Stanbic IBTC continued to champion the job creation drive in Nigeria through initiatives such as its graduate trainee programme and various entrepreneurial programmes, which had created job opportunities for Nigerians. Dr Demola Sogunle, Chief Executive, Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC commented on the financial institutions’ role as a job provider in …
Read More »Can we build another Lagos in Ibadan? Alerzo says yes, we can!
By Sam Adeoye At this moment in time, long, hot traffic jams are becoming a thing in Ibadan. The folks who live in that city are half-proud of this congestion because it sorts of presents them with a shared experience with the too-cool-for-school Lagosians. On the other hand, however, …
Read More »Manufacturers, distributors urged to embrace B2B e-commerce
Manufacturers and distributors in Nigeria have been urged to embrace B2B e-commerce to fully exploit their target market within and outside the country. B2B e-commerce which provides platforms for goods to be conveyed from manufacturers’ and distributors’ warehouses to the target retailers, has become an integral part of digital marketing …
Read More »Heritage Bank leveraging technology to promote financial inclusion for inclusive growth
In today’s world, making financial services accessible is fast becoming a key area of concern to policymakers for the well-known reason that it has far reaching economic implications. To this end, financial inclusion has assumed a greater level of importance due to its perceived relevance as catalyst for economic growth …
Read More »Apostle Adetunde Owoeye sets to Launch a New Book, ‘Awon Ohun Ti Oni Lati Mo Nipa Gbigba Adura
All road leads to Celestial Church Of Christ, Shalom Blessed international,25 Abiola street, Modupe Bus Stop, Oke Ira, Ogba Lagos State, as Apostle Adetunde Owoeye is set to launch his first ever book titled, Awon Ohun Ti Oni Lati Mo Nipa Gbigba Adura, on Sunday 29th of May, 2022. The …
Read More »Wema Bank of using their data to open illegal accounts via ALAT app
Ademola Adebisi Wema Bank Plc, one of Nigeria’s struggling financial institutions is in the news again for the wrong reasons as some customers of the bank have accused the lender of conducting illegal banking practice in the country. They said they discovered that the bank and its agents had allegedly …
Read More »JUST IN: Finally, EFCC arrests Rochas Okorocha
Rochas Okorocha The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission finally arrested a former Governor of Imo State, Senator Rochas Okorocha, after a long siege to his Maitama residence in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, on Tuesday. The EFCC officers whisked the embattled former governor away at exactly 06:48 pm in their …
Read More »Youssou Ndour headlines UBA Africa Conversations 2022: Panellists Celebrate Continent’s Success Stories, Seek Collaboration to Bridge Culture Gap
The United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, celebrated this year’s Africa Day in commemoration of African unity with the fourth edition of its annual UBA Africa Conversations which was held at the Tony Elumelu Amphitheater at the UBA House in Lagos on Tuesday, May 24th, 2022. The UBA Africa Conversations was …
Read More »CBN raises MPR to 13%, retains other parameters
For the first time in over two years, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has increased the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) to 13 per cent. Mr Godwin Emefiele, Governor of the CBN, said this while reading the 285th communiqué issued at the end of the apex bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting …
Read More »Why We Invaded Okorocha’s Residence–EFCC
File Photo: EFCC Operatives The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has given reasons why its operatives invaded Senator Rochas Okorocha’s Abuja residence on Tuesday. EFCC Operatives were reported to have stormed the house of the former governor of Imo State on Tuesday. Explaining the operation, the EFCC said in …
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