By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter OVER THE past three years, Fidelity Bank (FB) Plc has achieved an average annual profit increase of 64%. This growth underscores its position as one of Nigeria’s fastest-growing banks. The bank’s customer base and assets have expanded rapidly, with the total balance sheet size increasing from N2.1 trill...
By Joke Kujenya FORMER GROUP Managing Directors (GMDs) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) expressed support for the current leadership’s efforts at a CEO Forum in Abuja. The forum, held on July 20, 2024, brought together former GMDs, senior management, and key stakeholders to review NNPC’s progress since the implementa...
By JKNMedia Reporter TEEMING CUSTOMERS on Globacom subscription have been offered the chance to pre-order its new Samsung Fold/Flip 6 premium phones. This opportunity comes through a partnership with Samsung, a leading producer of handheld devices. The company announced that these devices are now available for pre-order until July 31, 2024. Gl...
By JKNMedia INDUSTRY LEADERS, marketing technology experts, and content creators are set to gather in Lagos to explore AI’s transformative power in marketing, communications, and content creation in Africa. The AI & Content, Marketing & Communications Revolution in Africa Summit is scheduled for July 26, 2024, at The Landmark Cen...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter TO ADVANCE the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Africa, the Sterling One Foundation (SOF) announced a strategic collaboration with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) to host the third Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS). Set to take place on July 25-26, 2024, at the Eko Convention Center...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter GLOBACOM, A digital solutions provider, has launched three AI-focused services to enhance customer experience and offer rewards. The services enable users to leverage AI for various benefits, including financial gains and daily updates without needing the internet. The first service, “Glo Awoof Wi...
By Joke Kujenya FIDELITY BANK Plc plans to handle an oversubscription of its ongoing N127.1 billion rights and public offer. Investors have shown strong support, with early reports indicating high subscription levels. The bank offers N3.2 billion ordinary shares at N9.25 each in a rights issue and 10 billion ordinary shares at N9.75 each in [&...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter TOPICAL ISSUES such as health, climate action, education, gender equality, and food security across Africa were among the matters addressed at the official press conference for the Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS 3.0) 2024, hosted by the Sterling One Foundation and the United Nations Nigeria, was held...
By Joke Kujenya THE NIGERIAN National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has addressed the recent surge in petrol prices at filling stations across the country, attributing the situation to disruptions caused by severe weather conditions. On July 8, 2024, Olufemi Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd, explained that the fuel que...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter FOR HIS significant contributions to Nigeria’s economic development, Dr. Mike Adenuga, Jr., Chairman of Globacom, has been commended by Ekiti State Governor Abiodun Oyebanji. During a recent meeting with Globacom’s Enterprise Sales team, Oyebanji emphasized the company’s leading role i...
