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Union Bank declares 25 kobo dividend for 2020 on strong business fundamentals despite impact of Covid-19 

Union Bank has released its audited financial statements for the year ended 31st December 2020. The bank’s results for the period show sustained growth in key income lines and significantly improved fundamentals,notwithstanding a constrained operating environment largely due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Union Bank’s investments in technology and building a progressive work culture over the past eight ... Read More »

FIRSTBANK CEO LISTS TECHNOLOGY, CAPACITY AS KEY FOR POST COVID-19 GROWTH

…Thumbs up mobile banking (FirstMobile) and USSD (*894#) platforms Dr Adesola Adeduntan, Chief Executive Officer, First Bank of Nigeria Limited said technology, innovation and enhanced capabilities have become necessary to achieve significant business growth in the post-COVID-19. Adeduntan made this remark on Thursday during a Digital Disruption Series webinar organised by the Surrey Business School of the University of Surrey, ... Read More »

MTN launches SME engagement platform

MTN Nigeria has launched a unified customer engagement platform, EnGauge, designed to enable small-to-medium enterprise business owners administer transactions with customers, potentially increasing their productivity significantly. According to a statement from the telco on Thursday, the app, developed in partnership with Ajua, an African start-up, offers innovative customer management solutions. It said following installation and registration, businesses were automatically provided ... Read More »

Suspension of ‘drop box’ visa application in Nigeria stands – US

The US Mission in Nigeria said on Friday that the suspension of the non-immigrant visa interview waiver process, popularly known as “drop box,” has yet to be lifted in Nigeria. In a statement on its official Facebook page titled,  “Drop Box” Visa Processing Is Not Available in Nigeria, According To U.S. Mission To Nigeria,’’ the mission noted that the suspension ... Read More »

WHO IS AFTER MY LIFE: HON.SAKA FAFUNMI CRIES OUT

On December 2nd 2020 around Excellence Hotel, Ogba, Lagos some unknown gunmen attacked Hon. Fafunmi’s wife and his children on their way to Caleb International School, Ikosi Ketu, Lagos. They were rescued by the crowed around the vicinity. On December 7th 2020, the children were also accosted by some fierce looking gun men around the Ojota bridge vandalising the car ... Read More »

Nigeria’s First Vitamin Water Omnia Enters Market

In line with its vision of inspiring a healthier and happier world, Prime Foods and Beverages Nigeria Ltd, an indigenous manufacturer of healthy drinks on Thursday launched its premium quality Omnia Vitamin table water brand. The product which is made from demineralized water infused with natural fruit extracts, vitamin and minerals, comes in four variants- Blackcurrant, Pineapple, Orange and Apple ... Read More »

GTBank Releases 2020 Full Year Audited Results

…….. Reports PBT of ₦238.1 Billion Guaranty Trust Bank plc has released its Audited Financial Results for the year ended December 31, 2020 to the Nigerian and London Stock Exchanges. A review of the result shows improved performance across all key financial metrics in the face of the unprecedented challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, reflecting the quality of ... Read More »

IFAKO IJAIYE LG CHIARMAN, TOBA OKE PRESENTS  N3.1BN BUDGET OF REKINDLED HOPE

The Executive Chairman Ifako-Ijaiye Local Government, Apostle Oloruntoba Oke formally presented the 2021 Budget to the Legislative Arm of Government today,18 March, 2021 at the  NRC Building, Bola Ahmed Tinubu Way, Iju, Ifako-Ijaiye Local Government Area of Lagos State. The presentation according to Oke is a statutory responsibility and an opportunity to  press home his administration’s  vision  to serve despite ... Read More »

Asset declaration: Focus on bank MDs, others, workers reply EFCC

Deposit Money Bank workers on Wednesday said the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission should focus its asset declaration drive on the managing directors of banks and other agencies of government. EFCC Chairman, Abdulrasheed Bawa, had declared on Tuesday that the commission would from June 1 be demanding the asset declaration forms of bankers. Bawa said the decision was in line ... Read More »

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