The coronation of Charles III was quite a deliberately inclusive event. But beyond that, a number of British-Nigerians were fairly closely involved in the ceremonies by virtue of their positions. Here are some of them. Dame Elizabeth Anionwu, a nurse, professor & medical scholar. She was UK’s first nurse to specialise in the care…
The United Kingdom court has sentenced former Deputy Senate President of Nigeria, Ike Ekweremadu, to nine years and eight months in prison for organ trafficking plot. The court also sentenced his wife, Beatrice, to four years six months while the medical doctor who act as a ‘middleman’ in the plot, Dr Obinna Obeta, was sentenced…
At the 32nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Zenith Bank Plc, held virtually from the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Tuesday, 2 May 2023, shareholders of the bank unanimously approved the proposed final dividend payment of NGN2.90 per share. This brings the total dividend for the 2022 financial year to NGN3.20 per share, with…
Zenith Bank Plc has announced its unaudited results for the first quarter ending 31st March 2023, with an exceptional double-digit growth of 41% in Gross Earnings, increasing from ₦191.5 billion in Q1 2022 to ₦270 billion in Q1 2023. The unaudited statement of account submitted to the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) on Friday, 28th April 2023,…
Shareholders of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc have approved the Board’s proposal to pay a dividend of N1.10 per share for the financial year ended December 31, 2022. Pix of 61st Annual General Meeting of UBA 1: l-r: Deputy Managing Director, Mr. Muyiwa Akinyemi; Group Chairman, Mr. Tony O. Elumelu, CFR; and Group Managing Director,…
Stampout Drug Abuse Initiative, is five years old! The non -governmental organization which was founded on the 25th of April 2018 has the vision of educating, informing and enlightening the youths and the general public on the infallible truths about drugs. The organization also assists drug addicts secure rehabilitation centre where they can be treated…
By. Lekan Abioye A lot of people may not fully understand why I am doing this, but the truth is that I am super excited, and I cannot but express my excitement, especially seeing one of the illustrious sons of Ilawe Ekiti, where I also came from, excelling. Folks, this is all about celebrating and…
With near certainty, the next four years will be existing. Bauchi will experience the greatest developmental advancement in the history of modern Bauchi State. The renewed mandate to the Governor of Bauchi State, Senator Bala Mohammed will open new opportunities for the people of Bauchi State and will create more employment opportunities in new…
Reports Profit Before Tax of ₦214.2billion and FY Dividend of ₦3.10 Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (“GTCO” or the “Group”) has released its Audited Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2022, to the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) and London Stock Exchange (LSE). The Group reported profit before tax of ₦214.2billion,…
Asiwaju Dele Taiwo is in the studio sweating it out against his May 12 birthday date. The funky juju crooner will be a year older on the 12th of next month and he has revealed that,against the norm, he will be the one giving out a gift without expecting any other than the patronage of…
