Month: May 2021

We are not offering N1m to ‘Yahoo Yahoo’ informants —EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has said that it has not issued any notice in the social media promising financial reward for anyone with information that could lead to the arrest of Yahoo Boys. Wilson Uwujaren, Head, Media and Publicity of the commission in a statement released on Friday said the clarification became necessary…

Abiodun commiserates with Pastor Adeboye over death of son

Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun, has commiserated with the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, over the death of his son, Dare Adeboye. Dare, 42, the third child of Adeboye was reported to have died in his sleep on Wednesday in Eket, Akwa Ibom State, where he was based…

Heritage Bank Partners Road Transport Workers on Insurance Scheme for Travelers

Heritage Bank in partnership with the Road Transport Employee’s Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) has launched the Travelers’ Accident Insurance Scheme (TAIS) to assist road accident victims across the country. The scheme which was launched on Friday, aims to address deaths associated with inability of travelers involved in accident to offset hospital bills. The Regional Executive,…

Heirs Oil & Gas Announces CEO and Board Appointments

Heirs Oil & Gas (HHOG), the leading African integrated energy company, has announced the appointment of Osayande Igiehon as Chief Executive Officer, effective May 4, 2021, together with a distinguished non-executive board, bringing together leading industry figures, with considerable global and regional experience. Heirs Holdings Limited’s (HH) portfolio company, HHOG, completed the acquisition of OML17…

Helen Oritsejafor Foundation Offers Financial Support to SMEs Affected by COVID-19 Pandemic

Dr. Helen Oritsejafor, a business mogul, philanthropist and author of the book “YOU TOO CAN BECOME A SUCCESS”, has provided financial support to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) which were grossly affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, in fulfillment of her promise. Committed to the enhancement of these SMEs skills, Dr. Oritsejafor birthed the book…

10 Customers set to Become Millionaires in UBA Savings Promo

United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has announced that 10 of its loyal customers will get a chance to win N1,000,000 each, in the ongoing UBA Savings Promo which is scheduled to hold on to May 7, 2021 at the bank’s corporate head office, in Lagos. This unique promo intends to appreciate loyal customers of…

Insecurity: House Asks FG to Postpone 2021 Census

The House of Representatives has called for the postponement of the 2021 population and housing census being planned by the National Population Commission (NPC). It said at its plenary on Wednesday that the country was unsafe for the exercise in view of the rising insecurity in Nigeria. The House, presided over by the Speaker, Rep.…

EFCC Arrests Impostor for Cloning its E-mail

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC have arrested one Udochukwu Ugochukwu Simeon for allegedly creating fraudulent clones of the Commission e-mail address, and using same to defraud unsuspecting victims. EFCC spokesman Wilson Uwujaren in a statement on Wednesday said the 26-year-old suspect created an Outlook email account of the Commission, “efccnigeria.org.ng@outlook.com” and…

Gozem, Africa’s Super App, launches in Libreville, Gabon

Gozem, the super app already operational in several West African cities, today launches a taxi booking service in Libreville. From now on, all Gabonese citizens can download the Gozem app, available for free for Android and iOS, and take trips in the nation’s capital. Gozem’s goal is to simplify and improve quality of life for…

Dangote Cement, Major Contributor to Senegal’s Economic Devt, says Envoy

Dangote Cement Plc’s huge investment has been described as one of the major contributors to the development of the Senegalese economy. Besides, the Cement plant located in Pout, 60 kilometres away from Dakar, has greatly assisted in strengthening the business relationship between Senegal and Nigeria. Dangote Cement Senegal currently holds a capacity of 1.5 million…