Folake Ani-Mumuney, First Bank spokesperson, retires
“As I bow out of First Bank and draw the curtain on this phase at the year’s end, I am filled with gratitude for the journey.” Folake Ani-Mumuney, the Global Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications at First Bank, has…
Why we will pick our rights, buy more, by UBA’s shareholders
Shareholders across Nigeria’s leading shareholders’ associations have embarked on massive mobilisations for the ongoing N239.4 billion rights issue by United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc. A survey of shareholders and receiving agents showed that the N239.4 billion rights issue got…
Palestinian chef behind Gaza Soup Kitchen slain in Israeli strike
Palestinian chef Mahmoud Almadhoun was killed in an Israeli strike in Gaza on Saturday, his brother announced on social media as Palestinian restaurants in the United States paid tribute to the beloved chef. Hani Almadhoun, Mahmoud’s older brother, said in…
FG, states, check astronomical food prices
NIGERIANS expect the federal and state governments to check the astronomical rise in food prices nationwide. In a new report, the National Bureau of Statistics said the prices of beans, eggs, bread, rice, and other food items witnessed a significant…
Biden gives son Hunter ‘unconditional’ pardon
US President Joe Biden has issued an official pardon for his son Hunter, who was facing sentencing for two criminal cases, despite previously ruling it out. In a statement, the president said his son had been “singled out” and called…
Nigeria emerges overall winner of African Military Games 2024
Algeria came second with 96 medals, consisting of 53 gold, 22 silver and 21 bronze medals. Team Nigeria topped the medals table at the 2nd Africa Military Games (AMGA) 2024, clinching a total of 234 medals as the competition ended…
CBN to unveil new website today
CBN to unveil new website today The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced the launch of its new website on Monday (today). In a statement signed by the acting Director of Corporate Communications, Sidi Ali, the bank said the new…
US mayor dies during police chase
A South Carolina mayor died in a head-on vehicle crash while being “pursued” by law enforcement just days after his town’s entire police department quit, a coroner says. McColl Mayor George Garner II, 49, was killed Tuesday afternoon “when the…
Health Benefits of Avocado
Did you know that avocado is also referred to as nature’s butter? Avocados, often referred to as “nature’s butter,” are a nutritional powerhouse. Adding one avocado into your daily diet offers a wide range of health benefits, from boosting heart…
Only Lagos will benefit from Tinubu’s tax reform bills, says Zulum
The Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has clarified his position on the controversial tax reform bills, saying he was not an enemy of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Zulum, however, insisted that if the four tax bills currently undergoing review before…