For the third time in a row, Dangote Group has emerged as the most admired African brand, of African continent origin, by consumers, paired with t he telecommunication giant, MTN in a survey of 100 Africa best brands announced in a novel global virtual event that incorporated the market openings …
Read More »NDDC budget padded with over 500 fake projects – MD
Acting Managing Director, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Prof. Kemebradikumo Pondei, revealed on Tuesday that the commission’s 2019 budget was inflated with over 500 non-existing projects. Pondei made the disclosure on Tuesday while addressing newsmen in Port Harcourt. He made clarifications on allegations of corruption levelled against the Interim Management Committee …
Read More »BoxValueBTC: Benue varsity graduate scams Nigerians N2bn
“Trouble started in early March, 2020 with an increased investors complaints of inability to complete the withdrawal process. Many investors couldn’t withdraw their matured return on investment. On the other hand, new deposits & reinvestments were allowed and functional. Many observers who insinuated that Jonah wasn’t trading as speculated …
Read More »Africa Beyond Covid-19: President Weah, US Senator Coons, Elumelu, Other Global Leaders at the 2nd UBA Africa Day Conversations Urge Government, Private Sector Collaboration
§ Demand a new deal in and for Africa § Advocate speedy implementation of AFCFTA § Call for Increased Investment in Digital Connectivity United Bank for Africa (UBA) celebrated Africa Day 2020, by bringing together global leaders at the 2nd UBA Africa Day Conversations, screened live across the continent. UBA helps set …
Read More »Post Covid19: Global Leaders at UBA Africa Day Conversations Seek Path To Economic Recovery
…Global co-operation needed to stem global depression Global leaders at the second edition of United Bank for Africa (UBA) African Day Conversations, have emphasised the need for meaningful collaborations between governments and the private sector as a panacea for the quick recovery of the economy of the African continent post …
Read More »Africa’s Post-Covid Economic Recovery: Elumelu Moderates as Presidents of Senegal, Liberia, US Senator Coons, other Global Leaders Convene at UBA Africa Day Conversations 2020
The President of Senegal, H.E. Macky Sall, President of Liberia, H.E George Weah and United States Senator Chris Coons will form part of a high-level leadership panel to be moderated by the Chairman, United Bank for Africa (UBA) and Founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, to discuss Africa’s economic recovery …
Read More »Reasons Why Nigeria Musicians Remain Poor despite Fame- King Omo Eqo
If music be the food of love, play on, William Shakespeare said in the first line of the play Twelfth Night asking for music after he was frustrated in courtship. This no doubt picture where words fail and music remain the only voice for the voiceless. Ajiboye Olakunle Michael popularly …
Read More »Donald Trump directs reopening of worship centres, says America needs prayers
The United States President, Donald Trump has ordered the reopening of religious centres across the country, adding that they are a part of essential services in the fight against the Coronavirus, among others. Trump warned that he would use his executive powers on any governor who fails to heed the …
Read More »UPDATE : Churches should remain closed, by CAN
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has explained why churches should remain closed despite mounting pressure in many quarters for their re-opening. The churches and other religious centres were closed by the Federal Government to contain the spread of COVID-19. But there had been pressures from many church leaders and …
Read More »FIRSTBANK PROVIDES FREE E-LEARNING SUBSCRIPTIONS, TARGETS ONE MILLION STUDENTS
Nigeria’s leading financial inclusion services provider, First Bank of Nigeria Limited, has announced that thousands of students have been signing up to access the e-learning solutions for free which is provided in partnership with Roducate and Lagos State Government. This is in furtherance to the Bank’s resolve to close the …
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