…………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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

Reports reaching us has it that operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes, EFCC, on Tuesday raided the head office of Heritage Bank situated on Ahmadu Bello way in Victoria Island, Lagos. According to an insider source who spoke in confidence with this newspaper, the EFCC operatives had earlier raided …

First Bank of Nigeria Limited has promoted over 3000 of its workforce in its recent promotion exercise targeted at rewarding staff for strong performance in driving the Bank’s business. The Bank in recognition of the hard work and contributions of staff rolled out unprecedented promotions across board, moving up over …

Civil rights group, League of Progressive Ambassadors of Nigeria, LEPAN while bill has called on the National Assembly to expose those that stood against the youths’ active participation in politics. The bill sought to place the age for a candidate wishing to run for the office of the President at …