Year: 2021

Guaranty Trust 11th Annual Autism Conference Holds August in Lagos

The eleventh edition of the Guaranty Trust Annual Conference on Autism will hold on Tuesday and Wednesday, August 3 and 4, at the Muson Center, Lagos. Themed, “Life Beyond the Diagnosis,” the conference will feature in-depth conversations on supporting people living with autism facilitated by medical experts and specialists from around the world. Guaranty Trust…

Market Formation Framework, Driver to Optimally Develop Solid Mineral Sector – Sekibo

MD/CEO of Heritage Bank Plc, Ifie Sekibo has said that market formation framework is the key to optimally exploit Nigeria’s precious metal and solid minerals endowments. He disclosed this during a webinar organised by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Mines and Steel Development with the theme, “Financing…

Africa’s Best Bank: Guaranty Trust Dominates at Euromoney’s Awards for Excellence 2021

Africa’s leading financial services institution, Guaranty Trust, has been named Africa’s Best Bank 2021 by Euromoney, the premier information authority on global finance. Guaranty Trust Bank was also recognized as Nigeria’s Best Bank for a record 11th time. “Not the biggest but the most profitable. That’s the strategy of Guaranty Trust Bank,” said Euromoney, following…

Mouka Launches New Campaign, Rewards Consumers with Bedroom Makeover worth N1 Million

Mouka, Nigeria’s leading brand of mattresses and pillows has launched a new campaign to encourage consumers to buy the right Mouka mattress based on their unique needs. The “Get the Mouka for You” campaign seeks to educate consumers about the need to consider their age, body build, lifestyle and budget before choosing the right Mouka…

Stanbic IBTC Bank Identifies Opportunities for SME Growth in Nigeria

Stanbic IBTC Bank PLC, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, recently hosted a webinar where it reiterated its zeal and commitment to assisting the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) ecosystem in Nigeria. The webinar themed “Scaling Your Business in Challenging Economic Times”, was well attended by enthusiastic entrepreneurs looking to overcome the economic challenges…

Wakanow Unveils State Of The Art Experience Center In Lekki

As travelers adapt and social interactions slowly return to normalcy, Wakanow, the largest online travel agency in Africa has once again has taken the lead by opening up an experience center in Jubilee Mall, Admiralty way, Lekki, Lagos as it positions to deliver an unparalleled immersive travel experience in a warm and relaxing atmosphere. The…

First Batch of A-29 Super Tucano Aircraft Departs US for Nigeria

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has said that the first batch of six A-26 Super Tucano aircraft have departed the United States of America on Wednesday, 14 July 2021 enroute Nigeria. In a statement on Thursday, NAF spokesman, Air Commodore Edward Gabwet said the aircraft will be leapfrogged through five countries before arriving Nigeria towards…

Eid-El-Kabir: FG Declares July 20 And 21 As Public Holidays

The Federal Government has declared Tuesday July 20 and Wednesday July 21, 2021, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulates all Muslim faithful and Nigerians at home and in the Diaspora on this occasion. “I…

Senate Approves President Buhari’s Request For $8.325b, €490m External Loans

The Senate on Thursday approved President Muhammadu Buhari’s request for ongoing external loans to the tune of $8,325,526,537 (USD) and €490,000,000 (Euros) under the 2018-2020 External Borrowing (Rolling) Plan. The approval followed the consideration of a report on the 2018-2020 External Borrowing (Rolling) Plan by the Committee on Local and Foreign Debt. Chairman of the…