The Lagos state government has revealed that the proposed Badagry Deep Seaport may soon commence operations earlier than planned. This was disclosed by the state’s commissioner for Commerce, Industry and Cooperatives, Dr. (Mrs.) Lola Akande over the weekend at the stakeholders’ meeting organised by the State Government with the members of the host communities as…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, at the weekend busted an online drug trafficking cartel that sells drugged cookies, cakes, brownies and all sorts of illicit substances to residents of Abuja and beyond, using the cyber space as its platform. The agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, who disclosed this…
V Bank, Nigeria’s foremost fully digital bank powered by VFD Microfinance Bank has won the Banking App of the Year Award at this year’s GAGE Awards held in Lagos, this April. The second edition of the award tagged: “Year of The Digital Takeover,’ is a comprehensive celebration of individuals and brands that have leveraged the…
Heritage Bank for being part of valuable private sector collaboration with Dukia Gold & Precious Metals Refining Co. Limited is set to unlock the over N344trillion market worth of gold investible instruments in the solid minerals sector with the concluded plans of being listed on the Lagos Commodities and Futures Exchange (LCFE). This move that…
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…
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 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 (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…
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…
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…