January 2025 – The Industry

LAPO launches project COPE, tackles open defecation with €120,000 grant

Kikelomo OyenugaJanuary 31, 2025

by Kikelomo OyenugaJanuary 31, 2025025

Project COPE (Curbing Open-defecation Prevalence through Economic Empowerment) has been launched to tackle the urgent public health challenge of open defecation in Nigeria, a situation...

Uncategorized

LAPO MfB pioneers green finance to fuel Nigeria’s sustainable future

Kikelomo OyenugaJanuary 31, 2025

by Kikelomo OyenugaJanuary 31, 2025027

As the world grapples with the urgent need to address climate change, financial institutions are increasingly being called upon to play a pivotal role...

Appointment

Canon appoints new president & CEO for Europe, Middle East & Africa

Kikelomo OyenugaJanuary 31, 2025

by Kikelomo OyenugaJanuary 31, 2025033

Sam Yoshida was previously based in the USA where he held the position of Executive Vice President & General Manager of the Marketing Strategy Unit,...

Finance

LAPO fixed deposit: A stable haven in Nigeria’s economic turmoil

Kikelomo OyenugaJanuary 31, 2025

by Kikelomo OyenugaJanuary 31, 2025017

Nigeria’s economic terrain has been marked by turbulence in recent years. Rising inflation, volatile exchange rates, and diminished purchasing power have plunged millions into financial...

Industry News

BUA Foods delivers outstanding revenue of N1.53tn, PAT rises by 145.2%

Kikelomo OyenugaJanuary 31, 2025

by Kikelomo OyenugaJanuary 31, 2025018

BUA Foods Plc, a leading manufacturer of food products has announced its exceptional FY 2024 unaudited financial results, demonstrating resilience amidst economic headwinds. Highlights ·...

FinTech

LAPO MfB: Pioneering financial inclusion, economic empowerment in Nigeria

Kikelomo OyenugaJanuary 31, 2025

by Kikelomo OyenugaJanuary 31, 2025022

In the dynamic landscape of Nigeria’s financial sector, few institutions have demonstrated as remarkable a transformation as LAPO Microfinance Bank. From its modest beginnings in...

Tech

Airtel CEO reaffirms commitment to excellent service experience amidst tariff adjustment approval

Kikelomo OyenugaJanuary 31, 2025

by Kikelomo OyenugaJanuary 31, 2025025

Airtel Nigeria, one of the country’s top telecommunications providers, has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering superior customer service following the Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC) recent...

CSR/CSI

Glo ‘Festival Of Jo’y promo draw holds in Ibadan

Kikelomo OyenugaJanuary 31, 2025

by Kikelomo OyenugaJanuary 31, 2025015

Digital solutions provider, Globacom, on Thursday held a draw in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, to select new winners in its loyalty reward promo,...

Industry News

Tomato prices crash in Lagos amid harvest season glut

Kikelomo OyenugaJanuary 31, 2025

by Kikelomo OyenugaJanuary 31, 2025023

The price of tomatoes in Lagos and other parts of Nigeria has significantly dropped due to a glut caused by the ongoing harvest season. Farmers...

Industry News

BOI CEO lauds ‘transaction of the year’ award

Kikelomo OyenugaJanuary 30, 2025

by Kikelomo OyenugaJanuary 30, 2025019

The managing director and chief executive officer of Bank of Industry (BOI), Dr. Olasupo Olusi, has commended the management and staff of Thisday newspaper...