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In the fiercely competitive world of breakfast beverages, two iconic brands, Cadbury Bournvita and Nestle Milo, are locked in a battle for market leadership. Each brand is leveraging its unique strengths to outdo the other, making the competition relentless. At the heart of this battle are four key attributes: recognition, domain expertise, reputation, and affinity. …
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PolarisBank Limited, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) backed bank created from thelegacy Skye Bank Plc, over the weekend announced the approval of its 2019financial statements, and appears to be clawing back to ‘sustained’ profitability as it recorded a financial year end (FYE) 2019 profit before taxfigure of N27.34bn (Group figure; Bank is N27.85bn) which was1,110% …
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The Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) has affirmed that the recent purchase of 18 million units of Fidelity Bank shares by its Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, was conducted in full compliance with applicable regulations. In a letter dated May 22, 2025, the regulator dismissed allegations of insider trading and the misuse of bank …
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Access Holdings, the parent company of Access Bank, has achieved a remarkable feat in becoming Nigeria’s largest bank by assets. However, despite its impressive growth and size, the company has lost the battle where it matters most: resourcefulness. In the business world, resourcefulness , a company’s ability to generate returns on investment, create value for …
This week, on the recapitalisation watch, we review the recapitalisation status of selected banks regarding their capital raise programmes. Analysts at Proshare note that investors’ response to bank recapitalisation has been enthusiastic. The success of some of the offers reflects market confidence in the stability and long-term growth of the banks. However, the ongoing and …
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The Nigerian banking landscape has laid bare a harsh truth: the battle inddustry profitability leadership is less that of market share than for core competence leadership. This is the hard truth the management of Access Holdings is either not comfortable with or unable to live up to . Access Bank’s obsession with acquisitions has delivered …
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Despite its experience and established presence, Sterling Bank remains a laggard in the banking sector. This article explores the laggard attitudes that are holding Sterling Bank back from realizing its full potential and achieving its goals. As the scripture says, ‘by their fruits you shall know them.’ This wisdom also holds true in the corporate …
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How Stanbic IBTC Bank aligns its CSI strategy with its corporate objectives, demonstrating that the convergence of economic performance and social impact is not just possible but essential in today’s corporate world. By Amos AdetunjiIn today’s fast-paced business landscape, corporate social investment (CSI) has emerged as agame-changer, driving long-term success while fostering societal well-being andenvironmental …
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How Stanbic IBTC Bank aligns its CSI strategy with its corporate objectives, demonstrating that the convergence of economic performance and social impact is not just possible but essential in today’s corporate world. In today’s fast-paced business landscape, corporate social investment (CSI) has emerged as a game-changer, driving long-term success while fostering societal well-being and environmental …
Continue reading “Beyond Banking: Stanbic IBTC’s CSI Efforts Foster Sustainable Growth.”
How Stanbic IBTC Bank aligns its CSI strategy with its corporate objectives, demonstrating that the convergence of economic performance and social impact is not just possible but essential in today’s corporate world. In the contemporary business landscape, corporate social responsibility (CSR) has evolved beyond philanthropy into a strategic necessity. For financial institutions, particularly in emerging …
