The Chairman, United Bank for Africa(UBA), and Founder, Tony Elumelu Foundation, Tony Elumelu has advocated massive private capital investment as well as increased support to youth development as catalysts for driving the much needed economic growth on the continent. Elumelu said this while speaking on a panel at the UK-Africa Investment Summit 2020, in London.…
Year: 2020
UBA Connect Set to Deepen Intra-African Trade
As Customers Can Now Make Cash Withdrawals In Local Currencies Pan African financial institution, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has announced the official launch of a flagship product UBA Connect, a service that enables the customers of the bank to conduct traditional banking transactions at any UBA branch in the 20 African countries where…
Ex-Delta Commissioner Raises Alarm Over Planned Conversion of Mariam Babangida Women Development Centre to Appeal Court
A former commissioner for women affairs in Delta State, Queen Betty Efekodha has raised an alarm over the plan to convert the Mariam Babaginda Women Development Center that was built during the tenure of former governor Emmanuel Uduaghan of the state to Appeal Court premises. According to Efekodha, the building has been roofed and painted,…
Fresh Photos From Rasaq Okoya’s 80th Birthday
Over the weekend, the high and mighty of the Nigerian society witnessed the 80th birthday celebration of renowned industrialist and business mogul, Aare Rasaq Okoya, at his panache Oluwanishola Estate. Those at the event will readily agree that it was the first-class party, which will remain unforgettable in memories of those that attend the first-class…
Kogi Group Bans Use of ‘Okun’ Without Approval
A group known as Okun Development Association (ODA) has said it would no longer allow any organisation or individuals use the name ‘Okun’ for commercial or non-commercial purposes without the written approval of the National Executive Committee of ODA. The association, at its quarterly meeting of January 18, 2020 held in Isanlu, Yagba East LG,…
Lagos Lawmaker Gives Pep Talk To Young Students
The lawmaker representing Lagos Constituency, Prince Kayode Akiolu MHR, recently visited Araromi Baptist nursery and primary school, and Ereko Methodist school Lagos Island. The visit was to kickstart the Snack 4 Thought Initiative of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State. During the visit, the legislator held talks with various students of the school. He assured…
Stanbic IBTC Zero Balance Account Gives Savers an Edge
If you are like the average Nigerian youth who is just starting out and needs an account that allows you to start from scratch and grow your savings while giving you access to your money 24/7, then the Stanbic IBTC Blue Edge Savings Account is perfect for you. The BluEdge Savings Account is a product…
Mouka Re-strategizes in War Against Malaria
Rewards Customers with Insecticide-treated Net on Purchase of Comfy Mattress In a renewed effort to fight malaria, Mouka, the leading mattress manufacturing company in Nigeria is set to give insecticide-treated nets to customers on every single purchase of selected sizes of its Comfy mattresses. This was disclosed at the weekend by the company’s Head of…
Funke Felix -Adejumo Foundation Celebrates Womanhood at Annual Women on Winning Edge
Reverend Funke Felix- Adejumo Foundation today celebrated womanhood at the 4th edition of Women on the Winning Edge at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) Lagos Nigeria. Women on the Winning Edge is a female development initiative organized to help women reach their potential. This annual 2-day event, led by Rev. Mrs. Funke Felix- Adejumo had…
NOVA Merchant Bank Appointed by Customs As Duty Collecting Bank
In fulfilment of its commitment to constantly find new ways to serve its customers better, NOVA Merchant Bank has been appointed as a designated collecting bank for Import, Excise and other duties by the Nigeria Customs Service. This will enable the Bank handle duty payments for its clients in addition to process and issue custom…