Transcorp Appoints Oliver Andrews as an Independent Non-Executive Director

The Board of Transnational Corporation of Nigeria Plc (Transcorp), Nigeria’s largest listed conglomerate, has today announced the appointment of Oliver Andrews to the Board, as an Independent Non-Executive Director. Mr Andrews brings over 35 years of experience in infrastructure development, public-private partnerships and strategic advisory working with regional and international institutions, international corporations and DFIs. Mr…

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ZENITH BANK SHOWS RESILIENCE AS PROFIT BEFORE TAX (PBT) GROWS BY 3% IN H1 2021

In a clear demonstration of its resilience, Zenith Bank Plc has announced its audited results for the half-year ended 30 June 2021, recording positive growth across key financial metrics despite a challenging macroeconomic environment exacerbated by the COVID 19 pandemic. According to the bank’s audited half-year financial results presented to the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), the…

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REDTV’s Web Series, Assistant Madams Season 2 Premieres, New Cast unveiled at Launch in Lagos

All the stars came out this weekend for the exclusive premiere of REDTV’s latest web series, Assistant Madams, Dark Hearts. REDTV, the online network supported by the United Bank for Africa continues to make impact in the creative industry on the African Continent, with a focus on job creation and growth. The second season of…

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ZENITH BANK LAUNCHES INTELLIGENT CHATBOT, ZIVA

Nigeria’s leading financial institution, Zenith Bank Plc, has introduced an Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered Chatbot on WhatsApp named ZIVA (Zenith Intelligent Virtual Assistant), which enables customers to perform financial transactions and enjoy real-time customer service from their mobile phones. Customers can enrol by simply adding the bank’s verified WhatsApp mobile number 07040004422 on their mobile…

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Insecurity: The Govt Knows Sponsors Of Boko Haram, Says Former Naval Officer

Former Navy Commodore, Kunle Olawunmi (Rtd) on Wednesday hinted that the Nigerian government knows those behind the decade-long Boko Haram insurgency in the country.  He made the comment during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily. “They [government] know. Of course, it is in the news,” Commodore Olawunmi said. “In April this year, the government…

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New Olu-Imasai of Imasayi, Prince Kuoye, promises to work with Stakeholders to rebuild Ancient town

New Olu-Imasai of Imasayi, Prince Kuoye, promises to work with Stakeholders to rebuild Ancient townThe new Olu-Imasayi, Prince Kuoye Lukman Olalekan, has commended the state government, kingmakers, and indigenes of the ancient Town of Imasayi, in Yewa North Local Government of Ogun State, for his selection following his emergence as the paramount ruler of the…

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Officer Gunned Down, ‘Two Majors’ Kidnapped As Bandits Break Into Nigerian Defence Academy

Bandits have invaded the Afaka barracks of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Kaduna, killing a naval officer. The bandits were also said to have also kidnapped two majors but Daily Trust cannot independently verify this. The bandits, who reportedly attacked the barracks around 1am on Tuesday, are said to still be inside the academy. A…

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Access Bank launches awareness campaign to combat E-banking fraud

As part of its continued commitment to educate and protect customers from e-banking fraud, Africa’s largest retail bank, Access Bank Plc, has launched an awareness campaign aimed at sensitizing customers on measures they can take to protect themselves. The campaign, themed ‘Banks Don’t Ask’, focuses on three key activities that account for most fraud incidents…

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FIRSTBANK’S SPONSORED ‘’FIRST CLASS MATERIAL’’ CONTINUES TO EMPOWER AND CELEBRATE THE NIGERIAN YOUTH.

First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Nigeria’s premier and leading financial services provider has again reinforced its commitment to Youth Empowerment and Entrepreneurship through its sponsorship of the docuseries ‘’First Class Material’’ from the stables of Linda Ikeji TV  Arguably Nigeria’s most valuable bank brand, FirstBank continues to pride itself as indeed the Bank of many…

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Polaris Bank Supports Private School Owners with Credit Line

Polaris Bank is impacting Nigeria’s education sector with a significant funding boost through its bundled loan solution called ‘Polaris Education Loan’ as it sets aside a dedicated Credit Line to Support Private School Owners. The Polaris Education Loan offers both new and existing private primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions customers of the Bank, access to…

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