Refinery Boost: Aliko Dangote now 65th richest person in the world with $28bn
…Five more Africans made latest Billionaires Index President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote remains the richest man in Africa, and now the 65th richest man in the World, despite the volatility of the Nigerian currency against the dollar. Bloomberg, in its latest top 500 Billionaires Index released on Thursday, revealed that Dangote with a wealth of $28 billion had…
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NFF's 20 Points of a 20-hour ordeal on Libyan soil
The NFF’s Director of Communications, Dr Ademola Olajire, has provided a point-by-point account of how a keenly-anticipated Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match was relegated to a fiasco by Libyan federal authorities and Football Federation. 1) The chartered ValueJet aircraft departed from the Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo at 11.55hours on Sunday, 13th …
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Caribbean countries seek Dangote’s partnership in Cement, fertiliser production
…Grenada PM says Dangote Refinery will save Africa from being a Dumping Ground The Prime Minister of Grenada, Dickon Mitchell, has described the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals as a significant investment in industrialisation and manufacturing needed by developing countries for their industrial growth. He noted that it is through this type of investme…
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Dangote says Nigeria Can Become a Refining Hub
…Saves Africa's $17bn Petrol Products Imports Nigeria must enhance its crude oil production capacity and effectively manage its crude supply to ensure adequate feedstock for domestic refineries, in order to transit from a net importer to a net exporter of petroleum products. Chairman of Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals Company Limited, Aliko Dangote, made this…
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Bathtub Secrets: Singing under shower inspires me – Uchechi Emelonye
Afrosoul sensation, Uchechi Emelonye, whose new EP, ‘Mixed Emotions’ with songs contained therein have continued to serenade the airwaves has revealed that her strongest lyrical energy comes when she is under a bathroom shower. The singer shared this bathtub secret as a guest on a popular TV show in Lagos. According to the 22 year old lawyer, breaking barriers wit…
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Ecobank Nigeria Celebrates Customer Service Week, Reinforces Commitment to Service Excellence
Ecobank Nigeria has reaffirmed its dedication to exceptional customer service as it celebrates Customer Service Week. This international observance highlights the significance of customer service and those who support customers daily. The global theme for this year's celebration, running from October 7 to 11, is "Above & Beyond." During the event…
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Fidelity Bank improves ease of Revenue Collection with Tax Booths
As part of initiatives towards increasing efficiency in revenue collection in Anambra State, leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has donated 10 units of tax booths to the Anambra State Internal Revenue Service (AIRS). Commenting on the donation, the Regional Bank Head, Awka, Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr. Nosa Orumwense, explained that the donation is borne out…
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Iremide Ogunyemi wins Fidelity Bank's 'Read2Lead' Writing Competition
A student of The Ambassadors’ College, Ota, Ogun State, Miss Iremide Ogunyemi, has won N2 million cash, a publishing deal worth N2 million and another N2 million to upgrade her school’s library after emerging the star prize winner of the inaugural edition of the Fidelity Bank organized Read2Lead writing competition. This was disclosed at the competition’s prize prese…
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Union Bank Reaffirms Support for Education in Nigeria; Backs 10th Edition of Maltina Teacher of The Year.
Union Bank of Nigeria, in continuation of its on-going efforts to improve the standard of Nigerian education, has partnered with Nigeria Breweries, makers of Maltina malt drink, as the official financial sponsor of the 10th-anniversary edition of the Maltina Teacher of the Year Award. The bank is supporting this year's anniversary edition, themed 'A decade of…
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#BBNaija: Kellyrae emerges Season 9 Winner
Kellyrae has emerged as the winner of the Big Brother Naija season 9 ‘No Loose Guard’ edition. Kellyrae edged Wanni who came in second and Onyeka third to emerge winner on the night. As the winner, Kellyrae goes home with a cash prize of N60million and a brand new car worth N40m bringing the total prize worth to N100m. Recall Kellyrae came into the show along with hi…
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Polaris Bank partners UI, NCF on environmental conservation, tree planting
Polaris Bank Limited has collaborated with the University of Ibadan (UI) and the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) on environmental conservation through a tree planting initiative. This was disclosed during a courtesy visit to the UI Vice Chancellor, Prof. Kayode Adebowale, by representatives of Polaris Bank Ltd and the…
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Refinery: Participants Throng Dangote Pavilion At Abuja Trade Fair
Participants at the 2024 Abuja International Trade Fair(AITF) have been thronging the pavilion of the Dangote Group to make inquiries about the company, and its state-of-the-art oil refinery, which recently commenced the discharge of petroleum products. Dangote Group is one of the major sponsors of the 19th Trade Fair organised by the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and …
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Polaris Bank is Nigeria’s Best Bank in MSME lending
Polaris Bank, Nigeria's leading retail commercial banking has emerged as Nigeria's Best Bank in Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) lending. The lender was recognised over the weekend for it's long standing commitments to supporting MSMEs through several direct and indirect funding channels. Expert judges at the inaugural MSME Finance Awards 20…
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Relaunch Of The Capital Campaign For The Africa Center
The Capital Campaign for the Africa Center was relaunched on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, in New York City.
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Fidelity Bank Stock record Over 20% Growth Following Combined Offer
Growing investor confidence and strong market participation have continue to boost optimism about Fidelity Bank’s stock as the bank experienced a remarkable 20% surge on the Nigerian stock market, with its share price surpassing the N13 mark by the third week of September. This upward trend follows the bank’s combined offer, which included a Public Offer and Rights…
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Lifting of Petrol from Dangote Refinery Marks Return to Industrialisation, Local Refining – FG
The Federal Government has announced that the commencement of petroleum lifting from the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals marks a return to industrialisation and local refining in Nigeria. This announcement came yesterday as a fleet of trucks from the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL), began transporting Premium Motor Spirit, comm…
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Polaris Bank Announces New Board Appointments
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has constituted a full Board of Directors for Polaris Bank, Nigeria’s leading digital commercial retail Bank in a major transition that signals the remarkable achievements of the new management and the future of the Bank. The Ten-man board is headed by Dr. Kassim Gidado as Board Chairman. Other Non-Executive Directors include: Dr. Ak…
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Fair & White Nigeria Unveils New Product, Brand Ambassador -- By Ingram Osigwe.
Nigeria's beauty products giant, Fair & White Nigeria has launched a new beauty brand, So White With Vitamin C, into the Nigerian market. The new product was Friday unveiled in Lagos amidst glamour and colour. Also unveiled at the event was So White's brand Ambassador, Nengi Rebecca Hampson of the Big Brother Naija fame. Witnessed by celebrities, beaut…
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