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Banking giant HSBC said Tuesday that pre-tax profit in the third quarter rose 10 per cent year-on-year, citing revenue growth in two divisions. This comes days after the lender announced an organizational overhaul. HSBC said in an earnings release that the rise in pre-tax profit to $8.5 billion reflected a …

Why I shaved my hair for movie role — Actress Yvonne Jegede Nollywood actress Yvonne Jegede, in a bold move, has shaved off her natural hair for her role in an upcoming movie titled “AJA.” Known for her long natural hair, Jegede stated that she had been nurturing the hair for …

The Maitama Police Division in Abuja is currently interrogating Hon. Alexander Ikwechegh, a member of the Abia State House of Representatives, over his alleged assault on Bolt driver Mr. Stephen Abuwatseya following the delivery of a package he requested. Commissioner of Police for the FCT, CP Olatunji Disu, has mandated …

  The Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) Branch of NUPENG has asked the President and General Secretary of the parent body to concentrate their energies on redeeming their battered image and putting an end to the lingering crisis in the union instead of making capital out of the misfortunes of oil …

  … becomes the largest operator of CNG trucks in Nigeria   In a demonstration of its support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s CNG Initiative, which aims to provide cheaper and cleaner fuelling alternatives for all Nigerians, Dangote Cement Plc has made significant investments exceeding $280 million in compressed natural …

Late Modupe Temitope Oriyomi Ige Dada will forever be remembered as a beacon of selflessness, compassion, and dedication. She lived a life of purpose, both professionally and personally. As a highly accomplished investment banking professional with over two decades of experience, Modupe touched countless lives through her work and her …

  Leaders of Student Union Governments of some Nigerian universities have described the launch of My-G data bundles by technology company, Globacom,  as “a good initiative for youth development “. At an event held in Lagos on Thursday to announce My-G entertainment tour across the country, Morakinyo Olaolu, President, Students …

 We wish to address a misleading report circulating in the media regarding a system upgrade at FirstBank. The message which was incorrectly interpreted and reported was sent to, and intended for our vendors only and focused on transitioning from our current I-Supplier Platform (our automated platform that connects us to …

The aviation sector supported 27% of Dubai’s GDP in 2023, with an economic contribution of AED 137 billion (USD 37.3 billion) – which is set to rise to almost a third of Dubai’s GDP by 2030. The total aviation sector impact includes the sector’s core impact as well as the …

Stanbic IBTC Bank, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings, reaffirmed its commitment to transforming the nation’s agricultural sector by providing access to finance, infrastructure, capacity building, and technology. The bank made this announcement during its 2024 Agribusiness Breakfast Summit, which was themed “Driving economic transformation through agro-processing: Building a sustainable …