Ugwu Charles Ugwu, a presidential aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has promised to do something about Nigeria’s situation if elected president in 2023. The largely unknown entrepreneur and attorney, stressed the need for the PDP to field a southerner as a consensus candidate in tomorrow’s primary election. Ugwu …
Read More »JUST IN: Peter Obi joins Labour Party after dumping PDP
Former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi has formally joined the Labour Party days after announcing his exit from the Peoples Democratic Party. He is expected to contest the presidential primary on the platform of his new party. “I thank all Nigerians, especially our youths who have joined me in the …
Read More »Lagos Guber Race: Mustapha Campaign Organization Rejects Disqualification
The Abdul-Ahmed Olorunfemi Mustapha Campaign Organisation has rejected the disqualification of the former Permanent Secretary, Abdul-Ahmed Olorunfemi Mustapha from the Lagos State Governorship primary of the All Progressives Congress. The campaign organization said the disqualification did not follow due process and remained an assault on the fundamental human rights of …
Read More »Unity Bank Yanga Product Positioned to Empower Underbanked Women Entrepreneurs – Olufunwa Akinmade
LAGOS. 27.05.22. Divisional Head, Retail, SME Banking and E-Business, Unity Bank Plc, Mr. Olufunwa Akinmade has explained that the “raison d’etre for launching the Bank’s latest retail product called Yanga is to create a unique product proposition aimed at empowering the underbanked women entrepreneurs in Nigeria”. Akinmade, who stated this during …
Read More »FBNHoldings delivers a stelar performance of 99% growth in FY 2021, declares N166.7 billion Profit Before Tax
FBN Holdings Plc. (“FBNH” or “FBNHoldings” or the “Group”) today announces its audited results for the financial year ended 31 December 2021. As a financial service holding company, driving synergies remains a critical part of our strategy and has been integrated into every aspect of our delivery model. We pride …
Read More »FirstBank Bounces Back to its Leadership Position, Delivers a Fantastic Performance in 2021
As financial market analysts continue to digest the 2021 financial results of the FirstBank Limited, which they say reflect the return of the banking conglomerate to its leadership position, Festus Akanbi writes that the regime of strong fundamentals which the robust performance represents is in tandem with the ongoing restructuring …
Read More »Emirates strengthens the connection with Nigerian travelers and hospitality industry.
Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, held an event in Lagos to recognise the services and ongoing partnerships of its top travel agents. The event was the first to take place since the outset of the pandemic, and gathered the industry’s best, reaffirming the airline’s ongoing commitment to the market …
Read More »UBA set to Reward Loyal Customers in Super Savers Draw
New Set of UBA Customers to become Millionaires in Super Savers Promo Africa’s Global Bank, the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, is set to reward several of its loyal customers in its upcoming Super Savers Draw which will be held on Friday, May 27th at the UBA Head Office, …
Read More »Dangote still Africa’s Most Admired Brand for 5 Consecutive Years
The Pan-African and fully integrated conglomerate, Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) has again emerged as the most Admired Brand in Africa for the year 2022, for its leadership position in driving quality brands across the continent. Dangote won awards in 8 different categories, on Wednesday at the venue of …
Read More »Stanbic IBTC Holds Ladies At The Table Empowerment Series 2.0
Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers Limited, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, recently held the second edition of its Ladies At The Table Empowerment Series (LATTES). The virtual event, which was organised with the aim of empowering women in business and career on how to live a well-balanced life was …
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