“In this life, rain is going to fall, but the sun will shine again,” – Kwame Alexander When Loans Go Bad. Despite a turbulent decade, FBNH, Nigeria’s oldest financial market lender, has demonstrated remarkable resilience in overcoming odds associated with a legacy institution. It has effectively tackled issues such as …
Read More »Who is afraid of Fidelity Bank?
A lot of mischief is going on in the banking sub-sector of Nigeria’s financial ecosystem since the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), on June 3, 2024, revoked the banking licence of Heritage Bank Plc. The not-so-subtle campaign by some faceless groups to demarket an otherwise solid financial institution like the …
Read More »Adekunle Gold features on Glo-powered CNN African Voices
This weekend’s edition of the CNN magazine programme, African Voices Playmakers, will feature Afropop singer, Adekunle Almaruf Kosoko, popularly known as Adekunle Gold. Gold will let viewers into the history of his journey in the Nigerian music industry and his plan for the future on the programme which comes up on Saturday at 8. …
Read More »Nkiru Olumide-Ojo’s New Book ‘Marketplace Readiness’ to Equip Young Nigerians for Marketplace Success
In a bold step to enforce and ensure inclusive and equitable quality education, and to promote lifelong learning opportunities for everyone under the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG4) in Nigeria, Corporate Executive and Founder of the LightHouse Network, Nkiru Olumide-Ojo, launched her new book titled “Step Forward: Market Place Readiness.” The …
Read More »FG declares Monday, Tuesday public holidays
Olubunmi Tunji Ojo, Interior Minister_ The Federal Government has declared Monday, June 17 and Tuesday, June 18, 2024, public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir festival. In a statement on Friday signed by the Ministry of Interior’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Aishetu Ndayako, quoted the minister, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, as congratulating …
Read More »WEMA BANK concludes 1st tranche of Capital Raise Programme
to Wema Bank PLC (Bloomberg: WemaBank: NL) (“Wema” or “the Bank”) announces the allotment of its N40billion Rights issue programme. -Raises N40billion through a Rights Issuance process. -Part of its larger 2-year; N150billion Capital programme. Rights fully subscribed. -Expected to Commence concluding tranche of additional Capital in Q4, 2024. -Corporate …
Read More »Alleged N15.8m Oil Fraud: Lagos Court Adjourns Trial of Businessman Till June 19
Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on Thursday, June 13, 2024, adjourned till June 19, 2024 adoption of final written addresses in the alleged N15,800,000.00 (Fifteen Million, Eight Hundred Naira) fraud involving one Balami Abdullahi. Abdullahi allegedly defrauded one Alhaji Buba Kimba of …
Read More »Again, Glo powers Ojude Oba Festival
Digital solutions provider, Globacom, has announced that it will again be partnering with the organizers of the popular Ojude Oba festival this year in continuation of a tradition it started 18 years ago. Speaking at the pre-event press conference held at Awujale’s Palace in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, Globacom’s representative, …
Read More »The Media Monitoring Industry in Nigeria: Key Players, Specialties, and the Need for an Association
By: Philip Odiakose The media monitoring industry in Nigeria plays a pivotal role in shaping the landscape of advertising and public relations (PR). This industry, through its various key players, provides essential services that ensure brands can effectively track their media presence, evaluate their campaigns, and make data-driven decisions. Despite its …
Read More »SportyBet increases max payout to N100m, highest in Nigeria for both real sports and casino
In a groundbreaking development within the betting industry, SportyBet has unveiled a series of innovative updates to solidify its position as a leader in the field. With a focus on lightning-fast payouts and setting new records for maximum payout limits, SportyBet remains committed to delivering an unparalleled betting experience for …
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