Mother Africa shone brightly at the weekend in the United States of America when the Indianapolis-Marion City-County issued a formal declaration in honour of Nigeria’s iconic socio-cultural organisation, the Kegites Club. In the declaration, the county said it fully identified with the pivotal roles that the Americana Archaivar Plus Convergence …
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Expedier Launches Platform to Simplify Cross-Border Payments for Businesses
A Canada-based fintech company, Expedier, has launched ‘Expedier for Business’, a pro-banking online platform designed to help companies manage cross-border payments, multi-currency transactions and financial operations from a single interface. The company said the platform was developed to address persistent challenges faced by businesses operating across multiple countries, including fragmented …
Read More »JAMB: Candidates not required to remove Hijab during registration
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has clarified that candidates are not required to remove their hijabs during registration, following a video that raised concerns about alleged discrimination against Muslim candidates at Afe Babalola University. In a video shared by social media user AsakyGRN, a man lamented that his sister …
Read More »Another 38 killed in Zamfara village attack
Armed men killed at least 38 people in the village of Dutse Dan Ajiya in Zamfara State, local police and authorities told AFP Saturday. Zamfara State, like many northern states, is plagued by insecurity from many sources, including armed gangs locally called “bandits” who loot villages and kidnap residents, and …
Read More »Netherlands returns 119 looted Benin Bronzes to Nigeria
THE Netherlands has formally handed over 119 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, marking the single largest repatriation of artefacts in the country’s history. Newsextra24 reports that the artefacts, which included commemorative heads and intricately crafted plaques, were looted during the British invasion of the ancient Benin Kingdom in 1897. The bronzes …
Read More »Be Resilient, Hopeful, and Perseverant in Family Life, Osanakpo Tells Married Couples At Book Launch
Veronica Osanakpo, a private school proprietress has encouraged married couples and families to remain hopeful and resilient despite the current economic challenges facing the nation. Osanakpo made this appeal during the launch of her new book, “The Space Between,” held on Saturday in Onitsha, Anambra State. The event, which …
Read More »Why Proving PR’s ROI Without Sales Data is an Uphill Battle
Proving the Return on Investment (ROI) of public relations remains one of the most complex challenges in the communications industry. The lack of access to comprehensive sales and marketing data often leaves PR efforts stranded without the full picture. This disconnect can make it difficult to clearly attribute business outcomes …
Read More »FG Lauds Moniepoint’s Contributions To The Growth Of The Informal Economy
VICE President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, has restated the government’s unvarnished commitment to deepening economic and financial inclusion in line with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, noting that financial inclusion is a core component and the government is making a lot of efforts to …
Read More »Assets Microfinance Bank Appoints Emmanuel Bassey As Deputy Managing Director
Assets Microfinance Bank, a key player in the microfinance sector renowned for its commitment to financial inclusion and community empowerment, has made a significant move to fortify its leadership team. The bank proudly announces the appointment of Mr. Emmanuel Bassey as its Deputy Managing Director, effective immediately. This appointment marks …
Read More »The Rash Of Female Bank MDs – Musings From An Ant
YESTERDAY, Maddtimes released a parody of all eleven Bank MDs in bikini and sashes with the names of their respective banks slung across their chests. The caricature of the new Zenith Bank MD and that of Fidelity Bank were the most popular for various reasons adduced by respondents. As expected, …
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