President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote has said that despite the challenging economic situation in 2019, Dangote Cement was able to sustain 54,000 jobs in four African countries, where the company has its operations. The countries are Nigeria, Ethiopia, Senegal and South Africa. The business mogul who disclosed this to shareholders at the company’s 11th…
American Internet Business School (AIBS) has announced a free seven-day workshop for artistes, musicians, comedians, producers, and entertainment executives. Dr. Ope Banwo, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Founder of AIBS unveiled the workshop from his base in America, as part of a digital business empowerment and awareness initiative for the entertainment industry. The one of…
The Executive Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has appointed Ibadan-born Adesola Adeduntan as a member of The Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF) Adeduntan, a Managing Director at First Bank, was appointed in the newly reconstituted boards of The Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) and The Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF). A…
The Gates of Hell have swallowed churches in Lagos, Ogun, and Abuja as Governor Sanwo-Olu suspends planned lifting of restrictions on worship centers. Lagos, Ogun and FCT are the epicenters and headquarters of the Orthodox, Episcopal and Mega Pentecostal churches in Nigeria. Our Lady’s Queen of Nigeria Pro-Cathedral, Abuja, Our Lord’s Garden (Dunamis Glory Dome)…
First Bank of Nigeria Limited on Tuesday announced that one of its staff at its Marina, Lagos branch, has tested positive to coronavirus (COVID-19). According to a statement by the bank, all staff of the branch have been asked to go on self-isolation and get tested, while the branch and its entire vicinity have been…
UBA Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, on Wednesday joined the rest of the world to celebrate African children in this year’s edition of the International Day of the African Child. June 16 every year, has been set aside by the United Nations as the International Day of…
Nigeria’s most innovative non–interest financial institution, TAJBank, has been appointed as a receiving agent for the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). TAJBank, upon appointment, is saddled with the responsibility of serving as the official agent for the NCS for the collection of all forms of revenues of the agency of the federal government. In a statement…
As the country and the world wakes up to the present reality of life with coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Mouka in collaboration with the Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy (NSP), has urged Nigerians to imbibe the culture of quality sleep which helps in boosting the immune system against diseases. The partnership on a healthy sleep culture came…
With the pandemic, Publiseer has worked to improve its product offering to African creatives. Three days ago, it launched its new and improved platform. The product launch was made public via its social media pages, including LinkedIn. Although this is a completely new platform, its existing 5,000+ creatives can log in with their email address,…
Thanks to the various players championing this cause, such as Jumia, Konga, Payporte, Mall for Africa; the list is endless. E-commerce is also creating new opportunities for SMEs to grow, and job opportunities for a new generation to thrive. In 2019 more than 110,000 sellers, including local African companies and entrepreneurs partnered with Jumia, for…