Zenith Bank Plc has announced the retirement of its founder and Group Chairman, Jim Ovia, following the expiration of his tenure. Ovia, who founded Zenith Bank in 1990, has played a central role in the institution’s growth into one of Nigeria’s leading financial services providers. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the bank said that…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has again signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with two Chinese companies to get the government’s refineries working, especially the Port Harcourt and Warri. The Chinese firms are: Sanjiang Chemical Company Limited, and Xingcheng (Fuzhou) Industrial Park Operation and Management Co. Ltd. The MoU to revamp the refineries…
• A gas filing station / Reuters image Egypt has raised natural gas prices for several energy-intensive industries starting in May, according to a prime ministerial decree published on Sunday. Reuters reported that the government has already raised domestic fuel prices by up to 17% in March in response to soaring global energy costs, and…
By Oluwafunminire ‘ Nire’ Adetimehin Product marketing is one of the few roles in tech where you are accountable for outcomes you do not directly control. “In this environment, being influential is more than a soft skill; it is a currency you must trade with.” A product marketing manager’s output is a dependent variable, meaning…
The House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream) has called for the dismissal and arrest of the World Bank official responsible for the April 7, 2026 Nigeria Development Update, which recommended the reinstatement of petroleum import licences. The Committee Chairman, Hon. (Barr.) Ikenga Ugochinyere Ikeagwuonu,described the recommendation as a reckless move capable of undermining…
Nigeria’s entertainment industry is now worth $10.8 billion in revenue. The US International Trade Administration gave the estimate, emphasising that the industry is largely driven by Nollywood films and Afrobeats music. Nollywood alone produces more than 2,500 films per year.This makes it the world’s second-largest film industry by volume. Afrobeats has also contributed over $8…
• Omotayo Okewunmi Mrs Omotayo Okewunmi, is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Saldrey Communications Limited. In this exclusive interview with Industrial Times, she shares insights on the company’s unique niche services to brands across sectors , and how it aims to sustain the momentum in a rapidly evolving business and political landscape. EXCERPT: How…
The UK-Nigeria Technology Hub has launched its Creative Fund, a first‑phase grants initiative designed to address critical technical capacity gaps across Nigeria’s film, fashion, and music industries. The fund will support the development of local digital production capacity, encourage the adoption of modern creative technologies, and promote the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), to…
The United Arab Emirates has announced it is withdrawing from OPEC and the broader OPEC+. According to Reuters, UAE withdrawal is a significant setback to the oil-producing bloc and its de facto leader, Saudi Arabia, at a time when the ongoing Iran war has triggered a major global energy shock. The departure of the UAE,…
Photo: Dr Adaora Umeoji, GMD of Zenith Bank. Zenith Bank Plc said that it will officially open its Côte d’Ivoire branch tomorrow Wednesday, April 29, 2026. The new subsidiary is positioned to support cross-border trade and investment, with a focus on corporate banking, trade finance, local and offshore banking services, and structured financial solutions for…
