Africa needs to be competitive, says Chike-Obi, Fidelity Bank’s Chairman

Africa needs to be competitive and efficient in its area of strength, according to Mustafa Chike-Obi, the Chairman of Fidelity Bank, who spoke with CNBC Africa’s Kenneth Igbomor on the sidelines of the AFREXIMBANK Annual meetings in Nassau, the Bahamas. Chike-Obi emphasized the importance of focused and sharp leadership in harnessing the continent’s strengths to achieve prosperity. He highlighted the …

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Sellersmart: Transforming E-Commerce in Nigeria with Innovation and Indigenous Growth

In a landmark event poised to revolutionize the e-commerce landscape in Nigeria, Sellersmart, an innovative online eCommerce platform managed by Sellers Mart Marketing Company, was officially launched on Monday The platform promises to be a game-changer for local manufacturers and service providers, offering unprecedented opportunities for growth and market reach. At the launch, Mr. Oluwafemi Babalola, Facilitator/Head of Innovations and …

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Fidelity Bank: Here’s the perfect opportunity to grab your slice By Iheanyi Nwachukwu

On Thursday June 20, Nigeria’s 6th largest bank, Fidelity Bank Plc will open its public offer and Rights Issue. According to an article on the Businessday website and authored by Iheanyi Nwachukwu, the bank is raising a total of up to N127.100billion by way of a Rights Issue to existing shareholders and a Public Offer (the Combined Offer). Under the …

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LG Chairmen Tenure: Gov Fubara Deserves Nobel Peace Prize – Nigerians In Diaspora

The Nigerians in Diaspora Monitoring Group (NDMG) has nominated Governor Siminalayi Fubara for the Nobel Peace Prize for saving democracy and eschewing illegality in Rivers State.  The group, in a statement on Tuesday, said the governor was brave, decisive and swift to direct Heads of Local Government Administration to assume responsibility for the 23 council areas. Recall that Governor Fubara ordered elected …

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Thrills, Fun, and Excitement at Optiva-Sponsored Funny Bone Live Comedy Show

It was an exhilarating night of humour and good music at the Funny Bone Live comedy show, tagged “Aina’s Son.” The audience was thrilled and entertained in equal measure as the evening featured side-splitting humour from top comedians across the country, as well as performances by renowned musicians. Held at the prestigious Eko Hotels and Suites on Sunday, the event …

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Emulate Fubara on tenure of LG Chairmen, Group tells Nigerian Governors

Nigerian Governors have been urged to emulate Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara in respecting the Local Government Chairmanship tenure system. The Young Christians’ Forum of Nigeria (YCFN) gave the advice in a statement signed by its President, Rev. Simon Pam, on Tuesday. The group hailed Governor Fubara for putting his political differences with the immediate past Chairmen aside and allowing …

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CSOs back Shippers Council Regulatory Bill

A group of 45 civil society groups under the auspices of the Coalition of Civil Society Groups in Nigeria for Promotion of Accountability and Transparency in Governance (CCSGNPATG) have thrown their weight behind the proposed Nigeria Shippers Council regulatory agency.    Recall that the Bill for an Act to Repeal the Nigeria Shippers’ Council Act and enact the Shipping and …

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Union Bank Advocates for Environmental Restoration; Commemorates World Environment Day

Union Bank, one of Nigeria’s foremost financial institutions, has reemphasised the need to preserve and restore the global habitat through sustainable environmental practices. This clarion call was made during an event organised in partnership with the Nigerian Conservation Foundation to commemorate this year’s World Environment Day. The program, held on June 5th, 2024, at the Lekki Conservation Centre in Lagos …

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Tetracore Energy’s 10 MMSCFD LNG Facility Investment: Leading the change in Nigeria’s energy revolution By Chinedu Nsofor

Mr. Ekperikpe Ekpo, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), has commended Tetracore Energy’s ambitious investment in a 5.3 million standard cubic feet per day (MMscfd) LNG facility. The commissioning ceremony, held at Tetracore Energy Group’s site on the Benin-Sagamu Expressway, marks a significant step toward enhancing Nigeria’s energy security and promoting cleaner energy sources. Speaking at the event, …

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Capt Tukur Buratai Jnr felicitates with Gov Zulum, Borno State people on Eid-Al-Adha

In a heartfelt message, Capt Tukur Tukur Buratai extended his warm wishes to Governor Babagana Ummara Zulum and the residents of Borno State on the occasion of Eid-al-Adha. Capt Tukur Buratai emphasized the significance of the festive season as a time for prayer, reflection, and unity. Capt Tukur Buratai urged the Muslim Umma to use this auspicious occasion to pray …

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