Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

LEAD Awards ’24: Laurel Leaf Communication partner Ondo State Government, set to empower Student Entrepreneurs with brand new Laptops Leading event, media, and advertising agency, Laurel Leaf Communications is proud to announce a new empowerment program in collaboration with the Ondo State Government through the office of the Senior Special Adviser to Ondo State Governor on Students Affairs, Hon. Kelvin Solomom Olaolu, widely known as KSO. This initiative aims to inspire creativity and innovation by empowering student entrepreneurs in the state. Also for the first time, the 2024 Lead Awards will provide an opportunity for Ondo State entrepreneurs to have…

LNG has rebranded, displaying new logo LNG has rebranded, displaying new logo. Displaying its new logo, Nigeria LNG Limited says it has rebranded to supply more energy to Nigerians and its customers across the globe. At a press briefing held in Lagos on Tuesday, the firm also announced the retirement of its General Manager of External Relations and Sustainable Development, Andy Odeh, who is to be succeeded by Mrs Sophia Horsfall. Speaking at the briefing, he noted that the new logo was an attestation of the company’s vision towards embracing innovations for enhanced sustainability. According to Odeh, NLNG wants to…

Adron Homes Lead the Charge for Breast Cancer Awareness with Annual Screening Initiative Adron Homes and Properties, a leading real estate company, reaffirms its dedication to corporate social responsibility (CSR) through its fourth annual Breast Cancer Awareness and Screening Initiative, led by Vice Chairman, Olori Aderonke Emmanuelking. Held at the company’s head office in Omole, Lagos, in partnership with Pink Clinic, the event commemorated World Breast Cancer Month 2024. The program offered free screenings, educational workshops, and preventive health guidance to hundreds of attendees, empowering them to prioritize their health. Opening the event, Olori Aderonke Emmanuelking shared a message of…

Some of Nigeria’s most influential figures and thought leaders have pledged their participation in the headline panel discussion on social enterprise and national development at the Megastar Man of the Decade Awards 2024, positioning this ceremony as a momentous event in the country’s awards history. The star-studded event, scheduled for December 1, 2024, at the prestigious Wells Carlton Hotel and Apartments in Abuja, will feature a high-level panel discussion themed “Social Enterprise: A Catalyst for Development in Nigeria.” This session brings together an impressive array of thought leaders, policymakers, and industry experts. Some distinguished confirmed panelists include Senator Adams Aliyu…

Access Holdings Shows Commitment to SMEs through empowerment across Africa and Beyond Access Holdings Plc, the parent company of Access Bank Plc, has announced a series of initiatives aimed at empowering small businesses across Africa and enhancing intra-African trade. During a recent media roundtable, the leadership team, including Acting GCEO Ms. Bolaji Agbede, and Group Managing Director/CEO, Roosevelt Ogbonna, shared insights on the company’s strategic priorities for the coming years. “Our commitment to fostering economic growth in Africa is well established,” said Agbede. “We believe that by supporting small businesses, we can create lasting economic value and drive meaningful change…

Warren Buffett Highlights 7 Important Tips To Build Wealth Warren Buffett Highlights 7 Important Tips To Build Wealth Warren Buffett’s path to becoming one of the world’s most successful investors wasn’t paved with complex formulas or insider secrets. Instead, his wealth-building strategy centers on straightforward principles that anyone can apply. Known as the “Oracle of Omaha,” Buffett has consistently demonstrated that successful investing is less about technical expertise and more about discipline, patience, and sound judgment. Over six decades, his investment philosophy has generated extraordinary returns and provided a blueprint for building sustainable wealth. In this article, we’ll explore seven…

Africa Energy Bank Will Soon Start Operations In Nigeria Ahmed Farouk The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Ahmed Farouk, has dropped the hint that operations of the Africa Energy Bank will commence soon in Nigeria. Farouk informed industry operators who gathered at the opening of the 18th edition of the Oil Trading and Logistics (OTL) conference in Lagos on Monday, that plans were already being finalised to establish the continental Bank, which shall provide the funds necessary to fast-track the growth of energy supply infrastructure for the continent. The Africa Energy…

Tinubu, ‘Ensure adequate petrol supply for local consumption’ Aliko Dangote Refineries in Nigeria have been ordered to ensure an adequate supply of petroleum and its products for local consumption. The directive was given by President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, and he said it would halt the consistent reliance on the importation of the product. According to Tinubu, it would also enable the channelling of foreign exchange into the development of the real sector. He added that the use of the naira was brought about to get rid of the exchange rate challenge. “Whatever solution we proffer in…

FirstBank In Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials, Shows Dedication to Climate Change …shows dedication to climate change. As part of its commitment to sustainable finance and taking active steps towards reducing its carbon footprint, FirstBank has joined the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF) to promote sustainable finance, combat climate change and advance sustainable socioeconomic development for the just transition. PCAF is a collaboration between financial institutions worldwide to enable harmonised assessments and disclosures of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from loans and investments. With more than 530 financial institutions from six continents, the group is rapidly expanding in North America,…

Wema Bank Empowers Nigerian SMEs in International Markets, Launches Export Trade Academy Wema Bank Launches Export Trade Academy. In a bold step towards empowering Nigeria’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs), Wema Bank has launched the Wema Export Trade Academy, a groundbreaking initiative designed to enhance the global trade capabilities of local businesses. This forward-thinking program demonstrates Wema Bank’s commitment to empowering Nigerian businesses and supporting their international growth potential. Navigating the complex landscape of export trade involves overcoming regulatory, financial, and logistical hurdles, which can often hinder small businesses from establishing a foothold, the Wema Export Trade Academy is designed…