Nigerian Breweries Plc has announced that all is set for its 8th Golden Pen Award ceremony scheduled to hold on Friday, October 28, 2016 at Eko Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos at 5pm. According to the company, a total of 267 entries were received when submission closed for the award which focuses on published reports on…
Day: October 25, 2016
UBA Wins Big at Finacle Client Innovation Awards
United Bank for Africa has continued to receive accolades and global recognition for its commitment to the use of cutting-edge technology to provide simple and convenient banking solutions and services to its customers. The pan African banking Group was adjudged winner in two categories at the recently concluded Finacle Client Innovation Awards 2016, organised in…
Celebrity Make Up Artist, Sam Fine, To Speak At GTBank Fashion Weekend
One of the most sought after make-up artists in the world, Sam Fine, will be at the GTBank Fashion Weekend in Lagos. He is highly regarded for his talent, entrepreneurship and passion for innovation. Sam’s clientele includes global personalities and top celebrities such as Halle Berry, Vanessa Williams, Iman Bowie and Naomi Campbell, among others.…
Unity Bank Grows Assets By 7.4% In Q3 2016
Unity Bank Plc has announced a Total Assets size of N476.15 billion for the quarter ended September 30, 2016, representing an increase of 7.4 percent or N32.6 billion over N443.3 billion recorded as at December 31, 2015. According to the company’s filing with the Nigerian Stock Exchange, NSE, the Bank grew Customer’s Deposit to N263.91…
D’Banj Gives Stylist, Swanky Jerry, N20m Wristwatch
Celebrity stylist, Jeremiah Ogbodo, popularly called Swanky Jerry, has received a very expensive wristwatch from superstar singer, D’Banj. Swanky Jerry, who rose into prominence in the showbiz industry in Nigeria courtesy Tonto Dikeh, showed off the gift on his social media platform on Tuesday. The new wristwatch, an AP, is reportedly worth $45,000 (about N20.2…
Homeless Veteran Nollywood Actor Tunde Alabi’s Leg Amputated
Reports have it that the leg of ailing veteran Nigerian actor, Tunde Alabi, has been amputated on the strong advice of his doctors. Tunde Alabi, who thrilled many with his acting skills several years ago, has been battling an ailment at the Lagos General Hospital. Some weeks ago, pleas were made to Nigerians to come…
2011 Star Quest Winner, Beauty Aghedo, Secretly Weds Manager
Reports reaching Aproko247 confirm that fast-rising Nigerian singer, Beauty Aghedo, has secretly tied the knot with her long-time manager, Ekwuelechi Ebuka Peters. Beauty Aghedo, popularly known as B’Dash, emerged winner of the 2011 edition of Star Quest music talent hunt show. Her manager, who is a comedian with the stage name The Ambassador, travelled to…