A list Actress, Rain Pryor and Daughter of late Legendary Hollywood actor/stand-up comedian, Richard Pryor, recently visited Nigeria to announce plans to launch a groundbreaking multi-million dollar film project in collaboration with Nigerian producers. Acclaimed Nollywood actor and star of Netflix movie, Elesin Oba, Odunlade Adekola will be starring …
Read More »ZENITH BANK USHERS IN THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS WITH AJOSE ADEOGUN STREET LIGHT-UP
In a splendid display, Zenith Bank heralded the Christmas and Yuletide seasons with the Light-Up of Ajose Adeogun Street and Roundabout, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Saturday, 25 November 2023. The Light-Up ceremony was performed by the Group Managing Director/CEO of Zenith Bank Plc, Dr. Ebenezer Onyeagwu. This year’s Light Up …
Read More »Sacked MD of NIRSAL, Aliyu Abdlhameed Arrested Over Alleged N5.6Bn Scam
Embattled former Managing Director of the Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL), Aliyu Abdlhameed, has been arrested almost a year after his unceremonious removal for alleged N5.6Bn Wheat Project Scam. NIRSAL, a $500m non-bank financial institution, is a creation of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) mandated …
Read More »Dollar Tumbles Against Naira At Parallel Market
The naira sustained its appreciation against the United States dollar at the parallel market as it appreciated on Friday, from N1,160 to N1,155. This represents 0.43 percent (N5) gain than N1,160 exchanged on Thursday at the parallel market. It could be recalled that the naira had steadied in the parallel …
Read More »ZENITH TECH FAIR 3.0 CONCLUDES WITH FANFARE, AS FINALISTS RECEIVE SUBSTANTIAL CASH PRIZES
The Third Edition of the Zenith Bank Tech Fair, themed “Future Forward 3.0”, which was held on November 23-24, 2023, at the Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos has concluded. From the over 500 contestants that participated in the Zenith Hackathon (Zecathon), Sync, a team collaboration …
Read More »Turn Your Screen On: FUZE Talent Show 2.0 Goes Live
Ready, set, watch! The second season of Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers’ FUZE Talent Show is now on. Don’t miss the spectacular performances from 28 fierce contestants in music, dance, fashion, and tech categories. Catch new episodes on AIT Network at 9pm on Saturdays and DStv Channel 154 and GOtv Channel …
Read More »Millions of Naira Up for Grabs as Unity Bank, Cashtoken Partner to Reward Customers
Lagos.20.11.23. Unity Bank Plc and Cashtoken, have announced a partnership to deploy a patronage reward product that will see the Bank’s customers winning millions of Naira in cash rewards, guaranteed instant cashback, and offer a life-changing opportunity. Cashtoken is a Cash Reward-as-a-Service company that operates a loyalty programme designed to power customer engagement and improve customer …
Read More »Naira: Why FG Must Ban All Goods With Local Substitute -NASS
Amid frequent fall in naira, the house of representatives committee on finance, loans, and debt management, has recommended that all locally produced goods be banned from importation. The house gave the recommendation while considering a report on the 2024-2026 medium-term expenditure framework and fiscal strategy paper (MTEF/FSP). Recall that the …
Read More »Airtel and Smartcash claims 22 awards at the Lagos Advertising and Ideas Festival 2023
Lagos, Nigeria; Tuesday, 21st November 2023- Leading telecommunications network, Airtel, alongside its subsidiary, Smartcash Payment Service Bank, has been recognized at the highly esteemed LAIF (Lagos Advertising and Ideas Festival) awards with a significant haul of trophies. This recognition took place at the 18th edition of the foremost creativity event …
Read More »Stanbic IBTC Holdings announces the ninth annual Together4ALimb Walk
Stanbic IBTC Holdings, a member of Standard Bank Group, is set to host the ninth edition of its annual flagship corporate social investment initiative, the Together4ALimb Walk. The event, which is scheduled to take place on Saturday, 25 November 2023, in Lagos, reaffirms Stanbic IBTC’s commitment to supporting children living …
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