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Wema Bank Grabs Record-Breaking 22 Medals at Nigeria Bankers Games

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By Modupe Gbadeyanka

A mid-level financial institution in the country, Wema Bank, Plc, shone like a star at the 2022 Nigeria Bankers Games, carting home a record-breaking 22 medals.

Nigeria Bankers Games is an annual sports festival for employees of Nigerian banks and is aimed at improving work-life balance, providing a platform for networking and employee engagement, as well as promoting bonding and a healthy workforce.

This year, Wema Bank was the overall winner, with 10 Gold, 7 Silver and 5 Bronze.

The Chief Human Resource Officer at Wema Bank, Ms Ololade Ogungbenro, commended the staff for the dedication and discipline they exhibited throughout the games, which, in turn, resulted in their emergence as the overall champions of the tournament.

“We are excited, not just for emerging the overall champions of the tournament, but also for the dedication and discipline our staff exhibited at the tournament.

“It is these attributes that earned the bank the coveted position on the medals table. Some of the reasons the bank participates in sports competitions such as the Nigeria Bankers Games are to boost the staff’s physical and mental fitness as well as foster discipline and bonding with one another,” said Ms Ololade.

She stated that it was the bank’s love for sports that prompted it to participate in the games, having held the Wemalympics, Wema Bank’s inter-regional sports competition in October, where employees from different regions of the country competed for medals in various sporting events including football, athletic events, table tennis, scrabble, chess, arm wrestling, electronic games, among others.

“Our members of staff are our greatest asset, which is why their health and fitness matter to us. We believe that, in treating employees right and giving them a platform like this, we are putting them in the best shape – mentally and physically – to keep delivering premium customer experience to the public,” she stated.

Also commenting, the Group Head of Media Vision Limited, organisers of the games, Opeoluwa Adeyemo-Anjorin, congratulated the lender “for emerging as the overall champions of the Nigeria Bankers Games for the first time with a total haul of 22 medals – 10 Gold, 7 Silver and 5 Bronze.”

“Special commendation must also go to the staff of your organisation for their performance, dedication and professionalism throughout the tournament.

“They have represented your brand excellently, and Wema Bank’s involvement was crucial to the success of the tournament,” the top staff of the leading sports marketing and activation company disclosed in a letter to the bank.

“The spirit of sportsmanship and quality of competition exhibited on and off the field of play by the players and supporters of your bank were indeed commendable and aligned with our vision for the Nigeria Bankers Games,” Adeyemo-Anjorin added.

Modupe Gbadeyanka is a fast-rising journalist with Business Post Nigeria. Her passion for journalism is amazing. She is willing to learn more with a view to becoming one of the best pen-pushers in Nigeria. Her role models are the duo of CNN's Richard Quest and Christiane Amanpour.

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Tether Buys Minority Stake in Serie A Football Club Juventus

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By Adedapo Adesanya

Digital asset giant, Tether, has acquired a minority stake in Italian football club, Juventus, as it makes further plays into the sports investment space.

According to a statement on Friday, the investment followed the unveiling of its long-term strategic vision, which spans from leading the digital asset industry with USDt to acquiring and developing leading companies in the Artificial Intelligence (AI), bitcoin mining and biotech spaces.

Now, Tether is uniquely positioned to integrate its futuristic portfolio into the realms of the sports industry.

While blockchain technology has featured prominently in professional sports with a view to enhancing the fan experience, Tether’s acquisition of a minority ownership stake in Juventus is looking forward to delivering a sports-digital asset synergy at a new level.

Drawing from its investment arm, which sits outside of the stablecoin reserves, Tether is looking at its strategic investments in sports franchises worldwide and integrating its digital assets, payments, and newly acquired AI and biotech expertise into the sports industry and assembling a top-tier advisory team for this initiative.

In particular, Tether is collaborating with leading figures such as Mr Juan Sartori, given his involvement with Sunderland AFC, extensive tenure at AS Monaco Football Club, and the European Club Association.

This acquisition also marks a significant milestone in Tether’s goal of integrating stablecoins, digital assets, and human-first technology into everyday life.

This builds on Tether’s previous initiatives with professional sports clubs. Last year, Plan ₿, an initiative founded by Tether and the City of Lugano, announced its official sole kit sponsorship of FC Lugano, a professional football club that competes in the Swiss Super League.

This sponsorship, coupled with Tether’s minority stake in the Serie A side, also underscores Tether’s dedication to promoting blockchain technology and stablecoin adoption in mainstream sectors such as the sports industry.

“Aligned with our strategic investment in Juve, Tether will be a pioneer in merging new technologies, such as digital assets, AI, and biotech, with the well-established sports industry to drive change globally. We will explore avenues for innovative collaborations and the potential to revolutionize the global sports landscape.” said Mr Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether.

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Tems Acquires Equity Stake in US Football Club San Diego FC

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By Adedapo Adesanya

Grammy award-winning and Oscar-nominated Nigerian singer and songwriter, Ms Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has bought an ownership stake in a United States-based football club, San Diego FC.

The Nigerian music talent through her company, The Leading Vibe, will join as club partner to run the Major Soccer League (MLS) side with Pave Investments, an African private investment firm, according to a statement seen by Business Post.

“We are delighted that Tems has joined San Diego FC as a Club Partner,” said SDFC Chairman, Sir Mohamed Mansour. “Tems is a globally significant artist who will help us to reach new audiences and spread the word about our unique project, which of course has its foundations in sub-Saharan Africa through the unique Right to Dream organization.”

On his part, SDFC CEO, Mr Tom Penn, said, “We are honored to have her join our Club and bring her visionary perspective to San Diego FC. Her passion for empowering the next generation aligns perfectly with our mission, and her commitment to creating opportunities for young talent domestically and globally reflects the core values of Right to Dream.

“We also look forward to creating meaningful connections between the music world and San Diego FC, uniting communities through the shared power of culture and sport.”

Tems, who won a Grammy earlier this month for her hit song Love Me Jeje, will join the likes of actress Issa Rae, World Cup-winning footballer Juan Mata, retired US Navy SEAL Jocko Willink, and founding partner and San Diego Padres’ perennial MLB All-Star Manny Machado as part of the club’s partners.

“I am thrilled to join San Diego FC’s ownership group and to be part of a club that celebrates creativity, culture, and the power of community,” said Tems, adding that “Football has a unique way of bringing people together, and I am excited to help build something special in San Diego, a city that thrives on diversity and innovation.”

As part of the deal, Mr Tunde Folawiyo, Chairman of Pave Investments, and Mr Kwamena Afful, Founding Director of Pave Investments, will also join the San Diego FC ownership group.

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All About MelBet: License, Bonuses, Payment Ways, and Registration

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MelBet is a globally recognized stakes platform that circs an extensive ambit of sports act, casino games, and promotional. For those interested in learning more about MelBet’s legal status, bonus structures, and cozy registration process, click to read here. This guide grants a detailed overview of what the bookmakers company has to offer, implementation bettors make informed decisions.

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MelBet stands out as a versatile platform, offering legal and secure services to a generic audience. With a wide tendency of markets, engaging casino games, tempting bonuses, and supple payment ways, it caters to diverse preferences. The mended registration process and dependable licensing further augment its appeal.

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