Digital insurance companies, Heirs Insurance Limited (HIL) and Heirs Life Assurance (HLA), have confirmed that customers are now able to purchase insurance policies from their websites, www.heirsinsurance.com and www.heirslifeassurance.com, in mere minutes. The revolutionary, interactive websites—first of their kind in Nigeria—ensure that customers have access to quick insurance, completing transactions in minutes wherever they are, without any human intervention. This development signals the kick-off of the companies’ ambition to digitalise insurance and provide… Continue Reading

Countdown begins for the talk of the town Society Reporters Excellence Leadership Award (SRELA) is billed to take place as a presentation in the month of August 2021 and packaged by Society Reporters, a reputable news platform that serves as the watchdog of society; bringing to the fore pertinent issues that are otherwise overlooked for the past ten years of existence. The debut of SRELA as special recognition excellence and the leadership award is… Continue Reading

The Group Managing Director/Chief Executive of Zenith Bank, Mr. Ebenezer Onyeagwu, has called for increased impact investing in Africa for the continent to attain its full potential. He made the call during his keynote address at the Africa Investment Risk & Compliance Summit 2021 organised by the Emerging Business Intelligence & Innovation (EBII) Group which held at the prestigious University of Oxford, United Kingdom, on Friday, July 30, 2021. Mr… Continue Reading

AKANGBE HONOURS PREDECESSORS AT LAGOS NBA CHAIRMAN’S DINNER The MUSON Center venue of the 2021 Law Week of the Lagos Branch of the Nigerian Bar Association was at its glittering best as guests arrived for the Chairman’s Dinner. The event was graced by lawyers in both the Inner and Outer Bar. NBA President Olumide Akpata was a notable presence, as was the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice in Lagos State,… Continue Reading

In reply, please quote, Ref No. CZ.5300/FPRD/FHQ/ABJ/VOL.4/26 FBI INDICTMENT: IGP RECOMMENDS SUSPENSION OF DCP ABBA KYARI • AS 4-MAN SPECIAL INVESTIGATION PANEL BEGINS PROBE The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc (+), NPM, fdc has recommended the immediate suspension of DCP Abba Kyari, the Head of the Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT), from the Service of the Nigeria Police Force, pending the outcome of an ongoing internal investigations… Continue Reading

Popular Nollywood actress, Rachael Oniga, is dead, has learnt. Her son, Olatunji, confirmed the death of the actress  on Saturday. According to him, his mother died on Friday night around 10pm. “She passed last night around 10pm. She had malaria and typhoid,” Olatuunj said. Oniga featured in scores of Nollywood movies —both English and Yoruba— before her demise. Born on May 23, 1957; the delectable actress began her career in 1993. Her first… Continue Reading

Transcorp Hotels Plc has announced its un-audited financial statements for the half year ended June 30, 2021. The results published on the Nigerian Exchange Group showed that revenue rose by 84% to N8.4bn from N4.5bn in June 2020, while total assets rose by 5.27% to N119bn from N113bn during the period under review. Shareholders’ funds stood at N61bn, maintaining its year-end 2020 level.  The Company’s results are a testament to its resilience, recording a 97% improvement year-on-year, with a Loss Before Tax of N102 million in HY 2021, compared to N3.5 billion in HY 2020.  “Our performance reflects the… Continue Reading

Affluence Oak (Pty) Ltd, has said that its SMARTMAID on-Demand App, which enables users of the platform to be connected to ahousekeeper or babysitter in a matter of minutes, is the first of it’s kind. “This is a gamechanger as parents and home owners are now able to find vetted serviceproviders (babysitters and maids) within minutes at the touch of a button, thereby giving them peace of mind and creating… Continue Reading

 Seasoned Chartered Accountant and Investment Adviser, Seyi Owoturo will be speaking at the first corporate meeting of the Rotary Club of Ikeja this Rotary year. Themed, ‘’The Patient Dog Eats No Bone- A Review of The Nigerian Economic Landscape with a view to understanding what we are all up against,” the lecture will be part of the meeting of the Club scheduled for Monday, July 26th, 2012 at Lagos Airport Hotel,… Continue Reading

GTBank Plc appears to be swimming in murky water of crisis as the bank has been taken to court over an issue bothering on a business idea. A business woman, Kehinde Abiodun alleged that she discussed a food and drinks affair business idea with the officials of the bank, but that she was sidelined by the bank. Abiodun alleged that GTBank unilaterally embarked on the project contrary to an agreement… Continue Reading