National Credit Guarantee Company Limited: Powering Inclusive Growth Through Risk-Sharing Guarantees

The National Credit Guarantee Company Limited (“NCGC” or the “Company”) is set to commence operations on 01 July 2025, as a specialised financial institution established to unlock access to credit and drive inclusive economic growth across Nigeria’s real economy. With an initial capital commitment of ₦100 billion, recently announced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the NCGC…

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NIHOTOUR Launches Compliance Drive in Lagos

The National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) has officially commenced a rigorous compliance exercise across Lagos State, focusing on hotels, restaurants, and other establishments within the hospitality, travel, and tourism sectors. This initiative is in furtherance of NIHOTOUR’s statutory mandate to standardize and regulate professional practices within the industry nationwide. The compliance drive seeks…

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Greener Future: Transcorp Expands Environmental Initiative with Donation of Waste Bins to Schools  

Transnational Corporation Plc (“Transcorp Group”), Nigeria’s leading, listed conglomerate with strategic investments in the Power, Hospitality, and Energy sectors, has executed the second phase of its environmental Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, donating segregated waste bins to schools across Lagos, Delta, and Rivers States. This initiative reinforces the group’s commitment to sustainable waste management and…

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STAKEHOLDERS ADVOCATE INCREASED INVESTMENT IN NON-OIL EXPORT PRODUCTS AS A PANACEA FOR ECONOMIC DIVERSIFICATION AT THE 2024 ZENITH BANK INTERNATIONAL TRADE SEMINAR

Stakeholders unanimously called for concerted efforts towards adding value to non-oil export products by processing them into semi-finished and finished goods in order to unlock significant economic benefits for the nation. This clarion call was made at the 9th Edition of the Annual Zenith Bank International Trade Seminar themed “Nigerian Non-Oil Export Industry: Awakening the…

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Heirs Insurance Group Appoints Ibrahim Puri and Sonny Iroche as Independent Non-Executive Directors

L-R: Sonny Iroche, Independent Non-Executive Director, Heirs General Insurance and Ibrahim Puri, Independent Non-Executive Director, Heirs General Insurance Heirs Insurance Group (HIG), Nigeria’s fastest-growing insurance provider, has announced the appointment of Ibrahim Puri and Sonny Iroche as Independent Non-Executive Directors of its non-life insurance business, Heirs General. The appointments further strengthen HIG’s governance and leadership…

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SportyBet Increases Max Payout To NGN 100m: The Highest In Nigeria For Both Real Sports And Casino

In a groundbreaking development within the betting industry, SportyBet has unveiled a series of innovative updates to solidify its position as a leader in the field. With a focus on lightning-fast payouts and setting new records for maximum payout limits, SportyBet remains committed to delivering an unparalleled betting experience for its users. This announcement marks…

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Enugu Seals DisCo’s Offices After Notice To Disconnect Govt House Over N1bn Debt

  The Enugu Capital Territory Development Authority (ECTDA), on Tuesday, sealed the offices of the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) in Enugu State. The action followed EEDC’s announcement that it would disconnect the power supply to the Enugu State Government House and other state government institutions in the South East over an N180bn debt. EEDC’s spokesman, Emeka Ezeh, said upon arriving at the EEDC headquarters,…

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