Standard Bank, Africa’s largest banking group by assets, is partnering with the UK Government to sponsor the inaugural UK-Africa Investment Summit, which will be held in London onJanuary20, 2020. The Summit will create new lasting partnerships between UK and African businesses, governments and institutions to deliver more investment, jobs and growth. These partnerships will benefit
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January 17, 2020
Standard Bank Sponsors Multilateral UK-Africa Investment Summit
- By : Business Journal
- Banking
January 16, 2020
Sovereign Trust Insurance: 25 Years of Commitment to Professional Underwriting
Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc no doubt has become a reckoning force in the Nigerian Insurance landscape. The Underwriting Firm commemorated her 25th anniversary a day after the New Year with a special thanksgiving held at the company’s Head Office in Lagos. It was a moment of reflection and gratitude for members of Management and Staff
- By : Business Journal
- Insurance
January 16, 2020
Stanbic IBTC Bank Wins Best Foreign Exchange Provider Award
Stanbic IBTC Bank PLC, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, has emerged the Best Foreign Exchange Provider in Nigeria at the Global Finance World’s Best Foreign Exchange Provider Awards. The event held at RSA House in London recently. Stanbic IBTC Bank PLC won the award having performed excellently in the following areas: customer service,
- By : Business Journal
- Banking
January 13, 2020
Time to Harness Artificial Intelligence
The face-off between man and technology has lasted through-out history. From the first striking of stones to produce fire to the making of metal works, man has struggled to tame technology or machine, if you please. The invention of the computer only served to bring the battle closer home. There has always been the fear
- By : Business Journal
- IT & Telecom
January 9, 2020
‘Tax Burden in Nigeria is Real’
Dr. Uche Olowu President/Chairman of Council Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) Dr. Uche Olowu, President/Chairman of Council, Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) says the issue of tax burden in Nigeria is real. But he added that taxation should be the main source of revenue for the government as seen in other
- By : Business Journal
- Taxation
January 9, 2020
Banks Must Lend to Real Sector to Spur Growth
Godwin Emefiele Governor Central Bank of Nigeria The Nigerian economy cannot enjoy sustainable growth unless banks begin to lend to operators in the real sector. This was the position of Dr. Uche Olowu, President/Chairman of Council, Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) while speaking at the 2020 Economic Outlook Forum organised by the Finance
January 7, 2020
‘Insurance Sector Will Flourish in 2020’
Mr. O. S. Thomas Acting Commissioner for Insurance National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) Mr. O. S. Thomas, the Acting Commissioner for Insurance, National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has declared that the insurance sector will flourish in 2020. Thomas said at the annual training programme for journalists in Kano that “2020 is a year to turn around the
- By : Business Journal
- Insurance
January 6, 2020
Five Trends to Shape Nigerian ICT Space in 2020
Isa Pantami Minister of Communications & Digital Economy In a new year, everyone expects everything to be different. This may not always be the case. One thing is clear, however- while 2019 may have passed, it would cast a shadow over 2020. The Information & Communications Technology (ICT) sector in Nigeria remains perhaps, the most
- By : Business Journal
- IT & Telecom
December 29, 2019
Why N300m Insurance Rebranding Project Failed
The N300 million insurance rebranding project designed to redress the negative image and perception of insurance amongst Nigerians failed due to a plethora of reasons ranging from defective messaging, poor execution, lack of focus to target audience and ineffective monitoring and feedback mechanism. The insurance rebranding project which kick-started in 2018 was an innovation of
- By : Business Journal
- Insurance
December 29, 2019
Linkage Assurance Donates Traffic Materials to FRSC
R-L: Okonlawon Adelagun, ED, Technical; Daniel Braie MD/CEO, both of Linkage Assurance Plc making a presentation to Shehu Zaki, Deputy Corps Marshall, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), standing in for Corps Marshall Boboye Oyeyemi, when the Company donated reflective vests to FRSC as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility activities towards the ember months traffic
- By : Business Journal
- Insurance
December 18, 2019
Stanbic IBTC Wins CIPM Awards
(L-R) Tosin Leye-Odeyemi, Head, Reward, Analytics & Reporting, Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC; Olufunke Amobi, Country Head, Human Capital, Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC; Titilope Ihemetu, Acting Head, Strategy Advocacy and Stakeholder Relations, Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria; Alhaji Ibrahim, Member of Governance Committee, Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria, during the CIPM Awards in Lagos recently. Stanbic
- By : Business Journal
- Banking
December 16, 2019
Stanbic IBTC Named Amongst Top 10 Brands Making Impact
Stanbic IBTC Bank PLC, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, has been named amongst the Top 10brands making a difference in Nigeria. The first-ever Nigeria Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Sustainability Ranking 2019 recently released by TRUCSR reflected that Stanbic IBTC Bank emerged number 10 on the list of Top 50 Brands making a
- By : Business Journal
- Banking
December 13, 2019
SEC Pledges Support for Insurers on Recapitalisation
The Securities and Exchange Commission [SEC] has pledged to support insurance operators seeking funds from the capital to meet the new recapitalisation set for the industry by the National Insurance Commission (NIACOM. SEC advised insurers to take advantage of long-term funds in the capital market. The call was part of the highlights enumerated at a
- By : Business Journal
- Insurance
December 13, 2019
Stanbic IBTC Bank Supports Growth of Nigerian Entertainment Industry
L-R: Babatunde Onikoyi, Marketing and Communications, Stanbic IBTC Bank; Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Convener, TEFFEST; Damian Umeasala, Enterprise Banking, Stanbic IBTC Bank; and Folakemi Toye, Enterprise Banking, Stanbic IBTC Bank at the maiden edition of The Entertainment Fair and Festival Conference (TEFFEST) held in Lagos recently. Stanbic IBTC Bank PLC, a subsidiary of the Stanbic IBTC Holdings
- By : Business Journal
- Banking
December 13, 2019
Mighty Media appoints Henry Oduah as Qed.ng Editor
The management of Mighty Media Plus Network Limited has appointed Henry Oduah editor of its digital newspaper, Qed.ng. A statement by the company’s chief executive officer, Olumide Iyanda, disclosed that the appointment will take effect from January 1, 2020. “I am pleased to announce the appointment of Henry as editor. He has been extremely valuable
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