The GTBank Fashion Weekend may seem novel for a financial institution, but it is part of the bank’s long history of supporting the local fashion industry. Foremost African financial institution, Guaranty Trust Bank plc, last week announced the debut of the GTBank Fashion Weekend, set to hold on the 12th and 13th of November 2016,…
Day: October 8, 2016
5 Lies Everyone Tells You About Northern Nigeria
Northern Nigeria has had to grapple with some appalling news report over the years. The region is not aided by the Boko haram insurgency. Consequently, many Nigerians especially in the South, have demonized the region that anyone who wants to travel there will be discouraged. Although some of these widespread reports are blatant ‘lies’, we…
Hundreds Walk Against Brèast Cancer At Heritage Bank Blueprint Pink Walkathon
Streets of Magodo in Lagos were turned into sea of pink as scores of people took part in this year’s Heritage Bank Blueprint Pink Walkathon walk against brèast cancer last Saturday morning. People of different ages and background defied Independence Day early morning shower to converge on Karis School, Magodo Estate Phase 11, Lagos and…
8 Reasons You Should Live In Port Harcourt At Least Once In Your Lifetime
I can think of a million and one reasons to live in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. Aside from the fact that the city is a beautiful place to live in and it offers a different culture, there is so much going on there! Port Harcourt city (PHC) attracts thousands of tourists a year, making…
Watch the 7 Minutes Trailer of New TV Reality Show ‘Real Naija Ladies of Dallas
Real Naija Ladies of Dallas is an unscripted reality show featuring an all Nigerian/American divalicious female cast based in Dallas TX. The show which is one of its kind and aims at correcting the myth about Nigerians who live in America will berth soon. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TmQyHg1Oes&feature=youtu.be
Is Deyemi The Next RMD?
Similar to the days when young RMD reigned supreme in the Nigerian film industry, one new face seems to dominate our screens, Nigerian actor Deyemi Okanlawon. Whether in movies, TV series, TV commercials, theatre plays or short films, it seems every other week Deyemi Okanlawon is mentioned in the media either in relation to some…
Delta Air Lines Begins Wi-Fi on Flights From Africa To US
Delta Air Lines has completed the roll-out of Wi-Fi on its international fleet, enabling all customers flying on its nonstop services from Africa to Atlanta and New York-JFK to stay connected at 30,000 feet. The final Boeing 777 – one of a number serving South Africa – has now been equipped and is back in…
GTBank MD Named CEO of the Year at 2016 Africa Investor Awards
Managing Director/CEO of Guaranty Trust Bank plc; Segun Agbaje has emerged the 2016 Ai Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) 30 CEO of the year at this year’s 9th annual Ai CEO Investment Summit which took place on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. Launched in 2007, the Ai Institutional Investment and Capital Market Awards is…
Real Reason Prince Nku Sent Uche Elendu Out Of Matrimonial Home
NB: The story you are about to read was sent to us via mail by someone who claimed to be in the know of the happenings between Uche and her estrange husband. A couple of days ago, news has it that the beautiful Nollywood actress, Uche Elendu, had been dumped by her husband, Prince…
Stella Mwangi To Feature Top Producers In Next Music Project
Multi-talented Kenyan-Norwegian artiste, Stella Mwangi of the hit songs ‘Haba Haba’, ‘Biashara’, ‘Lookie Lookie’ and ‘Hoola Hoop’ featuring Mohombi, has announced an upcoming big music project that will feature world-class music producers and a worldly sound. Talking to her fans directly via her Instagram account, she said, “I am coming out with new music –…