Fidelity Bank Plc has repaid its $400m Eurobond at maturity after five years, with the repayment reportedly financed entirely from the bank’s internal liquidity resources. The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Air Peace, Allen Onyema, who congratulated the bank on meeting its debt
By Dickson Omobola Executive Chairman of United Nigeria Airlines, Professor Obiora Okonkwo, has said the Igbo entrepreneurial model must be reformed, not discarded, to remain competitive in today’s global economy. Okonkwo, who was the facilitator at the 2026 Annual General Meeting of De Imperial Philanthropic Family in Lagos, delivered a talk titled: ‘Recalibrating the Igbo Entrepreneurial Model for the Emerging Global Economy’.
LASACO Assurance Plc has undergone a significant change in its ownership structure after an N18.47bn rights issue, which strengthened the financial position of the insurer. The capital-raising exercise has given Ibile Holdings Limited, an investment company owned by the Lagos State Government, majority
In a post on Instagram featuring the inspiring and energetic song ‘Thaan Liya’ from the Bollywood movie ‘Dasvi’ as background music, Mr. Modi highlighted that the “historic" drop in poverty represents a generational surge in opportunities
The mini-clinic of the 2026 edition of the Luv FM-Republic Bank Habitat has recorded a successful outing in Kumasi, bringing together key players in Ghana’s housing and construction industry to promote affordable and accessible homeownership. Main Habitat Fair scheduled for November The partnership between Luv FM and Republic Bank is expected to continue offering prospective homeowners access to financial guidance and other essential services as they work towards owning homes.
By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the African Petroleum Producers’ Organisation (APPO) have established the Africa Energy Bank (AEB). The Africa Energy Bank aims to bridge this financing gap while supporting a just energy transition for African countries.”
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Zenith Bank (Ghana) Limited, Henry C. Onwuzurigbo, says the bank is strengthening its focus on employee wellness, SME financing and digital banking as part of efforts to support business growth and improve customer experience. He further disclosed that Zenith Bank had recently organised a virtual SME Empowerment Programme, which was made available on its YouTube platform to help entrepreneurs understand its products and learn from the experiences of beneficiaries.