Defending champions Argentina reached the Copa America final after goals from Julian Alvarez and Lionel Messi gave them a 2-0 win over Canada in Tuesday’s semi-final in New Jersey. Argentina will face either Uruguay or Colombia in Sunday’s final in Florida, a match that could represent the last shot at …
Read More »Actor Uzee Usman slams close friends for ‘selfish betrayals’
Nollywood actor Uzee Usman has voiced his frustrations over series of betrayals he said he has experienced from those he considered close allies. In a recent post, he expressed his dismay at how people prioritize their selfish interests, showing little concern for others’ challenges, and emphasized that everyone is essentially …
Read More »Spanish teenager Yamal coy over ‘dream come true’ wonder strike
Spain teenager Lamine Yamal on Tuesday sought to play down excitement over his wonder goal against France. Yamal, however, said reaching the European Championship final was a dream come true for him – and his mother too. Sixteen-year-old Yamal eclipsed Brazilian great Pele to become the youngest player to score …
Read More »Standard Bank Group hosts inaugural Business and Commercial Banking Conference
Stanbic IBTC’s parent company, Standard Bank Group, is delighted to announce the launch of the group’s first-ever Business and Commercial Banking Conference, themed ‘Unlocking Africa’s Growth’. The conference will be held from Wednesday, 10 July 2024, to Friday, 12 July 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa. This landmark event will …
Read More »Unity Bank Empowers 400 Fresh Graduates, Invests Over N100 Million in Corpreneurhip Challenge
No fewer than 400 fresh graduates have benefited from Unity Bank’s entrepreneurship development initiative, also known as Corpreneurship Challenge over the past five years. This reflects the Bank’s commitment to driving economic growth by supporting the next generation of Nigerian entrepreneurs. Launched in 20219 with pilots in 4 states – …
Read More »FIRSTBANK SPONSORS “THE NOBLE WARRIOR” PLAY, A 90TH BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE TO WOLE SOYINKA
FirstBank, West Africa premier financial institution and financial inclusion services provider has announced its sponsorship of the Lagos command performance of Eni Ogun – The Noble Warrior, a theatrical performance in honour of Professor Wole Soyinka as part of the lineup of activities celebrating the 90th birthday of the global …
Read More »TGI Group Champions Green and Digital Job Creation for Sustainable Development
TGI Group, a leader in sustainability and innovation, is advancing its commitment to green and digital job creation as part of its strategic HR initiatives. This was highlighted by Akinkunle Akinpelu, Director of Group Human Resources, TGI Group, during the “Green and Digital Jobs: Expanding the Frontiers and Pragmatic Approach …
Read More »UBA’s GMD Appointed Chairman, CIBN Body of Banks’ CEOs
The Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, United Bank for Africa, (UBA) Plc, Oliver Alawuba has been appointed as the Chairman of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) Body of Banks’ CEOs. The CIBN announced this appointment on its website on Monday, July 8, 2024. This …
Read More »ZENITH BANK EMERGES BEST COMMERCIAL BANK IN NIGERIA AND BEST CORPORATE GOVERNANCE, NIGERIA AT WORLD FINANCE 2024 AWARDS
Zenith Bank Plc has emerged as the Best Commercial Bank, Nigeria in the World Finance Banking Awards 2024, retaining the award for a fourth consecutive year. The bank was also named as Best Corporate Governance, Nigeria for the third year running in the World Finance Corporate Governance Awards 2024. The …
Read More »Customs intercepts 219 sacks of cannabis, 940 ammunition in Ogun
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted 219 sacks of cannabis sativa, 940 ammunition and other prohibited goods in Ogun. The NCS controller of Ogun Area l, James Ojo while addressing a news conference in Abeokuta, said that the command’s enforcement activities had led to the significant seizure of 219 …
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