By Ben Nsemo Alpha Morgan Bank has strengthened its commitment to education and institutional development with its support for the commissioning of the Redeemer’s University Business School in Ogun State. The facility was officially inaugurated on Thursday, 2 April 2026, at a ceremony led by Pastor (Mrs.) Folu Adeboye. The event drew prominent dignitaries, including…
Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (“GTCO” or the “Group”) has announced the launch of “Take on Squad” Hackathon 3.0, reaffirming its commitment to fostering innovation, empowering talent, and supporting the development of technology-driven solutions that address real-world challenges across Africa. Now in its third edition, the Hackathon brings together developers, designers and entrepreneurs across Nigeria…
By Frank Ulom The Nigerian Exchange Group Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening corporate governance standards in collaboration with the Chartered Institute of Directors Nigeria. Chairman of NGX Group, Umaru Kwairanga, made this known at the unveiling of the CIoD 2026 Corporate Governance Outlook held in Ikoyi, Lagos. He described the institute as Nigeria’s…
By Frank Ulom Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) have been encouraged to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve efficiency, profitability and customer engagement, following a First Bank SMEConnect webinar held in Lagos. The virtual event, themed ‘Business Growth: From Adoption to Integration and Scalable Impact’, was convened by First Bank of Nigeria Ltd to equip…
…Declares Another Record Dividend of ₦12.76k; Re-affirming Unrivalled Capacity to Creating Value Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (“GTCO” or the “Group”) has released its Audited Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2025, to the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) and London Stock Exchange (LSE). The Group reported profit before tax of…
By Frank Ulom The Federal Reserve faces a classic supply-side challenge from the oil surge, which risks pushing core PCE inflation back toward 3% despite a softening labour market. At its March 2026 meeting, the Fed held rates steady at 3.50%-3.75%, with the dot plot showing zero to one 25bp cut for the year as…
By Frank Ulom Global equity markets are entering the Q1 2026 earnings season on edge, as Brent crude oil prices have surged above $110 per barrel amid the escalating US-Israel-Iran conflict disrupting flows through the Strait of Hormuz. The S&P 500 has shed nearly 7% from its January peak above 7,000, with analysts citing stagflation…
By Ovat Abeng The Bridge4Scale Digital Innovation Hub has concluded its digital acceleration programme in Awka, the Anambra State capital, to strengthen digital transformation across the Southeast geopolitical zone of Nigeria. The event held at the International Convention Centre in Awka on Friday, October 19th, 2025 was attended by digitalization industry leaders, Stakeholders, creators, innovators,…
In an economy shaped by constant shifts, the edge often belongs to those with the right information. On Wednesday, February 25, 2026, Alpha Morgan Bank will host the 19th edition of its Economic Review Webinar, a high-level thought leadership session designed to equip businesses, investors, and individuals with timely financial and economic insight. The session,…
Guaranty Trust Bank Ltd (GTBank), the flagship banking franchise of GTCO Plc, Africa’s leading financial services group, today announced the launch of Quick Airtime Loan, an innovative digital solution that gives customers instant access to airtime when they run out of call credit and have limited funds in their bank accounts, ensuring customers can stay…
