April 2026 – Page 10

Ibukun Awosika Resigns from Cadbury Nigeria Board

30.04.2026

Cadbury Nigeria Plc has announced the resignation of its director, Mrs Ibukun Awosika, from the company’s board. The company disclosed this in a notice to the Nigerian Exchange Limited and the investing public on Wednesday. The notice was signed by the Company Secretary, Afolasade Olowe. According to the statement, Awosika’s resignation will take effect from...

LG launches smart dehumidifier in Nigeria to fight mould

30.04.2026

LG Electronics has introduced a new smart dehumidifier into the Nigerian market, as rising humidity levels continue to worsen indoor air quality and increase health risks across the country. The product was unveiled in Abuja on Wednesday, with the firm positioning it as a response to the persistent moisture challenges experienced during the rainy season...

Nigerian Gas Association gets new executive council

30.04.2026

The Nigerian Gas Association has announced a change in its leadership following a handover ceremony held recently in Lagos. The General Manager, Integrated Gas Development, FIRST Exploration & Petroleum Development Company, Mrs Yetunde Taiwo, assumed office as president of the association, succeeding Mr Akachukwu Nwokedi, who is Company Secretary/General Counsel at NLNG. The transition ushers...

Equity Group targets expansion in Angola, Zambia & Mozambiqu

30.04.2026

Equity Group Holdings, Kenya’s most profitable lender, has officially signalled a major southward expansion, setting its sights on bank acquisitions in Angola, Zambia, and Mozambique. The move, announced Wednesday via Kenya Wall Street following record-breaking financial results, marks a strategic pivot to anchor the bank’s operations along the continent’s vital mineral and trade corridors. Chief...

NGX surges N5.55tn amid strong investor confidence

30.04.2026

The Nigerian Exchange witnessed a historic surge in investor wealth on Wednesday as market capitalisation crossed the N152tn milestone, bolstered by an aggressive wave of bargain hunting and first-quarter earnings optimism. The market valuation climbed by N5.55tn to close at N152.73tn, representing a significant leap that reflects sustained confidence in the domestic bourse. This bullish...

NGX shareholders laud board, urge sustained growth focus

30.04.2026

Shareholders of Nigerian Exchange Group Plc have commended the Board and management for the Group’s performance and strategic direction, urging continued focus on growth and long-term value creation. At the Group’s 65th Annual General Meeting in Lagos on Wednesday, shareholders approved the audited financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2025, alongside key resolutions...

APGA No Longer Platform For Political Nomads –Opara

30.04.2026

Mazi Ejimofor Opara is the National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). In this interview with OKEY MADUFORO, he speaks on the outcome of the party’s recent zonal stakeholders meeting and the code of conduct ahead of the primary elections The zonal stakeholders meeting is a novelty in your party; what informed...

APM Terminals Hub to Streamline Cargo Clearance in Apapa

30.04.2026

APM Terminals Apapa has stated that the newly commissioned office space at its premises marks a significant step in its ongoing efforts to improve cargo handling efficiency, accelerate the clearance of containers, and also remove the fragmentation that often characterises cargo clearance processes in one of West Africa’s busiest maritime gateways. The Managing Director of...

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NIWA Boss Highlights Staff Safety as a Key Priority

30.04.2026

The Acting Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the National Inland Waterways Authority, Umar Gerei, has disclosed that the agency prioritises staff safety to improve their working environment. Gerei made the disclosure in Lokoja, Kogi State capital, recently while delivering a paper titled ‘Good psycho-social working environment: A pathway to thriving workers and strong organisations’ to...

Shareholders Hail GTCO’s N12.76 Dividend Payout for 2025

30.04.2026

Shareholders of Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc have commended the management of the financial institution for the highest dividend payout of N12.76 in the Nigerian banking sector for the 2025 financial year. The shareholders at GTCO’s 5th Annual General Meeting also praised the Group’s 2025 financial performance and its compliance with the Central Bank of...