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MTN Group welcomed a high-level delegation from Nigeria’s National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) at our Johannesburg headquarters on Thursday. The visit – co-hosted by the SA-Nigeria Business Chamber, the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition and the Nigerian embassy – is part of a NIPSS study tour to explore the intersection of digital technology, youth empowerment, and …

The Board of Directors of Emerging Markets Telecommunication Services Limited (EMTS), operating as 9mobile, today announced the appointment of seasoned business and finance professional; Abolaji Idowu as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). He succeeds Mrs Nkem Oni-Egboma, the outgoing CFO, who is stepping down to explore new opportunities outside of 9mobile. Idowu’s appointment is part of a significant leadership …

The first 1000 visitors to the PMI stand can secure discounts on PMI certifications Project Management Institute (PMI), the leading authority in project management committed to advancing the profession, is set to showcase its globally renowned certifications at the NOG Energy Week. Among the certifications to be highlighted are the gold standard, Project Management Professional (PMP®), and the PMI Construction …

Having made humongous sustainable impacts in the last 15 years in Nigeria with investment estimated to worth about N5.5 trillion (3.3 billion euros) in over 57 projects, the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) Group has unveiled a renewed strategy for the next decade. According to Mr. Xavier Muron, AFD’s Country Director in Nigeria during the group 15th anniversary held at Wells …

As part of its aim at promoting inclusivity and diversity, Chivita, the leading brand of fruit juices, recently celebrated children with special needs on Children’s Day. The event which was held at the Chivita lounge, had in attendance over 50 pupils from Modupe Cole Memorial School, Yaba, Lagos; Lagos State Special School, Igbobi, Lagos; and Central Primary School, Oshodi, Lagos. …

  The organisers of the 20th edition of the famous Carnival Calabar have said that this year’s edition will give sponsors a mileage that they have never seen before because they have infused different activities into this year’s edition. Speaking on this development in a press conference recently in Lagos, Special Adviser to the governor of Cross River State on …

9mobile, Nigeria’s most customer-centric telecommunications company, recently partnered with tech giant, Microsoft to host a capacity-building session for journalists aimed at empowering them with innovative tools to improve their skills for maximum performance in their field.  The learning session held at Microsoft Africa Development Center had in attendance media partners from print and online platforms and publications. The training session …

Nigeria’s commercial banking, fintech, and telecommunications sectors have maintained excellent media interactions, marketing, and awareness since the start of 2024 despite the weakening of the Naira against the Dollar and its effect on businesses across the country. These were further enhanced by the remarkable data it gave the media in the first quarter of the year. This media analysis monitors …

Axxela Funding 1 PLC (“the Issuer”), a funding vehicle incorporated by Axxela Limited (“Axxela” or the “Company”), sub-Saharan Africa’s leading gas and power portfolio company, has achieved a significant milestone with the successful completion of its ₦16.4 billion Series 1 Fixed Rate Bonds due 2034 (the “Bond Issuance” or the “Transaction”). The Transaction was issued under its newly established ₦50 …

In a country with short-lived corporate excellence and a handful of centenary companies, hitting 130 years is undoubtedly a significant milestone for Nigeria’s premier financial institution. Experience, they say, comes with age. Nothing else aptly defines the consistent growth of First Bank of Nigeria Limited (FirstBank) and its consistent reinvention as the conscience of corporate Nigeria in the face of …