The MTN Y’ellopreneur Initiative seeks to contribute to the reduction in women’s unemployment and advance women’s development in ‘Entrepreneurship’ through capacity building and access to capital through loans, grants, and advisory support services for long-term business sustainability. The initiative targets Female Entrepreneurs across the country who display passion and commitment to self-employment and run an existing business of two years and above in the areas of; circular economy, manufacturing, processing, agriculture, ICT/digital services, waste management, etc. The focus is on businesses that source their raw materials locally. MTN Nigeria Foundation…
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EXCLUSIVE: How Access Bank funded N50bn contracts awarded to Craneburg Construction by Abia Gov, Otti
Facts have emerged that the Craneburg Construction firm owned by the late Mrs Chizoba Doreen Wigwe, wife of the late Dr Herbert Wigwe of Access Bank had used a loan from the bank to finance contracts across the country. Herbert Wigwe, who was the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of Access Holdings Plc, had his late wife serving on the legal board of the bank before venturing into the establishment of the Craneburg Construction in 2016. A document obtained by SaharaReporters on Wednesday shows how Craneburg Construction Company received a…
Read MoreMy Access Bank story – ex-Emir Sanusi
Khalifa Mohammed Sanusi, a former Emir of Kano, has shared the story of how his association with the late Access Holdings Plc’s CEO, Herbert Wigwe, led to Insinuations that he was the owner of the bank. The former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) made this known on Wednesday at the night of tributes organised in Wigwe’s honour in Lagos. Sanusi, who broke down in tears thrice, said Wigwe’s kindness to him gave many the impression he owned Access Bank, while Wigwe and Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede were his stooges.…
Read MoreReps plot Binance Holdings CEO arrest over alleged tax evasion, money laundering
The House of Representatives Committee on Financial Crimes has recommended the arrest of the Chief Executive Officer of Bianace Holding Ltd over alleged tax evasion and money laundering in Nigeria. The recommendation followed a motion by Rep. Isah Dogonyaro (APC- Jigawa state) at a public hearing on Monday in Abuja. The hearing was on a petition by Empowerment Fund for Nigerian Youth Initiative and the Niger Delta Youth Council of Nigeria on several crimes allegedly committed by Bianance. Binance is an online financial company, operating in the cyberspace of Nigeria…
Read MoreWhy Ogun State shut Harvarde College over non-accreditation of programmes
An enforcement team comprising the Ogun State Ministry of Health and Nursing and Midwifery Committee has sealed the Nursing Department of Harvarde College of Science, Business and Management Studies, Obada in the Ewekoro Local Government Area of the state. The state government moved against the school for allegedly offering a degree programme in Nursing Sciences for six years without accreditation from the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria. Sunday PUNCH had earlier reported how the institution operates as an academic institution with no clear specification of where it belongs among…
Read MoreAs NCC bars 40m GSM lines: Follow this step-by-step guide to link your NIN with your telephone number
No fewer than 40 million telephone lines were barred by telecommunication operators over the weekend following the expiration of the February 28, 2024 deadline issued by the Nigerian Communications Commission mandating telecom consumers to link their Subscriber Identity Modules to their National Identity Numbers. This represents a 28 million increase from the 12 million telephone lines initially planned to be deactivated by telcos, following the NCC directive. In a December 2023 notice, the NCC had asked telcos to bar SIMs that had not been linked to their owners’ NINs by…
Read MoreLASG to enforce monthly house rental scheme
The Special Adviser to Lagos State Governor on Housing, Barakat Odunuga-Bakare, has disclosed that the state’s monthly rental scheme will be enforced before the end of 2024 or early next year. She stated it during a recent press briefing of the Lagos State Real Estate Regulatory Authority in Ikeja, Lagos. She said, “We all see what is being done in other climes, rents are collected monthly. Hence, we are looking and hoping that before the end of the year, or by early next year, we will be able to implement…
Read MoreNDLEA goes MAD with PMAN on menace of drug abuse
The visit and partnership between NDLEA and PMAN underscores the importance of multi-sectoral collaboration in addressing complex social challenges such as drug abuse. By combining their expertise and resources, the two organizations are poised to make a significant impact on the lives of musicians, their communities and the nation at large.
Read MoreUBA takes centre stage at ECOWAS Mining and Petroleum Forum
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has been announced as the official sponsor of the 4th edition of the ECOWAS Mining and Petroleum Forum (ECOMOF 2024) scheduled to take place at the Palais des Congrès in Cotonou, Benin from February 22 to February 24, 2024. The regional event is expected to see a large gathering of key players and stakeholders in the mining and petroleum sectors of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and as the financial institution of choice, with presence in 20 African…
Read MoreCBN Gov, Cardoso stings 4,173 Bureaux De Change to death
the affected institutions listed on the CBN website failed to comply with regulations, including the “payment of all necessary fees, including license renewal, within the stipulated period in line with the Guidelines.”
Read MoreSquad Powers OmniPay’s Trade Business to Simplify Payments for FMCG Industry
In a strategic move aimed at furthering its mission to empower African traders with the necessary payment solutions for thriving in the digital era, Squad, a fintech subsidiary of Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO), offering comprehensive payment and e-commerce solutions for businesses, has entered a partnership with OmniPay, a subsidiary of OmniRetail Inc. This collaboration has currently benefited more than 65,000 stakeholders, which include retailers, distributors, and manufacturers through improved payment and collection methods using Squad’s Virtual Bank Account without incurring any charges. Additionally, they have gained more accessible…
Read MoreSenate proposes 6-year tenure for CBN gov, N1trn recapitalization for banks
The Senate is considering sweeping reforms in the administration and function of the Central Bank of Nigeria by amending the CBN Act, 2007. Some of the amendment being proposed include the pegging of the tenure of governor of the apex bank to six years single term as against renewable five years in the extant act, a N1 trillion recapitalization for commercial banks which presently stands at N100 billion to meet the demands of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s N1 trillion Dollar projected economy amongst others. The amendment bill was passed for…
Read MoreHarvard University to feature Tony Elumelu Foundation as case study
“In addition to delving into the foundation’s innovative approaches and the resultant impact it has garnered over the years, the event will also feature an exclusive acknowledgement of the founder of TEF, Tony Elumelu’s economic philosophy of Africapitalism,
Read MoreSubsidy removal: Petrol import reduces by 990million litres per month -Minister
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, on Wednesday, said the importation of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, into Nigeria has reduced by 50 per cent since the withdrawal of subsidy on the commodity. During his inaugural speech on May 29, 2023, President Bola Tinubu declared that fuel subsidy was gone. Within 24 hours after that declaration, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Nigeria’s sole importer of PMS, withdrew subsidy on petrol. This led to a jump in the price of the commodity from about N198/litre to…
Read MoreWhy we are probing Buhari, Emefiele -Senate President, Akpabio
Godswill Akpabio, Nigeria’s Senate President has revealed that the current food and security crises confronting the nation now are traceable to the way and manner the Ways and Means loan granted by the Central Bank of Nigeria during Godwin Emefiele’s tenure as Governor to the Buhari administration were given, collected and spent which has necessitated a probe of the immediate past administration. The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday resolved to probe how the N30tn Ways and Means loans of the Central Bank of Nigeria was obtained and spent by the administration…
Read MoreNigerians can’t afford beer any more – Brewery boss laments
The Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Breweries Plc, Hans Essaadi, has said that the economic situation in Nigeria has deteriorated to the extent citizens can no longer afford to buy beer. Essaadi said this on Monday at the company’s investor call following the release of its 2023 results. “It has been unprecedented year for our business in Nigeria. We saw a significant decline in the mainstream lager market as a result of Nigerian consumers no longer able to afford a Goldberg after a hard day’s work,” Bloomberg quoted Essaadi as…
Read MoreWhy we are moving Computer Village out of Ikeja -LASG
“We are moving the village into a place where their business would thrive while maintaining the status quo, Ikeja Computer Village was a residential area before, it is presently, and I think it will continue to be a residential area. We must ensure that things are done according to the law, since the law says it is a residential area, it should remain as such.
Read MoreKnorr Celebrates World Eat For Good Day, unveils Eativists
During the event held at their Lagos headquarters, Knorr unveiled 14 Eativists. These are people who believe in incorporating veggies into their meals and consciously opt for options that benefit both themselves and the planet, inspiring others to do the same.
Read MoreFIRSTBANK CLINCHES THE PRESTIGIOUS CORPORATE BANK AWARD AT THE 2023 EUROMONEY AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE
FirstBank, Nigeria’s premier financial institution and financial inclusion services provider, was announced as the Best Corporate Bank at the recent prestigious Euromoney Awards for Excellence, Nigeria 2023. The Bank clinched the coveted award based on its 130-year commitment to enabling its corporate customers achieve success through relevant and tailored financial solutions. FirstBank’s continuous investment in technology has been crucial to its leading industry role in optimally meeting the needs of its corporate customers. Recent investments in technology include the development of its smart and interactive Transaction Banking Platform known as…
Read MoreFIRSTBANK SET TO REWARD CUSTOMERS WITH 36 MILLION NAIRA IN THE SECOND SEASON OF ITS FIRSTMOBILE CASH-OUT PROMO
FirstBank has launched the second season of its Cash Out promo designed to reward users of FirstMobile, its industry-leading mobile banking solution. The FirstBank Cash Out Promo 2.0 which began on Monday, 15 January 2024, ends on Friday, 15 March 2024, and is open to new and existing customers. Leading up to the grand finale – with 1 million naira up for grabs – the promo comprises three distinct categories, each offering attractive rewards comprising N10,000 worth of airtime and data, N20,000.00, and N100,000.00 respectively. In the first category, 100…
Read MoreZenith Bank mourns Herbert Wigwe as kinsmen declare eight-day mourning period
the eight days of mourning would begin with a procession round the community, pointing out that they were expecting visitors outside the community and the state.
Read MorePictures: High emotions, tears, as Abiodun, Dangote, Aig-Imoukhede, others visit Herbert Wigwe’s parents
Emotions ran high as billionaires wept freely as the Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun and the President/Chief Executive Officer, Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, alongside other associates paid a condolence visit to the parents of the late GCEO, Access Holdings Plc., Herbert Wigwe, on Monday. The Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun posted images from the visit on his Facebook account on Monday. The PUNCH reports that Wigwe, his wife, Doreen; son, Chizi; and a former Group Chairman of Nigerian Exchange Group, Abimbola Ogunbanjo, lost their lives in an helicopter crash which…
Read MoreWhy we settled for Bolaji Agbede as Wigwe’s successor – Access Holdings explain
The appointment of Ms. Agbede is in alignment with our robust succession planning practices. We are strongly convinced that Ms. Agbede, being the company’s most Senior Executive with exceptionally rich, professional and leadership experience and understanding of the Access culture
Read MoreAccess Holdings names Bolaji Agbede as Wigwe’s successor
The Acting Group CEO is a member of the Chartered Institute of Management, UK, and the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria.
Read MoreWigwe: ACAMB mourns a fearless and visionary leader
It is with profound sadness and a heavy heart that The Association of Corporate & Marketing Communications Professionals in Nigeria Banks (ACAMB) extends its deepest condolences to Access Holdings Group on the tragic passing of its esteemed CEO, Dr. Herbert Wigwe, CFR. The renowned business and corporate leader, along with his beloved wife, Doreen, and their cherished son, Chizi, lost their lives in a tragic helicopter crash in the United States of America. Dr. Herbert Wigwe, affectionately known as ‘The Fearless One,’ was a visionary leader whose indomitable spirit, dedication,…
Read MoreWigwe: Access Holdings release official statement
Access Holdings has confirmed the death of its Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Herbert Wigwe. Wigwe died in a helicopter crash on Friday with his wife, son, and a former Group Chairman of the Nigerian Exchange Group Plc, Abimbola Ogunbanjo. The bank in a statement on Sunday signed by the Company’s Group Secretary, Sunday Ekwochi, confirmed the unfortunate incident. “It is with deep sadness that the Board of Directors of Access Holdings Plc (‘the Company’) announces the passing of Dr. Herbert Wigwe, CFR, the Company’s founding Group Chief Executive Officer…
Read MoreWigwe, family and friends, in US to watch American Super Bowl, as details emerge of chopper crash
More details have emerged on the ill-fated crash of a chopper that had Herbert Wigwe, group chief executive officer (GCEO) of Access Holdings Plc, wife – Chizoba, son and three others on board. THE WITNESS learnt that Abimbola Ogunbanjo, the former group chairman of Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX Group), and two others (yet to be identified) were also onboard the helicopter when it crashed in California near the Nevada border. The United States federal aviation administration (FAA) said the Eurocopter EC130 helicopter crashed around 10 p.m. California time (Saturday,…
Read MoreAccess Holdings Herbert Wigwe, wife, 5 others missing after helicopter crash
Herbert Wigwe, the Group Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings Plc, was involved in a helicopter crash in the United States, on Friday. Wigwe, his wife and son were in the helicopter when it crashed in California near the Nevada border, as well as Abimbola Ogunbanjo, the group chairman of Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX Group). A close source confirmed the development on Saturday evening. Six passengers were onboard, however, no survivors found so far.
Read MoreNigeria’s Alake chairs Africa Mineral Strategy Group
Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has been elected as the Chairman of the Africa Minerals Strategy Group. Dr. Alake was unanimously elected as the chairman of the mining pressure group on Monday, February 5, 2024. Speaking at the meeting of the Africa Minerals Strategy Group, Alake charged African leaders to forge a common front to get maximum benefits from the mineral resources on the continent. The minister, in a statement issued on Tuesday by his Special Assistant on Media, Segun Tomori, stressed that the era of carting…
Read MoreBreaking: FBN Holdings name Femi Otedola as chairman
FBN Holdings Plc, a leading financial institution in Nigeria, has named businessman, Mr. Femi Otedola as the new Chairman of its Board of Directors. Otedola will succeed Alhaji Ahmad Abdullahi as the company’s chairman. FBN Holdings confirmed the appointment in a notice signed by the company’s Acting Secretary, Adewale Arogundade, and sent to the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) on Wednesday evening. The appointment, according to the company, took effect from January 31. FBN Holdings commended the outgoing chairman for guiding it through numerous challenges and maintaining its stature in the…
Read MoreForbes Top 20: Otedola excited
Billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola, recently took to social media to express his excitement on his return to the Forbes African Billionaires list after a seven-year hiatus. Sharing a picture of the announcement on his Instagram page, he wrote, “Interesting”, and added smiley and dollar emojis.” The 61-year-old entrepreneur currently sits at number 20 on the list with a net worth of $1.1bn. According to Forbes, the wealth of the 2024 list of 20 billionaires rose to $82.4bn from last year’s $81.5bn, partly as a result of Otedola’s return. Before then,…
Read MoreBreaking: Another private jet crashlands in Ibadan
A private jet, with 10 persons onboard, including Very Important Personalities (VIPs) has crash-landed in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. According to reports, the jet crash landed on Friday around 11 am at the Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport. The jet with registration number, N580KR, missed the runway into the nearby bush. Meanwhile, firefighters and rescue officials from the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) were immediately deployed to the scene. However, there was no death or casualty recorded. “It was a private plane from Abuja. It landed safely but overshot…
Read MoreOladipo did not pay N40m, Onalaja reveals as Lagos Govt. settles land dispute between RevolutionPlus and client
Bamidele Onalaja, the CEO of RevolutionPlus Property Ltd has disputed a statement by its aggrieved customer Kayode Oladipo, who claimed to have paid N40m to the company to purchase 20 plots of land in its facility saying the foreign-based Nigerian only made a deposit payment for the transactions. Onalaja spoke during a peace meeting brokered by the Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Real Estate Regulatory Authority, to effectively resolved the land dispute between the real estate company, and its customer, Kayode Oladipo. According to a statement signed by…
Read MoreAccess Bank acquires controlling shares in Ugandan bank
Access Bank, the lead subsidiary of Access Holdings Plc, has entered into a transaction with the Ugandan-based Finance Trust Bank Limited and its shareholders for the acquisition of a majority equity stake in FTB. According to a statement signed by the Company Secretary, Sunday Ekwochi, which was filed with the Nigerian Exchange Limited on Wednesday, the proposed acquisition is subject to regulatory approval. In recent days, Access Holdings had moved to expand its business segments with the acquisition of an insurance brokerage firm, Megatech Insurance Brokers Ltd and the floating…
Read MoreUnion Bank pledges seamless service as new management resumes
Union Bank of Nigeria has reassured its partners, customers and critical stakeholders of continued excellent service and seamless operations following the recent appointment of its new Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Yetunde Oni, by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The bank assured its customers that as a long-standing financial institution in the Nigerian banking industry, it will continue to provide top-quality services and products while operating under the best tenets of corporate governance as enshrined within the guidelines of the CBN. Under its new leadership, the bank pledged to sustain…
Read MoreNNPCL to hand over Port Harcourt refinery to private operators
As the Port Harcourt oil Refinery comes to life, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has concluded plans to hand over the government refinery to private operators. The NNPCL said it is seeking to engage reputable and credible operations and maintenance companies to operate and maintain the Port Harcourt Refining Company. This, it said, was “to ensure reliability and sustainability towards meeting the nation’s fuel supply and energy security obligations.” In a publication on its website on Monday, the NNPCL said the contract scope shall cover refinery business processes like…
Read MoreAfreximbank, UBA announce $2.25b disbursement under syndicated $3.3b crude oil prepayment facility
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has successfully arranged a syndicated US$3.3b crude oil prepayment facility sponsored by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). An initial disbursement of US$2.25b has been made. A second tranche of US$1.05 billion is expected to be disbursed subsequently. This landmark financing is Nigeria’s largest crude oil prepayment facility and one of the largest syndicated loans raised in Africa in 2023. Investors were keen to consider ticket sizes of US$250m and US$500m amidst current headwinds and year-end pressures in the loan markets. The five-year facility carries…
Read MoreHabariPay’s Squad Launches Take on Squad Hackathon 1.0 for Young Innovators
In line with its mission of empowering businesses and young innovators across Africa, HabariPay’s Squad has announced the launch of its first-ever hackathon, “Take on Squad Hackathon 1.0.” The social coding event is scheduled to hold on January 19th and 20th 2023, at the state-of-the-art GTCO Training Complex, Tayo’s Plaza, Abeokuta, Ogun State. Take on Squad Hackathon 1.0 is targeted at young innovators in universities and other tertiary institutions in Nigeria and challenges competing teams to create innovative solutions to problems within their immediate community as well as the wider…
Read MoreHow Globus Bank female marketer committed suicide inside office
Amarachi Ugochukwu, a female marketing employee of Globus Bank, Ikorodu branch, Lagos State, has committed suicide while at work in the office. The deceased, 32-year-old Amarachi Ugochukwu, was said to have drunk an insecticide. PUNCH Metro learnt that the incident happened on Monday within the premises of the bank. Ugochukwu had around 1pm made her way into the restroom, where she drank the insecticide, unknown to her colleagues. Father Who Loses Daughter To Suicide In UK Bares It All | Punch0:11 / 1:01 Other members of staff had started looking…
Read MoreCBN’s hammer hits Polaris, Titan, Union and Keystone Banks BoDs
The Central Bank of Nigeria has, with immediate effect, sacked the entire Board of Directors of Polaris, Titan, Union and Keystone Banks. CBN sources say the decision was taken in a meeting led by the apex bank’s governor, Yemi Cardoso, on Wednesday in Abuja. The source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, hinted that an official statement dissolving the board of directors will be released shortly. The source said, “In the next hour, there is going to be official communication from the bank. We are working on it and an…
Read MoreOur CEO not arrested by EFCC -Zenith Bank
Zenith Bank Plc has dismissed as entirely untrue reports on the purported arrest of its Group Managing Director, Dr. Ebenezer Onyeagwu, in a section of the media. The reports had claimed Dr Onyeagwu was among bank CEOs arrested by the EFCC in connection with alleged fraud at the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs. The bank however clarified that the GMD was neither arrested nor detained by the EFCC or any other anti-graft agency, adding that he is currently fulfilling his duties and responsibilities as the Group Managing Director of Zenith Bank Plc.…
Read MoreACAMB releases Abdul Imoyo’s burial plans
Association of Corporate & Marketing Communications Professionals in Banks in Nigeria (ACAMB) has announced the burial details for its distinguished Publicity Secretary, Mr. Abdul Kolawole Imoyo, who passed away in the early hours of Sunday, December 17, 2023, at First Cardiology, Ikoyi, Lagos, after a brief illness. Mr. Imoyo, a highly regarded Corporate Media Manager and Journalist, leaves behind a legacy of excellence in the field of Corporate Communications. Mr Rasheed Bolarinwa, the President of ACAMB, said in a statement that the burial arrangements, as communicated by the Imoyo family,…
Read MoreAdeduntan: FirstBank is future-proof and remains committed to the gold standard of excellence in banking
* With over 4.6 trillion-naira loans to customers in Q3 2023, FirstBank is committed to economic growth and transformation. At the dawn of the new year, it is natural for the Nigerian banking sector operators to anticipate dynamic shifts in regulations, increased digital innovations, and a focused approach toward sustainable growth and financial inclusion, while both the government and private sector eagerly anticipate the banking industry’s pivotal role in driving economic resilience, fostering innovation, ensuring regulatory compliance, and spearheading inclusive financial initiatives to bolster national development. As a mark of…
Read MoreDSTV fails to secure AFCON broadcast rights
Multichoice Nigeria, the parent company of DStv, on Wednesday, said that the popular satellite TV service will not be airing the upcoming AFCON 2023 tournament. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Multichoice stated that SuperSport TV failed to secure the broadcasting rights, leaving millions across Africa scrambling for ways to watch the continent’s biggest footballing event. The statement reads: “SuperSport Channel will not broadcast the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023 scheduled for January 13th – February 11th, 2-24, because the channel has not secured the rights to broadcast the…
Read MoreDangote refinery gets another one million barrels of crude oil
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery, on Monday, received the fourth shipment of one million barrels of bonny light crude oil, supplied by the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited. A statement from tne $20bn firm stated that the oil company was expecting the fifth crude oil shipment soon. The plant had earlier received three shipments of crude oil, as officials of the company told our correspondent that the refinery would start pumping out refined Automotive Gas Oil, also known as diesel, and aviation fuel or JetA1 this month. In the statement issued…
Read MorePlane with 367 passengers catches fire on runway
A Japan Airlines plane was in flames on the runway of Tokyo’s Haneda Airport on Tuesday after apparently colliding with a coast guard aircraft, television reports said. The images on broadcaster NHK showed the plane moving along the runway before an explosion of orange flames burst from beneath and behind it. All 367 passengers on board the Airbus plane were evacuated, broadcaster NHK reported. The cause of the incident was not immediately clear, but television reports said that the Airbus collided with a Coast Guard aircraft. Reports said that the…
Read MoreDECEMBERISSAVYBE: “SICKLE CELL DISEASE COULDN’T STOP ME FROM BECOMING A ROCKSTAR”, ADEKUNLE GOLD INSPIRES YOUTHS AT FIRSTBANK SPONSORED LAGOS CONCERT
Afrobeat’s sensation, Adekunle Gold, popularly known as AG Baby, mesmerised hundreds of music lovers and inspired youths at a pre-Christmas concert sponsored by FirstBank, Nigeria’s premier financial institution. The event, aptly named “Stacked December Party,” took place on December 22, 2023, at the Palms Shopping Mall in Lekki, Lagos. Adekunle Gold, with his unique blend of breathtaking and soulful melodies, captivated the audience, leaving them in awe and begging for more. The concert, titled “An Intimate Encounter with Adekunle Gold,” provided a platform for the superstar to connect with his…
Read MoreZenith Bank wins Euromoney 2023’s digital solution award
Zenith Bank Plc has been named the “Best Bank for Digital Solutions in Nigeria” in the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2023, underscoring the bank’s pioneering and outstanding achievements in delivering cutting-edge digital financial solutions. Speaking on the recognition, the Group Managing Director/CEO of Zenith Bank Plc, Dr. Ebenezer Onyeagwu, said, “We are delighted to receive the distinction as the Best Bank for Digital Solutions in Nigeria. This accolade serves as a validation of Zenith Bank’s trailblazing initiatives in integrating advanced technology within Nigeria’s financial services sector. Our commitment to expanding…
Read MoreEmefiele opened 593 foreign bank accounts in China, UK, US -Reports
In a startling revelation, a presidential panel investigating the activities of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) under the tenure of former Governor Godwin Emefiele has uncovered unauthorised investments of Nigeria’s funds in 593 foreign bank accounts across the United States, China and the United Kingdom. This was part of the final report that the special investigator appointed by President Bola Tinubu in July, Jim Obazee, submitted recently. The findings suggest that Emefiele, during his term, allegedly directed substantial sums to these accounts without the necessary authorisations. The investigative report…
Read MoreUBA gifts N36m to customers in Super Saver Promo
In line with its usual custom of rewarding loyalty especially during the yuletide season, Africa’s Global Bank – United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc- has rewarded its loyal customers in the just concluded UBA Super Savers Draws giving out over N36million in cash prizes Others were Musa Abdulhamid; Paul Peter; Sarah Olabanke Olawunmi; Do-Ere Ekpe; Nduka Paul; Ijeoma Loveday Ndumechi; Idris Muhammed; Chinonye Christabella Olumba; Ossai, Josephine Oluchukwu; Gift Rhoda Adode; Felix, Felicia; Nwakaego Sunday; Okwudiri Victor Nwankwo; Peter Enyo-Ojo Alfa; Blessing Damilola Alao and Gbolahan John Ayanlowo When contacted…
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