Tag: Nigeria Business Now

Sterling Bank Declares Bounty At 61st AGM

The shareholders of one of Africa’s fastest growing companies, Sterling Bank, have commended the board of directors, executive management and staff of the bank on its remarkable financial performance for the 2022 year, resulting in a recommendation of dividends of 15 kobo per ordinary share; a fifty percent increase from[Read More…]

Labour unions protest over ban of RTEAN, NURTW

Organised labour, under the aegis  of Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) and Nigeria Labour Congress (TUC) in solidarity with the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria, (RTEAN) on Wednesday staged a peaceful protest to the office of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State in Alausa, Ikeja to register their[Read More…]

Customers Laud Polaris Bank Exclusive Banking Product

… Commend Partnerships and bundled investment initiatives     Nigeria’s leading Retail Bank, Polaris Bank has announced the launch of its exclusive banking product aimed at serving its High Net-worth Individuals (HNIs) seeking innovative investment options in challenging economic times. The unveiling which took place in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Tuesday[Read More…]

WhiteBIT expands crypto landscape in Nigeria for easy access in Local Market

WhiteBIT, one of the leading European cryptocurrency exchanges, has announced its official launch in Nigeria. The launch in a release, signals a significant milestone in expanding it’s global presence. According to the company, it’s decision to open a representative office in Nigeria supports its goal of making blockchain technology widely[Read More…]

A study is bullish on Nigeria’s exports in the next decade, with its exports projected to hit $127 billion by 2030. The country is expected to see a much faster than average yearly growth rate at 9.5 per cent. Agriculture and food production, the report conducted by Standard Chartered says,[Read More…]

Lagos Govt, FirstBank partner to boost Healthcare delivery in Ije-Ododo Community

…Over 10,000 residents to benefit from new primary healthcare centre     L-R: Hon. Ayodele Thomas, Vice Chairman, Iba Local Council Development Area; High Chief Jelili Ododo, Baale of Ijeododo land; Mrs. Tolani Oshodi, Permanent Secretary, Office of Secretary to the State Government/Cabinet Office; Mrs. Folasade Jaji, Secretary to the[Read More…]

Inflation: IMF asks Europe to sustain rate hike

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised central banks in Europe to sustain interest rate hike until inflation is defeated. In a report entitled: Working in Concert to Defeat Inflation, Director, European Department, IMF, Alfred Kammer said policymakers were facing a multifaceted challenge: to defeat inflation, while safeguarding financial stability[Read More…]