First Bank of Nigeria Limited has announced its sponsorship of ‘A Deep Dive Into History’, a theatre production from the Duke of Shomolu (DOS) Production House, spearheaded by Joseph Edgar. A deep dive into history comprises two exciting stage plays – Aremu and Awo, showing from the 22nd of August …
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Ecobank faces hard times as customers lament poor services.
The first week of August has been challenging for customers of Ecobank Nigeria, as they expressed displeasure over the downtime experienced on their digital channels. Series of complains has flooded the social media pages of the pan-African banking conglomerate. Ecobank which prides itself as the leading independent regional banking group …
Read More »NGX index down 0.4%, as Dangote Cement, Eterna, Oando, Ecobank shed weight
Trading on the Nigerian Exchange closed on a negative mood on Monday as the market capitalisation which opened for the week at N20.572 trillion dipped N83 billion or 0.40 per cent to close at N20.489 trillion. Also, the All-Share Index lost 158.98 points or 0.40 per cent to close at …
Read More »CBN selects Bitt Inc as Tech Partner for its eNaira.
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has announced the formal engagement of the global Fintech Company, Bitt Inc., as the Technical Partner for its digital currency, eNaira. Mr Osita Nwanisobi, Director, Corporate Communications of the Bank in a statement said this development was disclosed in Abuja by the Central Bank …
Read More »Nigeria’ borrowing level still sensible and responsible at 23% of GDP – Minister.
Nigeria’s Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Ahmed has declared that the borrowing level for the country is still at 23 per cent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), adding that government borrowing is sensible and responsible. While addressing newsmen on the recent rise in the country’s …
Read More »MTN Nigeria clarifies outstanding tax indebtedness to govt.
MTN Nigeria Communications Plc has reacted an alleged indebtedness to the Federal Government of Nigeria in respect to outstanding taxes saying it was cooperating with the authorities and provided relevant evidences to demonstrate full compliance to all extant tax and regulatory obligations and discussions were ongoing. Its company secretary, Mrs …
Read More »NLNG clarifies role in domestic LPG market, refutes newspaper claims.
The Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has reacted to a newspaper report article titled “How high cost of cooking gas leaves Nigerians with deadly alternatives” where it was inaccurately stated that NLNG produces 22 Million Tonnes Per Annum (MTPA) of Liquified Petroluem Gas, otherwise known as cooking gas instead of 22 …
Read More »Nigerian Red Cross Society names Chinwe Bode-Akinwande, others as patrons
The Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS), has appointed Mrs. Chinwe Bode-Akinwande, the founder of the Chinwe Bode-Akinwande (CBA) Foundation, Mr. Samson Apeh and Mrs. Mojisola Ishola-Bamidele, as patrons for its Eti-Osa, Lagos division. At the investiture and fund-raising ceremony held on Saturday, 14th August 2021, at the Red Cross headquarters …
Read More »Caught On Camera: VIO Officials Vandalized Passenger Car, Tried To Snatch Journalist’s Phone In Abuja
Vehicle Inspection Officers in Abuja on Wednesday destroyed an unpainted taxi for stopping to pick passengers along the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport road, Lugbe. The driver of the unpainted Toyota Camry had parked at “lugbe across” junction, where other painted taxi drivers park to pick passengers, but he was accosted …
Read More »Court Of Appeal Enugu Upholds Oye APGA Leadership, Soludo’s Candidacy, Sanctions Jude Okeke, Umeoji.
A Special Panel of the Court of Appeal sitting in Enugu and presided over by Justice Monica Dongban Mensem, has struck out the appeal filed by Jude Okeke and Chukwuma Umeoji, challenging the judgment of Justice C C Okaa, delivered on the 19th of July, 2021 in Awka. The Court …
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