The Senior Pastor of Harvesters International Christian Centre, Bolaji Idowu, has debunked allegations linking him to fraudulent real estate activities and money laundering, describing the claims as unfounded and misleading. Reports emerged on Tuesday alleging that Idowu had been detained in Abuja by operatives of the Force Criminal Investigation Department over his purported involvement in real estate fraud. A police ... Read More »
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GTCO Becomes First Nigerian Financial Institution to Surpass ₦1 Trillion in Profit, Achieves 206.6% Growth in H1 2024
Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (“GTCO” or the “Group”) has released its Audited Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements for the period ended June 30, 2024, to the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) and London Stock Exchange (LSE). The Group reported profit before tax of ₦1.004trilion, becoming the first Nigerian financial institution to cross the ₦1trillion mark in profit. This milestone figure ... Read More »
University of Ibadan Honours UBA GMD, Alawuba, as UI @75 Ambassador
Nigeria’s premier university, University of Ibadan (UI) has appointed the Group Managing Director/CEO of United Bank for Africa.(UBA) Plc, Mr. Oliver Alawuba, as an Ambassador of the university following the commemoration of its seventy-five years in existence. The conferment on Alawuba, who is himself an alumnus of the great institution, is in recognition of his sterling contribution and achievements in ... Read More »
FG Arraigns Emefiele On Six Counts Of Alleged N1.6bn Procurement Fraud
In the amended charge sheet, the Federal Government alleged that Emefiele illegally bought 43 vehicles between 2018 and 2020 worth N1.2 billion. The Federal Government has arraigned the immediate past Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr Godwin Emefiele, on a six-count charge bordering on alleged procurement. A The original charge, which was 20 counts to the tune of ... Read More »
UBA Cements Leadership Status, Crowned African Champion of the Year 2023
Africa’s global bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has been named the African Champion of the Year 2023 at the just concluded Africa Financial Industry Summit, held in Lome, Togo. The Africa Financial Industry Summit (AFIS), organized by Jeune Media Group, publishers of pan-African publications, Jeune Afrique and African Report, is largely renowned for its acknowledgment of outstanding achievements ... Read More »
UBA’s $6bn Partnership with AfCTA to boost Trade across Africa
… LCCI Lauds bank’s contribution to growth of African economies Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has restated its committment towards deepening Intra-Africa trade to attain self-reliance and economic development. According to the bank, it is important for Africa to be deliberate about the economic liberation drive of the continent. UBA’s Deputy Managing Director, Muyiwa Akinyemi, said ... Read More »
NIDCOM APPLAUDS ZUMUNTA ASSOCIATION USA FOR GIVING PALLIATIVES TO SIX NORTHERN STATES
Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has applauded the Zumunta Association USA Inc. for giving out Palliatives to six Northern states to cater to their needs. The Chairman/CEO, NIDCOM gave the applause through the Secretary to the Commission, Dr. Sule Yakubu Bassi, at the Third Phase of the Zumunta Associatio USA Inc., Palliative Awards Presentation in Abuja. ... Read More »
Oyo Govt. Seals Illegal Mining Sites
The Oyo State Mineral Development Agency has sealed some mining sites, operating without consent letters and community development agreement in the state. The Director General (DG) of the Agency, Mr Abiodun Oni, disclosed this today in Ibadan, shortly after the exercise. Mr Abiodun Oni stated that the decision was to restore order by stopping all illegal activities in the mining ... Read More »
Youth unemployment eradication, our priority- Dangote
Dangote Group’s Executive Director, Commercial Operations, Hajia Fatima Aliko-Dangote, has reiterated the company’s determination to eradicate the high youth unemployment in the country. She said, it is only when youths are positively engaged, that the high insecurity problems in the country will fade away. Fatima, who made this disclosure at the just concluded Lagos International Trade Fair during the “Dangote ... Read More »
Glitz Africa: Lifestyle Influencer Cwabeniade Features In Newest Issue
Lifestyle, fashion, and beauty influencer, Fijabi Olabisi Suliyat better known professionally as Cwabeniade has been featured in the 30th edition of the highly acclaimed lifestyle magazine Glitz Africa. The Ghana-based Nigerian influencer Cwabeniade is a dynamic lifestyle influencer who is taking the social media and fashion-influencing realm by storm. With a passion for all things fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and more, ... Read More »