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Apr

10

2025

Zenith Bank Founder, Ovia, Honoured With Prestigious Freedom Of The City Of London

Business#ZenithBank

Zenith Bank Founder, Ovia, Honoured With Prestigious Freedom Of The City Of London The Founder and Chairman of Zenith Bank Plc, Jim Ovia, CFR, has been admitted to the prestigious Freedom of the City of London in a distinguished ceremony which was held at the Mansion House, City of London on Monday, April 7th, 2025. This prestigious accolade is a testament to Mr. Ovia’s exceptional contributions to the global financial landscape, unwavering commitment to fostering economic development, and dedication to philanthropic endeavours that have positively impacted countless lives. The Freedom of the City of London, a time-honoured tradition dating back…

Apr

01

2025

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Minister Commends Ecobank, Other Sponsors for Supporting Emerging Artists

Business#2025InternationalArtFair, #AfricaFinanceCorporation, #EcoBank

Minister Commends Ecobank, Other Sponsors for Supporting Emerging Artists Lagos, March 31, 2025 - Hannatu Musa Musawa, the Minister of Art, Culture, and Creative Economy, has called for stronger collaboration between the private and public sectors to ensure the sustainability of Nigeria's art industry. She also lauded Ecobank Nigeria, the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), Soto Gallery, and other fair sponsors for providing a platform for emerging artists to showcase their talent and creativity. The Minister assured that her ministry will continue to support and encourage initiatives like these. During her visit to the +234 International Art Fair at the Ecobank…

Mar

15

2025

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Unity Bank Hosts IWD Webinar, Intensifies Advocacy For Gender Equality

Business#Advocacy, #GenderEquality, #Unitybank

Unity Bank Hosts IWD Webinar, Intensifies Advocacy For Gender Equality Unity Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to women’s empowerment with a series of high-impact initiatives designed to inspire action toward gender equality and sustainable development. The Bank hosted a webinar with the theme: "Unleashing Women’s Potential," pivoted by the Unity Bank Women Network as it was marking this year’s International Women’s Day. Being one of the Bank's thought leadership on self-reliance, opportunity and equity, the webinar featured influential female leaders, including Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi, a Nigerian entrepreneur and media personality, and Oluwabusayo Adegoke, a certified life coach and Strategy Consultant,…

Mar

14

2025

By Famous Reporters

Access Bank’s Africa Trade Conference Ignites New Era

Business#AccessBank, #InternationalFinanceCorporation, #TheAfricanDevelopmentBank

Access Bank’s Africa Trade Conference Ignites New Era Access Bank PLC successfully hosted the inaugural Africa Trade Conference in Cape Town, South Africa, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, and trade experts to drive solutions for accelerating intra-African trade and unlocking the continent’s economic potential. The conference tackled critical challenges, including limited access to capital, market information gaps, trust deficits between trading partners, and the urgent need for modernised trade infrastructure. Roosevelt Ogbonna, Managing Director/CEO of Access Bank, delivered the opening remarks, setting the tone for discussions by highlighting the critical barriers hindering trade across Africa. He emphasised the urgent need…

Feb

25

2025

By Famous Reporters

Unity Bank Posts N59.3B in Gross Earnings, Grows Deposits by 23% in 2023 FY

Business#CBN, #Development, #Recapitulation, #Unitybank

Unity Bank Posts N59.3B in Gross Earnings, Grows Deposits by 23% in 2023 FY Retail lender, Unity Bank Plc posted gross earnings of N59.3 billion for the full year ended December 31, 2023, representing a growth of 3.84% year-on-year. In its audited financials submitted to the NGX Group Limited, the Bank also witnessed improvements across key performance indicators, including a significant appreciation of customer deposits by 23% to N402.9 billion from N327.4 billion within the period under review – an indication of sustained retail growth and customer confidence. Other key highlights of the full-year results include the total assets which…

Feb

24

2025

By Famous Reporters

10TH ACCESS BANK LAGOS CITY MARATHON: Access Bank Restates Commitment to Community, Sustainability

Business#AccessBank, #LateHerbertNwigwe

Access Bank PLC proudly celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon last Saturday, highlighting the platform’s ability to foster unity, promote healthy lifestyles, and showcasing African excellence on the global stage. Since its inception in 2016, the marathon has evolved into a premier event, attracting participants from across the continent and beyond.This year’s event, themed, “Miles to Memories,” was particularly significant as it honoured the legacy of the late Herbert Wigwe, former Group Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings PLC. Wigwe's visionary leadership was instrumental in establishing the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, and ultimately transforming…

Feb

24

2025

By Famous Reporters

PCC Extols Julius Berger for Zero Complaints

Business#JuliusBerger

PCC Extols Julius Berger for Zero Complaints The Public Complaints Commission has hailed construction firm Julius Berger Nigeria Plc for its compliance with regulations and its track record of zero public complaints. The Commission’s Federal Capital Territory Commissioner, Musa Dikko, stated in a statement that the company deserves an award for its commitment to excellence in construction and labour relations. Speaking during a courtesy visit to Julius Berger’s headquarters on Wednesday, Dikko highlighted the company’s long-standing reputation for quality and fairness.“Our joy is that every construction done by Julius Berger Nigeria Plc is nearly perfect. I say ‘nearly’ because they say…

Feb

19

2025

By Famous Reporters

Ecobank Partners with Code 14 Labs to Enhance Digital Training for Students

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Ecobank Partners with Code 14 Labs to Enhance Digital Training for Students Lagos, February 23, 2025 - Ecobank Nigeria, a subsidiary of Ecobank Group, has teamed up with Code 14 Labs to expand the accessibility and reach of coding education for children across Nigeria. The partnership leverages Code 14 Labs’ interactive coding workbooks, including the "Andrew Teaches" coding workbook, along with its network of trained teachers, to offer affordable annual training and proficiency certification to students. As part of this collaboration, Ecobank will provide nationwide and pan-African access to coding education, utilizing its extensive operational network across the continent. In…

Feb

14

2025

By Famous Reporters

Access Bank Lagos City Marathon 2025: A Tribute to Wigwe Legacy

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Access Bank Lagos City Marathon 2025: A Tribute to Wigwe Legacy As Lagos gears up for the highly anticipated Access Bank Lagos City Marathon on Saturday, February 15, 2025, excitement and emotion run high. This year’s edition is much more than a race, it is a moving tribute to legacy and a celebration of resilience. Under the evocative theme "Miles to Memories," every stride taken by the runners transforms physical distance into lasting recollections, blending athletic endurance with heartfelt remembrance of a visionary leader. A Race that Transcends the Finish LineSince its inaugural run in 2016, the Access Bank Lagos City…

Feb

10

2025

By Famous Reporters

FIRST YEAR MEMORIAL: World leaders, Associates, others Eulogise Herbert Wigwe

Business#AccessBank, #BabajideSanwo-Olu, #LateHerbertNwigwe, #OlusegunObasanjo

FIRST YEAR MEMORIAL: World leaders, Associates, others Eulogise Herbert Wigwe Eminent Nigerians and Global Leaders on sunday evening, remembered banking icon Herbert Wigwe in an evening of tributes and celebration of his life and legacy. It was the first anniversary of his passing in a helicopter accident in Southern California on February 9, 2024 He died along with his wife, Doreen, son Chizi and friend, Abimbola Ogunbanjo. The four-hour memorial service, held at the ballroom of the Eko Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, also featured prayers, musical performances and ministration by Lagos preacher, Pastor Itua Ighodalo. There was also a keynote…