NLNG launches VIBES to spur small businesses in 110 communities
Post AMUGE
April 30, 2025
Top 50 beneficiaries to receive $1,300 each Ben Eguzozie, in Port Harcourt NLNG, Nigeria’s multibillion-dollar gas liquefaction company has launched a Vocational, Innovation Business and Empowerment Scheme (VIBES) to drive more activities within the small businesses sector within its host communities. The scheme, initially codenamed Youth Empowerment Scheme (YES), is seen as one of the […]
Palliatives: Dangote donates 80,000 bags of rice to Lagos residents
Post AMUGEMarch 19, 2025
Business a.m. Bolaji Robert, commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs & Rural Development, Lagos State; Zouera Youssoufou, MD/CEO, Aliko Dangote Foundation; Obafemi Hamzat, deputy governor, Lagos State; Mariya Aliko Dangote, executive director of operations, Dangote Sugar Refinery; Abisola Olusanya, commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems, Lagos State; during Flag-Off of the 2025 National Food […]
Tony Elumelu Foundation set to announce 2025 cohort of TEF entrepreneurship programme
Post AMUGEMarch 16, 2025
Business a.m. The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), Africa’s leading philanthropy empowering entrepreneurs is set to announce the 11th cohort of the TEF Entrepreneurship Programme on Saturday, March 22, 2025. The 2025 announcement comes at a critical time, as Africa’s entrepreneurship ecosystem faces funding constraints and global economic headwinds. TEF continues to provide much-needed support, empowering […]
ASR Africa breaks ground on N250m Abdul Samad Rabiu Medical Science Laboratory at Crescent University,Abeokuta
Post AMUGEMarch 1, 2025
Business a.m. From Right: G. T. Ogunmefun (University Acting Bursar); A. M. Ajiobla, SAN (Proprietor); Ibraheem Gbajabiamila (Vice- Chancellor); Ubon Udoh (MD/CEO, ASR Africa);Z. A. Ajibola (Registrar) and M. K. Momodu (Dean, College of Law) at the ground breaking ceremony of the Medical Science Laboratory for Crescent University, Abeokuta. ASR Africa has commenced the […]
PZ Cussons boosts research at UniJos with equipment donation
Post AMUGEFebruary 22, 2025
Onome Amuge Consumer goods giant PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc has strengthened its commitment to supporting scientific research and education in Nigeria through a donation of modern chemistry equipment to the University of Jos (UNIJOS). The initiative, executed in collaboration with the National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP), is considered a component of the […]
UBA Group supports African peace with $500,000 contribution to AU Peace Fund
Post AMUGEFebruary 19, 2025
Business a.m. Dagmawit Moges Bekele, director of the Peace Fund Secretariat, African Union, and Tony Elumelu, Group Chairman, United Bank for Africa(UBA), during the signing ceremony of agreement for the landmark donation of $500,000 to the African Union (AU) Peace Fund in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia at the weekend. Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa […]
Tony Elumelu Foundation, UAE partner to empower 1,000 African entrepreneurs
Post AMUGEFebruary 13, 2025
Joy Agwunobi The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), a leading philanthropy committed to empowering young African entrepreneurs across all 54 African countries, has entered into a $6 million strategic partnership with the UAE Office of Development Affairs and the Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation, an affiliate of Erth Zayed. According to the foundation, the collaboration […]
Access Holdings launches AccessGive to honour Herbert Wigwe’s legacy
Post AMUGEFebruary 10, 2025
Business a.m. L-R: Mia Mottley, prime minister of Barbados; Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, chairman, Access Holdings Plc; His wife, Ofovwe; Tochi Wigwe; Hannah Wigwe, daughters of late Herbert Wigwe; David Wigwe, son, during the first year memorial of late Herbert Wigwe, his wife Doreen, and son Chizi, held in Lagos…Sunday Access Holdings PLC has unveiled the AccessGive […]
Lafarge Africa deploys 155 trucks to boost customers’ business operations
Post AMUGEJanuary 20, 2025
Business a.m. Lafarge Africa, a leading innovative and sustainable building solutions company, has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting customer growth and operational excellence through the allocation of 155 trucks aimed at enhancing logistics capabilities. This milestone initiative, according to the company, underscores its commitment to empowering customers and fostering long-term partnerships built on mutual growth […]
ANOH Gas provides eye care in 11 communities
Post AMUGEDecember 17, 2024
Launches “Sight First” medical outreach 2.0 R-L: Effiong Okon (standing), AGPC’s managing director; Wolter Wielenga, general manager (Technical); Fred Asoluka, GM Finance; and Mofe Eromosele, CSLA; at the second edition of the ‘Sight First’ CSR Programme, held for the company’s host and impacted communities in Assa, Owerri, Imo State. The executive management team of ANOH […]