Early September, I was in Poland for an investment/economic forum. I was essentially there in my capacity as the Coordinator of the Ogun-Guangdong Free Trade Zone (OGFTZ). My mission on that foreign land was clear: to woo global investors to Ogun State, Southwest Nigeria. That meeting was the 32nd in the series of the Economic...
As some set of Polish entrepreneurs set their feet on our nation’s very fertile soil to scout from avalanche of business opportunities courtesy of ZGM, a Nigeria company led by Dr Abbey Onas, I am happy to say that the Polish investors have made one of the best decisions of their life time. My conviction...
Fidelity Bank Plc has announced the completion of the acquisition of a 100% stake in Union Bank Plc. According to Bloomberg, the CEO of Fidelity Bank, the Chief Executive of Fidelity Bank, Mrs Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, made this disclosure. The Bank noted that following the completion of the acquisition of Union Bank UK, it would expand...
In the words of American author Napoleon Hill, “First comes thought; then organization of that thought, into ideas and plans; then transformation of those plans into reality. The beginning, as you will observe, is in your imagination.” At Adron Homes, this profound statement resonates deeply with our mission and ethos. We don’t just envision cities,...
Amidst a resounding call to reshape perceptions about investment in Nigeria by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR and his proactive policies aimed at inviting more foreign direct investments (FDI) for Nigeria, The Coordinator of the Ogun-Guangdong Free Trade Zone and Chairman, ZGM Investment Group, Dr. Abbey Onas, passionately urged European foreign investors to seize the...
Temidayo Babalola As the economy continues to bite harder, Nigeria with an estimated population of over 200 million people and about 30 per cent of the entire population still grappling with the need to get quality shelter and affordable houses, there is a burning need for proactive steps to stem the housing deficits if we...
Foremost digital services company, Globacom, has again received a shower of encomiums as it clinched awards in two major categories at the just-concluded annual Consumer Value Awards. The company’s sterling achievements in the telecommunications industry came to reckoning as it won the “Best Value for money Telecommunication Service of the Year 2023” and “Best Value...
Last Friday, we had the pleasure of hosting the incredible @dabotalawson, a visionary entrepreneur and a dear friend of ours, at the heart of innovation—Sujimoto HQ. Her innate generosity knows no bounds, as she took charge of our space to uplift and empower our female champions. This act of kindness is one we hold in...
Leading digital services provider, Globacom, has again emerged the most popular brand in Nigeria. The company, which marks its 20 years of operations on August 29, was voted “Nigeria’s Most Popular Brand” in a Top of Mind (TOM) Survey conducted by brand and marketing firm, TOP 50 BRANDS NIGERIA, as part of its comprehensive 2023...
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Friday unveiled a series of fresh operational guidelines for forex sales by Bureau de Change (BDC) operators in the country. This is coming more than two years after the suspended CBN governor, Godwin Emefiele, announced the suspension of foreign exchange sales to BDC operators in that segment of...