United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, on Thursday, announced that the services of its Chatbot, Leo is now available for customers on Apple Business Chat, where its users can communicate directly with businesses using the Messages app on iPhone and iPad. “As a brand focused on providing excellent customer experience, we are always looking for…
Day: September 20, 2019
Veteran Filmmaker Lancelot Imasuen Plans Big For Father’s Burial
One of the veteran filmmakers and directors in the Nigerian movie industry, Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen, is preparing massively for the burial of his father next month. The burial ceremony is slated for October 2019 in Benin City, Edo State and from information reaching us, the top Nollywood player is leaving no stone unturned. On Monday,…
The Next Titan Season-6: Heritage Bank Continues To Boosts Entrepreneurship Among Youths
Heritage Bank Plc, Nigeria’s most innovative banking service provider has again thrown its usual support behind the organizer of The Next Titan, so as to have a better and improved season six of the programme. This year’s edition of the reality TV show is again headlined by Heritage Bank and is targeted at giving young…
Expert Advises On Deficiency in Vitamins, Minerals
A food and nutrition expert with the Lagos State Government, Olusola Malomo, has stated that regular intake of fruit juice can end micronutrient deficiency, a condition he defined as absence of vital micronutrients. He noted that the shortage of such nutrients is as life-threatening as common health challenges. Malomo said this at the August edition…
NECA Rewards Mouka For Exceptional Safe Work Environment
Nigeria’s leading mattress and other bedding products manufacturer, Mouka, was on Tuesday September 10, 2019 recognized by Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) for safe work environment. NECA rewarded the branded mattress manufacturer with a Peugeot Ambulance based on the outcome of its 2018 Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) audit exercise following what the Association described…
Sanni Reiterates Stanbic IBTC’s Commitment to Deliver Long-Term Value to Stakeholders
Chief Executive, Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, Yinka Sanni, has 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…
Jumia Hosts Maiden World Tourism Day Event September 27
Jumia Travel, the hotel and flight marketplace of Jumia has announced that it will host its maiden World Tourism Day event at Ereko Hall, The Moorhouse Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria on September 27th, 2019. The event will address the growing relevance of tourism and its potential to create thousands of jobs. The event, which will feature…
Titi Kone Retains African Freestyle Football Champion
The 2019 African Freestyle Football Championship ended on a high note, with defending champion Abdul Titi Kone of Cote d’Ivoire emerging as the African Champion once again. This event marked the 2nd edition of the African Championship and the 3rd annual edition of the Nigerian Championship hosted by Feet ‘n’ Tricks International. The final was…
Fun-Seekers Prepare For Zenith Bank’s Aspire Music Festival
All is now set for the “Zenith Bank Aspire Music Festival” holding on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at the Harbour Point Event Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos by 5pm. Dubbed as the most anticipated entertainment event of the year, the breathtaking festival promises to be a night to remember, as it will feature captivating and thrilling…
Van Rensburg Says Chat Commerce, Key to Growing Nigerian Businesses
Nigerian businesses can be successful and better managed if there is a cost effective way of handling transactions, reducing purchasing risk through increasing social interaction and personalization of the shopping experience via chat commerce. This was the view of the Chief Commercial Officer, Clickatell, Hannes Van Rensburg who spoke to newsmen in Lagos recently. Describing…