Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

GTCO PLC Announces Successful Completion of 1st Phase of Equity Capital Raise Programme; Raises ₦209 Billion Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (“GTCO Plc” or the “Group”) (NGX: GTCO) is pleased to announce the successful completion of the first tranche of its equity capital raise programme, following the completion of the capital verification exercise conducted by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the approval of the Basis of Allotment of the Offer by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The Offer, which garnered substantial interest from domestic retail investors, raised a total of ₦209.41 billion from 130,617 valid applications for…

MTN’s Next Afrobeats Star Auditions, Hundreds Of Music Artists Gather In  Lagos MTN’s Next Afrobeats Star Auditions, Hundreds Of Music Artists Gather In  Lagos for participation. As early as 5 a.m., aspiring artists from across the country crowded outside Ultima Studios, as MTN’s new talent show, Next Afrobeats Star (NAS), kicked off its regional auditions in Lagos. Hundreds turned up for the auditions, all with the same goal: to take their sound global. Some travelled in from other states, underscoring the scale of the nationwide search. Running from September 5 to 8, the Lagos auditions mark the beginning of the…

NABTEB commences review of technical education syllabi The National Business and Technical Examinations Board has started a comprehensive review and validation of 26 trade syllabi for technical colleges across the country. The opening ceremony of the review workshop was held on Monday at the National Commission for Colleges of Education in Abuja. In his welcome address, NABTEB’s Registrar and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Mohammed Mohammed, described the initiative as a “historic moment in Nigeria’s journey towards educational excellence and economic transformation.” Mohammed stressed the urgency of equipping technical education graduates with 21st-century skills that are directly applicable in the modern…

‘Remi x Nneoma’: Liz Benson, Eucharia Anunobi, Tina Mba, part of star-studded cast The cast in Remi x Nneoma Megastarmagazine – Award-winning actress, producer, and cultural advocate Bikiya Graham-Douglas has once again shown her commitment to women-led narratives and culturally authentic filmmaking with her latest project, ‘Remi x Nneoma’. The drama, co-produced by Bikiya and executive-produced by Solate Ovundah-Akarolo of Five Two Media Productions, assembles an impressive cast that blends Nollywood legends with a new generation of talent. Screen icons Liz Benson, Eucharia Anunobi, Tina Mba, Bisola Aiyeola, Uche Montana, and Martha Ehinome star alongside accomplished male actors Kunle Coker,…

1000 stakeholders, 40 countries to present African products in Abuja fair The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has announced that more than 100,000 stakeholders and delegations from at least 40 countries will take part in the 20th Abuja International Trade Fair (AITF). The event will take place from September 25 to October 6, 2025, at the Abuja Trade and Convention Centre. It marks the 20th anniversary of the Fair, which has become Nigeria’s largest multi-sectoral trade exhibition. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, Dr. Aliyu Idi Hong, Second Deputy President of ACCI and Chairman of the 20th…

ProvidusBank Named Among Best Workplaces in Banking 2025 ProvidusBank has been recognised by Great Place To Work as one of the Best Workplaces in Banking 2025, underscoring its commitment to employee empowerment and workplace excellence. The award highlights the bank’s focus on integrity, teamwork, innovation, and inclusivity, reinforcing its position as a people-driven institution in Nigeria’s financial sector Speaking on the recognition, Group Head, Human Resources at ProvidusBank, Kingsley Ogirri, emphasised: “This award means a lot to us because it comes from what matters most — the experience of our people. It is proof that the policies and programmes we…

UBA Extends Rights Issue to Sept 19 To Benefit Shareholders United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has extended its ongoing N157.843 billion rights issue by two weeks ending September 19, 2025. UBA stated this, in a statement signed by the Group Company secretary/legal counsel, Bili Odum released on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX). According to the statement, “The bank hereby notifies its shareholders, the NGX, stakeholders, and the general public that the acceptance/application period for its ongoing rights issue, initially scheduled to close on September 5, 2025, has been extended by two weeks and will now close on September 19,…

China accepts Naira for transactions, boosting Nigeria’s economy — APC All Progressives Congress (APC) logo. China accepts Naira for transactions, boosting Nigeria’s economy — APC * …easing Nigeria’s overdependence on the US dollar as means of exchange. The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress has described China’s decision to accept the Nigerian Naira for transactions as a milestone in the country’s economic diplomacy and a boost to recovery efforts under President Bola Tinubu. In a statement issued on Monday, the party’s spokesman, Seye Oladejo, said the policy would ease Nigeria’s overdependence on the US dollar for international trade,…

Double Accolades for a Visionary Leader: AWAA 100 Women Achievers Award and Real Women of the Vaal RWOV 2025 Business Excellence Award Renowned South African entrepreneur, philanthropist, and diplomat Moleboheng Matli has been conferred with two esteemed awards, recognizing her outstanding contributions to economic enhancement and business excellence. AWAA 100 Women Achievers Award On August 30th, Matli was honored with the 2025 AWAA 100 Women Achievers Award and the Icon of Africa for Economic Enhancement by the Mayorkings Charity Foundation at the prestigious Red Carpet AWAA 2025 Awards held in Sandton, Africa’s richest square mile. Real Women of the Vaal…

Stanbic IBTC awards 200 UTME high achievers ₦160 million University Scholarship Stanbic IBTC awards 200 UTME high achievers ₦160 million University Scholarship Stanbic IBTC Holdings, a subsidiary of Standard Bank Group, has announced the 2025 edition of its prestigious University Scholarship Programme. The programme will award full-tuition scholarships to 200 exceptional students who perform well in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The 2025 programme represents a significant ₦160 million investment in Nigeria’s educational future, with each selected scholar also receiving ₦800,000 in a dedicated trust fund to support their long-term financial growth alongside their academic journey. Kunle Adedeji, Acting…