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Nigeria’s Banking Industry: Ecobank
April 19, 2022
Ecobank Nigeria is part of a pan-African network of financial institutions, with offices in more than half of the countries on the continent. The parent company, Ecobank Transnational, offers a full range of banking and financial advisory services through its subsidiaries, and has established itself as a leading banking brand in West Africa. Close to … Continue reading Nigeria’s Banking Industry: Ecobank
Nigeria’s Banking Industry: First City Monument Bank
April 19, 2022
First City Monument Bank (FCMB) is part of a larger banking group, the First City Group, which offers a near-full range of financial services to millions of Nigerians. Its services can be accessed from hundreds of branches spread all over the country, and remotely via electronic means. The bank has fashioned a brand for itself … Continue reading Nigeria’s Banking Industry: First City Monument Bank
Nigeria’s Banking Industry: Union Bank
April 19, 2022
Union Bank is one of Nigeria’s oldest financial institutions. It’s also among the country’s biggest, with its total assets worth over $4 billion as of 2018, and several million customers located within and beyond Nigeria. Like the other traditional players in the banking industry, it presents itself to its customers as a reliable partner, one … Continue reading Nigeria’s Banking Industry: Union Bank
Everyday Heroes- Frances Ogamba
April 19, 2022
In the past few weeks, Nigeria and Nigerians have been on the global headlines for mostly negative reasons, the internet fraud scams in the United States, the drug smuggling cases in Saudi Arabia etc. A need of fresh air is needed at this moment: people that will also put Nigeria on the news for positive … Continue reading Everyday Heroes- Frances Ogamba
By jeremiah
Nigeria’s Banking Industry: United Bank for Africa
April 19, 2022
The United Bank for Africa (UBA) is one of the largest banks on the African continent. It currently provides a variety of financial services to over 14 million people in locations across the world. Most of its market remains in Nigeria, the country in which it was founded 70 years ago. But it presents itself … Continue reading Nigeria’s Banking Industry: United Bank for Africa
Nigeria’s Banking Industry: First Bank
April 19, 2022
First Bank is one of Nigeria’s most recognizable financials services brands. It’s also Nigeria’s (and Africa’s) first modern banking institution. It serves over 10 million people in locations across the country and elsewhere on the African continent. It also has a presence in Asia and Europe. Of all the large banking institutions currently operational in … Continue reading Nigeria’s Banking Industry: First Bank
Crazy About the South East: 3 Things To Do in Plateau State
April 19, 2022
Visiting Plateau State was on Prince Charles’ itinerary during his visit to Nigeria last year because of the amazing tourism experience it offers. The capital city, Jos, is more than enough to keep you occupied with activities. From the weather to the landscape, there’s so much to explore in this highland state. Here are 3 … Continue reading Crazy About the South East: 3 Things To Do in Plateau State
By ann
Further Insight into the P&ID $9.6 Billion Heist on Nigeria
April 19, 2022
A contract was signed between an Irish company and the Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources roughly 10 years ago under very questionable circumstances; and it appeared that the foundation to swindle the Nigerian government of several billions of dollars, years into the future, was laid. The P&ID issue became more controversial when the company secured … Continue reading Further Insight into the P&ID $9.6 Billion Heist on Nigeria
By adedoyin
Did You Know? Nigeria’s First Insurance Company
April 19, 2022
The business of insuring property has a long history, especially in Europe where the practice has developed for centuries. In Nigeria, it’s been around for about a century. But Nigerians have only been directly involved with running it for half that time. The first insurer in Nigeria was established in 1918 by colonial British trading … Continue reading Did You Know? Nigeria’s First Insurance Company
Golden Moments Of Nigerian Sports: When Chioma Ajunwa Won Gold At Atlanta 1996 Olympic Games
April 19, 2022
The outcome of the women’s long jump event final at the 1996 Olympic Games in the United States of America is still remembered as one of the greatest moments in the history of Nigerian sports. Nigeria’s Chioma Ajunwa emerged winner of the women’s long jump category to the surprise of many, with a jump length … Continue reading Golden Moments Of Nigerian Sports: When Chioma Ajunwa Won Gold At Atlanta 1996 Olympic Games
By ugo-chinedu
Imoh Umoren’s Latest Film: The Herbert Macaulay Affair
April 19, 2022
A lot of effort goes into finding and sharing the quality of historical information Imoh Umoren offers in his new film, The Herbert Macaulay Affair. The film is what its title implies: a dramatic record of the life of Herbert Macaulay, the legendary Nigerian politician and activist. The inspiration for this film came to Umoren … Continue reading Imoh Umoren’s Latest Film: The Herbert Macaulay Affair
ThrowBack Thursday: When Radio Kudirat Became the Symbol of Resistance (1996)
April 19, 2022
The symbol of resistance which formed a major blockade to the junta of General Sani Abacha started in 1995 as Radio Freedom; but was renamed as Radio Kudirat in 1996 after the assassination of Alhaja Kudirat Abiola. As a major critique of the junta and as the first renowned martyr of the assault on oppositional … Continue reading ThrowBack Thursday: When Radio Kudirat Became the Symbol of Resistance (1996)
By adedoyin
Everyday Heroes: Olajumoke Adenowo
April 19, 2022
Olajumoke Adenowo is a multiple award-winning Architect and Philanthropist who when profiled by CNN was referred to as “Africa’s Starchitect.” With over 30 years of experience in Architectural practice, she has designed and executed over 70 buildings. At age 14 she enrolled to study Architecture at the University of Ife, where she also completed her … Continue reading Everyday Heroes: Olajumoke Adenowo
By jeremiah
Crazy About The South East: Tourist Spots In Ebonyi State
April 19, 2022
We mostly know Ebonyi State as the salt of the nation because of the range of salt it produces but tourists can have a great time visiting notable sites in the state. Below are a few spots tourists can visit in Ebonyi State: 1. Okposi Salt Lake While not the only salt lake in the state, Okposi Salt Lake … Continue reading Crazy About The South East: Tourist Spots In Ebonyi State
By ann
Wizkid, Burna Boy, Davido Dominate Song Sales on Billboard World Chart
April 19, 2022
August is looking like a good month for Nigerian music. 2019 has definitely been a good year. Wizkid’s latest feature, Brown Skin Girl, has spent 2 weeks at Number 1 on Billboard World Digital Song Sales Chart. Davido is at Number 3 with Blow My Mind, and Burna Boy made two new entries on the … Continue reading Wizkid, Burna Boy, Davido Dominate Song Sales on Billboard World Chart
