Business

By Tony Bashua Today, Smart Residences Limited is the only hospitality group in Nigeria rated by world acclaimed rating agencies – Agusto and Datapro. This did not come by chance. It is as a result of dutiful, painstaking planning and execution of ideas, innovation and capable management which combined have brought outstanding returns on investment over the few years the …

By Kofo Joseph Over the centuries, the essential needs of a medieval and modern-day traveler have not changed or experienced a sweeping revolution: security of life and belongings, good, healthy food and drink, access to medical aid, communication, a warm bed, and hygiene facilities. However, the approach to delivering these essential services has significantly improved over time. With the advent …

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has assured youths in the state of more empowerment in the Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources, urging them to take farming seriously. The governor’s assurance came during the Isoko Youth Conference, which aimed to promote political unity, agricultural empowerment, and socio-economic development. The conference, held on March 5, 2025, at Delta State University, brought …

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has extended an official invitation to President Bola Tinubu to visit Brazil, marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral ties between the two nations. This invitation is part of a broader effort to deepen diplomatic and economic relations between Brazil and Nigeria. During a meeting in Abuja, Brazilian Foreign Affairs Minister Mauro Vieira …

Access Bank is close to finalizing its acquisition of National Bank of Kenya (NBK) from KCB Group, marking a significant milestone in its pan-African expansion strategy. The deal, valued at around $100 million, will give Access Bank a stronger foothold in Kenya, East Africa’s largest economy. KCB Group CEO Paul Russo confirmed that the acquisition is in its final stages, …

The Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) has sounded the alarm that Nigeria may spend a staggering $110 billion on food imports in 2025 if it fails to adopt and strengthen digital agricultural extension services. This warning was issued by Dr. Godwin Atser, SAA’s Country Director, at the Annual Stakeholder Workshop in Abuja. Atser emphasized that continuous spending on food imports is …

Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has announced that young farmers participating in the state’s farming scheme earned over N200 million last year from selling their produce. This achievement is part of the state’s efforts to improve food security through infrastructure development, aiming to turn Ekiti into an agricultural hub in Nigeria. Governor Oyebanji emphasized that the government has successfully …

Benue, Nasarawa, and Ondo states were gripped by widespread protests and anger yesterday, following the killing of at least 28 people by herdsmen and bandits. A tragic farmers/herders’ clash in Nasarawa LGA, Nasarawa State, resulted in the loss of at least 20 lives, including a pregnant woman. The violence also left many injured, with houses, motorcycles, and a police vehicle …

Union Bank has awarded 452 UnionKorrect account holders with over N21 million during its recent draws held in Owerri, Imo State. The winners were selected from three categories: UnionKorrect Regular, UnionKorrect Exclusive, and UnionKorrect DeiDei. During the draw, monitored and supervised by relevant regulatory bodies, 100 customers were awarded N25,000 each, 40 customers N50,000 each, and one customer won the …

Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has praised Moniepoint, a leading fintech company, as a “true Nigerian success story. Tuggar made this remark during his visit to Moniepoint’s offices in the United Kingdom, where he highlighted the company’s impressive growth and its role in empowering millions of businesses through enhanced financial inclusion. Tuggar noted that Moniepoint’s success …