Naira Weakens Against Euro, Sterling at Parallel Market Friday
By Adedapo Adesanyan The Naira closed weaker at the parallel market segment of the foreign exchange market on Friday, October…
Sunday 20 October, 2019
Banking
Fidelity Bank Orders Directors, Others to Stop Sale of Shares
By Dipo Olowookere Directors, managers and other high-ranking members of staff of Fidelity Bank Plc as well as their related…
GTBank Q3 Results Show Brand’s Strength, Business Strategy Quality
By Dipo Olowookere On Wednesday, October 16, 2019, one of the leading financial institutions in Africa, Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank)…
Seven Banks Make CBN’s ‘Too Big to Fail’ List
By Dipo Olowookere The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has categorised seven Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) as Domestic Systemically Important…
Standard Bank Partners Rhiza Africa to Boost Farmers’ Yield
In a bid to boost agricultural produce and increase famers’ yield, through innovation, driven by digital intelligence, Standard Bank has…
Technology
Airtel Nigeria Introduces New Cheap Data Plans
In a new move to enable mobile internet consumers enjoy more value at heavily discounted rates, leading telecommunications services provider,…
9mobile Gives Subscribers 150% Data Bonus
By Dipo Olowookere One of the major telecommunications firms in the country, 9mobile, has announced a 150 percent data bonus…
Airtel Africa, MasterCard Strike Digital Payments Deal
A deal to help Airtel Africa reach out to over 100 million users of its services in 14 African countries…
Auto
FRSC Explains Simple Ways to Obtain Drivers’ Licence
By Modupe Gbadeyanka The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has unveiled detailed, but stress-free ways to obtain drivers’ licence at…
Exchange of RT Briscoe Nigeria Shares Resumes on NSE
By Dipo Olowookere The embargo earlier placed on shares of R.T. Briscoe (Nigeria) Plc by the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE)…
Showbiz
Nigeria Begins Implementation of N22bn Creative Industry Scheme
By Adedapo Adesanya Federal Government, through the…
Education
Ogunbiyi Foundation Launch: Experts Laud Buhari’s Economic Squad
The decision of the President Muhammadu Buhari-led federal government to create an Economic Advisory Council has been applauded by some…
Health
Fitness Enthusiasts Gather in Lagos for Verve Life 3.0
By Dipo Olowookere It was a gathering of fitness enthusiasts on Saturday, October 12,2019 at the Landmark Events Centre, Water…
P&G Promotes Sanitation Through Hand Washing
Leading manufacturer of consumer goods in Nigeria, Procter & Gamble (P&G), recently hosted the screening of the sixth episode of…
Experts Brainstorm at 2019 Medic West Africa
Healthcare leaders from across Africa have highlighted the need to promptly address critical issues such as government regulations, financing, leadership…
Travel/Tourism
Sanwo-Olu Approves UNILAG Waterfront Jetty
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has consented to the request by the authorities of the University of Lagos (UNILAG)…
FG Fully Hands Over Transcorp Hotels to Elumelu
By Dipo Olowookere Chairman of Transnational Corporation of Nigeria Plc (Transcorp), the core investor in Transcorp Hotels Plc, Mr Tony…
Court Orders FIRS to Stop Collection of Consumption Tax in Lagos Hotels, Restaurants
By Dipo Olowookere The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has been restrained from collecting tax from customers for goods and…
Jobs/Appointments
Stanbic IBTC Honours Employees at Special Event
Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, a member of Standard Bank Group has held the 2019 edition of the company’s Long Service…
Brands/Products
iSON Technologies Secures Billing Transformation Project
A leading customer experience management solution provider with presence in Sub-Saharan Africa, iSON Technologies, has been awarded a billing transformation…
Feature
#WorldFoodDay: Leveraging Digital Solutions to Tackle Hunger in Africa
By Jumia Food One of the biggest challenges facing the world today is global hunger. The United Nations World Food…
Sports
El Clasico Postponed till December Over Political Unrest
By Adedapo Adesanya The scheduled match between Spanish football giants – Barcelona and Real Madrid, has been rescheduled due…
World
Russia-Africa Summit: The Roadmap to Africa
By Kester Kenn Klomegah Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent warm greetings to African leaders, business people and participants early…