The adoption of the Fifth Generation (5G) network is fast expanding as MTN disclosed that it has activated over 700 sites across 13 cities since its launch in August 2021. Connected cities, according to MTN, include Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Kano, Owerri, Ibadan, Maiduguri, Abeokuta, Ife, Warri, Enugu, Ife and[Read More…]
MTN Nigeria, in partnership with Pan-Atlantic University (PAU), has commenced second edition of MTN Media Innovation Programme (MTN-MIP-2) with 20 professionals. The programme is part of the telecoms company’s drive to provide learning opportunities for best practices in the industry. MTN said of the almost 3,000 media professionals that applied,[Read More…]
Wema Bank, the leading innovative bank in Nigeria, has announced the launch of its flagship capacity-building programme for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria – the Wema SME Business School 5.0. The programme aims to equip SME business owners and entrepreneurs in Nigeria with the necessary skills and knowledge[Read More…]
Nigeria’s leading financial institution, Sterling Bank, in conjunction with the Africa Agriculture and Trade Investment Fund (AATIF), is set to promote environment-friendly agriculture businesses by lending the sum of $15 million to sustainable and renewable energy-powered Agric enterprises. The $15 million medium-term facility from the Africa Agriculture and Trade Investment[Read More…]
Photo Caption: Middle: Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Fidelity Bank Plc and recipient of the Banker of the Year 2022 award, Mrs. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe flanked by (L – R): Executive Director, South, Fidelity Bank Plc, Mrs. Pamela Shodipo; Managing Director, Graviti Hill Ltd, Dr Ken Onyeali Ikpe; former Governor of[Read More…]
The Central Bank of Nigeria says the Bank Verification Number (BVN) issued in Nigeria remains for life and has no expiry date, as reported by a national newspaper. Its Acting-Director, Corporate Communications, Alhaji Isa Abdulmumin said this in a statement on Wednesday. He said the claim was completely false and[Read More…]
The Chairman of Board, Seplat Energy, Mr Basil Omiyi, said the company’s total revenue rose by 29.8 per cent to $951.8 million as at financial year ended Dec. 31, 2022. Omoyi said this during his address at the company’s 10th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held virtually on Wednesday with shareholders,[Read More…]
The World Bank has approved the extension of the Federal Government COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus tagged: “NG-CARES” Programme from June 2023 to June 2024. The Minister of State for Budget and National Planning, Clem Agba, made this known on Wednesday at a Ministerial Town Hall meeting on NG-CARES[Read More…]
As the world continues to work towards zero hunger, good health, and well-being, the Sterling One Foundation has thrown its weight behind Community Pot, a social impact project focused on tackling infant malnutrition by providing healthy and sustainable diets. The project, which aims to feed at least 1,000 children every[Read More…]
Wema Bank, Nigeria’s leading innovative bank, has unveiled the latest brand jingle for its digital banking application, ALAT by Wema which is set to become an instant hit with customers and music lovers alike. In a release, the bank said, the new jingle is part of their continuous efforts to[Read More…]
