Aluminium prices climbed around six per cent in early trading on Monday after Iran attacked two major plants in the Gulf that produce the widely used metal, raising concerns over supply disruptions, according to AFP. Gains later reduced, though prices were still up 4.2 per cent at $3,435 per tonne on the London Metal Exchange….
OPay has officially launched its new office in Jos, Plateau State. Speaking at the event, OPay’s Chief Operations and Technology Officer, Dotun Adekunle, said that the new Jos office reflects OPay’s continued commitment to putting customers first and advancing financial inclusion across Nigeria. He said :” Our customers are at the center of everything we do….
The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, (CIBN) has elected Dele Alabi, as the 24th President and Chairman of Council. The election took place during the Institute’s Annual General Meeting on Saturday in Lagos. In his acceptance speech , Alabi emphasised that the mandate was not merely a personal milestone but a collective responsibility that…
• Ademola Akogun Zedcrest Group, a leading financial services company, has taken a significant step in its strategic expansion with its Board’s approval of Ademola Akogun’s appointment as Managing Director, Investment Banking. This milestone follows the successful acquisition of the company’s Issuing House license, marking a pivotal expansion of its capabilities. With this, Zedcrest is…
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) says that the disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz – the global shipping routes occasioned by the US middle East War, have started arriving on the doorsteps of domestic factories in Nigeria. The sectoral groups being mostly impacted are Chemical and Pharmaceuticals including the Food, Beverage and Tobacco Industries….
Ultimum Limited, the manufacturers of Razzl brand of carbonated soft drinks has commissioned its state-of-the-art beverage manufacturing plant in Aba, Abia State. Razzle beverages include Razzl Pamplemousse (a unique and special grapefruit flavour), Razzl Cola, Razzl Orange, and Razzl Lemon. Otti described the investment as a clear signal of economic revival and growing investor confidence…
The President of Enugu Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (ECCIMA), Nnanyelugo Onyemelukwe, praised the Dangote Group’s commitment to the growth of the domestic economy. He gave the commendation during the ongoing 37th Enugu International Trade Fair organised by the chamber . “it is obvious that Dangote Group has added a lot of value…
British beverage maker Twinings Ovaltine is pumping a fresh £24 million into its Lagos manufacturing facility in an efforts to strengthen the bilateral trade between Nigeria and the United Kingdom. This is disclosed in a statement a statement issued by the UK’s Department of Business and Trade. It said that the investment will create over…
Image: Dr Jumoke Oduwole, Minister of Industry Trade and Investment The recent surge in global fuel prices, driven by geopolitical tensions, is compounding Nigerian manufacturers challenges, prompting their call for urgent government intervention to cushion the impact on small and medium enterprises and other critical sectors. Making the calls are the Managing Director/CEO of Coleman…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured the media industry owners of tariffs slash on imported newsprint, plates, chemicals, including radio and television broadcast equipment, which currently attract tariffs of 5 to 10 percent. The tariffs slash is aimed at cushioning the harsh economic headwinds affecting local media across all platforms. President Tinubu gave this assurance…
