Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

UBA Wins International Awards, Including Global Finance Best SME Bank For 2023 Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has continued to elevate its global standing, coveting several prestigious international awards, signalling the Bank’s continuous contributions to the economic development of Africa. The recognition of the bank’s outstanding performance reaffirms its status as a leading player in the financial industry with critical financial intermediation, project financing, trade facilitation, and advisory in Africa and beyond. UBA emerged Global Finance’s Best SME Bank for 2023 in Nigeria, Ghana, and Mozambique, awards that spotlight the bank’s continuous resolve towards supporting small and medium-scale businesses which…

UNITY BANK, OIL FIRMS LEAD AS EQUITY MARKET CAP HITS N50TN Unity Bank and a number of oil companies have led the way in a week full of incredible firsts, as the Nigerian Exchange’s equity market capitalization increased to an all-time high of N50.289 trillion. Notably, Eterna Plc, Conoil Plc, Nem Insurance, and John Holt Plc emerged as the top gainers, boasting a substantial 10% appreciation in their stock value. The Nigerian Exchange’s All-Share Index, which soared past the historic 90,000 points earlier in the week, continued its upward trajectory, closing at an impressive 91,896.97 basis points, reflecting a 2.04%…

Forbes welcomes Real estate expert Dr Oluwatosin Olatujoye into the business council Olatujoye’s induction into the Council stands as a testament to his remarkable expertise and profound impact within the real estate industry in Africa. Forbes welcomes Real estate expert Dr Olatujoye into the business council Africa’s leading Real Estate Businessman Oluwatosin Olatujoye, Group CEO of Zylus Group International has been inducted into the prestigious Forbes Business Council, an esteemed community for successful business leaders and executives. Olatujoye’s induction into the Council stands as a testament to his remarkable expertise and profound impact within the real estate industry in Africa…

Olawepo-Hashim, others celebrate 100 years of Lenin, a Russian revolutionary in relation to Nigeria leadership Olawepo-Hashim A former presidential candidate and Businessman, Mr Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim on Monday in Abuja, joined others “admirers of his ideals” to celebrate the 100 years of the passing of Russia’s founding socialist leader Vladimir Lenin. The event was coordinated by former Veteran Journalist and former Secretary General of the Organization of African Trade Union, Comrade Owei Lakemfa. At the occasion were many left wing academics, trade unionists, former students’ union leaders, journalists and diplomats, including Professor Warisu Ali, the Ambassadors of Cuba and Palestine to…

GTCO PLC HEADLINES SPONSORSHIP OF THE 2024 NPA LAGOS INTERNATIONAL POLO TOURNAMENT All is set for the 120th edition of the NPA Lagos International Polo Tournament sponsored by Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO). The expanded four-week long polo series will be held at the prestigious Lagos Polo Club, Ikoyi, from January 23rd to February 18th, 2024. The Lagos Polo Club has consistently played host to some of the sport’s finest players from around the world, alongside their equine athletes. Last year saw a repeat of one of the oldest rivalries in the competition’s history, as Leighton Kings…

NDGC – Contracts Awarded By NNPCL Were Based On Due Process Not  Ethnicity The Niger Delta Grassroots Coalition, NDGC, has rubbished the allegation of tribal bias against the current Executive Vice President. The Niger Delta Grassroots Coalition, NDGC, has rubbished the allegation of tribal bias against the current Executive Vice President Upstream of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan by one Niger Delta for Truth and Justices, NDTJ, saying contracts awarded by NNPCL are not based on ethnicity or tribe, but due process. The NDTJ, in a publication being circulated in print and electronics media,…

Leadership: SDNON President Commends ACAMB’s New Executives, Promises Support The Association of Corporate and Marketing Communication Professionals in Nigerian Banks (ACAMB) has recently revealed the names of its newly elected executives who will guide the association for the next two years in a move that signals a positive shift in leadership. The announcement was met with applause from the President of the Society of Digital Newspaper Owners of Nigeria (SDNON), Otunba Femi Davies. Otunba Davies, noting the significance of effective leadership in professional associations, commended ACAMB for choosing what he described as “round pegs in round holes” for…

First Stability And Sustenance Summit: Abuja Will Be Hosting The city of Abuja in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) will play host to the very first Stability and Sustenance Summit scheduled for the International Conference Centre on February 1, 2024. The Stability and Sustenance Summit, according to organisers, promises to parade an array of renowned speakers, provide start-up business grants, train participants on trending business skills and provide networking platform for business scaling. Melody Fidel, founder of the Stability and Sustenance Business and Entrepreneurship Platform, said the summit is all about empowerment, driving Nigerian youths towards relevant skills acquisition and…

Van Vicker celebrates wife’s birthday Iconic Ghanaian actor, Van Vicker has taken to his Instagram page to celebrate his wife, Adjoa on her birthday. The actor described Adjoa as a blessing not only to him but also to their children. He made this known in a photo he shared on his Instagram, saying: “This year, I shall keep the message simple. I thank God for your life. You have been a blessing to the children and myself. We love you and pray for a long life and joy for you. Happy birthday my love.”

Nigeria’s Tech4Her Empowers Aspiring Females In Technology L-R: Munirat Umar, beneficiary, TechForHer, Mojibade Sosanya, Convener, TechForHer and Faith Gora, beneficiary, TechForHer, during graduands hangout in Lagos recently. In a world where diversity and inclusion reign supreme, the tech industry has emerged as a pivotal battleground for leveling the playing field. Allow us to introduce you to a true visionary, Mojibade Sosanya, also known as The Lady MC, who is not just talking the talk but also confidently walking it. She is the visionary and driving force behind Tech4Her – a dynamic community birthed from her unwavering passion and dedication to…