The Group Managing Director, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Dr Maikanti Baru has called for a deeper collaboration with India to revitalize the corporation’s 52 clinics across the country. A statement by NNPC Spokesperson, Mr Ndu Ughamadu said Baru made the call on Thursday in Abuja, when he received the …
Read More »Nigeria Committed To Global Aviation Security – Minister
The minister of state for Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika has reiterated Federal Government’s commitment to take aviation security to the next level and not be a global weak link. The minister, who stated this to the global aviation security while addressing participants at the ongoing Regional ministerial conference on aviation …
Read More »Tony Elumelu mourns with Sierra Leone. Donates $500,000
Lagos, Nigeria; 24/08/2017: Following the August 14 unprecedented disaster, Tony Elumelu, Founder of Tony Elumelu Foundation and Chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA), yesterday, Wednesday 23 August, paid a state visit to the people and Government of Sierra Leone to commiserate over the great loss caused by devastating …
Read More »UBA Delivers Stellar Performance in Half-Year 2017, Grows Profit by 66%
…………Declares N0.20 Per Share Interim Dividend …………..African Subsidiaries Contribute 32% of the Group’s Earnings Lagos, Nigeria – August 24, 2017 – The Pan African financial institution, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has announced its audited half year financial results ended June 30, 2017, showing remarkable performance across major metrics. UBA …
Read More »In three weeks 68 Boko Haram surrender – Army
The army has disclosed that a total of 68 Boko Haram insurgents have given up their intention to fight against the Nigerian forces at different locations in the theatre in the last three weeks. According to a statement signed by the Deputy Director Army Public Relations in the Theatre Command, …
Read More »Buhari Didn’t Lie In Nationwide Broadcast; My Father Actually Met Him – Ojukwu’s Son
The son of Biafra former warlord, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, Emeka Ojukwu Jnr, on Wednesday lent credence to President Muhammadu Buhari’s disclosure that he and the late Ojukwu reached a concensus on the unity and indivisibility of the Nigerian nation. Buhari had in a nationwide broadcast on Monday disclosed that “in …
Read More »Man In Court For Allegedly Receiving Stolen Property
The Police on Wednesday arraigned a 28-year-old messenger, Christopher Onmiyi, in a Karmo Grade 1 Area Court, Abuja, for allegedly receiving stolen property. The defendant, who resides at Bakusa Dei-dei Abuja, is standing trial on a two-count charge of conspiracy and receiving stolen property. The prosecutor, Florence Auhioboh, told the …
Read More »Buhari Cancels Wednesday’s FEC Meeting
What would have been the first meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) Wednesday to be presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari after 103 days of medical vacation in London has been cancelled. The cancellation of the weekly FEC meeting, which held every Wednesday when Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo held sway …
Read More »Elumelu in Jaji, Tasks Leaders on Lasting Legacies for Coming Generation
Kaduna, Nigeria; 22 – 08 – 2017; The Nigerian military has been applauded for their zeal and commitment towards ensuring the protection of Nigeria’s territorial integrity and the fight against insurgency in some parts of the country. The Chairman of Heirs Holdings, Mr. Tony O. Elumelu gave the commendation while delivering a …
Read More »FirstBank: Improving Customers’ Banking Experience with Bespoke Offerings
First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Nigeria’s most valuable bank brand, has continued in its tradition of creating a value-chain of support for the interests and lifestyles of its customers. With varying categories of products and services across market segments, the Bank ensures that it supports customers’ lifestyle, goals and aspirations. …
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