WorldRemit has gone into collaboration with Fidelity Bank Plc to provide instant money transfers to customers of the bank. A statement from the bank explained that the new partnership further expands WorldRemit’s footprint in the country and allows the 15 million-Nigerian Diaspora to send money directly from their phones to recipients in Nigeria. According to the statement, the deal ... Read More »
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UBA’s Leo launched on WhatsApp
Pan-African Financial Institution, United Bank for Africa (UBA) who recently clinched the Euromoney awards as the Best Digital Bank in Africa, is once again asserting itself as a pace setter, moving in leaps and bounds in unchartered territory. UBA’s chat banker, Leo has launched in pilot mode on WhatsApp and will be fully available to customers by September ... Read More »
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I am not ready to dump APC – Kalu
…..Says crisis in party will be resolved Former Governor of Abia State, Dr Orji Uzor Kalu on Wednesday said he is not ready to defect from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), because it is not moral for politicians to move from one party to the other preparatory to every election circle. He said people who are afraid of ... Read More »
It’s Official. Bolaji Abdullahi Resigns From APC Bolaji Abdullahi has officially resigned his position as National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as well as his membership of the party. After Senate President Bukola Saraki dumped the ruling party for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday, it was widely expected that Abdullahi, being his loyalist, would ... Read More »
Kwara governor defects to PDP
Kwara state Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed on Tuesday dumped the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). His announcement followed that of the Senate President Bukola Saraki who also declared his decision to quit APC in a tweet. Governor Ahmed in a statement by his senior assistant on media and communication Dr Muyideen Akorede said “following due consultations ... Read More »
TRANSCORP HOTELS PLC HY 2018 PROFIT AFTER TAX EXPANDS BY 85%
The pride and pearl of the Nigerian Hospitality Industry, Transcorp Hotels Plc. (“Transcorp Hotels”) has announced its Unaudited Financial Statements for the period ended June 30, 2018. The company showed significant growth over same period last year recording a turnover of N8.01billion, Profit Before Tax of N2.02billion and Earning Per Share of 17.84 Kobo. Transcorp Hotels delivered a commendable ... Read More »
PDP looking for life after death – APC
The All Progressives Congress on Sunday taunted the Peoples Democratic Party over its rebranding plans and attempts to lure APC members to be part of a coalition that it is building. A statement by Bolaji Abdullahi, the national publicity secretary described the PDP move as ”looking for life after death’. “After three years in the wilderness, the Peoples Democratic Party ... Read More »
Fayemi to Fayose: Devote June allocation for payment of salaries
Ekiti State Governor-elect, Dr. Kayode Fayemi has advised Governor Ayo Fayose to utilise the N5.5 billion June allegation from the Federation Account to p ay workers’ salaries and pensioners’ entitlements. Fayemi also advised the governor to use the N34.5 billion Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) cash that had accrued to the state since October 2014 allegedly kept in a secret ... Read More »
GTBank Lagos State Principals Cup Season 9 Finals
Foremost financial institution, Guaranty Trust Bank is set to hold the finals of the GTBank-Lagos State Principals Cup on Thursday 19th July at the Agege Stadium, Lagos. The prestigious tournament, now in its 9th year promises to be a thrilling encounter between the four qualifying teams as they stake their claim as ultimate champions of the football competition. Considered one ... Read More »