BUA Chairman donates N200m to Sokoto State University
Onome Amuge
March 15, 2021
Onome Amuge Abdul Rabiu, founder and chairman of BUA Group, has donated N200 million to Sokoto State University, targeted at the construction of an ICT faculty building in the state-owned conventional degree awarding institution. The donation, which was announced during the university’s 2021 convocation ceremony held on Saturday, March 13, is projected to support the […]
Unilever launches ‘Unmute’ campaign to fight domestic violence against women
Zainab IwayemiMarch 12, 2021
Zainab Iwayemi In celebrating the International Women’s Day, IWD, Unilever, a consumer goods manufacturer, has launched an external campaign which it tagged ‘Unmute’, to encourage women to challenge the silence on domestic violence. Speaking on the campaign and how it would help in tackling the increasing domestic violence, Aline Santos, Executive Vice President, Marketing, […]
Sterling bank collaborates with Cross River on health insurance for vulnerable citizens
Zainab IwayemiMarch 11, 2021
Zainab Iwayemi Sterling Bank Plc has partnered with the Cross River state government to implement Ayade Care; a state insurance scheme targeted at ensuring health insurance cover for vulnerable citizens in the region. Commending the state’s approach, Obinna Ukachukwu, the bank’s divisional head, health and education sector said the effort by the state on the […]
UBA pose a stellar performance in 2020 with 27.7% growth in profit to N113.7bn due to growing equity holders’ fund
Charles AbuedeMarch 11, 2021
Declares final dividend of N0.52 per share and pay-out ratio of 12% Charles Abuede The United Bank for Africa (UBA), in its recently released audited financial statements and its subsidiaries for the year ended 31 December 2020 reported a 27.7 per cent growth in its annual profits to N113.77 billion in full-year 2020 from N89.08 […]
Coca-Cola, SWEEP foundation flag off environmental sustainability programme
Onome AmugeFebruary 28, 2021
By Onome Amuge The Coca-Cola Foundation, in partnership with the Statewide Waste and Environmental Education Project (SWEEP), have commenced the long awaited environmental-protective programme tagged “Waste In The City” aimed at unclogging blocked drainages and canals by extracting PET bottles, cans and other plastic waste, recycling them through accredited off-takers while providing economic empowerment for […]
Zenith Bank in strong operational performance as profit rises 10.4% to N230.56bn in FY20
Charles AbuedeFebruary 25, 2021
By Charles Abuede Zenith Bank Plc, one of Nigeria’s systematically important bank, has maintained its strong Tier-1 position, with the delivery of strong operational performance in its 2020 full year financials just released. Despite the economic disruption brought about by the covid-19 pandemic, the bank showed resilience in 2020 reporting a robust set of […]
Tetra Pak, Onward Paper Mill sign recycling solution deal
Onome AmugeFebruary 15, 2021
By Onome Amuge Tetra Pak West Africa, a leading food processing and packaging solutions company, has initiated a recycling partnership with Onward Paper Mill to develop sustainable recycling solutions for post-consumer beverage cartons in Nigeria. According to the agreement, which is the first of its kind in the West African region,Tetra Pak aims to […]
Seplat builds NOUN university teaching centre in Sapele at N126m
Ben EguzozieFebruary 10, 2021
Under its OMLs 4, 38 & 41 GMoU Seplat Petroleum Development Company Plc, the operator of the NPDC/SEPLAT Joint Venture assets of oil mining leases (OMLs) 4, 38 and 41, in partnership with the Sapele Okpe Community in Delta State, has expanded access to equal and qualitative higher education with the commissioning of […]
Seplat completes funding for ANOH gas project with $260m raising
Ben EguzozieFebruary 2, 2021
Says project to drive energy transition in Nigeria Facility provided byconsortium of 7 banks Cost optimisation puts AGPC construction cost at $650m inclusive taxes, down from initial $700m Seplat Petroleum Development Company Plc, a leading Nigerian independent energy company listed on both The Nigerian and London stock exchanges, on Monday announced that […]
Coca-cola’s murals celebrate Nigeria’s tenacity, unity
Onome AmugeJanuary 4, 2021
By Onome Amuge As Nigerians celebrate the onset of the New Year, the country’s leading beverage company, Coca-Cola Nigeria Limited, is set to unveil stunning wall murals across some parts of the country in commemoration of the unity and doggedness of the people irrespective of their personal and cultural differences. The murals, according […]