Africa Economy

Dangote

Shareholders Associations Condemn Kogi Govt, Say Actions Against Dangote Cement, Dangerous for Investment

Group of Shareholders Associations in Nigeria have urged the Federal Government to urgently intervene and prevail on the government of Kogi State to stop further harassment of investors in Kogi State. They described as barbaric the use of thugs to embarrass investors, such as meted out on Dangote cement and other companies located in Kogi […]

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Access Bank

Expasion:Access Bank Moves to Acquire 51% Majority Stake in Finibanco Angola S.A

Access Holdings Plc yesterday announced on the floor of the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) that its wholly owned subsidiary, Access Bank has entered into a binding agreement with Montepio Holding SGPS S.A to acquire a 51 per cent majority shareholding in Finibanco Angola S.A Finibanco Angola S.A. is a profitable, well-capitalised full-service commercial bank with […]

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Dangote Wins ECOWAS’ Manufacturing Brand of the Year Award; Cement, Sugar Emerge Brands of the Decade

Africa’s largest business conglomerate, Dangote Industries Limited has been adjudged the Outstanding Indigenous Conglomerate of the Decade, carting home eight different Economic Community of West African States Manufacturing Excellence Awards (EMEA) in the process. In the same vein, two subsidiaries of the Conglomerate, Dangote Cement Plc and Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc also received awards of […]

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Dangote

Dangote Raises Bar at Abuja Trade Fair

The Dangote Group has been described as a significant premium player as over 300 corporate exhibitors are participating in the 17th Abuja International Trade Fair (AITF) that is expected to be declared open by President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday. Speaking to newsmen, the Director-General of the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), Ms. Victoria […]

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Ndic

NDIC to Host African Regional Deposit Heads Towards Strengthening Operational Resilience

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) is scheduled to host a regional workshop in Abuja, Nigeria bringing together leaders of African Deposit Insurance Agencies to share knowledge and expertise to strengthen the implementation of deposit insurance systems on the African Continent. The event which is scheduled to take place between the 4th and 7th of […]

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Dangote

Dangote Sugar Commits Billions to CSR schemes in Adamawa, Nasarawa

The Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc (DSR) has scaled up its social intervention programmes around host communities in Adamawa and Nasarawa States where its Backward Integration projects are located. The Group is investing hugely in raw sugar production as part of the Federal Government Sugar Master Plan. This is coming on the back of $500m that […]

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Dangote

Dangote Emerges Most Valuable of Top 50 Brands for fifth Consecutive Year

Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), has emerged as the Most Valuable Brand in Nigeria for a record 5th year in a row at the outcome of the 2022 corporate brand evaluation, conducted by the leading brand and marketing research firm, TOP 50 BRANDS NIGERIA. Dangote emerged top with an aggregate score of 83.7 Brand Strength Measurement […]

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Elizabeth

Ending an Era for Britain, Queen Elizabeth Dies at 96

Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and the nation’s figurehead for seven decades, Queen Elizabeth,  died at her home in Scotland aged 96 on Thursday. 8th September 2022. “The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon,” Buckingham Palace said in a statement. “The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to […]

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Zambia Seeks Dangote’s Assistance in Developing Fertiliser Industry

The Zambian Minister of Commerce and Industry, Mr. Chipoka Mulenga, has sought the assistance of the President, Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote in the development of his country’s agricultural sector. Chipoka Mulenga, who led a delegation from Zambia on tour of the 3.00 million metric tonnes Dangote Fertiliser plant at the weekend, called for a collaboration […]

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At 9th LaPRSC, Danbatta Tasks Nigerians on Exploration of Digital Economy to Eradicate Poverty

The Executive Vice Chairman/ CEO, Nigerian Communications Commission, Professor Umar Garba Danbatta on Thursday addressed the 9th Lagos Public Relations Stakeholders’ Conference on Leadership and Poverty Eradication. The EVC, represented by Mrs Nnena Ukoha, Head, Corporate Communications, called on Nigerians to explore opportunities in the Digital Economy to eradicate poverty in the country. Speaking on […]

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Heifer

Heifer International Offers Young Agritech Innovators Chance for New Investment and Mentoring With US$ 20000 Cash prize for Startups

Heifer International’s AYuTe Africa Challenge has launched a new national competition, offering young entrepreneurs in Nigeria the opportunity to pitch for investment in their agritech solutions to boost the incomes and productivity of Africa’s smallholder farmers. “This competition provides an opportunity for young innovators in Nigeria to secure the funding and visibility they need to […]

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Daiken

Daikin Opens First Brand Outlet in Nigeria

Daikin, the leading global innovator and provider of advanced, high-quality air conditioning, heating, ventilation, and refrigeration (HVAC-R) products and solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial applications, has announced the launch of its first Brand Shop in Nigeria, in partnership with ACE Solutions, our authorized Dealer. With Daikin & ACE professionals on-site, the new store is […]

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