President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria remains committed to a balanced approach to energy transition and still requires substantial investments in the oil and gas sector to meet the energy demands and economic needs of its population. Speaking at a meeting on Monday in Abuja with the Group Chief Executive of Standard Chartered Bank, Mr. Bill Winters, the President called for …

Standard Chartered report has revealed that Africa’s total exports are expected to hit close to $1 trillion by 2035. Standard Chartered published its Future of Trade: Africa report, highlighting the outlook for African trade and providing a view of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) as a key proponent of optimising intra-African trade. The report finds that Africa’s total …

Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Limited has debunked reports that the bank is closing its branches in Nigeria. The House of Representatives Ad Hoc committee on the assets and liabilities of the NNPC Limited had reportedly stated that “Standard Chartered Bank is closing all its Nigerian branches and the nation has so much to worry about, considering the huge funds warehoused …

Standard Chartered Bank (Nigeria) Limited has set aside $10,000 for the five winners in its fourth SC Women in Technology Incubator, an initiative designed to support and promote the economic and social development of women in Nigeria through innovation or technology-led entrepreneurship. The announcement follows the completion of the last three editions, which had seen 15 winners emerge to date, …