The head honcho at foremost African financial institution; Guaranty Trust Bank plc, Segun Agbaje, was the cynosure of all eyes at the 2015 edition of the All Africa Business Leaders Awards, AABLA, which took place at the Sandton Convention Center, Johannesburg, South Africa. Agbaje, whose leadership qualities have repositioned GTBank as one the key players…
Day: November 18, 2015
UBA Contactless Cards Set Off Revolution In Card Payments In Nigeria
Leading financial services institution in digital banking offerings in Nigeria, and across Africa, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc is changing the payments landscape in Nigeria with the introduction of contactless payment cards. The contactless payment cards offer UBA customers an easier and more convenient hassle-free way to pay for goods and services. It is…
Ex-Education Minister Dies In Israel
A former Minister of Education, Igwe Aja-Nwachukwu is dead. The deceased was said to have breathed his last in Israel on Tuesday. News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, reports that the Aja-Nwachukwu died in an Israeli hospital from an undisclosed ailment. He was said to have been receiving treatment at the hospital for about four weeks.…
Jonathan, Not Me Approved Purchase Of Arms—Dasuki
Former National Security Adviser, Colonel Sambo Dasuki has reacted to allegations that he robbed Nigeria through the purchase of arms for the military to fight terrorism while in office. Dasuki, in a statement issued by his media office on Wednesday, maintained that he never did foul play in the procurement of military equipment during his…
Bloodbath In Kano GSM Market
A twin bomb explosion in Kano State on Wednesday evening left tears in the eyes of many residents of the ancient city. Attacks by suicide bombers at a popular GSM market in Kano on Wednesday left no fewer than 12 persons dead. The bombers were said to have detonated Improvised Explosive Devices, IEDs, which almost…