Dr Henry Abdo: Building institutions beyond business
By Esther Onyegbula Beyond conventional business investments, Dr. Henry Abdo has built a profile around supporting institutions, innovators and strategic platforms across science, education, culture, agriculture and food security. For more than 25 years, Abdo has financed and sponsored emerging growth companies across Agriculture, Energy, Education, Healthcare, Infrastructure and Information Technology, while also supporting initiatives […]
How Ardova-led consortium’ll drive new era in Nigeria’s CNG market – Sowami
Following the agreement by a consortium led by Ardova Plc to acquire Powergas Global Investments Nigeria Limited and Powergas Ebedei Limited, together known as Powergas, the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) business landscape in Nigeria is about to witness a major revolution. Powergas, one of Africa’s largest Compressed Natural Gas producers and virtual pipeline distributors, was […]
Anchor Insurance unveils app, enhanced third party motor insurance
By Rosemary Iwunze Anchor Insurance Company Limited has unveiled two significant innovations: the Enhanced Third-Party Motor Insurance Policy and the Anchor Insurance App. Speaking during the launch at the company’s head office in Lagos, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the company, Mr. Ebose Augustine stated that the move is part of the company’s continuing transformation […]
Aiyedatiwa backs NAF crash recovery operation
— NEMA deploys swamp buggies to recover wreckage By Dayo Johnson, Akure AKURE — Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has pledged the full support of the state government to agencies involved in the search and recovery operation following the Nigerian Air Force aircraft crash in Igbokoda, Ilaje Local Government Area of the state. Aiyedatiwa made […]
How newly-recapitalised banks can weather 2027 poll test — Report
•As capital strength meets productivity challenge By Tunde Oso AN industry outlook report has said Nigeria’s banking industry would face what could be an even more consequential test of whether the sector can deploy its stronger balance sheets productively while navigating the economic and liquidity pressures expected to accompany the 2027 general elections. In its […]
Why Nigeria must treat connectivity as critical infrastructure – Economist
Nigeria’s expanding dependence on telecommunications is creating a new development imperative: the country must continue to invest in connectivity while ensuring that the infrastructure supporting it is protected and resilient. From banking and Point-of-Sale transactions to healthcare, education, logistics, digital commerce and small businesses, connectivity has become an increasingly important platform for economic activity and […]
