN principles for Responsible Banking Fidelity Bank Plc has become an official signatory of the UN Principles for Responsible Banking (PRB) – a single framework for a sustainable banking industry developed through a collaboration between banks worldwide and the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI).[Read More…]

FG declares 4IR technologies application open

FG declares 4IR technologies application open   The Federal Government on Monday declared open applications for the Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies (4IRTA) which is meant to optimise Nigeria’s economy.   The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani disclosed this in a statement on X with the[Read More…]

Dubai International Chamber launches seventh Representative office in Africa

Dubai International Chamber launches seventh Representative office in Africa Dubai International Chamber, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has inaugurated its seventh representative office on the African continent in Nigeria. A release from Dubai International Chamber said the the office is Located in Lagos.[Read More…]

Union Bank, BFREE Forge Strategic Partnership to Revitalise Loan Portfolios

Union Bank, BFREE Forge Strategic Partnership to Revitalise Loan Portfolios   Union Bank of Nigeria and BFREE, a cutting-edge German-Nigerian FinTech firm, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This agreement, according to a statement, signifies a joint commitment to addressing economic challenges and revitalising distressed loan portfolios in Nigeria[Read More…]

DPI, Verod Capital Partner to Back Management of Pan African Towers

DPI, Verod Capital Partner to Back Management of Pan African Towers   Pan African Towers (PAT), a leading digital infrastructure company based in Nigeria, has announced a strategic investment from Development Partners International (DPI), a premier investment firm focused on Africa, and Verod Capital (Verod), one of the continent’s leading[Read More…]

France seeks increased trade partnership with Nigeria on Agricultural Exports

France seeks increased trade partnership with Nigeria on Agricultural Exports   The French Minister for Foreign Trade and Economic Attractiveness, Olivier Becht has said the French Government is interested in deepening trade relationship with Nigeria on agricultural exports. Becht said this at the French-Nigerian Economic Summit on Friday in Lagos,[Read More…]