A brand new channel has been launched exclusively on DStv and GOtv. The new channel, Discovery Family, will showcase the best in fun, edutainment programming for the whole family. According to information made available to Aproko247, Discovery Family was launched on DStv channel 136 in Africa on Thursday, March 31, 2016, replacing Discovery World (DStv…
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Union Bank Opens New Branches With Improved Technology
One of the leading banks in Nigeria and Africa, Union Bank Plc, has unveiled two more improved branches in Lagos with new technology and superior product offerings. This is in line with its resolve to ensure and exceed customer satisfaction. Customers of Union Bank have been praising the financial institution for its improved services and technology,…
Transcorp Plc Releases Audited FY 2015 Consolidated Results, Rewards Shareholders With Bonus Issue
Transnational Corporation of Nigeria Plc (Transcorp), Nigeria’s foremost investment conglomerate has announced its audited 2015 Financial Results. The Group posted a profit before tax of N3.3bn for the period under review. Transcorp Group Operating Profit went up by 11% from N14bn in 2014 FY to N15bn. Its posted turnover of N40.8bn and profit before tax…
Ecobank vs Honeywell: Court Orders Case Re-assigned
A Court of Appeal in Lagos has directed Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice Ibrahim Auta, to re-assign a winding-up petition by Ecobank Nigeria Limited against Honeywell Flour Mills Plc. Justice Abimbola Obaseki-Adejumo said justice demands that both sides must be heard. She made no order as to cost. The justice upheld an…
Pharmaceutical Distributors Win Big In Mega Promo
As a way of appreciating those who have helped in making their products readily available across the country and encouraging them to do more, Nigerian-German Chemicals, manufacturers of popular drugs such as Benylin, Abidec and Daga, rewarded its distributors in a National Mega Splash Promo. Staged in the hub of pharmaceutical activities in Idumota, Lagos,…
Bank 737: Simplicity Just Became the Outmost Sophistication
In the age of digital revolution, it is the very simple technological innovations that often have the most transformative impact on people and the society. Foremost financial institution; Guaranty Trust Bank plc has once again set a new standard in electronic banking services with the introduction of Bank 737. Introduced by GTBank, Bank 737 offers…
Arik Air Issues Statement On London Flight Incident
One of the leading airlines in Nigeria, Arik Air, has reacted to the scarce caused by one of its plane’s landing issue on Thursday night. In a statement issued by its PR Manager, Adebanji Ola, the airline said the incident has forced a rescheduling of the flight to Friday. “Our A330-200 aircraft operating Lagos-London Heathrow…
GTBank Launches Bank 737
Over the last few weeks, Nigerians all over the country have been faced with the question; What is the 737? From billboards to hash tags and radio hypes. Introduced by Guaranty Trust Bank plc, Bank 737 is more than just well rhyming numbers; it’s a simple, smart, and safe way to bank anytime, anywhere and…
MoneyGram Celebrates Over 20 Years Of Growth in Nigeria
***Honours Trusted Key Agents at Lagos Event MoneyGram announced today it celebrated more than two decades of successful growth with some of the company’s key agents in Lagos last night at the InterContinental Hotel in Lagos. Alex Holmes, MoneyGram’s CEO hosted senior executives of some of the company’s key agents including the CEO’s of Skye…
Sterling Bank Rated Top 10 Globally
…Leads In Nigerian Market Sterling Bank Plc has been rated by Lafferty Group among 100 banks from around the world. The group’s approach to rating is to use publicly available information to judge against key quantitative and qualitative criteria such as strategy, culture, customer care, brand promise and financial performance. According to Michael Lafferty, Chairman,…