Naira Devalues by 0.03% at Interbank Despite Supply of $210m
By Dipo Olowookere The Nigerian Naira weakened against the United States Dollar this week by 0.03 percent at the interbank…
Sunday 26 May, 2019
Banking
Jaiz Bank to Raise Pay of Board Members by 100%
By Dipo Olowookere A non-interest bank operating in Nigeria, Jaiz Bank, is planning to increase the fees collected by Chairman…
Stakeholders Discuss Funding Manufacturing Sector at Standard Chartered Bank Forum
Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Limited recently hosted the first edition of its Business Banking industry event, The Confluence, as part…
Ecobank Nigeria Celebrates ‘Africa Day’
Managing Director of Ecobank Nigeria, Mr Patrick Akinwuntan, has stated that Africa is the strategy of Ecobank. Mr Akinwuntan who…
Union Bank, Mama Moni Launch Training Scheme for Low-Income Women
By Modupe Gbadeyanka As part of its commitment to boost women empowerment, talent development, and financial inclusion, Union Bank recently…
Technology
CoinCola Enters Nigerian P2P Bitcoin Market
Blockchain Technology is rapidly growing in different continents and many more people beginning to see the importance and relevance of…
Freshworks Acquires Natero to Offer Better Services
Global innovator in customer engagement software, Freshworks, has announced the acquisition of a leading customer success management software company, Natero.…
MainOne Earmarks N25bn for Broadband Services in Lagos
Leading data centre solutions provider, MainOne, has promised to make investments worth over N25 billion in the next 2-3 years…
Auto
Gokada Gets $5.3m for Expansion as Jobberman Founder Joins Firm
By Dipo Olowookere Lagos-based motorcycle hail company, Gokada, has secured a funding support worth $5.3 million to spread its operations…
PHOTO NEWS: Cars45 Executives Visit Customs Zonal HQ
By Modupe Gbadeyanka On Friday, May 3, 2019, some executives of Nigeria's largest car auction service provider, Cars45, paid a…
Showbiz
Cannes Lions Picks Nigeria’s Steve Babaeko Jury Member
The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity…
Court Remands Nigerian Artiste Naira Marley in Prison Custody
Embattled Nigerian artiste, Azeez Adeshina Fashola, otherwise…
Desperate Search for the Goldmine: Review of Gold Statue the Movie
Movie: Gold Statue Genre: Comedy Timing: 1hour…
Education
Five Nigerian Schools Now Accept NMAT by GMAC Exam
The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), a global association of leading graduate business schools, has said 13 leading South African…
Health
World Nutrition Day: Hollandia to Feed Children at IDPs
Come May 27, 2019, the Hollandia No Kid Hungry Foundation would be reaching out to children in the internally displaced…
RedBull Brings ‘Wings for Life World Run’ Charity to Lagos
On Sunday, May 5, 2019, leading energy drink in Nigeria, RedBull, will stage a run for charity tagged The Wings…
Fidson Sees Growth in Profit, Revenue With GSK Deal
By Modupe Gbadeyanka The management of Fidson Healthcare Plc has expressed optimism that its recently signed agreement with GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)…
Travel/Tourism
Air Peace Ejects Passenger Over Request to Communicate Safety Briefing in Igbo Language
By Dipo Olowookere A passenger with Air Peace identified as Mr Christopher Aniagboso got more than he bargained for on…
Dubai’s Holiday Home Market Outpaces Other Global Cities in Quality, Services
The holiday home market is heating up in Dubai, with significant growth driven by the increasing influx of foreign and…
SAHCO Secures ISAGO Recertification from IATA
By Dipo Olowookere The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has recertified Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) Plc after it passed…
Jobs/Appointments
Conoil Appoints Salam to Board as Executive Director
By Dipo Olowookere A financial management expert, Mr Ismail Salam, has been appointed to the board of directors of a…
Brands/Products
Disruptive Innovation Crucial to Future of PR Practice—Modupe
Chairman and Lead Consultant of TPT International, Mr Adetokunbo Modupe, has expounded that disruptive innovation remains the critical life support…
Feature
What Startups Should Lookout For When Choosing Payment Gateway
Every business needs a way to secure payments, but with so many choices in financial services for online businesses, it…
Sports
Winners Emerge at Renmoney Squash Tournament
The Renmoney squash tournament at Ikoyi Club, which began on April 13, 2019, was concluded on Friday, April 17, with…
World
Brexit: Theresa May to Resign as UK Prime Minister June 7
By Modupe Gbadeyanka Mrs Theresa May has announced that she will cease to the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom…