Month: March 2021

UBA Poised To Change The Face Of E-Banking with New Mobile App

Pan African financial institution, United Bank for Africa (UBA), Plc is set to change the face of digital banking services with its new mobile banking app aimed at delivering first-rate services to customers. The new UBA mobile banking app, has been armed with benefits and features designed to give its customers increased control and accessibility…

Ogun takes delivery of 100,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses

Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun on Monday took delivery of 50,000 doses of AstraZeneca/Oxford COVID-19 vaccine donated to the state by the Federal Government. The governor received the vaccines at the Governor’s office, Oke Mosan, Abeokuta, shortly after the arrival of the state team led by Commissioner of Health, Dr Tomi Coker. Abiodun told newsmen…

Finally, Aisha Buhari Breaks Silence After Months Of Silence

Nigeria’s First lady, Aisha Buhari has finally spoken on Monday after months of silence which had led to series of speculations about her sudden disappearance of her role as the mother of the nation. The President’s wife was reported to have relocated to Dubai in September 2020 after her daughter, Hanan got married without no…

CBN Begins ‘Naira 4 Dollar Scheme’ For Diaspora Remittances

In an effort to sustain the increase in inflows of diaspora remittances, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) begins an incentive policy for senders and recipients of International Money Transfers tagged, the “CBN Naira 4 Dollar Scheme”. According to the apex bank, the scheme which starts today (Monday) and ends in May 2021 is part…

Hijab Crisis: Kwara Extend Closure Of 10 Schools

The Kwara State government has further ordered the extension of the closure of 10 Mission Secondary Schools in the state over Hijab controversy. A statement released on Monday by Mrs Kemi Adeosun, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development said that the schools should remain closed because of security reasons. It will be…

Stanbic IBTC Bank Nigeria PMI: Business Conditions Continue To Improve Amid Stronger Client Demand

February data signalled another modest expansion in the Nigerian private sector, underpinned by solid growth in new orders and output. Companies continued to expand their purchasing activity and resumed hiring efforts during the month. Signs of spare capacity were again evident, with a fresh record reduction in backlogs registered. Meanwhile, unfavourable exchange rate movements, higher…

#GiveHerBetaHealth: GTBank Champions Access to Health Insurance for Women on International Women’s Day

As the 2021 International Women’s Day (IWD21) calls on people and organisations to #choosetochallenge for a better world for women, Guaranty Trust Bank plc (GTBank) has launched an initiative, tagged #GiveHerBetaHealth, to draw attention to the need for universal essential healthcare coverage, especially for women in the informal sector. Through the initiative, the leading African…

Buhari, Osinbajo Receive COVID-19 Vaccine Jabs On Live TV

  President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo (SAN), have just received their COVID-19 vaccine jab, a day after the Federal Government launched the vaccination exercise in the country. They took the jab on Saturday at the new Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The vaccine was administered to the President…

Bawa Assumes Office, Says Fight against Corruption Will be Intelligence-Driven

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Abdulrasheed Bawa on Friday March 5, 2021 officially assumed duties with a pledge to steer the organization towards proactive and intelligence-led investigation. He said he would create a full-fledged directorate of intelligence that would spearhead intelligence gathering, which will ensure proactive response in the…

Lagos To Close Marine Bridge For Three Month

The Lagos State Government is set to partially close the Marine Bridge from Tuesday, 9th March to Monday, 21st June, 2021 for emergency repair works on the Apapa outward section of the bridge. A statement signed by the Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Frederic Oladeinde stated that the partial closure was necessary to maintain the bridge…