Saudi Arabia takes foothold in Nigeria’s non-oil sector as SALIC finalises Olam Agri deal
Post AMUGE
March 3, 2025
Onome Amuge Nigeria and Saudi Arabia have long shared a bond based on their petroleum industries. With oil at the core of their economic ties for decades, Nigeria and Saudi Arabia have historically enjoyed a relationship defined by their mutual dependency on oil exports. However, recent developments suggest that the economic relationship between the two […]
Moniepoint, AfriGO collaborate on digital payments with 5 million card distribution
Post AMUGEMarch 1, 2025
Onome Amuge L-R :Babatunde Olofin, managing director, Moniepoint MFB; Ugo Obasi, chief operating officer, AfriGOPay Financial Services; Ebehijie Momoh, MD/CEO, AfriGOPay Financial Services; and Tosin Eniolorunda, co-founder and group CEO, Moniepoint Inc, during a courtesy visit to AfriGo in Lagos, recently. Moniepoint Inc has announced a strategic partnership with Afrigopay Financial Services Limited (AFSL), a […]
SANEF appoints Uche Uzoebo as MD/CEO to lead financial inclusion expansion charge
Post AMUGEFebruary 23, 2025
Onome Amuge Shared Agent Network Expansion Facilities (SANEF) Limited, an initiative of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has appointed Uche Uzoebo as its new managing director/chief executive officer, effective February 2025. Uche Uzoebo succeeds Ronke Kuye, who was the pioneer chief executive officer and under whose leadership SANEF Limited experienced growth and success in its core […]
Nigerian Breweries rewards trade partners at 2025 Distributor Awards,
Post AMUGEFebruary 23, 2025
Business a.m. L-R: Odiaka Christiana, chief executive officer, Chrisemua and Sons Nigeria Limited ( Second Runner-up); Jimoh Ogungbola, managing director, J.Ogungbola and Sons Limited (National Volume Champion); Hans Essaadi; managing director, Nigerian Breweries Plc; Dennis Okorie, chief executive officer, MACDEN Communications Limited (First Runner-up); and Emmanuel Oriakhi, marketing director, Nigerian Breweries Plc, during the 2025 Distributor […]
PZ Cussons boosts research at UniJos with equipment donation
Post AMUGEFebruary 22, 2025
Onome Amuge Consumer goods giant PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc has strengthened its commitment to supporting scientific research and education in Nigeria through a donation of modern chemistry equipment to the University of Jos (UNIJOS). The initiative, executed in collaboration with the National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP), is considered a component of the […]
OnePipe introduces PaywithAccount solution to ease cash flow challenges for Nigerian MSMEs
Post AMUGEFebruary 21, 2025
Onome Amuge Ope Adeoye, CEO of OnePipe OnePipe, an indigenous technology firm specialised in embedded financial services within various business sectors, has launched PaywithAccount, a direct-from-account payment solution, designed to help businesses automate and simplify collections, aimed at reducing delays and improving cash flow predictability. With PaywithAccount, businesses are now enabled to collect payments directly […]
Julius Berger earns PCC’s endorsement over zero complaint record
Post AMUGEFebruary 20, 2025
Business a.m. L-R: Friday Akhere, manager, special duties, Julius Berger Nigeria Plc; Musa Dikko, commissioner, Public Complaints Commission, (PCC) FCT; Abdulaziz Kaita, director, administration, Julius Berger Nigeria Plc; Irene Chuka Ogbogu, State Director Investigation, PCC; Jideri Agbese, deputy Director Investigation, PCC, and Emmanuel Ugboaja, head, Public Relations, PCC; when officials of the Commission paid a […]
UBA Group supports African peace with $500,000 contribution to AU Peace Fund
Post AMUGEFebruary 19, 2025
Business a.m. Dagmawit Moges Bekele, director of the Peace Fund Secretariat, African Union, and Tony Elumelu, Group Chairman, United Bank for Africa(UBA), during the signing ceremony of agreement for the landmark donation of $500,000 to the African Union (AU) Peace Fund in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia at the weekend. Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa […]
Airtel, MTN raise tariffs across services
Post AMUGEFebruary 18, 2025
Joy Agwunobi Weeks after the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) approved a 50 percent increase in telecom service charges, MTN Nigeria and Airtel Nigeria have begun implementing the new tariffs. The move has sparked public outcry, with many subscribers expressing frustration over rising costs for both data and voice services. The price revisions, which affect SMS, […]
PalmPay spreads love on Valentine’s day with memorable moments for customers
Post AMUGEFebruary 18, 2025
Business a.m. PalmPay, a leading fintech platform in Africa, joined in the celebration to reward its customers with a 7-day campaign, giving back to its users in the most thoughtful ways. Through shopping giveaways and luxury experiences, PalmPay stood out by showing that it truly values and appreciates the people who trust its platform every […]