UBA’s Abiodun Coker Named “Future Leader in Media Management” at The Industry Summit/Awards
The communications team at United Bank for Africa (UBA) has another reason to celebrate as Abiodun Coker, Media & External Relations Lead, has been honored with the "Future Leader in Media Management" award at the upcoming 6th edition of The Industry Summit/Awards. Organized by The Industry Newspaper, the leading brand marketing publication in West Af…
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PMAN President, Clarifies False Claims & Fraudulent Activities Of Its Dismissed and Suspended Members
The attention of the legitimate leadership of the Performing Musicians Employers’ Association of Nigeria (PMAN), under the presidency of Mr. Pretty Okafor, has been drawn to the misleading and fraudulent document purportedly titled "Resolution of the Newly Merged National Working Committee (NWC) of PMAN" dated 8th May, 2025, along with photos and videos of …
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Loan Controversy: Court adjourns Otudeko, others’ case to June 11
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has adjourned the N12.3 billion loan controversy case involving the Chairman of Honeywell Group, Oba Otudeko, and three others, to June 11, 2025. Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke postponed the case to allow time for either a peaceful settlement or the formal arraignment of the suspects. The decision followed reports that negotiation a…
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Dangote thanks President Tinubu for the revolutionary change in the Oil and Gas sector to save Nigeria
President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for assembling a capable leadership team at the NNPC, highlighting the appointments of Mr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari as Group Chief Executive Officer and Mr Ahmadu Musa Kida as Non-Executive Chairman. Dangote said he visited the President to commend him for putting together such a formidable …
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Groups Warn Against Manipulation of Ambrose Alli University Vice-Chancellor Appointment
There is growing anxiety at Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma (AAUE), over the delay in announcing a substantive Vice Chancellor, days after the selection process was concluded by the university’s Governing Council. A group, the Association of Concerned Edo State Indigenes, raised concerns in a statement issued over the weekend, fearing that the prolonged delay in anno…
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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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