Year: 2020

Gozem and Coris Bank International Announce Vehicle Financing Scheme

Gozem, Africa’s super app, and Coris Bank International Togo announce that they have entered into a strategic asset-financing partnership. As a result, Gozem driver-partners can now access low-interest loans for the purchase of new motorcycles. This means that, for the first time, Gozem’s driver-partners will be able to benefit from performance-based financing, paving the way…

Burying Of Corpses in Residential Premises is Prohibited – Lagos State

The Lagos state government has restated that it is an offense to use residential premises as morgues, embalmment centres or burial sites. The Executive Secretary of Lagos State Law Reform Commission, Mrs. Ade Adeyemo who stated this on a Lagos Television interview programme “Lagos Today”, said the prohibition is necessary to prevent the transmission of…

Manchester United Crashes Out Of Champions League

Manchester United yesterday crashed out of the champion’s league after falling to secure a much needed draw to advance to the Champions League last 16. RB Leipzig beat United 3 – 2 to book their place in the last 16 and condemn their opponents to the Europa League. Ole Gunnar Solsjaer’s side at the Red…

Buhari Praises Buni’s Handing of APC Leadership Affairs

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday said the caretaker extraordinary convention planning committee of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) led by Governor Mai Buni had succeeded in bringing a new atmosphere of hope to the party. The President, who stated this in his remarks at the virtual emergency National Executive Council Meeting of the APC…

Ex-Bankers Indicted in CBN Mutilated Currency Scam Lied About Bribe Demand from EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has denied claims that its investigators pressured former bankers, standing trial for allegedly defrauding of the Central Bank of Nigeria in the mutilated currency scam, for a bribe of N96 million for their release on bail. Three former bankers, Ayodele Adeyemi, Ishaq Akano and  Ajiwe Adegoke had in…

LASUTH CMD Berates Gender-Based Violence during MWAN 43rd AGM and Scientific Conference

The Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria (MWAN) held its first hybrid and 43rd Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference with the theme: ‘Gender-Based Violence: A Silent Pandemic’, and sub-themes for discussion on ‘Medical Practice in COVID-19 Era and Beyond, COVID-19 and the Well-being of Women and Children and Achieving Financial Independence while Saving Lives’, on…

TAJBank Celebrates 1st Anniversary, Breaks Even In Nine Months Of Operations

TAJBank, Nigeria’s most innovative Non-Interest Bank has celebrated its 1st anniversary. The event which held recently, took place at the Wells Carlton Hotel in Abuja. In attendance, were members of the board of directors, executive management as well as members of staff. The occasion was an opportunity for the Bank to also reward pioneer staff…

Africa Oil & Gas Industry Deserves Adequate Commendation, Reward – Esorougwe

The Publisher/Editor-in-Chief of The Africa Brands magazine, Mr. Desmond Esorougwe, has reiterated the need to properly profile the Africa petroleum industry among its counterparts in other continents of the world. Esorougwe, who made this assertion during the media briefing to unveil the 2020 Africa Oil & Gas Brands Awards in Lagos, said that the industry…

All Roads Lead To Abeokuta For ‘Comedy Conference In December’

Comedy Conference In December is a new anticipated comedy show to beat and copy in this part of the world under the creativity of the organizers, Conference Hotel Abeokuta in association with Kanbitoons Company basically engaged to manage the smooth running of the show that has become the talk of the town. Information available revealed…

Channels Television React To Allegation Of Staff Assaulting Wife

Channels Television has reacted to the viral video released by the wife of one of its staff, Pius Angbo, who was accused of physical assault. The media station reacted through its official Twitter handle stating that it does not condone violence against women, adding that the matter was being investigated. It tweeted: “Channels Television does…