Transcorp Delivers Robust Q3 Results, Record 671% PBT Growth

Nigeria’s leading and largest listed diversified conglomerate, Transnational Corporation of Nigeria Plc (Transcorp) has released its unaudited results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2021, indicating sustained growth in 2021 as seen in the first two quarters of year. With strategic investments in the Power, Hospitality, and Energy sectors, the conglomerate recorded a profit after tax of N13.5bn, rising by 671% up from N1.75bn recorded in the previous year. Other […]

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Details of 40 Nigerian firms, individuals blacklisted by AfDB over corrupt practices

The African Development Bank has blacklisted at least 40 Nigerian firms and individuals for engaging in corrupt practices, fraud and collusive practices between 2017 and 2021, according to data obtained from the bank’s website. The AfDB said the firms and individuals were debarred “for coercive, collusive, corrupt, fraudulent, or obstructive practices under its sanctions system […]

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GMD UBA, Kennedy Uzoka wins ‘Finovator of the Year’ Award; UBA receives ‘Excellence in Digital Banking’ Award

The Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, Kennedy Uzoka, has been announced as the winner of the Finovator of the Year’ Award for the year 2021. The Finovator of the Year’ Award is organised by the Finnovex West Africa Awards 2021, co-located with Finnovex West Africa Virtual Summit, Uzoka was selected […]

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Again, FG extends deadline for NIN-SIM linkage as enrolment hits 66m

The federal government of Nigeria has again extended the ongoing national identification number (NIN) and subscriber identity module (SIM) integration exercise. This time, the deadline was shifted from the previous date of October 31 till December 31, 2021. Isa Pantami, minister of communications and digital economy, conveyed the approval of the federal government to extend […]

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APC Rep says taxi drivers, carpenters, others should be taxed as they make a lot of money

A member of the House of Representatives, Fakeye Olufemi, says owners of small and medium enterprises, including carpenters and taxi drivers, should be made to pay tax.  Olufemi, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), representing Boluwaduro/Ifedayo/Ila federal constituency of Osun state, spoke on the floor of the house on Wednesday. The finance act […]

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Winners Emerge in 7th UBA Bumper Savings Account Promo

Pan African financial institution, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has again rewarded its loyal customers in its Bumper Savings Promo in line with its unwavering commitment towards prioritising its customers’ financial well-being as well as boosting savings culture in Nigeria. Since the bank commenced the promo in 2020, over 200 winners have emerged from the initiative that continues to […]

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Airtel Nigeria set to buyback 8.27 percent minority shareholdings at N61.24 billion

Airtel Networks Limited (Airtel Nigeria) has initiated a process to buyback 8.27% minority shareholdings at N55.81 per share, estimated at N61.24 billion. Buyback is a corporate action in which a company buys back (repurchase) its shares from the existing shareholders — usually at a price higher than the market price. Ownership consolidation, stock undervaluation or […]

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GTBank Releases H1 Audited Results; reports profit before tax of ₦93.1billion

Guaranty Trust Bank Plc (“GTBank” or “the Group”), now Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc, has released its audited financial results for the period ended June 30, 2021, to the Nigerian and London Stock Exchanges. A review of the results shows a decent performance across key financial metrics against the challenging business environment. This performance reaffirms […]

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