An independent fibre optic infrastructure and telecommunications services provider, Phase3 Telecom, has firmly refuted claims that it and Alheri Engineering limited owe Federal Government of Nigeria the sum of $75.5 million (about N27.18 billion at N360 to $1) over fibre optic agreement with Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN). Reacting through a statement released by the…
Pan-African financial institution, United Bank for Africa (UBA), has today, changed the face of e-banking with the introduction of Leo, the UBA Chat Banker who enables customers make use of their social media accounts to carry out key banking transactions. At the official launch of Leo, UBA’s Chat Banker, which took place in Lagos on…
The management of Swipha has explained why it shut down the company, pointing out that it was due to a strike action embarked upon by its workers. In a statement last week, Managing Director of Swiss Pharma Nigeria Limited, Gaby El Khoury, stated that the industrial action started after the company was acquired by a…
Many people are joining the Believers’ LoveWorld (BLW) Medical Corps, an independent NGO, guided by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome and aimed at helping people and battering the world through the word of God. It’s a global Christian medical outreach, committed to providing medical care, relief assistance, and sustainable health care solutions in regions of crisis and…
Leading digital money transfer service WorldRemit (www.WorldRemit.com) has raised $40m to drive its next phase of global growth, aiming to serve 10 million customers connected to emerging markets. Half of these customers will be in Africa. As part of the expansion, WorldRemit will enable customers in Africa to transfer money to 148 countries as easily…
Nigeria’s Ministry of Mines and Steel Development has accused the management of BUA Group of using armed militia, soldiers and policemen to mine marble and limestone in mining sites allocated to the Dangote Group. The Ministry, in a statement signed by its Permanent Secretary, Mohammed Abass, also alleged that the company has been using a…
Aiteo Group and Benedict Peters, its Executive Vice Chairman, have announced the appointment of 13 Nigerian lawyers to assist the recently engaged international laws firms in the country. The list of the Nigerian lawyers comprises seven Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs) and six other lawyers of repute. They are to address legal and political-based issues…
You definitely want to book or stay in a very decent hotel despite the amount you pay. However, there are circumstances whereby what you see online is completely different from what is on ground at the hotel. So, how do you know you are lodging in a bad hotel? Jumia Travel, the leading online travel…
For some people, starting their day with breakfast is a proven recipe for having a good day. Breakfast provides the body with vitamins, minerals and other essential nutrients required to feel vibrant. However, there are some foods you should totally stay clear of if you really want to start off your day the right way. Jumia…
Money is difficult or hard to earn but very easy to spend. Despite this, some people are quite extravagant. Unsurprisingly, some of the things they spend money on are material things. This said, have you ever considered what you will gain if you spend less? Jumia Travel, the leading online travel agency, shares some of…