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- 4 Oct 2021
Coca-Cola Foundation Doles out $300,000 Grant to Train 5,000 Women on Transformative Skills
In a bid to improve the lives of women across Lagos State, Nigeria; Karis and Eleos Hand of Hope Foundation has announced the launch of the second edition of its women empowerment programme themed…
- 28 Oct 2021
Airtel Africa Launches its Long-term Sustainability Strategy, Building on its Corporate Purpose to Transform Lives
Airtel Africa, a leading provider of telecommunications and mobile money services, with a presence in 14 countries across Africa, has launched a comprehensive sustainability strategy which sets out…
- 5 May 2021
Coca-Cola Supports Financial Inclusion of Over 20,000 Women and Youth in Nigeria through Special Intervention Program
Coca-Cola Nigeria Limited in partnership with Whitefield Foundation has empowered over 20,000 individuals with business skills across the 36 states of Nigeria through the Special Intervention Program…
- 13 Sept 2022
AVPA, UNDP Partner to Grow Sustainable Finance in Africa
The African Venture Philanthropy Alliance (AVPA), a Pan-African network of social investors collaborating to mobilise and deploy capital for impact and the United Nations Development Programme…
- 15 May 2025
How MTN’s ESG Strategy is Helping Fuel Nigeria’s Development Goals
MTN Nigeria’s 2024 Sustainability Report has provided a compelling case for how businesses can move from profit-centric models to purpose-led impact. As one of Africa’s leading tech companies, MTN’s…
- 21 Dec 2009
AfDB, UBA Sign Landmark USD 150 million Loan
African Development Bank (AfDB) and the United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) has signed a two- loan agreement for a total of USD 150 million. Aloysius Uche Ordu, vice president, Regional and…
- 20 Nov 2020
UBA Gross Earnings Hits N454.4Bn, Delivers NN90.4Bn PBT in Q3
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, the Pan African financial institution, has announced commendable performance in its unaudited 2020 Third Quarter Financial Results, with impressive growth in Gross…
- 6 Oct 2013
Airtel Makes Africa's 10 Most Admired Global Brands
Bharti Airtel, a leading telecommunications service provider with operations in 20 countries across South Asia and Africa, has consolidated its position as one of Africa's top ten most admired global…
- 23 Jul 2026
UBA Wins Nigeria's Best ESG, Retail Bank Awards @ 2026 Euromoney Awards
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has been named Nigeria's Best Bank for Retail Banking and Best Bank for Sustainability Leadership (ESG) at the 2026 Euromoney Awards for Excellence, reinforcing its…
- 4 May 2018
Mark Zuckerberg Recognises UBA’s Leo at Facebook F8
Without a doubt, the digital revolution in the financial space is one that is sweeping across the globe, reshaping the industry's vision on banking based on some fundamental elements, namely:…
- 14 Dec 2021
BoI Wins SERAS Awards for Impact in Financial Inclusion
The Bank of Industry (BOI) has received top honours at the just concluded Sustainability, Enterprise and Responsibility Awards also known as the SERAS CSR Awards 2021. BOI won the award for the ‘Best…
- 27 Feb 2025
FIRSTHOLDCO: Reinforcing ESG, Sustainability Initiatives As It Rebrands
By A.Ezekiel In a world where approximately 20% of new businesses fail within the first two years, 45% within five years, 65% within ten years, and only 25% make it to 15 years or more (according to…
- 17 Mar 2023
NITDA DG Seeks Regional Partnerships to Combat Cyber Threats in Africa
Kashifu Inuwa CCIE, Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has called on governments to be resilient in minimising the impact of cyberattacks on African…
- 17 Mar 2023
NITDA DG Calls for Regional Partnerships to Combat Cyber Threats in Africa
Kashifu Inuwa, Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has called on governments to be resilient in minimising the impact of cyberattacks on African Nations’…
- 24 Apr 2025
Sage Grey Finance Joins UN Global Compact, Strengthening Sustainability Goals
Sage Grey Finance Limited, a leading financial institution committed to creating impact through lending, investments, fund management, and strategic advisory services, has reaffirmed its commitment…
- 24 Feb 2025
AfDB, Standard Bank Unite to Support SMMEs and Boost Trade
The African Development Bank Group and Standard Bank Group (SBG) on Monday signed a landmark financial agreement to enhance funding for small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs) and expand trade…
- 30 Aug 2013
Elumelu Invests in Seadrill Mobil in W/African Expansion Scheme
Tony O. Elumelu’s pan-African investment vehicle, Heirs Holdings, has made substantial investment in Seadrill Mobil Units (Nigeria) Limited, an affiliate of one of the world’s leading offshore…
- 30 May 2024
Mastercard, AfDB Partner to Accelerate Digital Transformation in Africa
Mastercard and the African Development Bank Group have launched the Mobilizing Access to the Digital Economy (MADE) Alliance: Africa to extend digital access to critical services to 100 million…
- 23 Jun 2023
Norfund Invests in OH Ecosystems to Create Jobs in Cocoa Processing in Nigeria
Through an investment of USD 12 million in OH Ecosystems Ltd (“Eco”), Norfund, the Norwegian Investment Fund for developing countries, aims to create jobs in Nigeria, while contributing to addressing…
- 16 Jul 2025
AfDB to Introduce Systems Reforms to Prioritize Investing in Africa’s Youth
The African Development Bank, in partnership with the International Labour Organization, has launched a transformative system to mainstream youth employment, skills development, and entrepreneurship…
- 13 Oct 2015
How Infinix Mobility Rules African Smartphone Market with Online Strategy
After the huge success of Infinix HOT, the fastest selling device launched last year, Infinix Mobility, the 3 years old smartphone company which is the No.1 Online smartphone brand in Africa.…
- 3 May 2018
The Future is Messy, End of Pay-Tv as We Knew It
David Abraham, founder of Wonderhood Studios on the value chain of pay-TV has offered insights into the trends observed and how audiences across Africa are changing. Abraham who spoke at the…
- 1 Feb 2021
Tony Elumelu Foundation Announces Three Senior Executive Appointments
The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), the leading philanthropy empowering African entrepreneurs, has announced three senior executive appointments, effective February 1, 2021. Tony Elumelu This follows…
- 16 Nov 2012
IBM Picks Lagos for Smarter Cities Challenge, Provides Grant
IBM has named Lagos amongst 31 other cities globally selected for its Smarter Cities Challenge grant for 2013. Smarter Cities Challenge is a variant of IBM's Corporate Service Corps, a pro bono…
- 23 Sept 2021
ZOLA Electric Raises $90M from Leading Clean Energy Players
ZOLA Electric, the leading renewable energy technology company solving Energy Access and Energy Equality in emerging markets, announces the successful completion of a $90 million capital raise,…
- 20 Nov 2023
LG Electronics, Fouani Renovate School Building, Equip School with Solar Energy in Lagos
LG Electronics Nigeria, in partnership with consumer electronics retailer, Fouani Nigeria Limited has partnered to renovate and equip the United Christian Junior Secondary School building in Apapa,…
- 13 May 2025
FG Launches MediPool to Slash Medicine Costs and Boost Local Production
Federal executive council (FEC) has approved the creation of MediPool, a group purchasing organisation aimed at reducing the cost of essential medicines and healthcare products across Nigeria.…
- 19 Sept 2024
Zoho Announces 31% Growth in Nigeria, Unveils Strong Community Initiative Programs
Zoho, a global technology company, on Thursday said that it grew by 31% in 2023 in Nigeria, one of its key markets in the Africa region. The company has been providing its 55+ apps in Naira to help…
- 25 Sept 2025
IHS Nigeria Reiterates its Commitment to Nigeria’s Sustainable Development
IHS Nigeria, part of the IHS Holding Limited (“IHS Towers”) group, one of the largest independent owners, operators, and developers of shared communications infrastructure in the world by tower…
- 20 May 2024
Air Peace: Strategies to Gain Competitive Advantage in the Battle for the Skies
By Austin Okere Congratulations to Air Peace on its inaugural flight to London and for achieving full bookings for the upcoming months, thanks to attractive ticket prices. Over the past fortnight,…