On Sunday 29 September 2019 Classic Africa merit Awards (CAMA) has recognized Primate Babatunde Elijah Ayodele, Leader and Founder of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Ejigbo Lagos as the most accurate prophet of the year. The award for his outstanding prophecies which had over time came to pass was presented to him at the 9th edition of CAMA that was held ... Read More »

Yinka Sanni, Chief Executive, Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, assured Nigerians that Stanbic IBTC Bank remains strong, stable and sustainable in its operations. Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC posted a profit of N36 billion for the half-year which ended June 30, 2019 and rewarded shareholders with an interim dividend of N10.2 billion at 100 kobo per share. “We remain committed to operating ... Read More »

With a view to enhance financial inclusion across the country, First Bank of Nigeria Limited has announced its drive to get up to 500,000 operators on board its agent banking platform. This was disclosed at the opening ceremony of the 12th Annual Conference of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) by FirstBank’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Adesola Adeduntan, ... Read More »

The Federal High Court, Abuja, has threatened to jail the Director-General of the Department of State Services, Yusuf Bichi, over his refusal to release pro-democracy campaigner and Publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore. In a “notice of disobedience to order of court” issued by the court on Thursday and addressed to the DSS DG, the Federal High Court directed the ... Read More »

VICE President Yemi Osinbajo (SAN) is ready to surrender his constitutional immunity so that allegations against him can be freely investigated. He said waiving the immunity will permit “the most robust adjudication of baseless allegations, insinuation and falsehoods” against his person and office. Under the 1999 Constitution, the President, Vice President, governors and their deputies are insulated from criminal investigation. ... Read More »

The English Commercial Court has granted Nigeria’s application for leave to file an appeal against the award of $9.6billion to ab Irish firm, Process and Industrial Developments( P&ID). Another application for a stay of execution of the award was still in progress. P&ID secured the damages against Nigeria following a failed Gas Supply Project Agreement (GSPA) contract between it and ... Read More »

United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc and the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry(LCCI), have assured small medium enterprises (SMEs) that the 2019 Lagos International Trade Fair will bring far reaching benefits that will help transform their businesses and take it to the next level. UBA’s Head Group Consumer Retail Business, Mr. Jude Anele, who gave this assurance on Tuesday ... Read More »

This November, industry leaders, style connoisseurs and fashion enthusiasts from across the globe will converge in Lagos, Nigeria for the 4th edition of the GTBank Fashion Weekend. Holding Saturday the 9thand Sunday the 10th of November 2019 at the GTCentre, Plot 1, Water Corporation Drive, Oniru, the 2-day event will put a spotlight onAfrica’s emerging fashion industry whilst showcasing the ... Read More »

L-R: Dan Akpovwe, Publisher, Abuja Inquirer; Valentine Ozigbo, Chairman of Feet n Tricks Limited; Jude Monye, Executive Director, Heritage Bank Plc and Oluwafunmi Aloku, Head, Product Strategy and Business Solutions, Heritage Bank, during the 3rd edition of African Freestyle Football Competition 2019 in Lagos. L-R: Erlend Fagerli, Multiple World Champion, Freestyle Football (AFFC Judge); Valentine Ozigbo, Chairman of Feet ‘n’ ... Read More »

Some protesters on Tuesday demonstrated at the Lagos State House of Assembly and in front of the state secretariat, Alausa, demanding the probe of former Governor Akinwunmi Ambode. The protesters alleged that Ambode mismanaged state resources. The group, which gathered under the aegis of the Lagos Youth Vanguard, were led by their Patron, Mr Rasak Olokooba, and President, Mr Ibrahim ... Read More »