Beyond Banking, Union Bank Launches Future-Forward Innovative Co-Creation Hub, SpaceNXT …reiterates commitment to innovation and technological advancement in Nigeria Lagos, Nigeria – Leading financial institution, Union Bank has launched a technological and innovation hub known as SpaceNXT. Built to promote innovation and encourage collaboration within the tech ecosystem in Nigeria, SpaceNXT is a future-forward purpose designed co-working hub for innovators, ... Read More »
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At UBA’s 60th AGM, Elumelu Upholds Commitment to Exceed Growth Trajectory, Create Value for Shareholders
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has assured shareholders and investors of its unwavering commitment to sustain its current growth trajectory even as its efforts at business diversification across Africa and beyond continues to yield increasing returns. The Group Chairman, Tony Elumelu, who made this declaration at UBA’s 60th Annual General Meeting, which was held at the ... Read More »
SHAREHOLDERS ARE EXCITED AS ZENITH BANK PAYS N97.33 BILLION AS DIVIDEND
Shareholders of Zenith Bank Plc, at the 31st Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the bank held on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, unanimously approved the proposed final dividend, expressing delight at the final dividend payment of NGN2.80 per share which brings the total dividend for the 2021 financial year to NGN3.10 per share with ... Read More »
NURTW already lost Lagos State, should not bother engaging in comic sessions, such as sacking MC Oluomo, Says Aide Kayode Oyero
The National Union of Road Transport Workers Union has lost Lagos State and should not bother engaging in comic sessions such as sacking ex-chairman of the union in the state, Musiliu Akinsanya, aka MC Oluomo. Akinsanya’s Media Aide, Jimoh Buhari, made this known on Wednesday while reacting to the purported sacking of his principal. According to him, members of the ... Read More »
Update: NIN-SIM: MTN apologises for barring customers’ lines
Several subscribers have taken to social media on Tuesday to express their displeasure over the barring of their communication lines by telecommunication network providers in Nigeria. However, the Mobile Telephone Network, in its tweets, apologised to the complainants over the restrictions. Some customers called out MTN for restricting their lines despite having linked them with their National Identification Numbers. “Mtn ... Read More »
Alleged Money laundering : Cubana Chief Priest, regains freedom 6 days after arrest, Says EFCC has tested me okay
Nigeria socialite and celebrity night club owner, Pascal Okechukwu fondly called Cubana Chief Priest, has been released six days after he was allegedly arrested and kept in custody by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Okechukwu announced his release in a post he made on his Instagram handle on Monday night, saying he had been tested OK by the ... Read More »
Ended December 31, 2021 : WEMA BANK announces 108.3% growth in Profit Before Tax
….Total Assets now above ₦1Trillion Naira Wema Bank Plc’s resilience was on display as the digitally driven financial institution announced its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2021. The performance which capped a remarkable year showed strong growth in key financial indices especially as the bank crossed the ₦1trillion mark in total assets. In a statement made to ... Read More »
Update: Lekki-Ikoyi toll gate: Sanwo-Olu intervenes, agrees on tolling concessions, sought for cooperation and understanding
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has conceded to make some concessions over the planned resumption of tolling to the Ikoyi Link Bridge, and Lekki-Epe Expressway areas of the state. Sanwo-Olu, while agreeing on the concessions, however, sought for cooperation and understanding from residents and stakeholders in the meantime. The governor spoke at a meeting with the stakeholders on the resumption ... Read More »
Fidelity Bank to help entrepreneurs explore US market
Fidelity Bank Plc, is set to provide knowledge and guidance for businesses looking to scale and expand their reach into new international markets. To this end the bank has scheduled a training for Wednesday, 6 April 2022 in Aba, Abia State, together in collaboration with Export & Sell Limited -a trade enabling platform that facilitates the listing of Nigerian businesses ... Read More »
Update: Train tragedy: 170 passengers, reunited with their families, 21still missing – NRC
A total of 170 passengers who boarded the AK-9 train bombed by terrorists on Monday have reunited with their families and loved ones, the Nigerian Railway Corporation, NRC, disclosed in a release yesterday. This is even as the corporation added that in spite of ongoing effort to reach out to families affected by the unfortunate incident, the whereabouts of 21 ... Read More »