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Google for Startups has unveiled the 24 startups chosen for the 2024 cohort of its Growth Academy: AI for Health program. This initiative aims to empower promising startups across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) that are…

Zenith Bank Plc, on Thursday, 30th May 2024, launched a state-of-the-art digital/LED screen at Ajose Adeogun Roundabout, solidifying its commitment to innovation and community engagement. The monumental digital installation, an…

In a double win, Zenith Bank Plc's CEO Dr. Ebenezer Onyeagwu has been named Best Banking CEO of the Year in Africa for the second consecutive year at the International Banker 2024 Banking Awards. The award, which was announced in the…

FCMB Group Plc's shareholders gathered at the company's 11th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Monday and voted to significantly boost the company's capital reserves. Shareholders approved a plan to nearly double the bank's issued share…

Applications are now open for the 2024 cohort of Google Hustle Academy, a program dedicated to empowering Sub-Saharan Africa's small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). This year's iteration brings a significant upgrade: the integration…

Google's annual developer conference, I/O, concluded this week, showcasing a breadth of advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). Here's a breakdown of the key announcements that highlight Google's commitment to integrating AI…

Steak and grills every weekend, a trip to that music festival you always wanted, maybe even owning a place of your own. Those feel like the real, immediate goals, right? Retirement? That's an "old people" problem, something to worry…

The United States government, through its aid agency USAID, announced a new partnership with Nigeria's First City Monument Bank (FCMB) aimed at strengthening the country's healthcare sector and private businesses. The announcement…

Nigerian banking giant Zenith Bank reported stellar financial results for the first quarter of 2024, defying a challenging economic climate. In a filing with the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) on Friday, May 3rd, the bank announced a…

The African Union (AU) and Google have joined forces to launch the #DiscoverMyAfrica Shorts Challenge, a month-long initiative celebrating the continent's rich diversity, cultural heritage, and vibrant spirit. Running throughout May,…

In a move to boost intra-African trade, Zenpay Limited, a subsidiary of Zenith Bank Plc, signed an agreement with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat on Friday, May 3rd, 2024. The agreement, signed by Dr.…

FCMB Group Plc reported a stellar first quarter of 2024, boasting a near-triple jump in profit before tax compared to the same period last year. Profit before tax rocketed 192.6% to N31.3 billion, up from N10.7 billion in Q1 2023. This…

For the year ended December 31, 2023, FCMB Group Plc grew deposits, loans, assets under management, revenue and earnings and improved its environmental, social, and corporate governance scorecard. The Group recorded a…

Tech giant Google is calling on African innovators! Applications are now open for the eighth edition of its Google for Startups Accelerator Africa program. This year, the program places a special emphasis on startups harnessing the…

You work hard for your cash, big pile or small. Naturally, you want it protected and passed to relevant parties after you are gone. That is where trustees come in, and they are not just for folks with private jets and islands. It is not…