VFD Group
5 Apr
The Central Securities Clearing System Plc (CSCS), Nigeria's premier Financial Market Infrastructure company, has appointed Nonso Okpala, Group Managing Director/CEO of VFD Group, into its board. Okpala, who currently serves as the GMD/CEO of VFD Group, a proprietary investment company with diversified portfolio - a company he co-founded with a group of astute professionals 15…
1 Jan
In alignment with its commitment to corporate social responsibility, VFD Group partnered with Narrative Landscape Press and GLG Communications to host Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's 'Mama’s Sleeping Scarf' at the Alliance Francaise/Mike Adenuga Centre, Ikoyi Lagos. The collaboration focused on promoting the love for reading and supporting education, reflecting VFD Group's dedication to social impact. Executive…
18 Dec
In a significant stride towards fostering innovation and driving economic transformation, VFD Group, a proprietary investment company, recently announced its collaboration with the Anambra State Investment Promotion and Protection Agency (ANSIPPA) and Solution Innovation District, providing a N6 Million grant. This initiative creates opportunities for entrepreneurs to nurture and support their most promising ideas. The…
18 Dec
VFD Group, a proprietary investment company, collaborated with St Saviour's School Ikoyi Endowment Fund, the Lagos State Sports Commission, and the Banana Island Residents Association for the Fifth Edition of the Lagos Kids Mini Marathon, which took place on November 25th, 2023, with the goal of promoting sports development through a school-based competition. The Lagos…
7 Oct 2023
In furtherance of its commitment to bridging the gender skills gap in the tech industry, 1,500 girls and women have graduated from the second cohort of the Women In Tech Nigeria’s 2023 Makeathon. This achievement marks a significant step towards advancing gender diversity and inclusivity in the tech industry across Nigeria as the first cohort…
12 Jun 2023
VFD Group Plc has recently announced its intention to list on the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX). This strategic move will allow the company to gain access to public equity markets, increase its visibility and strengthen its financial position.
25 May 2023
VFD Group Plc, a sector-agnostic proprietary investment firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Adegboyega Fatoki and Ms. Omolola Bolusire to its board of directors after the requisite approvals including the shareholders’ approval at the recently concluded AGM which took place on the 25th May 2023. Mr. Adegboyega Fatoki brings over 37 years…
Latest
8 mins ago
The Oyo State Police Command has announced that it is investigating a shooting incident that occurred in the early hours of Monday, April 22nd, at a popular nightclub along the "Under G" area of Owode-Ogbomoso. The police, in a statement on Thursday, said the shooting incident claimed the life of one Iyanda Damilola. A distress…
9 mins ago
Four scam victims in Japan sued Facebook on Thursday after being hoodwinked by fraudulent online investment ads that used images of celebrities without their consent, their lawyer said.
30 mins ago
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called Thursday on the United States and China to manage their differences "responsibly" as he landed in Beijing for tough talks with the rival power's leaders.
37 mins ago
Authorities have confirmed the escape of 118 inmates from the Suleja Medium Security Custodial Centre, Niger state, following a heavy downpour that wreaked havoc on the facility, Wednesday night. The rain which lasted hours was said to have destroyed part of the main facility and the perimeter fence giving way for the inmates to escape.…
40 mins ago
A yet-to-be-identified elderly passenger has passed away in a commercial bus while travelling along the Ogbomoso-Ilorin expressway in Kwara State. Eyewitnesses said the deceased was believed to be in his late 60s. The incident, which left fellow passengers in shock, reportedly occurred after the bus experienced mechanical problems near Ote town. According to Abeni Okin,…
44 mins ago
A Nigeria woman, Clara Chizoba Kronborg, has broken the Guinness World Record (GWR) for the longest interviewing marathon. Kronborg who is a social media entrepreneur broke the world record with a time of 55 hours and 24 seconds, according to GWR. Kronborg in setting a new record smashed the previous one which was 37 hours…
52 mins ago
Gunmen suspected to be terrorists have killed two people, including the chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC) for Mai Dabino community in Danmusa Local Government Area of Katsina State, Saidu Basa. The incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon at about 3:30 pm, along the road leading from Mai Dabino to Danmusa. It was learnt that…
1 hour ago
A former Director-General of the Bureau of Public Service Reforms, Dr. Joe Abah, has narrated how an air crash was averted in Lagos on Friday. Abah, who made this disclosure in a post on his X handle, said he boarded a 7:00 am Ibom Air flight in Lagos, heading to Abuja. The flight also had…
1 hour ago
US-led coalition forces shot down four drones and an anti-ship missile launched by Yemen's Huthi rebels, American authorities said Thursday, as the Iran-backed group announced strikes against US and Israeli ships.
1 hour ago
A fire incident disrupted flights at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, on Thursday morning. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), in a statement on Thursday, said smoke was detected emanating from the E54 bridge at 05:29 hrs. FAAN's director of public affairs and consumer protection, Obiageli Orah, said the airport engineers immediately…