FIRSTBANK RESTATES COMMITMENT TO SMES, AGRIC SECTOR GROWTH – By NAN (Oluwafunke Ishola)

First Bank of Nigeria Limited has expressed its commitment to the growth of the agricultural value chain and creating opportunities for the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to thrive in the country.     Its Group Head, Marketing and Corporate…

SONY A7 III REVIEW

When it introduced the third-generation A7, Sony said the mirrorless camera would redefine what it meant to be the “basic” model — a promise that has largely been kept. The A7 has always been the entry point to Sony’s full-frame line,…

CRONOS CONFIRMS DISCUSSIONS WITH ALTRIA, SHARES JUMP

Cronos Group (CRON) has confirmed it is involved in discussions “concerning a potential investment by Altria Group Inc. (MO).” Citing people familiar with the matter, Reuters had earlier reported that Altria, the parent company of Marlboro cigarettes among other brands, has offered to purchase the marijuana…

CREATING ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS: MARK GIBBS

Innovation is at the heart of global software solutions provider SAP. And for Global Executive Vice President of SAP Greater China Mark Gibbs, it means fostering this culture throughout the organisation. Innovation is no longer a one-time event, says SAP…

5 DISHES YOU SHOULD NOT MISS IN SOUTH AMERICA

You may be planning a trip to South America and are going to visit Iguazu Falls, Machu Picchu, Patagonia, Torres del Paine, or the beautiful Andes Mountain range. You’ve made your plans, booked your travel and are excited about your upcoming trip.…

FITCH REVISES OUTLOOK ON FBNH TO POSITIVE; AFFIRMS AT ‘B-   Written by Fitch Ratingsdetails

Fitch Ratings has revised the Outlook on the Long-Term Issuer Default Ratings (IDR) of FBN Holdings Plc (FBNH) and its primary operating company, First Bank of Nigeria (FBN) to Positive from Negative and affirmed the IDRs at ‘B-‘. Fitch has…

FIRSTBANK LINKS GROWTH TO INNOVATIONS, SERVICE DELIVERY – By NAN (Chinyere Joel-Nwokeoma)

First Bank of Nigeria Limited has attributed its success story to innovations and reinvention of products and services aimed at satisfying customers’ needs and aspirations. Dr. Adesola Adeduntan, the Bank’s Managing Director, stated this on the sidelines of the second anniversary…

THE COOLEST SUNGLASSES TO WEAR

Believe it or not, summer is just around the corner. Which means that you’re going to need a great pair of sunglasses to keep all that sunshine from wreaking havoc on your eyes. Plus, the right shades just make you…

NTT SECURITY RISK:VALUE REPORT ASKS IF BUSINESS LEADERS ARE FAILING

Lack of cohesion at the top sees organisations struggling to secure most important digital assets Responsibility for information security is not falling to any one senior executive function, according to the 2018 Risk:Value report from NTT Security, the specialised security company of NTT…

MATOKE : POPULAR UGANDAN DISH

Matoke is a banana variety that is indigenous to Uganda. They are shorter than regular bananas and are somewhat thicker at the mid section as a result. Due to the high starch content, the flesh of unripe matoke bananas is especially…