Archives for March, 2024 - Page 3
Senate Passes Students Loan Act Amendment BillÂ
The Senate yesterday passed the Student Loans (Access to Higher Education) Act (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill, 2024. The resolution of the Senate followed its consideration of the report of the…
NNPCL Will Use Gas to Trigger Nigeria’s Industrialisation, Economic Devt. —EVP Upstream, Eyesan
By Ngozi Onyeakusi---The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd has reiterated its commitment towards utilizing Nigeria’s abundant gas resources to trigger Nigeria’s industrialisation and economic development. NNPC Ltd’s Executive…
Tony Elumelu Foundation Set to Announce 2024 Cohort of Flagship EntrepreneurshipÂ
Elumelu By Ngozi Onyeakusi---The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), the leading philanthropy empowering African entrepreneurs, will announce 1,200 African entrepreneurs across 54 African countries as beneficiaries of its flagship Entrepreneurship Programme.…
Access Bank, KCB Group Sign Binding Offer on Acquisition of National Bank of KenyaÂ
By Ngozi Onyeakusi---Access Bank PLC and KCB Group PLC (KCB) have signed a binding agreement to acquire 100 percent shareholding in National Bank of Kenya Limited (NBK) from KCB. The…
Foundation celebrates 50 people for promoting gender equality
By Ngozi Onyeakusi ELOY Awards Foundation and Africa Women CEOs Network are recognising and celebrating 50 individuals who are promoting women's empowerment and inclusion in Africa. Dr Tewa Onasanya,…
CBN Fixes Monday for 294th MPC MeetingÂ
By Ngozi Onyeakusi---The Central Bank of Nigeria is set to convene its 294th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, a highly influential gathering that plays a key role in formulating the…
All Is Set for +234Art Fair as Over 200 Artists Ready to Showcase Works
By Ngozi Onyeakusi---The stage is now set for the commencement of +234Art Fair, a national exhibition as hundreds of artists have indicated their interest to showcase their works at…
Adaora Umeoji takes over from Ebenezer Onyeagwu as Zenith GMD
Dr Adaora By Ngozi Onyeakusi---Zenith Bank Plc has announced the appointment of Dame (Dr.) Adaora Umeoji, OON, as Group Managing Director/Chief Executive with effect from June 1, 2024, subject…
Kyari Calls for Differentiated Energy Transition for Africa
…Says FID on Nigeria Morocco Gas Pipeline to be Taken in December  By Ngozi Onyeakusi---As global calls for transition to cleaner energy fuels continue to grow, the Group Chief…
Senate Confirms Gbenga Alade As AMCON MD, Three Others As Executive DirectorsÂ
AMCON logo The 10th Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on Tuesday confirmed four persons nominated by the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as Managing Director and Executive Directors of Asset Management Company of Nigeria (AMCON). The nominees that…