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…
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…
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…
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…
Nigeria may one day import palm wine from China, Gov Uzodinma warns
Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State has decried the over-dependence of Nigeria on imported goods and non-commitment to agriculture, warning that if no urgent actions were taken to reverse the dangerous trend, Nigeria would one day begin to import palm…
FIFA, CAF celebrate Amaju Pinnick on 54th birthday
The presidents of Federation of International Football Association, FIFA, Gianni Infantino, and the Confederation of African Football, CAF, Dr Patrice Motsepe, have sent birthday greetings to Amaju Pinnick, FIFA Council member, who turned 54 today. Also, Mattias Grafström, the Secretary General…
Lanre DaSilva updates fashion
If Nostradamus, the man who sees tomorrow had told Lanre Da-Silva-Ajayi that she would grow up to be a force in the fashion and styling business, she would have dismissed it with a wave of the hand. Despite bagging a…