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Otedola increases stake in First HoldCo by N2.01bn
By Adebisi Aikulola Femi Otedola, a significant shareholder and chairman of First HoldCo Plc, has increased…
AMCON sells 34.22% stake in Unity Bank to Providus Bank
By Kayode Ogundele In a major development signalling further consolidation in Nigeria’s banking sector, the Asset…
Any need to relieve Lagos Ports?
By Wole Olaoye Nature had gifted the coconut with water from birth; woe betide the mocker…
Nestle sacks CEO over office romance
By Kayode Ogundele Swiss food giant Nestlé on Monday dismissed Laurent Freixe as chief executive with…
Union Bank completes merger with Titan Trust Bank
Union Bank of Nigeria has successfully completed its merger with Titan Trust Bank Limited, following final…
Northern Business Tycoon, Isyaku Ibrahim, Dies At 88
By Abdulyassar Abdulhamid A business tycoon and an elder statesman, who was a close associate of…
Soname will feel me in his business – KWAM 1 ‘threatens’ ValueJet owner in leaked audio
A leaked audio that has gone viral has shown the embattled Fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde Marshal,…
Open letter to President Bola Tinubu
By Segun Adediran Dear Mr President, I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing…
Aliko Dangote Steps Down as Cement Company Chairman, Ikazoboh Takes Over
The President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has officially stepped down as Chairman and Director…
64 and Still Soaring: Okey Oramah’s Remarkable Journey to Global Greatness
BY KEHINDE OLAOSEBIKAN At the annual Pan-African Business and Development Awards held in June, the Nigerian…
Court Clears Ex-NHIS Chief, Femi Thomas of Money Laundering Charge
After seven years of rigorous trial, Justice Ayokunle Faji of the Federal High Court, Lagos on…
Court Strikes Out Charge Against Otudeko, others as EFCC Withdraws Case
Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, on Wednesday struck out the N12.3 billion…
Revenue generation: Reps to recover unremitted revenue from erring insurance firms
The House of Representatives has launched an investigation into the non-remittance of multi-billion-naira revenue owed to…
Access Holdings reaffirms strategic growth plan from expansion to optimisation
ACCESS Holdings PLC, the parent company of Access Bank, has reaffirmed its long-term strategic blueprint anchored…
First HoldCo denies share sale claims
FIRST HoldCo Plc has debunked reports in certain media outlets about the sale and ownership of…
Zenith Bank bags 2025 Euro money awards for excellence as Nigeria’s best bank
ZENITH Bank has been named Best Bank in Nigeria at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025,…
Electricity Subsidy: Before we open another scam frontier
By Taiwo Adisa The lead story of The Punch edition of Friday, July 18, was capable…
Bill Gates loses $51bn in weeks, drops to 12th richest in the world
Bill Gates’ net worth has dropped by $51 billion in recent days as the billionaire steps…