UBA Emerges Nigeria’s Strongest Financial Brand In 2025
United Bank for Africa (UBA) has achieved a significant milestone in global brand rankings, being named the strongest financial brand in Nigeria and the 13th strongest banking brand worldwide in the latest 2025 report by Brand Finance, a leading independent brand valuation consultancy. The report, which evaluates over 500 banking brands globally, highlights UBA’s dramatic […]
Read MoreFidelity Bank Partners SMEDAN To Accelerate MSME Growth
In a strategic move poised to redefine the future of small business in Nigeria, Fidelity Bank Plc has entered into a formal partnership with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN). The goal: to unlock broader access to funding, markets, and growth opportunities for Nigerian micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across […]
Read MoreSEC Reports N1.1trn Dividend Boom As Confidence Grows In Nigeria’s Capital Market
In a year marked by renewed investor optimism, listed companies on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) declared dividends amounting to N1.1 trillion in 2024, according to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Out of this, N1 trillion has already been paid to shareholders — a signal of healthy corporate earnings and growing investor confidence in […]
Read MoreSanlam, Allianz Finalise Merger Talks For Nigerian Operations
In a strategic move poised to reshape Nigeria’s insurance landscape, global financial services leaders Sanlam and Allianz Nigeria have concluded merger discussions, setting the stage for the formal unification of their Nigerian operations. Both firms confirmed the development in a joint communication, highlighting ongoing coordinated digital campaigns that signpost their readiness to deepen integration under […]
Read MoreDyna.Ai Enters Nigerian Market, Seals Alliance With PalmPay
Singapore-based artificial intelligence firm Dyna.Ai has officially launched operations in Nigeria, solidifying its entry with a strategic partnership with leading fintech platform PalmPay, which serves over 35 million users in the country. The launch, held on May 15, was marked by a high-level, invite-only event dubbed Nigeria Dyna Day, where stakeholders from the public and […]
Read MoreCAC, NIBSS Unveil API Platform To Boost Verified Business Data Access
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has partnered with the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) to launch an Application Programming Interface (API) service that opens access to verified company data for businesses, fintechs, and other private sector players. The newly launched platform, revealed recently in Abuja, allows selected organisations, termed “super agents,” to securely access and […]
Read MoreCSCS Eyes NGX Listing As Shareholders Push for Transparency, Regional Growth
Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS) Plc is considering a potential listing on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), a strategic move that could redefine its role in Nigeria’s capital market infrastructure and open new opportunities for growth across Africa. The plan, disclosed at the company’s 31st Annual General Meeting in Lagos, signals CSCS’s intent to elevate its […]
Read MoreFG, CIG Motors Launch 28-Day Automotive Training
The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, has partnered with Choice International Group (CIG) Motors to launch a 28-day automotive training program aimed at empowering Nigerian youth and accelerating growth in the local auto industry. The initiative was recently unveiled in Abuja as part of broader efforts to […]
Read MoreNIPOST Seals Direct Mail Partnership With KLM To Cut Costs
In a strategic move aimed at streamlining international logistics and rebuilding global trust, the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) has announced a direct mail partnership with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. The agreement, which marks NIPOST’s first direct international mail collaboration in several years, is expected to significantly enhance mail delivery efficiency, reduce operational costs, and bolster […]
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