Tag: Nigeria Business Now

Access Holdings recognised by Pan-Atlantic University for championing youth-led sustainability

      Access Holdings recently welcomed students from Pan-Atlantic University (PAU), who visited the Group’s headquarters to express their appreciation for sponsorship of the EcoMalchemy Plastic-to-Art Project. The initiative, which turned discarded plastic waste into artistic masterpieces now exhibited in a museum, gave students an opportunity to explore how[Read More…]

FirstBank’s ₦1trn digital loan disbursement milestone and th new era of inclusive lending in Nigeria

    For decades, Nigeria’s credit system posed significant challenges for small businesses and low-income earners, who often struggled to qualify for loans. Traditional banks demanded collaterals, guarantors, and endless paperwork, effectively shutting out a large portion of the population working in the informal economy. FirstBank’s digital lending model flipped[Read More…]

Fidelity Bank to host eduthrive conference to empower school owners ahead of new academic session

    Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, is set to convene key stakeholders in Nigeria’s education sector for Eduthrive, an inspiring two-day conference designed to equip school owners with the tools and strategies needed to thrive in the upcoming academic session. Themed “Positioning Your School for Growth,” the event[Read More…]

Stock market reverses gain, sheds N1.33trn

  The stock market reversed its previous day of bullish trend on Tuesday, recording a loss of N1.33 trillion due to sell-offs. Sell-offs in major stocks such as Dangote Cement, RT Briscoe, Royal Exchange, Jaiz Bank, WAPIC Insurance and 34 other stocks drove the market into the negative territory. The[Read More…]