By Steve Coomber When is a bank not a bank? That is a question Segun Agbaje, the multiple award-winning CEO and Managing Director of Nigeria’s Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) has been getting to grips with as he forges a new path for banking in Africa. Agbaje was always destined to become a banker, it seems,…
In line with its long-term commitment to growing small and medium enterprises, foremost African Financial Institution, Guaranty Trust Bank plc, is partnering with the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) to disburse N25billion funding to entrepreneurs in Nigeria’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) sector. The funding is the single largest disbursement by the DBN to…
Fuji music icon, King Saheed Akorede Babatunde Ayinla Okunola popularly called Osupa is one of the megastars of Fuji music in Nigeria, and he’s been regarded as the pillar behind good Fuji music, as laid down by late Sikiru Ayinde Barrister. Saheed Osupa’s kind of Fuji style is well accepted by Fuji fans all over…
Mouka Limited, Nigeria’s foremost manufacturer of foam and mattresses is felicitating with Nigerian children ahead of the Children’s Day celebration. Mouka believes that the occasion is a reminder that the rights of the child must be upheld in totality at all times and has therefore pledged its resolve to uphold the recognition that mankind owes…
African leading minds have called on Africans to be mindful of their rich history, which according to them creates the path towards the socio-cultural, economic and political development of the continent The strong African voices which included Group Chairman, United Bank for Africa (UBA), Tony Elumelu, Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka; Professor emeritus and authority in…
The Food and Beverage Recycling Alliance (FBRA) has called on citizens of Lagos State to imbibe the culture of recycling. This is as it reinstated its unwavering commitment to a cleaner environment through its buy-back campaign on recyclable waste launched at Orile community, Lagoson Saturday, May 25, 2019. On that day, FBRA, the Producer Responsibility…
WhatsApp is one of the most widely used apps in the world today. You will find it in almost every smartphone. The average user checks WhatsApp more than 23 times per day. This means that the average user is addicted to WhatsApp. You can say this is still within a reasonable limit. However, if you cross this line,…
Nigeria is the biggest economy in Africa with a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of $1.121 trillion as well as the largest population in the continent with over 190 million inhabitants. Hence, it is a viable and profitable destination for doing business despite the herd of challenges. This is reflected in the success stories of not…
The Performing Arts Market of the South Atlantic, MAPAS, will hold its third edition between July 10 and 14 this year on the island of Tenerife (Spain) and will have the participation of 193 artistic groups and agencies in Africa, Latin America and Southern Europe. A total of 37 artists and music groups and performing…
Saturday, May 18, 2019 was the definition of entertainment success. From the lights to setup, the atmosphere was filled with the euphoria of excitement. The wait was finally over, almost 6 months after the first season hit YouTube, The Men’s club, season 2 is set to launch. In anticipation, a private screening was held at…