Business
Transcorp’s Afam To Deliver 1,000MW To National Grid
l-r: Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo; Group Chairman, Transcorp Plc, Mr. Tony Elumelu; President/GCEO, Transnational Corporation Plc, Dr(Mrs) Owen Omogiafo; and, Director General, Bureau of Public Enterprises(BPE), Alexander Okoh, during the commissioning of Transcorp Afam 3 Fast Power 240MW turbines in Afam, Rivers State on Tuesday

Transnational Corporation Plc (Transcorp Group) is working hard to reduce Nigeria’s power deficit with the injection of 1,000 megawatts to the national grid through its subsidiaries – Afam Power Plc and Afam Three Fast Power Limited.
The Chairman of Transcorp Group, Mr. Tony O. Elumelu, disclosed this when Vice President Yemi Osinbajo Commissioned Transcorp’s Afam 240MW Three Fast Power Turbines in Afam, Rivers State.
“We all know the importance of power in Nigeria. We all experience the consequences of our power deficit – the implications for our people, our businesses, our schools, hospitals, and institutions – our national destiny,” said Elumelu.
He said that Transcorp Group is a key player in the power sector; we recognise power is the single most critical factor to lifting our people out of poverty and enabling job creation.
” With an already existing power plant residing in Afam, this brings the cumulative generating capacity of the plant to 1,000MW,” he said .
VP, Osinbajo
At the event, the Vice President lauded the Chairman of Transcorp Group, Tony Elumelu and the entire Transcorp team for yet another power sector investment.
“Afam Three Fast Power is an important part of the evolving story of Nigeria’s aspirations to bring electricity to millions in their homes, factories and businesses that provide their livelihoods. It brings into view the importance of private capital in building up capacity along the power value chain,” said the Vice President.
Prof. Osinbajo, said: “A major weakness of our privatisation process has been inadequacy of private investments and new cash injections. But the tide is turning with indigenous power and private investors such as Transcorp Power and Heirs Holdings, making significant investments such as the 100% acquisition of the 966MW installed capacity in Afam Plc and Afam III fast power Limited jointly referred to as Afam Genco.”
Minister of Power.
In his remark, The Minister of Power, Engr. Abubakar Aliyu applauded Transcorp Group for its positive contributions to improving electricity generation in Nigeria.
“What we are celebrating today is an exemplar of the best of Public-Private partnerships. This collaboration has ensured that we are commissioning Afam Three Fast Power today, with a capacity to inject an additional 240MW of electricity into the National grid.”
“At full capacity, it will no doubt provide about 40% of our generated energy today. This is commendable and will certainly improve electricity supply to the nation along with growth of our economy and Gross Domestic Product (GDP)”, Engr. Abubakar said.
DG, BPE
The Director – General of the Bureau for Public Enterprises, Alex Okoh, highlighted the importance of projects such as these in improving access to electricity in Nigeria.
He said “Afam Three fast Power combined with the adjoining Afam Power Plc, will in the next few years add almost 1,000MW of electricity to the national grid.
This will go a long way towards reducing the current power deficit while enhancing access to electricity for millions of private and corporate Nigerians, creating jobs, and ensuring the socio-economic development and well-being of the nation.”
Business
Afriland Fire: United Capital Confirms Death of Six Staff, Death Toll Rises to 10

Financial services firm, United Capital Plc, has confirmed the death of six of its employees in the tragic fire that engulfed Afriland Towers on Broad Street, Lagos Island, on Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
This announcement brings the official death toll to ten, following an earlier confirmation by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) that four of its staff also died in the incident.

The fire, which broke out just before 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, tore through the six-storey commercial building, housing several offices and businesses, leaving widespread devastation and loss in its wake.
In an official statement released on Thursday, United Capital expressed deep sorrow over the loss of its staff.
“It is with profound grief that the Management and Staff of United Capital Plc announce the passing of six of our dear colleagues, following the tragic fire at Afriland Towers,” the statement read.
“Our departed colleagues were an integral part of our company and family. Their painful loss leaves an immeasurable void.”
The company extended its heartfelt condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of the deceased, assuring them of continued support during this difficult time. Plans are underway for a memorial service to honour the victims.
United Capital also expressed appreciation to emergency responders for their swift intervention during the incident.
“In this moment of untold grief, we stand together in solidarity, drawing strength from one another as we navigate this period. May the souls of the departed rest in peace.”
Authorities are continuing investigations to determine the cause of the fire.
Business
Elumelu Abruptly Ends UNGA Visit Following Afriland Tower Fire

The Chairman of Afriland Properties Plc, Mr. Tony Elumelu, has abruptly ended his trip to New York for the ongoing United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) following a devastating fire at Afriland Towers in Lagos that claimed the lives of several staff members.
In a statement released on Wednesday, Elumelu expressed profound sorrow over the incident, describing the loss as heartbreaking for the Afriland family.
He wrote, “I am shattered by yesterday’s devastating incident at Afriland Towers, that took the lives of our dear colleagues. No words can capture the magnitude of this loss – not for their families who loved them, not for the friends who valued them, and not for those of us who worked beside them.”
Elumelu revealed that he was en route to New York when he received news of the tragedy, prompting his immediate return to Lagos as a mark of respect to the departed staff.
“As we navigate this grief, I urge you all to reach out to those who are receiving care. In the coming days, we will convene colleagues in a memorial to honour the memories of the departed, as we provide support to their families,” he added.
He also thanked emergency responders, first aid workers, and members of the public for their swift and compassionate response to the disaster.
To honour the victims, a minute of silence will be observed at 12:00 noon on Wednesday across all companies within the Tony Elumelu Group.
Business
CBN Mandates Banks to Announce Successor MD Three Months Ahead
The CBN warned that leadership uncertainty at large banks could destabilise the entire financial sector and damage the wider economy.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a new directive mandating all Domestic Systemically Important Banks (DSIBs) to publicly announce the appointment of a new Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO) at least three months before the scheduled exit of the incumbent.
In a circular signed by Dr Rita Sike, Director of Financial Policy and Regulation, and published on the CBN’s website, the bank stated that the new rules apply to Domestic Systemically Important Banks (DSIBs) – the largest lenders that are considered “too big to fail” because of their size and importance to Nigeria’s financial system.“
Consequently, and in line with good corporate governance practice, each DSIB is hereby required to: ensure it obtains regulatory approval for the appointment of a successor Managing Director not later than six months to the expiration of the tenor of the incumbent MD/CEO,” the circular stated.
Banks must also “publicly announce the appointment of the successor MD/CEO not later than three months to the planned exit of the incumbent MD/CEO.”
Whilst stating that the move is part of broader efforts to strengthen corporate governance and maintain confidence in the financial system, the CBN warned that leadership uncertainty at large banks could destabilise the entire financial sector and damage the wider economy.
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