Kolawole Oyeneyin, an accomplished entrepreneur, investor, and leader, sits at the crossroads of investments, technology, economic development, public policy, and people. As a Partner and co-founder at Volition Cap, an African-focused private equity company, and the Founder & Chairman of Venia Group, a venture creation and investment company, Oyeneyin’s impact in the business world is…
By Ayomide Otitoju Mfon Ekpo is the CEO of The Discovery Centre, a training and development organization, and a founding partner and Executive Director with the John Maxwell Team. As a certified human behavior consultant, Ekpo has served on the President’s Advisory Council and is a two-time recipient of the ‘Golden Quill’ award by the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Ecobank Nigeria, a subsidiary of the Ecobank Group, has announced the launch of its deposit mobilisation campaign, the ‘Ecobank Super Rewards Millionaire Geng Promo,’ aimed at rewarding loyal customers. This six-month campaign, running from July 1 to December 31, 2024, will offer monetary rewards to 540 customers of the pan-African bank. Adeola…
By Ayomide Otitoju Oyene highlighted the failure of legislators to fulfil their constitutional responsibilities, citing their focus on self-enrichment. “Legislators were preoccupied with determining their salary scales, fringe benefits, and unnecessary foreign travels,” he stated. This lack of financial discipline, according to Oyeneyin has led Nigeria to rely heavily on both internal and external borrowing…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said it would continue to implement more policies to tackle cybersecurity challenges, foster innovation to ensure stability and integrity of the financial system. The Deputy Governor, Financial Systems Stability at CBN, Mr Philip Ikeazor, said this during a two-day Financial Institutions Training Centre (FITC) Fintech Conference held in…
Stanbic IBTC Bank is committed to empowering Nigerians to own homes through its products and guidance. This commitment was highlighted at the recent Home Ownership Summit, where the bank focused on making homeownership dreams a reality for Nigerians and promoting property wealth creation. Key Highlights from the Home Ownership Summit: Diverse Audience: The summit attracted…
Employees of Access Bank, under the Retail Operations Group (ROG), have donated boreholes to various communities across Nigeria. This initiative is part of the bank’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts for the year and comes amid a cholera outbreak that has resulted in over 40 deaths. Details of the Initiative: Geographical Reach: Boreholes and water…
Fidelity Bank is taking proactive steps to address the investment and support challenges faced by startups in Africa. This commitment was emphasized during the Africa Technology Expo held recently in Lagos. Key Initiatives by Fidelity Bank: Digital-Based Retail Banking Strategy: Fidelity Bank is implementing a digital-based retail banking strategy through an SME business hub. This…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) is spearheading several major gas infrastructure projects, collectively worth approximately $4.15 billion, aimed at transforming Nigeria into a leading gas-powered economy. These projects include: Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (AKK) Gas Pipeline Project: Estimated at around $2.8 billion, this project is designed to deliver gas to power plants, increase electricity generation, support…
