The Food and Beverage Recycling Alliance (FBRA), recently partnered with the Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) and the Lagos State Recyclers Association (LAGRA) to celebrate the third anniversary of the Lagos Recycling Initiative. The Alliance, with current membership of 28 organizations, was established in 2018 as the industry-coalition …
Read More »PRUDENTIAL ZENITH LIFE INSURANCE RECORDS 75% GROWTH IN PROFIT AFTER TAX IN FULL YEAR 2021 RESULTS
Prudential Zenith Life Insurance Limited (“PZL”) has announced its audited financial results for the year ended 31st December 2021, recording a 75% growth in profit after tax (PAT) of ₦1.13b compared to the ₦646m recorded in the corresponding period in 2020. The results, which was approved by the Board of Directors …
Read More »Heritage Bank joins forces with Gail Sickle Initiative to rescue sickle cell patients
Heritage Bank Plc has upped the ante of its support in the corporate social responsibility space by joining forces with Gail Sickle Initiative to rescue people living with sickle cell anaemia. The partnership with Gail Sickle Initiative, a non-profit organisation, according to the Executive Director, Heritage Bank, Osepiribo Ben-Willie with …
Read More »Kuda makes the elite PYMNTS EMEA 60 maiden list
Kuda has been announced as a member of the first class of the PYMNTS EMEA 60 by PYMNTS, the global leader in payments industry news and data analytics. Karen Webster, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of PYMNTS, made the announcement in a recent letter to Babs Ogundeyi, the Chief Executive …
Read More »Dangote Sugar commits billions to CSR schemes in Adamawa, Nasarawa
The Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc (DSR) has scaled up its social intervention programmes around host communities in Adamawa and Nasarawa States where its Backward Integration projects are located. The Group is investing hugely in raw sugar production as part of the Federal Government Sugar Master Plan. This is coming on …
Read More »Oyetola, Adeleke Clash Again Over Alleged Inconsistency In Osun Gov Election Results
The controversies surrounding the results of the governorship election held in Osun State on July 16 have continued unabated despite that the case is already filed before the election petition tribunal. Governor Adegboyega Oyetola, who contested on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, and the governor -elect, Senator Ademola …
Read More »UNGA77: Sanusi advocates women empowerment, girls’ education
UNGA77: Muhammad Sanusi II seeks inclusivity, gender representation in govt Muhammadu Sanusi II Muhammad Sanusi II, the 14th Emir of Kano, has advocated for scaling up of girls’ education and women empowerment in sub-Saharan Africa. He called for deliberate policy change that would cater for marginalized groups in government institutions …
Read More »Prophet Genesis Commiserate With Sifax Boss, Taiwo Afolabi Over Twin Brother Kehinde’s Death
Dear Dr. Taiwo Afolabi Condolences It’s with high sense of loss and compassion that I hereby send my sincere condolences and profound sympathies to you and the entire family on behalf of Genesis Global over the demise of your dear beloved twin brother, Kehinde Afolabi. Permit me to say this, …
Read More »Osinbajo to attend Queen Elizabeth’s funeral in London
Osinbajo Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will on Saturday depart Abuja for London to represent Nigeria at a number of events on Sunday and Monday, including the State funeral for Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom. “Prof. Osinbajo departs Abuja today and will join members of the Royal Family, world …
Read More »UK govt publishes names of 56 dead Nigerians with unclaimed assets
Truss, UK Prime Minister The United Kingdom (UK) government has released the names of at least 56 Nigerians who died in the country and have properties including estates yet to be claimed. A Business Day report disclosed that the list was on the UK government’s Treasury Solicitor website. According to …
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