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PRESS RELEASE

January 28, 2025

Access Bank wins THISDAY’s ‘Global Bank of the Year’ Award; Aig-Imoukhuede wins ‘Titan of the Year’

THISDAY Newspapers highlighted Access Bank’s nomination, praising its strategic leadership, rapid expansion, and unwavering commitment to innovation and sustainability.

Access Bank and THISDAY
January 28, 2025

Dangote set to buy 12 million barrels of crude oil from United States for refinery operations

The refinery resorted to crude importation as local supply challenges hindered the new $20 billion refinery’s push to reach full refining capacity.

Dangote Refinery
January 27, 2025

Zenith Bank secures approval to raise N350 billion from Nigerian public

“This successful transaction will enable us to continue delivering value to our stakeholders while also contributing to the growth and development of the economy.”

Zenith Bank and Nigerian masses
January 24, 2025

Tinubu appoints Ganduje, Afikuyomi, Prof Akinyemi, Dayo Israel, Felix Morka, others as chairpersons, CEOs of parastatals, agencies

Mr Tinubu told the board chairpersons not to interfere with the management of the organisations, emphasising that their positions are non-executive.

Abdullahi Ganduje
January 21, 2025

World Bank sanctions Viva Atlantic, Technology House, CEO Norman Didam for fraud, colluding with Nigerian govt officials

The debarment is connected with fraudulent, collusive, and corrupt practices as part of Nigeria’s National Social Safety Nets Project.

David Malpass
January 21, 2025

Inaugural Address (Full Speech): Trump says ‘golden age of America begins right now’

“During every single day of the Trump administration, I will, very simply, put America first,” said U.S. President Donald Trump.

President Donald J. Trump
January 20, 2025

Dangote refinery awards scholarships to 473 students

Mr Edwin highlighted the impressive year-on-year progress—from 56 students in 2019 to 450 beneficiaries in 2024.

Dangote refinery awards students scholarship
January 19, 2025

Dangote refinery explains adjustment in petroleum price

“We are committed to providing reliable, top-quality petrol to the Nigerian people at competitive prices,” the statement read.

Dangote Refinery
January 18, 2025

U.S. court sentences Mozambique’s ex-finance minister to prison for $2 billion fraud

Mr Chang was convicted of conspiring to commit wire fraud and money laundering in connection with his role in a $2 billion international fraud.

Manuel Chang
January 16, 2025

Nigerian transnational fraudster Okezie Ogbata convicted for defrauding 400 U.S. victims, to be sentenced April 14

Mr Ogbata, scheduled to be sentenced on April 14, faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison.

U.S. PRISON