Zenith Bank Opens Paris Branch for Boosting Europe- Africa Trade
L-R: Wale Edun, Aliko Dangote; Adaora Umeoji; Bertrand Dumont, and Jim Ovia. Zenith Bank Plc has opened Zenith Bank, Paris, a Third-Country Branch (TCB) of Zenith Bank (UK) Limited, a…
GBCN calls for addressing emissions in the building sector
▪︎Danjuma Waniko, President of GBCN. The Green Building Council of Nigeria (GBCN) has called for addressing carbon emissions in the building sector of the economy. “Cement production alone accounts for…
Trade Minister Oduwole Applauds Top 100 Nigerian Exporters
The Minster of Industry, Trade and Investment Dr Jumoke Oduwole, has applauded the top 100 exporters in Nigeria who had contributed to the growth of the economy. Oduwole made the…
Access Bank Processing Acquisition of More Standard Chartered Bank’s Subsidiaries
Access Bank Plc has completed the acquisitions of Standard Chartered Bank Angola S.A and Standard Chartered Bank (Sierra Leone) Limited, respectively. The bank is also working on the completion of…
Okonjo-Iweala to start second term as WTO DG in September 2025
The General Council of the World Trade Organization (WTO) has agreed by consensus to reappoint Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as Director-General for a second four-year term, set to begin on 1…
NSDC in a serious search for sugar investors
▪︎From left :Mr Kamar Bakrin, Executive Secretary/CEO, NSDC, and Barr. Emeka Obegolu, President of Abuja Chamber of Commerce. The National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) has commenced discussion with the Abuja…
Heineken to establish first large-scale brewery in Dubai
Dubai is set to host the Gulf’s first large-scale brewery as a joint venture involving Heineken NV prepares to produce popular beer brands in the emirate. Bloomberg reports that this…
Pepsi 60cl Long Throat Bottle is Back on Shelves
Seven-Up Bottling Company, has re-launched Pepsi 60cl long throat bottle with “Big Big Tinz (Big Refreshment. Big Value)” as the official theme song for the campaign. In a statement, the…
ECOWAS Certificate of Origin Takes New form “E- CO”
The ECOWAS Commission has launched its ECOWAS Electronic Certificate of Origin (E-CO) to facilitate cross – border movement of goods within the sub- region. The event brought together representatives of…
Scrap And The Steel Industry
By Felipe Maciel, Manager, Environment and Climate Change Steel scrap is a vital part of the whole steel industry and its importance in reducing CO2 emissions, conserving resources, and driving…