United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc shareholders on Tuesday approved payment of N29.1 billion dividend for the financial year ended December 31, 2018, during its annual general meeting held in Lagos. The dividend translated to 20k interim dividend paid in September and final dividend of 65k per share, bringing the …
Read More »Why we postponed 2019 budget passage – Saraki
The Senate has postponed the passage of the 2019 budget till Tuesday, April 30, 2019. This was disclosed during plenary on Wednesday. Senate President, Bukola Saraki, said the postponement is because of the absence of the Chairman of the committee at plenary and to also enable committee members to study …
Read More »CCTV emerges of Sri Lanka church bomber entering Katuwapitiya Church before blowing himself up (Video)
CCTV footage of the suicide bomber, who is responsible for St.Sebastian’s Church explosion in Katuwapitiyahas been released to the media. The bomber was seen at around 8.56 am and at around 8.59 am. He enters the church premises carrying a very large backpack. CCTV emerges of Sri Lanka …
Read More »Nigerian Air Force Acquires 2 Attack Helicopters
The Nigerian Air Force said it has received two of its newly acquired attack helicopters meant to be added to the existing fleet battling terrorism in the country. The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, according to a statement by the Nigerian Air Force spokesman, Air Commodore …
Read More »UTME: 100 arrested nationwide, 2 CBT centres shut in Abia – JAMB
No fewer than 100 examination cheats have so far been arrested by security operatives across the country during the just concluded Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has said. In its Weekly Bulletin released in Abuja on Monday by its spokesperson, Dr Fabian Benjamin, JAMB said …
Read More »Gov. Bagudu approves N154m to KEDCO to ensure 24-hour electricity supply in Kebbi
The Kebbi Government has approved the release of N154 million to Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company, KEDCO, to enable it boost its revenue collection capacity and ensure uninterrupted electricity supply in the state. Abubakar Dakingari, Chief Press Secretary to Gov. Atiku Bagudu, in a statement issued on Monday in Birnin Kebbi, …
Read More »Bloody Easter: Over 100 People Dead As Multiple Explosions Rock Churches On Easter Sunday
Multiple explosions have rocked the Sri Lankan capital of Colombo Easter Sunday morning killing 129 people and injuring hundreds more, according to multiple reports. Six different explosions were reported at churches and hotels as worshippers gathered for Easter service, causing casualties. Sri Lanka security official said six near simultaneous blasts …
Read More »UBA Rewards 20 more Customers with N30m in Wise Savers Promo
l-r: Head, Brand Management, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc. Lashe Osoba; Officer,, Lagos Lottery Board, Nike Oyebamiji; Head Lagos Office, Consumer Protection Council, (CPC) Susie Onwuka; Executive Director, UBA Plc, Liadi Ayoku; Head, FMCG, UBA Plc. Isiuwe Chike; and Mass Retail/Agent Banking Manager, UBA Plc, Bolajoko Agunlejika at the …
Read More »Buhari extends appointment of acting CJN
President Buhari and Acting CJN The National Judicial Council (NJC) has approved the request of President Muhammadu Buhari to extend the appointment of Ibrhaim Muhammad, acting chief justice of Nigeria (CJN), by three months. Soji Oye, NJC spokesman, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday. The spokesman was reacting to …
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