No doubt, Jumia has become a household name in Nigeria and indeed Africa. But the e-commerce firm has in recent times come under unwholesome criticism, borne not out of failure to deliver services, but of envy and failure of others to mark up the market. In this analysis, DAVID AUDU takes a look at Nigeria’s…
Month: May 2020
COVID-19: Driving Adoption of Online Commerce by Offline Businesses for Profitable Growth
The fact that Coronavirus has put the world on tailspin cannot be overemphasized. Every facet of life is affected. An event that has dictated the pace of the world for weeks will definitely leave its mark on time. It is an open secret that the post-COVID-19 world will not be what it used to be.…
UBA Revamps Kiddies, Teens Accounts; Customers to Get 13th Month Reward, Scholarships, Other Benefits
Pan African financial institution, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, is set to reward consistent customers with a 13th month cash reward as well as access to scholarships in the upgraded and revamped UBA Kiddies and Teens Accounts. To qualify for these exciting rewards, customers need to maintain a minimum balance in these accounts which…
‘Worship Without Walls’ Will Challenge The Devil—Ope Banwo
Founder of The Cyber Embassy of Christ, Dr Ope Banwo, has described his highly anticipated online concert “Worship Without Walls” as a challenge to the devil. Dr Banwo stated this in an interview, adding that if the COVID-19 pandemic has shut down churches, it cannot take praise and worship from the children of God. “The…
Joshua Iginla Finally Remarries, Marks Birthday
For every glory, there is definitely a story to tell. Prophet Joshua Iginla, a man whose glory is shining all over the world, was a year older on Thursday, May 21, 2020. The prophetic giant didn’t just emerge as an influential and successful man, there are several mind-blowing stories behind his success. How would you…
COVID-19 Herbal Cure: Before They Kill Madagascar President, By Obinna Akukwe
The leakage of multiple intelligence of plot to kill the Madagascan President, Andry Rajoelina over his controversial herbal cure for Covid-19 is very worrisome. Information I am getting from sources among leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ in Madagascar (FKJM) suggests that the populace, especially the elites and religious leaders, are aware of the…
COVID-19 Presents Opportunity to Reset Africa—Elumelu
Chairman of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, Tony Elumelu, has stated that the Coronavirus Pandemic currently ravaging the world presents an opportunity to reset the African continent so that Africans can be empowered to become more productive and self-reliant. He said this at the high-level Roundtable discussions made up of African leaders including…
Infographics on COVID-19 in Nigeria For Week 2 & 3 May 2020
With the latest update released by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), on Sunday night which put the total number of COVID-19 cases in the country at 5959, the end seems not to be in sight. According to an analysis carried out by P+ Measurement services for week 3 of May, Nigeria recorded a…
Zenith General Insurance’s Profit Before Tax Rises 16% to N3.67bn
Zenith General Insurance Limited has released its full-year financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2019. A review of the results showed positive improvements on a year-on-year basis with profit before tax rising by 16% from N3.16bn to N3.67bn while profit after tax rose by 10% up from N2.79bn to N3.06bn. The company also…
IFMA Nigeria Celebrates Environment at 2020 World FM Day
The COVID – 19 Pandemic and its attendant consequences couldn’t stop the International Facility Management Association, Nigeria chapter from celebrating this year’s World Facility Management Day. The Association rolled out the drums to celebrate the Day with the theme “Celebrating Our Environment.” Virtually. While welcoming participants to this exceptional event, the President of the Association,…