UBA Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has announced the commencement of the 2024 edition of its annual National Essay Competition (NEC) with a Call for Entries in Nigeria. Now in its 14th year, the annual National Essay Competition (NEC) is part …

Stanbic IBTC Holdings, a leading financial institution in Nigeria and a member of Standard Bank Group is delighted to announce its sponsorship of the annual British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation (BATN) Lagos Farm Fair. The event is dedicated to celebrating Lagos’s rich agricultural heritage and promising future in farming. Scheduled for Wednesday, 16 …

Ofala Festival, celebrated yearly in Onitsha, Anambra State, starts  on Friday, October 18. The event is sponsored by digital solutions provider, Globacom. Ofala, the biggest traditional festival in the South Eastern part of the country, is an occasion for the monarch to fulfil certain cultural obligations, and primarily a celebration …

Flykite Productions, organisers of the renowned GOtv Boxing Night, have confirmed that boxers participating in the 32nd edition of Africa’s leading boxing event will sign their contracts today at the company’s office in Lagos. Themed “Boxing Jams Music,” this year’s edition is set for 26 December at Tafawa Balewa Square …

Sanwo-Olu releases album Jermaine Sanwo-Olu, Head of the Lagos State Office of Diaspora Matters, has released his much-anticipated album, From Lagos to the World. The collection of songs celebrates the vibrant energy of Lagos while also connecting with a global audience, blending Afrobeat rhythms with soulful melodies and messages that highlight …

The Federal High Court in Lagos has issued an interim order restraining Martins Vincent Otse, known as VeryDarkMan, from further publishing defamatory content about renowned human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN). The court directed Verydarkman, his agents, and any associates to remove the defamatory videos and comments posted on September …

Earlier on Monday, the national grid collapsed at about 6.18pm, plunging many parts of the country into darkness. The Nigerian electricity sector has recorded another collapse, second in the space of two days. Earlier on Monday, the national grid collapsed at about 6.18pm, plunging many parts of the country into …

Nigeria’s inflation rate has risen to 32.70% for the month of September, according to a report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Monday. The NBS reported that the headline inflation rate for September 2024 was 32.70%, compared to 32.15% recorded in August 2024. “Looking at the movement, …

SIFAX Group has highlighted the strategic role that customers and employees play in the growth and survival of its various businesses. Both stakeholders have been described as the blood that businesses need to grow. This was disclosed as the company celebrated the 2024 annual Customer Service Week with the theme “Above …

Verdant Zeal Group Ltd, a leading Marketing Communications Group, is set to host the 2024 Innovention Series titled “Implementing AI for Marketing Excellence and Impact.” This virtual event, which marks the 12th edition of the highly anticipated Innovention Series, will be held on Thursday, October 24, 2024. This year’s edition …