In today’s world, you do not need a computer to do any bank transactions. You can easily do such transactions via your smartphone. Mobile banking is now trending because of the increased use of smartphones and internet. But, one major concern is the safety of mobile banking. To ensure the safety of your mobile transactions,…
…Five year deal across 19 markets focused on driving financial inclusion in Africa United Bank Africa (UBA) and MasterCard have announced a partnership which will see UBA act as the issuer for MasterCard in 18 new markets in Africa. The partnership which came into effect in the second quarter of 2016 will see UBA issue…
By Adedeji Damilola In furtherance of its commitment to strengthen entrepreneurship development among Nigerian youth, Heritage Bank has presented equipment and working tools to young entrepreneurs who have successfully participated in the Young Entrepreneurship Training Program, YETP. At the graduation ceremony in Ajegunle, Lagos last Thursday, 46 young entrepreneurs received their prizes and working tools…
For its outstanding success in incorporating economic, social and environmental aspects in the corporate strategy and business processes, Access Bank Plc has emerged the overall winner of the prestigious ‘Outstanding Business Sustainability Achievement Award 2016.’ The awards, which can be referred to as the Oscars of Sustainability, honours financial institutions and organizations with significant contributions…
Paragon Media has officially launched Nigeria’s premier social marketplace as a melting pot for the hottest deals in female fashion and accessories; hotels; and events. Designed as a simple-to-use app, the user experience is driven by simplicity and an aesthetic charm that gives users flexibility, customer satisfaction and security at all times. Store owners on…
The Board of Directors of Nigerian Breweries Plc has declared a revenue of N157.37 billion for the first half of 2016. The unaudited and provisional results released to The Nigerian Stock Exchange show that the amount represents a 4 per cent increase over the N151.67 billion declared in the corresponding period in 2015. The results…
One of the fastest growing shopping stores in Nigeria, Justrite Superstore, has commenced the sale of pharmaceutical products to its customers. According to information gathered by Aproko247, customers of the popular shopping store, for now, will have the opportunity to get any pharmaceutical drugs or products at the two of its stores in Lagos. It…
-as UBA stock now best performing on the exchange Fitch International, one of the foremost global rating agencies has affirmed United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc’s viability rating at “B”, as the pan-African banking group continue to sustain its benchmark asset quality and strong profitability amidst industry and macroeconomic challenges. UBA is one of the…
Guaranty Trust Bank remains one of the top two rated Banks in Nigeria as shown by the recently released Rating Report by Fitch, a global rating agency. Fitch revised the Outlook on the Bank’s Long term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) from Negative to Stable citing the Bank’s continuing strong earnings, and stronger-than-expected liquidity as the…
The Pepsi Longthroat campaign has won the Grand Poster Award at the 10th Outdoor Advertising Association of Nigeria, OAAN, Poster Awards held in Lagos. The Longthroat creative beat 84 other brand entries to emerge the overall winner of the keenly contested Poster Awards. The brand also came tops in the Non-Alcoholic Drinks Category at the…