Nigerian digital content distribution platform, Publiseer, founded by identical twin brothers, computer programmers and Internet entrepreneurs, Chidi Nwaogu and Chika Nwaogu, has been selected as a finalist for the Halcyon Incubator’s Fall 2019 Fellowship. Out of 423 applications, the for-profit social venture has emerged one of the top 16 finalists competing for 8 spots in…
e Finding the right business idea is the single most important thing in building a successful business; raising capital is the second most important if you must nurture the idea of growth. While the sources of capital still remain largely the same – as they were in the last 2 decades, certain factors must be…
The month of Ramadan is a time of spiritual reflection and involves fasting from dusk to dawn for 29 to 30 days. Despite the Ramadan, your life routine won’t be halted. In this case, you may want to travel. If you’re planning on travelling during Ramadan, these travel tips will make your trip seamless. Remember…
The United Bank for Africa (UBA) announced today that Mr Abdoul-Aziz Dia will join the bank’s Board of Directors subject to the approval of the Central Bank of Nigeria. Mr Dia, a Senegalese citizen, has over 25 years of banking experience garnered from several countries across the globe, including the United Kingdom, France, Nigeria, Ghana,…
As Muslim faithful across the globe commenced the month-long Ramadan fast, Mouka Limited, foremost Nigeria’s foam and mattress company, wishes Muslim brothers and sisters in Nigeria and the world over, a successful Ramadan fast. During the month of Ramadan, it is obligatory for Muslims to fast in fulfilment of the fourth pillar of Islam. Mouka…
To some people, you need a huge budget to travel or explore your favourite destinations. This is not necessarily the case as you can still travel without emptying your account or incurring debt. These suggestions as shared by Jumia, Nigeria’s leading online travel agency will help you travel the world without breaking the bank. Book…
Online marketplaces such as Jumia could create 3 million new jobs in Africa by 2025 according to a report by the Boston Consulting Group, in which Jumia (NYSE:JMIA) made some significant contributions to the report, and has already created 5,000 direct jobs on the continent. According to the World Bank, unemployed youths in Africa account…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, May 8, 2019, arraigned a banker, one Ogunleye Bamidele Ayodele before Justice Hussaini Baba Yusuf of Federal Capital Territory, FCT High Court, Maitama Abuja, for allegedly obtaining the sum of N74.760 million under false pretence from one Auwal A Danyaro, Chief Executive Officer, Triple A Multi…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Enugu Zonal Office on Tuesday, May 7, 2019, arraigned a former acting branch manager of Sterling Bank Plc, Oliver Anidiobi, before Justice C.O. Ajah of the state’s High Court, sitting in Enugu, for a N187 million fraud. Anidiobi, who was also the Account Relationship Officer of OHHA Microfinance…
Leading consumer finance company, Zedvance, has restated its commitment to provide support for quality education in Nigeria; urging parents, guardians, teachers and proprietors to take advantage of its Back-to-School offerings. According to the Chief Operating Officer of Zedvance, Jerry Osagie, the company is providing parents, guardians and teachers easy access to loans ranging between N50,000…