Six UBA Subsidiaries Win ‘Bank Of The Year’ Awards

In obvious recognition of its brand acceptance and its role in facilitating economic development across Africa, six subsidiaries of pan African financial institution, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc have been named ‘Bank of the Year 2020’ by the Banker Magazine, leading global finance news publication published by Financial Times of London. For the second…

Mouka Attains Triple Laurels of Distinction at Brandcom 2020 Awards

Mouka has attained triple laurels at the recent Brandcom Awards, which saw the company clinching the “Brand of the Year”, the “CEO of the Year” and “Marketing Manager of the Year” in the beddings category. The award was organised by Brand Communicator, a leading brands and marketing magazine at D’ Podium International Event Center, Lagos,…

COVID-19: UK Approves Pfizer’s Vaccine For Public Use

The United Kingdom on Wednesday becomes the first country in the world to approve the use of Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for widespread use. The first 800,000 doses will be available in the UK from next week and will be first prioritized to protect people “who are most at risk of dying from COVID-19”, as well…

Gbenga Omolokun To Speak At The Art Of Technology Lagos Conference 2.0

Executive Director, Group Risk, Compliance and Technology at VFD Group Plc, Gbenga Omolokun, has been scheduled to speak during the Art of Technology Lagos Conference 2.0, holding this Thursday, December 3, 2020. The theme of this year’s AOT conference is: “Smart Data, Smarter Lagos,” it will be headlined by the Vice President of the Federal…

ENDSARS: Ogun Judicial Panel Ends Submission After Receiving 105 Petitions

The Judicial Panel of Enquiry in Ogun State set up to investigate police brutality and human rights abuses by security operatives in the state, has disclosed that the panel has put an end to submission of petitions. The Chairman of the panel Justice Solomon Olugbemi who made this known in a chat with news men…

Senate Confirms Yakubu as INEC Chairman

The Senate on Tuesday confirmed the appointment of Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission for another five years in office. The confirmation followed the consideration of the report of the Senate Committee on INEC, led by Senator Kabiru Gaya, which submitted its report at plenary and recommended Yakubu for confirmation.…

Zabarmari Killings: Buhari Should Visit Borno Himself, Not Delegations – Senate

The Senate, on Tuesday, faulted the President’s response of sending delegation to Maiduguri to deliver a message of condolence and solidarity with the government and people of the state over the killing of 43 farm workers. Senator Adamu Aliero who described the killing as the height of insecurity, stated that President Buhari should have gone…

Lagos Partners Firstbank To Promote Access To Affordable Healthcare

The Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA), in its commitment to ensure that residents at the grassroots have access to affordable, effective and quality healthcare, has partnered with First Bank of Nigeria Limited to utilise its 13,000 Firstmonie Agents as payment channels for the Lagos State Health Scheme (LSHS). The General Manager, Lagos State Health…

Gov. Umahi’s Greed, Inordinate Ambition Will Sink Him – Anyim

Senator Pius Anyim, a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, has lambasted the Governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi saying that his greed and inordinate ambition will sink him. Umahi, had last week Friday after the state security council meeting, accused Mr Anyim; senators Sam Egwu and Obinma Ogba, and PDP acting Vice…

ICPC Uncovers Hidden $919,000; Secures Interim Forfeiture

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has obtained an interim forfeiture order on the sum of $919,202.07 (approximately N450 million) fraudulently hidden in a bank account. The commission acted on a petition instituted against some officials of the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt for alleged corrupt practices. Investigators in the…