VFD Group PLC plans major equity listing on NGX
Business a.m.
June 6, 2023
By Business A.M. VFD Group Plc is pleased to announce its intention to list on the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX). This strategic move will allow the company to gain access to public equity markets, increase its visibility, and strengthen its financial position. VFD Group Plc is a leading proprietary investment company with a proven track […]
VFD Group announces new board appointments
Business a.m.May 31, 2023
By Business A.M. VFD Group Plc, a sector-agnostic proprietary investment firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Adegboyega Fatoki and Ms. Omolola Bolusire on its board, at the recently concluded Annual General Meeting which took place on the 25th of May 2023. Mr. Adegboyega Fatoki brings over 37 years of experience […]
Majority shareholder unbundles equity holdings in VFD Group
Business a.m.May 31, 2023
By Business A.M. PremiumGreen Limited, the largest single shareholder of VFD Group Plc, has received unanimous approval from its esteemed board and shareholders on a momentous decision to unbundle its holdings in VFD Group through a transparent distribution process that will enable its shareholders to hold shares directly in VFD Group. This decision follows […]
All set for Africa Workplace Leadership Summit June 23
Businessam StaffJune 6, 2022
All is now set for the maiden edition of the Africa Workplace Leadership Summit set to hold on 23 June 2022 at BWC Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos and being put together by Fox Leadership Institute. The event will see African business leaders in the public and private sectors converge in what is being described as […]
CIAPS offers Commonwealth scholarships for professional studies
Businessam StaffJune 5, 2022
The Centre for International, Advanced and Professional Studies (CIAPS), the Lagos, Nigeria based international graduate school, said it is offering a Commonwealth scholarship scheme for its 2022 postgraduate professional studies. The CIAPS Commonwealth Scholarships are part of the new CIAPS Scholarship programmes, which will directly benefit students entering postgraduate professional education in June 2022. A […]
PETAN, NCDMB jointly promote African content at SAIPEC 2022
Onome AmugeFebruary 15, 2022
With the growing demand for local content development in the Nigerian oil and gas industry, the Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN) has created a new investment focus to develop strategies on strengthening the Nigerian and African content to other sectors of the economy. The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has also […]
ABCHealth bags SERAS award for impact in Africa’s health sector
Chris IkosaDecember 23, 2021
The African Business Coalition for Health (ABCHealth), a not-for-profit health advocacy driven organisation, emerged the “Not for Profit of the Year” at the 2021 Sustainability, Enterprise and Responsibility (SERAS) CSR Africa awards held in Lagos, Nigeria. ABCHealth was also nominated in three other categories including the “Social Enterprise of the Year”, “Best New Entry” and […]
FCMB shareholders approve N2.79bn dividend pot, applaud bank efficiency
Businessam StaffApril 22, 2021
Shareholders of FCMB Group Plc (www.fcmbgroup.com) have restated their confidence in the financial institution to sustain its impressive performance and deliver more value. The shareholders gave the commendation at the 8th annual general meeting (AGM) of the group held on April 21, 2021 at its corporate head office in Lagos. They also unanimously approved the […]
Dangote denounces fraudulent recruitment, empowerment scheme
Onome AmugeFebruary 19, 2021
By Onome Amuge Nigerian multinational industrial conglomerate, Dangote Industries Limited, has disclaimed reports of a fraudulent recruitment exercise scheme circulating on Whatsapp and other social media channels titled, “2021 Dangote Empowerment”, purported to be approved by the Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF). In a public statement signed by Francis Awowole-Browne, director, Corporate Communication Department, Dangote […]
Aig-Imoukhuede Institute partners Oxford University for public leaders programme
Ben EguzozieFebruary 6, 2021
50 Nigerian public servants to benefit from £11,500 scholarship each Competitive selection to be done by Oxford’s Blavatnik School Programme a 7-week world-class leadership training Aig-Imoukhuede Institute (AII), with a mission to work towards continuous improvement of the Nigerian public service, has announced the commencement of its AIG Public Leaders Programme in […]