Nigeria’s Inflation Rises to 11.44% in December 2018—NBS
By Dipo Olowookere The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said on Wednesday, January 16, 2019, that inflation rate in Nigeria…
Edition: International
Wednesday 16 January, 2019
Banking/Brands
Sort Codes of Zenith Bank Branches in Nigeria
By Dipo Olowookere The transfer of money online from one financial institution to another is almost not complete without the…
Access Bank Gives Strong Warning Signal to Competitors
By Ukhueleigbe Zacchaeus A warning has been sent out to players in the Nigerian banking industry by Access Bank, which…
Our Digital Assets Dedicated to MSMEs’ Growth—Ecobank MD
By Dipo Olowookere Managing Director of Ecobank Nigeria, Mr Patrick Akinwuntan, has reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to the use its…
Technology
Goldman Sachs Injects $30m into Innovid
By Dipo Olowookere World’s leading video advertising platform, Innovid, has announced receipt of $30 million in pre-IPO funding from Goldman…
9mobile Speaks on Exit of Adrian Wood from Teleology
By Modupe Gbadeyanka Nigeria's fourth largest telecommunications company, 9mobile, formerly known as Etisalat Nigeria, has reacted to news of the…
Subscribers Panic as Teleology Dumps 9mobile After Atiku’s Revelation
By Dipo Olowookere Subscribers of 9mobile are not happy with news report that its new owners, Teleology Holdings, is pulling…
Auto
Li-ion Battery Tech: Alliance Ventures Invests in Enevate
By Modupe Gbadeyanka The strategic venture capital arm of Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi, Alliance Ventures, has announced investing in the latest round of…
Dangote to Roll Out Commercial Vehicles Soon
By Dipo Olowookere Budding automobile company, Dangote Sinotruk West Africa Limited, has entered another phase in its expansion drive by…
Showbiz
Nigerian Rapper ‘Lord of Ajasa’ Seeks Funds for Operation
By Modupe Gbadeyanka Pioneer of Yoruba rap…
PHOTO: Funke Akindele, Hubby Pose With Twin Boys
By Modupe Gbadeyanka Nollywood superstar actress, Funke…
Education
Stanbic IBTC Offers Enhanced School Fees Payment Solutions
By Modupe Gbadeyanka As schools reopen for another session following the Christmas and New Year festivities, Stanbic IBTC Bank PLC,…
Health
Keystone Bank, Orange Island Promote Healthy Living
By Modupe Gbadeyanka A partnership has been announced between Keystone Bank and a real estate investment firm called Orange Island…
Lagos Appoints Goncalves as Perm Sec of Health Ministry
By Modupe Gbadeyanka An accomplished Dental Surgeon, Dr Titilayo Goncalves, has been appointed as the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry…
GE Healthcare, VUMC to Develop Cancer Diagnostic Tools
By Dipo Olowookere A five-year partnership has been entered into between GE Healthcare and Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC). The…
Travel/Tourism
How to Start Saving Early for Your Next Vacation
By Adeniyi Ogunfowoke It is January and this is the time to start saving early for your next vacation if you are…
Emirates Extends Baggage Allowance to Dubai Shoppers
Shoppers can fly higher with this year’s Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) thanks to a special offer from Emirates, the world’s…
African Market for Online Travel is Still Emerging—Report
By Modupe Gbadeyanka A new report by Jumia has said the African market for online travel was still nascent with…
Jobs/Appointments
Interswitch Addresses Nigerian ‘Brain-Drain’ Narrative
The exodus of talent from developing economies known as the ‘brain-drain’ syndrome remains a critical issue of concern, affecting not…
Maritime
SPAR Nigeria Unveils Christmas Gift Card
By Dipo Olowookere In order to ease the challenge of buying the right gift for friends, families and business associates…
Feature
Leave Keystone Bank, 9mobile Alone, Share Your Manifesto with Nigerians
By Gbenga Ogunleye There have been interesting events in the political terrain in the past few weeks, but the one…
Sports
BREAKING: Mo Salah Retains African Footballer Award
By Dipo Olowookere Egyptian football star, Mohammed Salah, has been named the best football player in Africa for the second…
World
Coca-Cola Acquires Costa Coffee for $4.9b
By Dipo Olowookere The Coca-Cola Company has announced the completion of the acquisition of Costa Limited from Whitbread Plc. The…