Sadiya Farouq Nigeria’s federal government says it has spent N6.2 billion to train and equip 16,820 Bauchi youths in the art of smartphone repairs to enable them to become financially self-reliant. The Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development announced the development on Wednesday. Sadiya Farouq, the minister …
Read More »Gupshup acquires Active.Ai, the Leading Conversational AI Platform for Banks and Fintech Companies
Acquisition Brings Advanced, AI powered Omnichannel Conversational Engagement Solutions to BFSI Organizations Gupshup, a global leader in conversational engagement, announced today the acquisition of Active.Ai, the leading Conversational AI platform used by banks and Fintech firms. The acquisition strengthens Gupshup’s customer experience (CX) solutions for BFSI customers. Headquartered in Singapore, …
Read More »ZENITH BANK’S SHAREHOLDERS EXCITED AS BANK PAYS N97.33 BILLION DIVIDEND
Shareholders of Zenith Bank Plc, at the 31st Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the bank held on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, unanimously approved the proposed final dividend, expressing delight at the final dividend payment of NGN2.80 per share which brings the total dividend …
Read More »UPS partners with Jumia to expand its logistics services in Africa
Jumia and UPS announced today a partnership giving UPS access to Jumia’s last mile logistics capabilities and infrastructure to grow its delivery services in Africa. Leveraging the Jumia infrastructure in Africa, UPS will offer its customers an extended range of delivery solutions, including door to door package delivery and collection, …
Read More »Fidelity Bank Grows PBT by 35.7% to N38.1bn for FY 2021
……Proposes dividend of 35 kobo Per Share Lagos, Nigeria, April 1, 2022: Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc has recorded 35.7% growth in Profit Before Tax for its 2021 financial year to close the year at N38.1bn according to the bank’s recently issued financial result. Analysis of the results indicates that …
Read More »APC Convention: Over 120 aspirants not yet refunded
The All Progressives Congress, APC has not yet refunded the aspirants who stepped down for consensus candidates during the convention of the party over a week ago, as promised. President, Muhammadu Buhari, had persuaded the party to embrace consensus, which was the model adopted to fill most of the 78 …
Read More »EFCC nabs Cubana Chief Priest over alleged money laundering, tax fraud
Popular nightclub owner and Instagram celebrity, Pascal Okechukwu popularly called ‘Cubana Chief Priest’ has been arrested by the operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged money laundering and tax fraud. He is said to have been arrested at the Lagos airport on Thursday. More to come…
Read More »Kwara: Lai Mohammed’s loyalists abandon APC, as crisis in party worsens
Lai Mohammed Loyalists of Lai Mohammed, minister of information and culture, in the Kwara state chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC), have announced their defection to the Social Democratic Party (SDP). The faction, which styled itself as ‘APC Loyal’, announced its defection at a news conference in Ilorin on Saturday, …
Read More »Akwa-Ibom: Crises rock PDP, APC over alleged imposition plots, zoning
The races towards the 2023 gubernatorial tickets of both the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) have already peaked with chieftains of the two political parties now at war over who should fly the parties’ banners at the next governorship election in Akwa Ibom …
Read More »Niger Emir rescues two girls from forced marriage
Alhaji Yusuf Nuhu The Emir of Agaie in Niger state, Alhaji Yusuf Nuhu, has rescued two girls from their parents who wanted to force them into early marriage. Nuhu disclosed this to newsmen shortly after a sensitisation campaign on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) on Saturday in Agaie Local Government Area of …
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