Wema Bank is in top gear to prepare for its 80th-anniversary celebration set for Friday, May 2nd, 2025. Accordingly, the Bank has unveiled a new corporate identity reflecting its milestone celebration of 80 years. Established on May 2, 1945, the Bank originally operated as a private limited liability company under the name Agbonmagbe Bank Limited….
▪︎▪︎In picture from left: The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin; Executive Chairman, Apapa Local Government Council, Hon. Idowu Adejumoke Senbanjo; the Chief Executive Officer, Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company (CCHBC), Zoran Bogdanovic; the Honourable Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole; the Honourable Minister of…
▪︎From right: MAN President Francis Meshioye; Segun Ajayi-Kadir, Director-General of MAN and Chairman of NERC, Sanusi Garba. In the past year, a significant discussion arose involving the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), the electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos), and the industry regulator, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). On April 3, 2024, NERC approved an increase for…
The Board, Management, and staff of Access Holdings Plc have warmly welcomed Mr. Uche Orji to its Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director of its flagship subsidiary, Access Bank Plc. ” I warmly welcome Mr. Orji to the Board and look forward to his contributions towards our goal of becoming one of the top 5…
The Global Environment Facility (GEF) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have signed agreements to provide renewable electricity to 70,000 Nigerians through 23 power mini-grids. Implemented by the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) under the Africa Mini-grids Programme (AMP), this initiative aims to enhance the nation’s clean energy ecosystem and support agricultural development. With capacities…
Dangote Petroleum Refinery on Saturday reacted sharply to the trending decline in international crude oil prices. The refinery announced an adjustment to its ex-depot price of petrol, from N950 to N890, effective from Saturday, February 1. A statement from Dangote Petroleum Refinery, issued by the Group’s Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejina, said that…
▪︎Groundbreaking of five mini-LNG plants by the Minister of Petroleum Resources (Gas), Hon Ekperikpe Ekpo, in Kogi State, yesterday. The NNPC Ltd. and its partners have launched five mini-Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Plants in Ajaokuta, Kogi State, on Thursday. The groundbreaking ceremony was performed by the Honorable Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe…
The Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo has successfully concluded the defense of dissertation pursuant to obtaining PhD in Environmental Pollution and Toxicology from the University of Calabar. The exercise which had external and internal examiners in attendance was held in the Department of Zoology and Environmental Biology, Faculty of Biological…
Global natural gas markets are set to remain tight in 2025 as demand continues to rise and supply expands more slowly than before the pandemic and energy crisis, according to the IEA’s latest quarterly Gas Market Report published today. The report, which provides a thorough review of market developments in 2024 and an outlook for 2025, finds that…
Adedolapo Osuntuyi, the Executive Director of the Dolly Children Foundation, has won the African Humanitarian Award in the “Education Champion” category. The award was in recognition of her unrelenting commitment to empowering poor children in Africa via education. The “Education Champion” category recognizes those who have exhibited a strong dedication to improving educational opportunities for…
