C-One To Acquire Bankly Microfinance Bank
...to restore Stability and Accelerate Growth C-One Ventures Platform (C-One) today announced it has entered into an agreement to invest and acquire the licences, technology and select assets of the Nigerian operations of Bankly -a licensed microfinance bank and fintech leader known for bridging financial access gaps across Nigeria’s informal economy. The deal which …
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Late Gospel Singer, Osinachi’s Husband, Peter Nwachukwu sentenced to Death by Hanging for Brutal Killing
Justice Njideka Nwosu-Iheme of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Wuse Zone 2, on Monday sentenced Peter Nwachukwu — husband of late gospel star Osinachi Nwachukwu — “to death by hanging” for her tragic death on “April 8, 2022”. The ruling followed the dismissal of a “no-case submission” filed by Nwachukwu. The court declared him “guilty of culpable homicide,”…
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Aliko Dangote Foundation Donates Lifesaving Ambulance to Mainland Hospital After 10-Year Wait
The Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) has provided an ambulance to Mainland Hospital in Yaba, Lagos, bolstering its capacity to manage infectious disease outbreaks and enhance emergency response. For over a decade, Mainland Hospital operated without a functional ambulance, which was a limitation that severely affected the speed and quality of patient referrals and eme…
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ECOWAS ROGEAP and Ecobank Nigeria to Host Entrepreneurship Training for Solar SMEs in Lagos
The Regional Off-Grid Electricity Access Project (ROGEAP), implemented by the ECOWAS Commission in partnership with Ecobank Nigeria, has announced a three-day Entrepreneurship Business Training (EBT) Workshop for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the solar energy sector. Scheduled for April 28 – 30, 2025, this workshop builds on a similar training held in Marc…
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Dangote Shares Food To Victims Of Fire Disaster
…Feeds 60,000 Families In Taraba, Jigawa Victims of inferno, physically challenge and poor families are some of the beneficiaries of the Aliko Dangote Foundation’s rice distribution exercise in Taraba and Jigawa State. A statement from the company’s spokesman, Anthony Chiejina, said 500 bags of rice and 100 mats were distributed to the victims of fire disaster at …
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Sterling Bank Introduces Free Bus Rides for Nigerians
.…doubles down on its push for Free Bank Transfers Lagos, Nigeria: After sparking a national movement with its Zero Transfer Fees campaign, Sterling Bank has once again pushed the boundaries of what corporate citizenship can mean to everyday Nigerians. Last week, regular Lagosians stepping out after long workdays were met with an unexpected gift: Sterling OneBank-…
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Defections: Deltans should prioritise their wellbeing, peace –Activist Ifeanyi Samson
With the gale of defections from opposition parties to the ruling All Progressives Congress in the S’South geopolitical zone, social activist, Ifeanyi Samson has urged citizens of Delta not to be carried away by such political manoeuvrings by the major actors, but rather pay attention on how such moves will affect their wellbeing. Lending his voice through a press …
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Lagos or Jo'Burg? Africa waits as the African Union Announces 2025 AFRIMA Awards Host City
Excitement is building across Africa as the African Union Commission (AUC) and the International Committee of AFRIMA get ready to announce the host city for the 2025 All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA). Two major cities, Lagos in Nigeria and Johannesburg in South Africa, are competing for the chance to host the African global event. Both cities are well-known for thei…
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Union Bank's Edu360 Initiative Fuels Future Stars at Greensprings Football Academy
Union Bank has again demonstrated its commitment to youth development and quality education by sponsoring the 11th edition of the Greensprings Football Academy. The five-day training camp, held from April 13 to April 17, 2025, at the School's Lekki campus, catered to children aged 5 to 17. Participants received expert coaching from top international coaches aff…
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World Bank appoints Aliko Dangote to Elite Group
…Tasks him to drive Investment and job creations in emerging economies The President and Chief Executive of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has been appointed to the World Bank’s Private Sector Investment Lab, joining a select group of global business leaders tasked with driving investment and job creation in emerging economies. In a statement confirming his accept…
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Union Bank system hacked as customers lose N9.3 billion to fraud
Union Bank of Nigeria Plc led by Yetunde Oni, is currently grappling with a massive N9.3 billion fraud following a significant operational system breach. The development comes exactly one year and three months after the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) sacked the bank’s board and entire management, citing governance failures. A new management team was subsequently appoi…
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Why NDLEA seeks drug test for corps members, others – Marwa
Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) has said the push for drug integrity test for youth corps members, prospective couples and others is not punitive but to discourage substance abuse and provide early treatment for those who test positive before their condition degenerate to drug depe…
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Union Bank Rewards Customers with Motorcycles, Cash Prizes in 3rd Save and Win Palli Promo 4 Monthly Draw
Union Bank of Nigeria has rewarded another set of customers in the ongoing Save and Win Palli Promo 4 campaign. Six lucky customers each won a brand-new motorcycle, and 120 additional winners won cash prizes. The third monthly hybrid live draws were transparently conducted at the Bank’s Sabo, Yaba Branch in Lagos under the supervision of relevant regulatory institu…
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Polaris Bank Pledges Continuous Partnership with NDLEA to Combat Drug Abuse, Trafficking, and Money Laundering
Polaris Bank has reaffirmed its unwavering support for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in the fight against drug abuse, trafficking, and money laundering in Nigeria and beyond. The pledge was made by the Bank’s Managing Director/CEO, Kayode Lawal, during a courtesy visit by a 15-member NDLEA management team to the Bank’s headquarters in Lagos last We…
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Made In Naija: Union Bank Empowers Young Nigerian Entrepreneurs
Union Bank of Nigeria, under its Made In Naija initiative, emphasised its commitment to supporting homegrown businesses by recently sponsoring the RISE Business Challenge at the University of Lagos, Akoka, during the 6th Annual Youth Leadership Conference. Dubbed Turning Point 6.0, the Resilience, Innovation, Social Responsibility, and Entrepreneurship (RISE) Chall…
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Fidelity Bank Named “Nigeria’s Best Private Bank” at Euromoney Awards
Tier one bank, Fidelity Bank PLC, has been named “Nigeria’s Best Private Bank” at the prestigious Euromoney Awards 2025. The recognition was formally unveiled at the awards ceremony held recently at The Savoy in London. The Euromoney Awards for Excellence are prestigious annual honors and a benchmark for excellence in the global banking and finance industry. Establi…
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Korean Intelligence Service seeks extradition of Nigerian drug baron
The National Intelligence Service of the Republic of Korea (NIS) has commended the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, for its exceptional effort and professionalism in apprehending a wanted 59-year-old drug baron Ogbonnaya Kevin Jeff whose 17 years of hiding in the dark to ship illicit drugs worth billions of naira across the world, was ended in February following…
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All Set for 2nd Edition of Oja Oge by Ecobank; Exhibitors Offer Mouth-Watering Discounts
Ecobank’s Pan African Centre (EPAC) is abuzz with excitement as it prepares to host the highly anticipated Oja Oge by Ecobank Pop-Up Marketplace, a three-day fashion, beauty, wellness, and lifestyle exhibition. Set to take place from April 18 to 20, 2025, the event will showcase top-tier exhibitors including Adidas, House of Tara, Winston Leather, Ava and George Chil…
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Sterling Bank Takes Sides with Nigerians
… Eliminates bank transfer fees In a bold move that resets the rules of engagement in the Nigerian banking sector, Sterling Bank has removed transfer fees on its digital banking platform, OneBank. This decisive move makes Sterling the first major Nigerian bank to forgo earning a cut from customer transactions on its own app. The initiative marks a turning point in …
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Polaris Bank Champions Financial Literacy During Global Money Week at NANA College
In celebration of the 2025 edition of Global Money Week (GMW), Polaris Bank took its financial literacy advocacy to NANA College, Warri, Delta State, where students received firsthand insights on money management, saving, and investing. The event, held within the school premises, witnessed an impactful engagement led by Mr. Andrew Komori, the Group Head of Polaris B…
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