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Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi
Adeniyi Ifetayo Moses is an Entrepreneur, Award winning Celebrity journalist, Luxury and Lifestyle Reporter with Ben tv London and Publisher, Megastar Magazine. He has carved a niche for himself with over 15 years of experience in celebrity Journalism and Media PR.
Dangote Refinery: Reasons For NNPC’s Offering First Phase Of Naira Crude Sale To Dangote Dangote Refinery: Reasons For NNPC’s Offering First Phase Of Naira Crude Sale To Dangote. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) is prioritising supplying naira-denominated crude oil to the Dangote Refinery in the first phase of a naira-for-crude scheme, a development expected to positively impact the domestic fuel supply chain and enhance transparency. Oil transactions in Nigeria are often conducted in US dollars, given the international nature of the oil market and the global reliance on the dollar for such trade. However, the Federal Executive Council recently…
NECO Candidates Required To Pay ₦50,000 For Certificate Reprints NECO Candidates Required To Pay ₦50,000 For Certificate Reprints NECO Candidates Required To Pay ₦50,000 For Certificate Reprints. The National Examinations Council (NECO) has announced that candidates will now be required to pay ₦50,000 for the reprinting of their certificates. This information was revealed by NECO Registrar, Dantani Wushishi in a statement made in Minna, Niger State. Wushishi noted that the ₦50,000 fee for certificate reprints is subject to periodic review. Furthermore, the council clarified that requests for certificate reprints will only be accepted within one year of the original certificate…
UBA Gives Out N2 Per Share Interim Dividend To Investors, While Share Price Rises 9.99% UBA HQ UBA Gives Out N2 Per Share Interim Dividend To Investors, While Share Price Rises 9.99% United Bank for Africa (UBA) stuned the stock market on Monday with the announcement of a record-breaking N2 per share interim dividend for its shareholders. This development, which marks the highest interim dividend payout among Nigerian banks in the first half of 2024, immediately ignited investor confidence, leading to a significant surge in UBA’s share price. The stock climbed by 9.99% to close at N28.30 per share, positioning…
While Nigeria Celebrates Independence Anniversary, Verve Cardholders Gifted Verve Cardholder With Gifts As Nigeria Celebrates Independence Anniversary, Verve Cardholders Gifted As Nigeria Celebrates Independence Anniversary, Verve Cardholders Receive Gifts. In celebration of Nigeria’s 64th Independence anniversary, Verve, Naija’s Agba and Odogwu Card, has taken the celebration a notch higher by showering its cardholders with incredible gifts! Following the launch of the Verve GoodLife Promo 5.0 on August 15, cardholders have been enjoying a substantial 10 per cent discount at popular merchants like BuyPower, Chowdeck, The Place Restaurant, NNPC Retail Outlets, Addide, and more across Nigeria. Verve has made sure…
Guaranty Trust Fund Managers Ltd Unveils Guaranty Trust Investment Fund 724 Guaranty Trust Fund Managers Ltd Unveils Guaranty Trust Investment Fund 724 Guaranty Trust Investment Fund 724 will open for applications from September 30, 2024. Guaranty Trust Fund Managers Limited (“GTFML” or the “Fund Manager”), the asset management subsidiary of Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc, today announced the launch of the Guaranty Trust Investment Fund 724 (“Fund 724”), an open-ended, naira-denominated Unit Trust Scheme duly authorised and registered by the Securities and Exchange Commission, Nigeria (SEC). The Scheme lists 10,000,000 Units of ₦100.00 each in the Fund by way of…
Banking As UBA Records Growth In Gross Earnings, From N981.77Billion To N1.371Trillion Banking As UBA Records Growth In Gross Earnings, From N981.77Billion To N1.371Trillion In banking, Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has released its audited financial results for the half year ended June 30, 2024, showing impressive performance across some key financial indicators. The audited financials released to the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) on Monday, showed that the bank recorded double-digit growth in its gross earnings and operating incomes. At the end of the first two quarters of the year, and despite the tough global macroeconomic…
The Economic Forum Name SmartCash MSME Payment Service Bank Of The Year – Nairametrics L – R: Director, Sales and Distribution, Airtel Nigeria, Ifeoma Okafor-Obi; MD & CEO, SmartCash PSB, Tunde Kuponiyi; Commissioner of Communications, Tech & Digital Economy, Niger State, Honourable Suleiman Isah; and Director, Corporate Communications and CSR, Airtel Nigeria, Femi Adeniran; during the inaugural Nairametrics-TEF MSME Awards at which SmartCash was honoured as MSME Payment Service Bank of the Year, in Lagos on Friday, 27th September 2024 The award seeks to recognize and reward innovation and impact, and also inspire and motivate others to support MSMEs.” SmartCash…
Nigeria @64: Oando CEO, Wale Tinubu Gives Admonition Of Cooperation To Move Forward Wale Tinubu Nigeria @64: Oando CEO, Wale Tinubu Gives Admonition Of Cooperation To Move Forward As Nigeria celebrates her 64th Independence anniversary, the Group Chief Executive of Oando group, Mr. Wale Tinubu, has enjoined the citizens to work together for the growth of the country. In a statement posted on his social media handles, Mr. Tinubu wrote: ‘’Stitch by Stitch, We Weave Our Nation’s Tapestry. As we celebrate Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day, we reflect on the journey that has brought us this far. Like a tapestry woven…
Senator Ned Nwoko Endorses Gambian Foreign Minister Mamadou Tangara For Commonwealth Secretary-General As the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) approaches, where the election for the next Secretary-General will take place, Senator Ned Nwoko, Chairman of the Nigerian Senate Committee on Reparation & Repatriation, expresses full support for Gambian Foreign Minister, Mamadou Tangara, as a candidate for the position. Senator Ned believes that the Foreign Minister Tangara stands out as one of the most experienced and accomplished contenders for this role. With an impressive tenure as one of the longest-serving African Foreign Ministers, his expertise in diplomacy, politics, and developmental…
U.S. rejoices with Nigeria at 64, hopeful for ties to deal with challenges, energy, strengthening economy Antony Blinken U.S. Secretary of State U.S. rejoices with Nigeria at 64, hopeful for ties to deal with challenges, energy and strengthening the economy. The United States has extended warm congratulations to Nigeria on the occasion of its 64th Independence anniversary, pledging to deepen bilateral cooperation in key sectors. This include economic development, energy access, democracy, human rights, and environmental sustainability. In a statement released by the U.S. Department of State on Tuesday, the U.S. highlighted Nigeria’s pivotal role in Africa, praising the country’s…