The Fountain of Life Church shared the heartbreaking news of the passing of their esteemed Senior Pastor, Taiwo Odukoya. The renowned pastor breathed his last on Monday, August 7, in the United States of America. The church, in a heartfelt statement, conveyed their deep sorrow while submitting to the divine […]
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In a remarkable development that highlights the potential of young talent in Nigeria, Orire Agbaje, a distinguished 400-level Economics student at the University of Ibadan (UI), has been appointed as a member of the prestigious presidential committee on fiscal policy and tax reforms. This significant appointment was made by President […]
In the first quarter of 2023 (Q1’23), despite assurances from the federal government, the growth in the installation of prepaid meters remained sluggish. The number of prepaid meters installed increased by 3.95% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ), reaching a total of 171,107 units. This modest rise came in comparison to the 164,612 meters […]
ZENITH Bank Plc has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat to collaborate on the development of the SMARTAfCFTA Portal. This portal aims to enhance trade promotion within the African continent by providing a unified platform for trade information. SMARTAfCFTA serves […]
Yesterday, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), conveyed that President Bola Tinubu’s dedication to enhancing the well-being of Nigerians was affirmed. In her capacity as the head of the WTO, she expressed her commitment, alongside her team, to providing substantial backing to Nigeria during these […]
Here Are Six Reasons You Should Apply for the MTN-MUSON Scholarship Programme MTN Foundation in partnership with the Musical Society of Nigeria (MUSON) has commenced applications for the 2023 edition of the Diploma in Music scholarship program. It is an opportunity for music enthusiasts to hone their skills, learn from […]
An angry mob has subjected an unidentified police officer to a severe thrashing following an incident involving a man named Yusuf. TechLife Media reports that the incident took place in the Ketu area of Lagos State. Eyewitnesses present at the scene said law enforcement officers, including the beaten policeman, were […]
A 40 year-old banker, Andrew Nwadiashi and eight internet fraudsters has been convicted and sentenced to prison by Justice M. Itsueli of the Edo State High Court sitting in Benin City. The others are Osawa Marvellous, Etinosa Ogieva, Erharruyi Osaigbovo, Isaac Godstime Eghosa, Obasohan Kelvin, Evans Jessa Mike, Timothy Odion […]
The directors and associates of Union Bank of Nigeria, Stanbic IBTC Holdings, Sterling Bank and Access Holdings were granted N112.77bn loans in 2022, an analysis of the financial statements of the lenders has shown. The banks’ financial year results and accounts for the period ended December 31, 2022, showed that […]
Bankly, a fintech company, has announced the launch of Bankly Microfinance Bank and a group savings feature on its app. Speaking recently in Lagos, the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Bankly, Tomilola Majekodunmi, said the microfinance bank was established to deliver straightforward banking solutions to diverse customers. Majekodunmi said, “We […]