Transcorp Hotels’ shareholders approve ₦13.32 billion dividend at 12th AGM
Transcorp Hotels, the hospitality subsidiary of Transnational Corporation Plc, has declared a total dividend of ₦13.32 billion, representing ₦1.30 per share, at its 12th Annual General Meeting, which was held at the prestigious Transcorp Hilton Abuja. The total dividend consists of an interim dividend payment of ₦1.02 billion, equivalent to 10 kobo per share, which […]
Adaora Umeoji and the big shoes at Zenith Bank
By ARINZE ANAPUGARS Being the managing director of Zenith Bank is not, as the cliché goes, a tea party or a walk in the park. The shoes left behind by its founder and pioneer chief executive, Jim Ovia, generally referred to as the czar of Nigeria’s banking industry, are simply too big to fill. In […]
Women of Rubies launches Media Pitch Challenge to elevate women founders through visibility, strategic storytelling
Women of Rubies Inc. has officially launched the 2026 edition of its Media Pitch Challenge, a global initiative designed to equip women entrepreneurs with the visibility tools, strategic positioning, and storytelling skills necessary to accelerate business growth. The virtual pitch event, scheduled for February 28, 2026, will bring together emerging women founders from across multiple […]
2027: Presidential aspirant canvasses for active political participation
A presidential aspirant on the platform of the Young Progressives Party (YPP), Mr. Jide Filani, has called for renewed commitment to active political participation and visionary leadership in the country, declaring that Nigeria’s democratic future cannot be secured through protests alone, but through strategic engagement in the electoral process.
Continental Hotels mark IWD 2026 with women empowerment
By Jimoh Babatunde As International Women’s Day 2026 approaches, Continental Hotels Group Nigeria is emphasizing the power of altruism and reciprocity with its “Give to Gain” theme. The group’s flagship properties in Abuja and Lagos will host a series of events, showcasing its commitment to gender equality, professional development, and women’s empowerment. Cluster Director of […]
Awakan’s vision to rebrand, reignite Nigerian tourism
By Jimoh Babatunde When Dr. Olayiwola Awakan walked into office as Director-General of the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA) in October 2025, he did so with the calm confidence of a storyteller stepping onto a familiar stage. “I’m happy to be here; this is a new dawn. There’s a lot to be done, and by […]
