Sterling Bank launches MBN platform to promote Made-in-Nigeria products
Innocent ObasiDecember 16, 2022
By Innocent Obasi Sterling Bank Nigeria PLC has launched a new platform named “Made By Nigerian (MBN)” to promote quality goods produced by Nigerian entrepreneurs across the country. This was disclosed by Abubakar Sulaimon, the financial institution’s managing director, while speaking at the bank’s corporate headquarters in Lagos. According to the bank, MBN is a […]
Klasha launches menstrual leave policy for female employees
Onome AmugeDecember 15, 2022
By Onome Amuge Klasha Inc.,a San Francisco and Lagos-based technology company building cross-border commerce solutions for Africa consumers and international businesses , has announced a new menstrual leave policy for Klasha’s female employees. The menstrual leave policy, which is significantly, a first-of-its-kind for a technology company operating in Nigeria, will support female employees […]
FEC approves N9.24bn life insurance cover for public servants
Olivia NnoromDecember 14, 2022
By Olivia Nnorom The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved N9.24 billion for the 2022/2023 Group Life Insurance cover for public servants. Zainab Ahmed, the minister of finance, budget and national planning, disclosed this to newsmen after the week’s Council meeting, presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Ahmed, who […]
DKK partners appoints Sam Nti to lead Africa operation
business AMDecember 14, 2022
By Business AM DKK Partners, a leading fintech company, which specialises in emerging markets (EM) and foreign exchange (FX) liquidity, has appointed Sam Nti as director of its newly opened Ghana operation in the Atlantic Tower building at Airport City, Accra. The office, which will serve as a hub for the booming African market, will […]
Ecobank’s digital transactions rise 44% to $59.1bn in 9 months
Rosemary IwualaDecember 14, 2022
By Rosemary Iwuala Ecobank Group has recorded transactions valued at $59.1 billion across its digital channels in the first nine months of 2022, a 44 per cent increase year-on-year increase against the $40.4 billion recorded in the corresponding period of 2021. The company disclosed this in its audited financial report for the 9-month ended September […]
ARCON cautions bloggers, skit makers on advertising code
Chisom NwatuDecember 13, 2022
By Chisom Nwatu The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON), has issued a statement advising brand owners, digital bodies and secondary digital owners including bloggers, skit makers, comedians, influencers, vloggers to obtain pre-approval of all advertisements or else face sanctions. The advertising regulatory body in the statement signed by Olalekan Fadolapo, director-general,ARCON, said that the […]
Julius Berger honours 647 workers for meritorious service
business AMDecember 12, 2022
By Business AM Nigeria’s leading construction firm, Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, has rewarded 647 workers as part of efforts for their continuous and long lasting commitment towards the company’s remarkable growth in the construction industry. Speaking during the 2022 Long Service Awards Ceremony of the company in Abuja,Zubairu Ibrahim Bayi, the executive director of administration, […]
PenCom clears 34 licensed lenders to kick off RSA residential mortgage
Olivia NnoromDecember 12, 2022
By Olivia Nnorom Retirement Savings Account (RSA) holders wishing to access 25 percent of their RSA balance to be used for equity contribution towards residential mortgage can now apply to their Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) as the the National Pension Commission (PenCom) has published a list of 34 approved licensed mortgage lenders (Primary Mortgage Banks) […]
Mo Ibrahim faults COP27’s impact on Africa’s vulnerability to climate change
Innocent ObasiDecember 8, 2022
By Innocent Obasi Mo Ibrahim, the founder and chairman of the Mo Ibrahim Foundation (MIF), has noted that the recently held United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27), did not achieve the desired impact on Africa’s specific vulnerability to the impact of climate change. Sharing his views on the conference, Ibrahim said; “We mustn’t delude ourselves […]
CIAPS to host organisation leaders, HR managers for end of the year lecture
business AMDecember 8, 2022
By Business AM The Commonwealth Institute for Advanced and Professional Studies (CIAPS), has announced its readiness to host organisation leaders and human resource managers at the 2022 edition of its end of year lecture themed “Creating a Culture of Excellence for Productivity and Profit.” The event, scheduled to take place on Wednesday, 14th December […]