The Federal Government on Monday said Nigerian scientists have produced two local COVID – 19 vaccines and were awaiting clinical trials and certification. The government also raised the alarm over reported racketeering of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccines in some vaccination centres. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Chairman ...
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FIRSTBANK CEO LISTS TECHNOLOGY, CAPACITY AS KEY FOR POST COVID-19 GROWTH By Bolaji Israel
…Thumbs up mobile banking (FirstMobile) and USSD (*894#) platforms Dr Adesola Adeduntan, Chief Executive Officer, First Bank of Nigeria Limited said technology, innovation and enhanced capabilities have become necessary to achieve significant business growth in the post-COVID-19. Adeduntan made this remark on Thursday during a Digital Disruption Series webinar organised ...
Read More »FRSC’S SWIFT RESPONSE TO DISTRESS CALL, RESCUES PASSENGERS FROM A DRUNK DRIVER
frscThe Ogun State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps has in a quick response to a distress call, rescued passengers by arresting a drunk driver who was spotted driving so recklessly in such a manner that could lead to road traffic crashes. According to Bisi Kazeem, the ...
Read More »Adamawa Police Command Arrests Kidnappers, Robbers
The Commissioner of Police, Adamawa Police Command, Aliyu Adamu Alhaji, has gone on the offensive against kidnappers and robbers in the State, vowing to ensure that criminal activities are completely rooted out of the State. This is contained a statement signed by DSP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, Police Public Relations Officer ...
Read More »GTBank Releases 2020 Full Year Audited Results……..Reports PBT of ₦238.1 Billion
Guaranty Trust Bank plc has released its Audited Financial Results for the year ended December 31, 2020 to the Nigerian and London Stock Exchanges. A review of the result shows improved performance across all key financial metrics in the face of the unprecedented challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, ...
Read More »Primate Ayodele Issues Strong Warnings To African Presidents
The leader of INRI Evangelical spiritual church, Primate Elijah Ayodele has issued strong warnings to some African presidents in a newly released prophecy. He gave this prophecy during a live service in his church, while making it known that some selected presidents need to seriously seek the face of the ...
Read More »Donny van de Beek targets Manchester United exit this summer
Donny van de Beek is looking to leave Manchester United at the end of the season, according to reports. The Netherlands international was signed in a £40 million deal from Ajax last September but has struggled to make an impact since his arriving at Old Trafford. Van de Beek has ...
Read More »Basketball Star Lebron James Invest £540m in Sport Group that Own Liverpool FC
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is joining Fenway Sports Group as a partner, giving him an ownership stake in its subsidiaries that include the Boston Red Sox, Liverpool Football Club, Roush Fenway Racing and the regional sports network NESN, sources told ESPN. James, 36, already owned 2% of Liverpool, the current English Premier ...
Read More »UBA to Support Businesses on Budgeting and Forecasting, Holds Workshop Today
As part of its continuous effort to catalyse the growth and sustainability of Small and Medium-Scale businesses in Nigeria and Africa, Pan Africa Financial Institution, United Bank for Africa, (UBA) Plc will be hosting its next Business Series on Wednesday, March 17th, 2021. The UBA Business Series, which is held quarterly, ...
Read More »FINAL CALL: APPLICATIONS TO THE TONY ELUMELU FOUNDATION ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMME CLOSES MARCH 31
open to all African entrepreneurs with business ideas from across all 54 African countries The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), Africa’s leading philanthropy dedicated to empowering African entrepreneurs, will close applications for the Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Programme on its TEFConnect digital platform (www.tefconnect.com) on March 31. This year’s intervention prioritises the ...
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