Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Zenith Bank shines again as Nigeria’s Best, Awards 2024 Again, Zenith Bank Plc has emerged as the Best Bank in Nigeria in the Global Finance Best Banks Awards 2024 for the fourth time. A statement from the bank on Monday revealed that the bank had been winning the award since 2019. Zenith Bank was among other banks from 36 countries in Africa recognised as Global Finance announced its 31st Annual Best Bank Awards Winners. The winners of the awards were selected by the editors of Global Finance after extensive consultations with corporate financial executives, bankers, banking consultants, and analysts worldwide.…

Kano gives out free JAMB forms to 6,500 citizens The Kano State Government has commenced free distribution of forms to 6,500 secondary school students to participate in the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB). Governor Abba Yusuf noted that the gesture was an effort to create more opportunities for the beneficiaries to pursue tertiary education. The Spokesperson to the Governor, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, in a statement on Monday, quoted the Governor to have added that the gesture was also a symbol of his government’s unwavering committement to invest in the future of the children in the state. He said,…

Foundation Grants N10m To Entrepreneurs The Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim Foundation, a non profit humanitarian organisation, over the weekend, gave out a 10million naira grant to some small scale entrepreneurs in Abuja as part of her Economic Empowerment Programme for vulnerable section of society. The Foundation, promoted by a former Presidential Candidate Mr Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim gave fifty thousand naira to each of the 200 beneficiaries In his speech at the event, Olawepo-Hashim explained that his gesture, which is to give back to the society, has no relationship to his political aspirations. According to him, “I have been doing this for decades. I…

Technocrat: Abioye Recognised Among Top 50 Most Valuable Personalities Nigeria’s foremost indigenous software development firm, Fintrak Software, has announced the recognition of its Group Managing Director, Bimbo Abioye, at the prestigious “Top 50 Most Valuable Personalities in Nigeria’s Digital Economy” event. The ceremony, held in Lagos State recently, celebrated Abioye’s outstanding contributions to the nation’s digital landscape. Despite his absence due to commitments in an Eastern African country, Mr. Bimbo Abioye was represented by Ladi Ipaye, who graciously accepted the award on his behalf. The accolade underscores Abioye’s remarkable achievements and relentless dedication to advancing Nigeria’s digital economy. Reflecting on…

Export to wealth as Sterling Bank, EAS Empower SMEs on Sustainable Exports Nigeria’s Sterling Bank Limited, has partnered with Export and Sell Nigeria Limited (EAS) to propel small and medium-scale enterprise (SME) operators into the realm of scaleable exports. The collaboration unfolded through an intensive four-day capacity-building boot camp, attracting an impressive turnout of over 130 export-ready business participants. Group Head of Agric and Solid Minerals Finance at Sterling Bank, Dr Olushola Obikanye, in Lagos recently reiterated the imperative for capacity building, citing three pivotal factors crucial for the flourishing of the agricultural sector in Nigeria to flourish. Obikanye underscored…

Easter: RCCG unveils subsidised market in Ekiti The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Youth Province 9 Headquarters (Palace of Praise) in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State has unveiled a ‘Jesus Market’ initiative where prices of goods were sold at reduced prices for church members. The pastor-in-charge of the church, Pastor Anthony Obinna-Ibe, said the market, designed as part of efforts to cushion the effect of economic hardship in the country on members, would be open for transactions two or three times a year. A statement from the church on Monday stated that Obinna-Ibe, spoke at the inauguration of ‘Jesus Market’ at…

Economy: With Dangote Refinery, Diesel Prices Will Fall Below N1,000 The Managing Director of Financial Derivatives Company Limited, Bismark Rewane, says with the commencement of diesel production at the Dangote Refinery, the price of diesel per litre will fall below N1,000 from the current price of N1,500. Rewane was a guest on Channels Television’s News At 10 during the week where he reviewed the recent hike in interest rates by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Excerpts: Last month, the interest was raised to 22.75% but now the latest is 24.75%. Are we tightening or choking the economy? That’s the…

Partnership: Hilton Windhoek boosts international partners of AYTIS 2024 …surfacing of speaker Conveners of Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation are thrilled to announce that Hilton, Windhoek, an international iconic hospitality brand, has become a strategic partner for 2024 Africa Youth In Tourism Innovation Summit. Hosted by Africa Tourism Partners and The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism Namibia, in collaboration with UN Tourism, AfCFTA, Namibia Tourism Board, NIPDB, NEPAD and BDO, the 2024 Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit is scheduled to take place from May 28 to 31, 2024 in Windhoek, Namibia. Partnering with global brands is evidence that…

Finance: Mastercard, Zenith Bank introduce new payment cards to accelerate financial inclusion Mastercard in collaboration with Zenith Bank has announced the launch of two payment cards to help accelerate the country’s financial inclusion, catering to the unique needs of multiple market segments in Nigeria. Called the Mastercard Naija Card and the World Elite Credit Card, designed to address the diverse financial needs of Nigerians. The Naija Card is part of Mastercard’s financial inclusion strategy that aims to provide affordable banking solutions to consumers who have been historically excluded from traditional financial services. According to brand, the product will enable financial…

Nigeria: How Nigeria’s passport power, human development are shaping migration trends Nigeria, the most populous country in Africa, has experienced a significant issue in recent years. The country has observed an exodus of its manpower, citizens seeking better opportunities and higher chances of success outside its borders. This imbroglio is common on the tongues of countrymen as ‘japa‘, a Yoruba indigenous word meaning “escape.” The decision to leave Nigeria is multifaceted but not far-fetched. As thriving economies continue to advance, they increasingly become attractive to residents of developing and underdeveloped nations who are running out of time. A 2019…