Tag: Nigeria Business Now

Ecobank, AGF sign $200m deal to fund SMEs

Ecobank, AGF sign $200m deal to fund SMEs   Ecobank, the leading pan-African banking group, and the African Guarantee Fund, a specialised pan-African guarantee provider, have signed a $D200m risk-sharing agreement. The partnership is aimed at catalysing economic growth and supporting entrepreneurial ventures – including women-owned SMEs on the continent.[Read More…]

Air Peace begins transit flights via Lagos Airport

Air Peace begins transit flights via Lagos Airport Air Peace has commenced transit flights through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Lagos to various regional and international cities, a news release issued by the airline has revealed. The release stated: “Finally, Air Peace and the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN,[Read More…]

Tinubu Secures Multi-billion Dollar  Infrastructure Funding From Islamic Bank

Tinubu Secures Multi-billion Dollar  Infrastructure Funding From Islamic Bank   President Bola Tinubu has pledged commitment to secure a multi-billion dollar infrastructure finance facility from Islamic Development Bank to fund a multi-sectoral portfolio of Infrastructure projects. The discussion took place after President Tinubu’s return from evening prayers on Monday night,[Read More…]

Shareholders lauds Sterling Holdco performance, leadership

Shareholders lauds Sterling Holdco performance, leadership Shareholders of Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc have commended the board and management of the company for its performance in its operations and earnings, and the diversification of the group’s business lines since completing the transition to a holding company structure.   A release[Read More…]

Standard Chartered Bank invests over $1m towards Women in Tech Incubator Programme, Corporate Affairs, Aderugbo

Standard Chartered Bank invests over $1m towards Women in Tech Incubator Programme, Says Aderugbo   The Woman in Tech, (WiT), Incubator Programme of Standard Chartered is a programme designed to help female Tech-preneurs identify, grow and bring to the market unique business ideas. Dayo Aderugbo, Head, Corporate Affairs, Brand and[Read More…]