Masobe Books, in partnership with Roving Heights, invites readers, literature lovers, and cultural enthusiasts to an enchanting afternoon with international bestselling author Lola Akinmade, as she reads from her latest novel, Bitter Honey. The intimate reading and conversation session will be hosted by Evidence Egwono on Friday, October 31, 2025, at 3:00 PM, at Roving Heights Bookstore, Landmark Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. The event promises an inspiring atmosphere of storytelling, creative exchange, and community. Attendees will enjoy live readings, engaging discussions around the themes that shape Akinmade’s work, and a book-signing session. Guests are encouraged to come along with friends for a…
Author: Lilian Azuh
Dangote Cement Plc has announced robust financial results for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, showcasing a remarkable 164.8 per cent increase in earnings per suare (EPS), which rose from ₦16.55 to ₦43.80. This significant growth reflects the company’s strong operational performance and strategic expansion efforts. Group revenue climbed by 23.2 per cent, reaching ₦3,154.8 billion compared to ₦2,560.6 billion in the same period of 2024. The company also recorded a 57.7 per cent rise in Group EBITDA, which grew from ₦908.7 billion to ₦1,428.2 billion. Profit after tax (PAT) surged by 166.3 per cent, from ₦279.1 billion to…
As BudgIT unveils its 2025 State of States Report, Anambra State takes the crown as Nigeria’s undisputed leader in fiscal performance, a resounding affirmation of what progressive leadership can achieve. Rising from second place in 2024 to claim the top spot this year, Anambra has outshone economic powerhouses like Lagos, which held steady at second, and emerging contenders such as Kwara (third), Abia (fourth), and Edo (fifth). This is not just another ranking from a speculative consulting armchair; it is an authentic affirmation of sustainable development, and at its helm is Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, whose strategic foresight and resourceful…
Nestlé Nigeria PLC has announced strong financial results in its 9-Month report, driven byhigh growth. Key highlights for January to September 2025 Results : Revenue Growth: Nestlé Nigeria PLC saw a robust 33% increase in revenue, totalingN884.5 billion compared to 9M of 2024.Operating Profit: The operating profit grew to N181.3 billion, a 63.6% increase from N110.8billion in 9M of 2024.Profit Before Tax: The profit before tax reached N127.9 billion, in contrast to the loss of –N255.4 billion in the same period of 2024.Profit After Tax: The profit after tax amounted to N72.5 billion, compared to a loss of –N184.3 billion in 9M 2024.Equity Position: The…
The Alternative Bank (‘AltBank’) has announced the launch of The Alternative Bank-Utiva Women in Tech Scholarship, a landmark initiative designed to empowerwomen entrepreneurs with digital skills, innovation design, and business growthtraining. The announcement was made during a high-level virtual convening held onFriday to commemorate the International Day for Rural Women. The scholarship programme, which begins in November 2025, forms part of theBank’s wider Corporate Social Investment commitment to bridge gender and digitaldivides, equipping women with tools to scale their enterprises and strengthen theirparticipation in the emerging digital economy. Speaking during the event, Korede Demola-Adeniyi, Executive Director (South) atThe Alternative Bank,…
…….. Reports Profit Before Tax of ₦900.8billion Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (“GTCO” or “the Group”) has released its Unaudited Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements as of September 30, 2025, to the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) and London Stock Exchange (LSE). The Group posted profit before tax of ₦900.8billion on the back of strong performance on the core earnings lines of interest income and fee income which grew y-o-y by 25.6% and 16.8% respectively. The strong core-earning performance continued to narrow the y-o-y dip in PBT to 26%,…
During a high-level visit to the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) Secretariat in Abuja, Inuwa called for state and local governments to commit a stronger partnership with the federal government. He emphasized that digital transformation is a national vision that requires active participation from every corner of the country to succeed. To unlock inclusive growth for all Nigerians, the country must forge a deeper digital alliance. That was the core message from Kashifu Inuwa CCIE, Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). To make this partnership real, he urged governments to “strengthen collaborations that embed our initiatives directly…
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