In desperate need of surgery to alleviate the ravages of sickle cell disease and previous medical care that worsened his condition, university student Abiodun Bakare was about to give up hope when he discovered the cost of his surgery would be N18 million (about $50,000). Bakare, his family and friends had done their research and…
Nigeria’s Most Innovative Banking Service provider, Heritage Bank Plc, has restated its commitment to sustainable growth and profitability despite the prevailing adverse macro-economic environment. The bank said in statement issued over the weekend by Mr. Fela Ibidapo, Divisional Head, Corporate Communications of the bank that, “Its ambition to emerge as a systemic important bank in…
A man’s swag and style always makes a strong first impression and lend to a man’s overall ethos. Take one look at a person and you can assess him by some key aspects: the clothes, his haircut, the way he walks and then there’s his wristwatch, especially if it’s vintage like Casio. Casio wrist watches…
A Nigerian digital publisher, Publiseer, has joined the International Publishing Distribution Association, an international umbrella organization for companies in the field of publishing distribution, becoming the first African publishing firm in the group. Publiseer is a digital publishing company in Nigeria focused on distributing the books and songs of independent Nigerian writers and musicians, at…
The people of Itsekiri have expressed willingness to have the immediate-past governor of Delta State, Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, represent Delta South Senatorial District of the state at the National Assembly in 2019. They described the medical doctor-turned politician as the perfect choice for the position going by his antecedent. The Itsekiris are one of the…
On Saturday, April 14, 2018, notable internet business consultant and successful serial entrepreneur, Ope Banwo, will be at the Dallas Crypto Event. The seminar is precisely taking place at the Wyndham Dallas Suites, 7800 Alpha Road. Dallas, TX from 11am to 4pm. At the programme, Ope Banwo will join other speakers on theme of the…
Renowned US-based Nigerian lawyer and serial entrepreneur, Dr Ope Banwo, has been invited alongside other experts to speak at a Cryptocurrency conference slated for Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at the Delegates Dining Room of the United Nations headquarters in New York from 10am—3pm. At the conference, the founder/CEO of Nollytainment Inc, promoters of Nollycoin, will…
A professor in the department of Accounting at the Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU, Richard Akindele, has been accused by a female student of demanding to sleep with her before upgrading her mark to an E. In a leaked audio posted on social media, it was gathered that the student scored 33 in the course, but…
Nigeria’s most innovative banking service provider, Heritage Bank Limited, has partnered with the first edition of West Africa Trade and Investment Forum: Conference and Exhibition on sub-regional integration of economies of West African countries in the areas of agriculture, education and skills, manufacturing and information communication technology (ICT). Mr Olugbenga Awe, Group Head, Agric and…
Makers of Cowbell, Loya Milk, Top Tea and Onga, Promasidor Nigeria Limited, has supported the campaign to eradicate malnutrition in the country by donating cases of various products to Empower 54 Project. The donation was made to support programmes aimed at eradicating malnutrition among internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Nigeria. Promasidor’s support to Empower 54…