Controversy has trailed a statement credited to one Olugbenga Olaoye, a co-convener of ‘Osinbajo Think Tank’ making reference to President Muhammadu Buhari’s health history. The statement elicited a flurry of reactions on social media. But Osinbajo’s spokesman, Laolu Akande, urged members of the public to ‘ignore’ statements from the ‘Osinbajo Think Tank’ group. Olugbenga Olaoye, a co-covener of Osinbajo Think ... Read More »

…Private sector activity growth slows in March, but remains solid. Business conditions in Nigeria’s private sector continued to improve solidly at the end of the quarter, but the rate of growth slowed from February. Softer uplifts in output, new orders, stocks of purchases and employment were drivers of the latest moderation. Nonetheless, growth remained elevated by historical standards and firms ... Read More »

…Why we oppose IPPIS …NITDA did a hatchet job THE Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, yesterday, berated the National Information Technology and Development Agency, NITDA, over what it described as ‘deliberate misinformation and disinformation of the public on the integrity test conducted on the University Transparency and Accountability Solution, UTAS, by the agency. The Lagos Zonal Coordinator of the ... Read More »

Nigerian Gospel singer, Nathaniel Bassey, has condemned the circumstances surrounding the death of his colleague, Osinachi who died Friday last week in the hospital after suffering domestic violence from her husband, according to a family source. Osinachi’s sister, who is the first daughter of the family and was identified as Ms Favor Made, told Vanguard on Sunday that Osinachi died ... Read More »

Nigeria’s Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has declared, Monday, his interest to run for the office of the President, Federal Republic of Nigeria. Newsthumb had quoted sources to have hinted that the Vice President would declare to run for the highest office in the land but the source didn’t give details when, but merely stated.” after due consultation”. However, via ... Read More »

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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 »

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 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 »

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 »