Corporate Press Releases Archives - Nairametrics https://nairametrics.com/category/companies/corporate-official-press-releases-from-nigerian-companies/ Destination for Business news and analysis from Africa's largest economy Wed, 22 May 2024 17:39:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 https://nairametrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/cropped-cropped-favicon-1.png?resize=75,75 Corporate Press Releases Archives - Nairametrics https://nairametrics.com/category/companies/corporate-official-press-releases-from-nigerian-companies/ 32 32 201037849 FSI partners FUTMinna to launch virtual innovation lab  https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/22/fsi-partners-futminna-to-launch-virtual-innovation-lab/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/22/fsi-partners-futminna-to-launch-virtual-innovation-lab/#respond Wed, 22 May 2024 17:39:03 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=489664 Financial Services Innovators (FSI), a not-for-profit organisation in Lagos dedicated to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship, is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with the Federal University of Technology Minna, a federal tertiary institution registered in Nigeria.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/22/fsi-partners-futminna-to-launch-virtual-innovation-lab/feed/ 0 489664 Interswitch, Stanbic IBTC Bank CEOs announced as DBNC 2024 Keynote speakers https://nairametrics.com/2024/03/14/interswitch-stanbic-ibtc-bank-ceos-announced-as-dbnc-2024-keynote-speakers/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/03/14/interswitch-stanbic-ibtc-bank-ceos-announced-as-dbnc-2024-keynote-speakers/#respond Thu, 14 Mar 2024 06:42:08 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=482746 Amidst the challenges posed by macroeconomic headwinds, entrepreneurs and business enthusiasts are gearing up for the fourth edition of the Doing Business in Nigeria Conference (DBNC) on April 13, 2024 .

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/03/14/interswitch-stanbic-ibtc-bank-ceos-announced-as-dbnc-2024-keynote-speakers/feed/ 0 482746 Nairametrics fortifies collaboration with NGX, engages in strategic dialogue with CEO, Temi Popoola  https://nairametrics.com/2023/11/08/nairametrics-fortifies-collaboration-with-ngx-engages-in-strategic-dialogue-with-ceo-temi-popoola/ https://nairametrics.com/2023/11/08/nairametrics-fortifies-collaboration-with-ngx-engages-in-strategic-dialogue-with-ceo-temi-popoola/#comments Wed, 08 Nov 2023 17:29:35 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=471338 In a significant step towards bolstering mutual cooperation and driving forward the growth of capital market operations and financial literacy, Nairametrics, a distinguished financial media enterprise in Nigeria, led by its CEO, Mr. Ugo Obi-Chukwu, paid a strategic visit to the CEO of Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), on November 3, 2023. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2023/11/08/nairametrics-fortifies-collaboration-with-ngx-engages-in-strategic-dialogue-with-ceo-temi-popoola/feed/ 1 471338 Nairametrics forges stronger ties with SEC in fruitful meeting  https://nairametrics.com/2023/10/18/nairametrics-forges-stronger-ties-with-sec-in-fruitful-meeting/ https://nairametrics.com/2023/10/18/nairametrics-forges-stronger-ties-with-sec-in-fruitful-meeting/#respond Wed, 18 Oct 2023 14:58:17 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=469155 In a significant step towards fostering collaboration and promoting financial literacy, the management team of Nairametrics, a leading financial news media company based in Nigeria, paid a courtesy visit to the Lagos office of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Friday, October 13, 2023.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2023/10/18/nairametrics-forges-stronger-ties-with-sec-in-fruitful-meeting/feed/ 0 469155 “Grit” by Obari Gomba wins The Nigeria Prize for Literature  https://nairametrics.com/2023/10/15/grit-by-obari-gomba-wins-the-nigeria-prize-for-literature/ https://nairametrics.com/2023/10/15/grit-by-obari-gomba-wins-the-nigeria-prize-for-literature/#comments Sun, 15 Oct 2023 16:03:37 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=468844 The Advisory Board for The Nigeria Prize for Literature, sponsored by Nigeria LNG Limited, (NLNG) on Friday announced “Grit”, authored by the playwright, Obari Gomba, as the winner of the $100,000 prize for the 2023 cycle on Drama. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2023/10/15/grit-by-obari-gomba-wins-the-nigeria-prize-for-literature/feed/ 1 468844 Dangote Sugar merger with NASCON to be completed via scheme of consideration https://nairametrics.com/2023/08/30/dangote-sugar-merger-with-nascon-to-be-completed-via-scheme-of-consideration/ https://nairametrics.com/2023/08/30/dangote-sugar-merger-with-nascon-to-be-completed-via-scheme-of-consideration/#respond Wed, 30 Aug 2023 16:55:02 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=463164 Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc, in an announcement to the Nigerian Exchange Limited, has disclosed that its planned merger with NASCON and Dangote Rice Limited would be completed via a “scheme of consideration”.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2023/08/30/dangote-sugar-merger-with-nascon-to-be-completed-via-scheme-of-consideration/feed/ 0 463164 Sterling HoldCo appoints new Chairman, CEO and Non-Executive Directors  https://nairametrics.com/2023/07/04/sterling-holdco-appoints-new-chairman-ceo-and-non-executive-directors/ https://nairametrics.com/2023/07/04/sterling-holdco-appoints-new-chairman-ceo-and-non-executive-directors/#comments Tue, 04 Jul 2023 21:47:35 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=457449 Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc has announced the appointment of new Chairman, CEO, and Non-Executive Directors. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2023/07/04/sterling-holdco-appoints-new-chairman-ceo-and-non-executive-directors/feed/ 9 457449 Oluyemi Oloyede takes over as MD/CEO of UAC Foods Limited https://nairametrics.com/2023/05/05/oluyemi-oloyede-takes-over-as-md-ceo-of-uac-foods-limited/ https://nairametrics.com/2023/05/05/oluyemi-oloyede-takes-over-as-md-ceo-of-uac-foods-limited/#respond Fri, 05 May 2023 08:13:40 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=449300 UAC Foods Limited, a leading Nigerian food and beverage company, has appointed Oluyemi Oloyede as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2023/05/05/oluyemi-oloyede-takes-over-as-md-ceo-of-uac-foods-limited/feed/ 0 449300 Renmoney turns 10, marks anniversary with business community in Nigeria https://nairametrics.com/2022/12/07/renmoney-turns-10-marks-anniversary-with-business-community-in-nigeria/ https://nairametrics.com/2022/12/07/renmoney-turns-10-marks-anniversary-with-business-community-in-nigeria/#respond Wed, 07 Dec 2022 04:42:02 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=426697 After a decade of driving financial inclusion for individuals and small businesses in Nigeria, Renmoney Microfinance Bank held an event to engage with partners, investors, regulators and business leaders about their experience and outlook for investing in Africa.   One of the foremost emerging markets experts, Charlie Robertson – Renaissance Capital’s Global Chief Economist – delivered […]

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2022/12/07/renmoney-turns-10-marks-anniversary-with-business-community-in-nigeria/feed/ 0 426697 mediaReach OMD To Present Top Trends 2023… Partners LBS & Geopoll on Webinar Session https://nairametrics.com/2022/11/29/mediareach-omd-to-present-top-trends-2023-partners-lbs-geopoll-on-webinar-session/ https://nairametrics.com/2022/11/29/mediareach-omd-to-present-top-trends-2023-partners-lbs-geopoll-on-webinar-session/#respond Tue, 29 Nov 2022 10:18:58 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=425406 mediaReach OMD, Nigeria’s leading media independent agency and pioneering thought leadership in Nigeria, in partnership with the prestigious Lagos Business School of the Pan-Atlantic University and Geopoll West Africa, is set to present a Webinar on the top trends to watch out for in 2023 as the current year draws to a closing. The webinar […]

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2022/11/29/mediareach-omd-to-present-top-trends-2023-partners-lbs-geopoll-on-webinar-session/feed/ 0 425406 Purple Real Estate Group Releases its Audited Results for the Half Year Ended 30 June 2022 https://nairametrics.com/2022/11/07/purple-real-estate-group-releases-its-audited-results-for-the-half-year-ended-30-june-2022/ https://nairametrics.com/2022/11/07/purple-real-estate-group-releases-its-audited-results-for-the-half-year-ended-30-june-2022/#respond Mon, 07 Nov 2022 14:18:29 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=420778 Purple Real Estate Income PLC (‘Purple Group’ or ‘Purple’ or ‘PREIP’ or ‘The Group’) has announced its audited results for the half year ended 30 June 2022.  Consolidated Income Statement   Gross earnings of ₦4.7 billion, up 157.5% year-on-year (H1 2021: ₦1.8 billion)  Net revenue of ₦984.6 million, up by 57.1% year-on-year (H1 2021: ₦626.8 million)  […]

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2022/11/07/purple-real-estate-group-releases-its-audited-results-for-the-half-year-ended-30-june-2022/feed/ 0 420778 BUA Chairman, Abdul Samad Rabiu Bags Double Honours https://nairametrics.com/2022/10/24/bua-chairman-abdul-samad-rabiu-bags-double-honours/ https://nairametrics.com/2022/10/24/bua-chairman-abdul-samad-rabiu-bags-double-honours/#respond Mon, 24 Oct 2022 15:21:32 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=417442 Industrialist, Philanthropist and founder of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, has been conferred with the prestigious Nigerian National Honour of   Commander of the Federal Republic as well as the Nigeria Excellence Award in Public Service (NEAPS) by TBS.  These awards were presented by President Muhammadu Buhari recently on two different occasions to Abdul Samad Rabiu […]

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2022/10/24/bua-chairman-abdul-samad-rabiu-bags-double-honours/feed/ 0 417442 In maiden report, Agora Policy calls for swift and bold economic reform https://nairametrics.com/2022/10/17/in-maiden-report-agora-policy-calls-for-swift-and-bold-economic-reform/ https://nairametrics.com/2022/10/17/in-maiden-report-agora-policy-calls-for-swift-and-bold-economic-reform/#comments Mon, 17 Oct 2022 06:24:52 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=415893 Agora Policy said Nigeria needs swift and audacious reforms to stop the rapid decline of its economy and the resultant effects.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2022/10/17/in-maiden-report-agora-policy-calls-for-swift-and-bold-economic-reform/feed/ 1 415893 Kogi Government vigilantes inflict enormous damage on Dangote cement in Obajana https://nairametrics.com/2022/10/09/kogi-government-vigilantes-inflict-enormous-damage-on-dangote-cement-in-obajana/ https://nairametrics.com/2022/10/09/kogi-government-vigilantes-inflict-enormous-damage-on-dangote-cement-in-obajana/#comments Sun, 09 Oct 2022 11:15:42 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=414634 Over 500 Government Vigilantes invaded the Dangote Cement Plant located at Obajana on Wednesday at the behest of the State Governor and forcefully shut down its operations.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2022/10/09/kogi-government-vigilantes-inflict-enormous-damage-on-dangote-cement-in-obajana/feed/ 2 414634 CBN Grants Xpress Payments’ Sister Company, XpressMTS, Mobile Money Operator Licence https://nairametrics.com/2022/10/07/cbn-grants-xpress-payments-sister-company-xpressmts-mobile-money-operator-licence/ https://nairametrics.com/2022/10/07/cbn-grants-xpress-payments-sister-company-xpressmts-mobile-money-operator-licence/#respond Fri, 07 Oct 2022 08:47:18 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=414334 XpressMTS Limited, a subsidiary of Xpress Holdings Limited (parent company to Nigeria’s leading fintech company, Xpress Payment Solutions Limited, aka Xpress Payments), has been granted a mobile money operator licence by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). This licence allows XpressMTS to immediately commence operations as a mobile money operator in Nigeria, to extend to […]

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2022/10/07/cbn-grants-xpress-payments-sister-company-xpressmts-mobile-money-operator-licence/feed/ 0 414334 PILLOW FUND: The Only App You Need To Grow Your Savings, is Live in Nigeria! https://nairametrics.com/2022/10/05/pillow-fund-the-only-app-you-need-to-grow-your-savings-is-live-in-nigeria/ https://nairametrics.com/2022/10/05/pillow-fund-the-only-app-you-need-to-grow-your-savings-is-live-in-nigeria/#respond Wed, 05 Oct 2022 14:13:55 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=413835 Pillow Fund, a financial services company has launched in Africa with the sole mission to provide Africans with a reliable way to save and grow their wealth. Pillow now has a market presence in Africa’s largest economy, Nigeria, with a variety of products and services that allow users to earn interest on their deposited funds, […]

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2022/10/05/pillow-fund-the-only-app-you-need-to-grow-your-savings-is-live-in-nigeria/feed/ 0 413835 LivingTrust Mortgage Bank wins big, clinches 5 prestigious awards in one month https://nairametrics.com/2022/10/04/living-trust-mortgage-bank-wins-big-clinches-5-prestigious-awards-in-one-month/ https://nairametrics.com/2022/10/04/living-trust-mortgage-bank-wins-big-clinches-5-prestigious-awards-in-one-month/#respond Tue, 04 Oct 2022 06:36:33 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=413308 The awards were in recognition of the bank’s trailblazing performance and innovative approach to mortgage financing, which already saw it surpassing its earnings forecast for the second quarter of this year by a whopping 14 percent

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2022/10/04/living-trust-mortgage-bank-wins-big-clinches-5-prestigious-awards-in-one-month/feed/ 0 413308 Dangote Wins ECOWAS’ Manufacturing Brand of the Year Award https://nairametrics.com/2022/10/01/dangote-wins-ecowas-manufacturing-brand-of-the-year-award/ https://nairametrics.com/2022/10/01/dangote-wins-ecowas-manufacturing-brand-of-the-year-award/#respond Sat, 01 Oct 2022 06:16:37 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=412741 Africa’s largest business conglomerate, Dangote Industries Limited has been adjudged the Outstanding Indigenous Conglomerate of the Decade, carting home eight different Economic Community of West African States Manufacturing Excellence Awards (EMEA) in the process. In the same vein, two subsidiaries of Conglomerate, Dangote Cement Plc, and Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc also received awards from the […]

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2022/10/01/dangote-wins-ecowas-manufacturing-brand-of-the-year-award/feed/ 0 412741 Dangote Boosts Abuja Trade Fair https://nairametrics.com/2022/10/01/dangote-boosts-abuja-trade-fair/ https://nairametrics.com/2022/10/01/dangote-boosts-abuja-trade-fair/#respond Sat, 01 Oct 2022 06:12:11 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=412738 The Dangote Group has been described as a significant premium player as over 300 corporate exhibitors are participating in the 17th Abuja International Trade Fair (AITF) that is expected to be declared open by President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday. Speaking to newsmen, the Director-General of the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), Ms. Victoria […]

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2022/10/01/dangote-boosts-abuja-trade-fair/feed/ 0 412738 Nigerian Exchange Group holds 61st Annual General Meeting, approves new resolutions https://nairametrics.com/2022/09/30/nigerian-exchange-group-holds-61st-annual-general-meeting-approves-new-resolutions/ https://nairametrics.com/2022/09/30/nigerian-exchange-group-holds-61st-annual-general-meeting-approves-new-resolutions/#comments Fri, 30 Sep 2022 17:19:06 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=412673 The Nigerian Exchange Group Plc. held its 61st Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Lagos on Friday, 30 September 2022, where shareholders approved resolutions by the company’s board of directors. At the meeting, Mr. Apollos Ikpobe and Dr. Okechukwu Itanyi retired by rotation and were re-elected as non-executive directors. Professor Enase Okonedo’s resignation was earlier approved […]

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