Business

The President assured the Qatari investors that reforms are ongoing to remove all the past encumbrances around the Nigerian business environment.   President Bola Tinubu has urged Qatari investors not to offer a bribe to any Nigerian government officials, as he restated his administration’s determination to fight corruption to the …

The Nigerian Breweries Plc recently announced an upward price change for its Stock-Keeping Units (STUs) with effect from February 19.     “In appreciation of our great partnership and your commitment, we will deliver at the current prices all open orders that are fully funded and created in our system …

The Federal government has said it cannot fold its arms and see the price of cement spiraled out of control.   Consequently, the Minister of Works, David Umahi has summoned cement manufacturers to a meeting on Monday to examine the issues surrounding the latest development. According to a statement by …

Bitcoin spiked above $50,000 Tuesday for the first time in more than two years as investors grow optimistic that US approval of broader trading in the unit will ramp up demand.     The cryptocurrency has enjoyed a strong run-in recent month, fuelled by expectations US lawmakers would allow the …

Access Corporation, the parent company of Access Bank, Nigeria’s biggest bank by assets, has appointed Bolaji Agbede, an executive director at the company, interim CEO two days after the death of Herbert Wigwe. The appointment was confirmed in a statement by Access Holdings on Tuesday morning.   “The appointment of Agbede …

Herbert Wigwe, the co-founder of Access Bank and the founder, Wigwe University, has reportedly died in a helicopter crash in California, United States.   Wigwe was also the Chief Executive Officer, CEO, of Access Holdings, the parent company of Access Bank. He was reportedly on board the chopper with his …

Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi has said that President Bola Tinubu has directed cement companies in the country to revert to their old price.   Addressing newsmen in Sokoto on Thursday, February 29, Umahi said Tinubu gave the directive to achieve his massive housing programme and concrete roads plan. He …

First Bank of Nigeria Holdings Plc has appointed the 20th richest man in Africa, Femi Otedola, as its new Chairman.     FBN Holdings, in a notice to the Nigerian Exchange Limited and the investing public, said the decision was made at the meeting of the Board of Directors odf …

President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote has retained his position as the richest person in Africa with a net worth of $13.9 billion, in the 2024 Forbes list of 20 of Africa’s Richest billionaires released yesterday. According to Forbes, the fortunes of Africa’s wealthiest people rebounded slightly in the past …

As we usher in a new year, the entrepreneurial spirit continues to grow, bringing with it fresh opportunities for innovative business ventures.   In 2024, you can venture into the business world. To make it easier for you, we’ve come up with top business ideas you can do in the …