In line with its usual custom of rewarding loyalty, Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, is set to launch the “UBA Legacy Promo” as part of activities to mark its 75th year anniversary. This landmark campaign has been specially designed by the bank to celebrate UBA’s rich legacy spanning over 75…
The African Achievers Awards, hosted at the House of Lords, Palace of Westminster, UK Parliament, has honored the Chief Executive Officer of Optiva Capital Partners, Dr. Jane Kimemia, with the prestigious Pan African Entrepreneur of the Year award. Now in its 14th edition, the awards celebrate African excellence by recognizing and honoring notable individuals and…
The Aderonke Omo Dairo Foundation (AOD) is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated Miss Ibadan grand finale event, set to take place on Saturday, 3 August 2024 at Sophia Event Place, Joke Plaza, beside Trans Amusement Park, Bodija Ibadan. This spectacular evening will showcase the grace, talent, and poise of the exceptional finalists as they…
In a momentous celebration that echoes through the vibrant streets of Ibadan, Aare Abisoye Fagade extends his exuberant congratulations to Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin on his enthronement as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadan. This landmark coronation ushers in a new era of leadership, heritage, and progress for the illustrious city of Ibadan. With a heartfelt…
Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a couple (name withheld) attempting to sell their two-year-old son to travel to Canada. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria on Thursday in Lagos. Hundeyin said that the couple, aged 28 and 22, were apprehended on Tuesday while…
Resourceful Nollywood actress and producer, Doyin Aggrey has called on the Nigeria government to invest more in filmmaking, as the sector is obviously capable of turning the country’s economy around. Nigeria is one of the countries in the world currently going through economic recession, and this has resulted in a series of heated debates and…
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 prestigious appointment underscores Alawuba’s extensive experience and visionary…
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 awards, which were published in…
The National Vanguard for Rule of Law (NVRL) has commended the Court of Appeal’s decision to strike out two appeals filed by former Local Government Chairmen in Rivers State, loyal to former governor Nyesom Wike. The appeals sought to extend their tenure, but the Court of Appeal found them to be without merit. In a…
The Progressive Front of Nigeria (ProFN) has condemned the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and its leadership for making unfounded attacks on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his office. In a press statement, ProFN’s National President, Alhaji Musa Mohammed, expressed shock at the “catastrophic shallowness” of the NNPP leadership, particularly in Kano State, where the…
