Month: November 2021

As fintech companies proffer financial solutions to the needs of many Nigerians, foremost digital bank, VBank is taking the lead to drive discussions on changing the perception of people regarding their relationship with their bank. The leading bank took up the baton during a panel session at the just concluded Nigeria Fintech Week held in…

Sterling Bank Commended For Supporting Ake Arts And Books Festival

Sterling Bank Plc has received commendation from poet and novelist Lola Shoneyin who is the founder and Director of the annual Ake Arts and Books Festival. This year’s edition featured thirty events, including book chats, panel discussions, documentary and film screenings, a poetry video album, an art show-case and a music concert. The festival curated…

UBA Foundation Sensitises Staff, Customers on Mental Health Awareness, offers Therapies

In line with its commitment towards giving back and impacting lives, UBA Foundation – the corporate social responsibility arm of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc kicked-off a week-long series of activities aimed at promoting mental health awareness for staff and customers starting with a panel session on Wellness at the Workplace. Whilst studies revealed…

ADVAN Awards’ evaluation, selection process, based on global best practice

The Advertisers Association of Nigeria, ADVAN has argued that the evaluation and selection process of the ADVAN annual awards, which is in its 10th edition, and scheduled for November 21st, 2021 in Lagos, meet global best practice and standard and can be accepted anywhere in the world. In a statement signed by  the  Executive Secretary…

Heritage Bank, CBN Adopts Novel Approach to Boost Wheat Production Capacity

In a bid to meet high demand amid poor production capacity of wheat, the Central Bank of Nigeria and Heritage Bank Plc have adopted a novel but more robust approach to boost local production and reduce dependence on importation. The partnership is basically to consummate Wheat Seed Multiplication Project in Jos as part of the…

Dangote Committed To Bridging Unemployment Gap

Dangote Industries Limited has restated its commitment to contributing to significant reduction in the number of unemployed Nigerians even as the Lagos Chamber of Commerce & Industry lauded the indigenous conglomerate spread across Africa. Speaking at the Dangote Special Day, at the on-going 2021 Lagos International Trade Fair, Group Executive Director, Commercial Operations, Hajiya Halima…

Bigi Powers Abeokuta 10km Marathon to Hold on Saturday, November 13

As the headline sponsor of the Abeokuta 10 km Marathon, the premium Bigi Table Water brand from Rite Foods is fully prepared to energize athletes who will participate in the long-distance race scheduled to hold on Saturday, November 13, 2021, in the ancient city. The international event with the theme “Naija, race for Homeland” is…

Senate Seeks Swift Prosecution of Money Launderers, Terrorist Financiers

The Senate on Tuesday considered two critical bills seeking to facilitate the swift prosecution of money launderers and terrorist financiers in Nigeria. The bills when passed into law would also provide the needed framework for the prosecution of public servants with unexplained sources of wealth. The bills are Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Bill, 2021,…

Buhari Congratulates Anambra Gov-Elect, Charles Soludo

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, the candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) as he emerges winner in the gubernatorial election in Anambra State. Professor Charles Soludo, a former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria was declared winner of the election by Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday…