UBA Business Series To Equip SMEs With Performance Management Strategies

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As part of its commitment to support the growth and sustainability of Micro, Small and Medium-scale Enterprises (MSME) in the continent, Pan African financial Institution, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, is set to organise the next edition of its UBA Business Series. The UBA Business Series which is a monthly event, […]

Tunisian, Egyptian Presidents Meet in Cairo To Discuss Regional Issues

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Tunisian President Kais Saied on Saturday expressed his country’s support for Egypt’s efforts to reach a fair and comprehensive agreement regarding the rules of filling and operating the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) built on the Nile River. Saied’s remarks came during a joint press conference with his Egyptian counterpart Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi […]

BREAKING: Queen Elizabeth’s Husband, Prince Philip, Dies At 99

The Duke of Edinburgh, the Queen’s “strength and stay” for 73 years, has died aged 99. Flags on landmark buildings in Britain were being lowered to half-mast as a period of mourning was announced. The Guardian UK reported that Prince Philip’s health had been slowly deteriorating for some time. He announced he was stepping down […]

NNPC Assures Kebbi State Of Commitment To Renewable Energy Project

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has restated its commitment to the partnership with the Government of Kebbi State for the production of biofuels, describing the project as viable and in tandem with the global transition to renewable energy. The Group Managing Director of the NNPC, Mallam Mele Kyari, disclosed this while […]

UBA Is Well-Positioned To Benefit From Recovery Trends In 2021, Says Elumelu

…Shareholders Optimistic About Future Earnings Prospects (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Pan African financial institution, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has assured its teeming shareholders and investors of even greater returns in the coming months, with the bank having established a diversified business model that ensures impressive performance even in periods of uncertainty, across its geographical […]

Polaris Bank N26m Promo Offer: Customers Warm Up For Grand Finale

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Polaris Bank savings customers are gearing up for the grand finale of the ongoing nationwide ‘Save & Win’ promo, which is scheduled to hold in April 2021. At the end of the ‘Save & Win’ Millionaire promo, a total of N26,000,000 would have been won by 188 Polaris Bank customers nationwide. The […]

Access Bank Buys $60m Stake In South Africa’s Grobank

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigeria’s Access Bank has invested around $60 million to acquire a stake in South Africa’s Grobank, its chief executive said on Tuesday, to become the first Nigerian lender to venture into South Africa. Access invested both equity and debt in the South African bank, part of a regional expansion to tap into […]

AFCON Qualifier: Ivory Coast, Ethiopia Match Abandoned After Referee Collapses

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Africa Cup of Nations qualifier between Ivory Coast and Ethiopia was called-off with around ten minutes remaining after Ghana’s referee Charles Bulu collapsed on the pitch and was stretched to the hospital. The fourth official, who is reported to be an Ivorian, was unable to take his place and the match was […]

United Capital Holds 2021 AGM, Shareholders To Receive N4.2Bn Dividends

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Following the release of its remarkable audited financial results for 2020, foremost Pan-African financial services conglomerate, United Capital Plc, held its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at Lagoon Restaurant, Victoria Island, Lagos. At the Annual General Meeting, which was held by proxy due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company […]

Dangote Cement To Pay Over N97Bn In Corporate Tax For 2020

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Africa’s largest cement producer, Dangote Cement Plc has remained a major contributor to the economy with a tax charge of N97 billion for the financial year ended 31st December 2020, even as it proposed a dividend of N16 per share.  According to the cement group’s audited results released on the floor of […]

UPDATE: Speaker Gbajabiamila Okays Diaspora Petition Rejected By Deputy Speaker

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has received and accepted the petition filed by the Mutual Union of Tiv in America; a petition earlier rejected by the deputy speaker. However, at a plenary session on Tuesday the speaker called on Hon Mark Gbillah, Gwer-East/Gwer-West Federal Constituency in Benue State […]

BREAKING: Tanzania’s President John Magufuli Is Dead

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Tanzanian government has announced the death of President John Magufuli.  His death was confirmed by the Vice-President, Samia Suluhu Hassan, in a live television broadcast on Wednesday evening. According to Hassan, President Magufuli died of heart complications at a hospital in Dar es Salaam, former capital of Tanzania. He was 61 […]

INTERVIEW: Igbos Demand For President In 2023 Justifiable -Hon U.S.A Igwesi

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Hon. U.S.A Igwesi was a member of Federal House of Representative in the 5th National Assembly, before his emergence to the green chambers; he was the Majority Leader of Enugu State House of Assembly and subsequently elected the Leader of the same House by a special motion that dissolved the offices of […]

UBA To Support Businesses On Budgeting, Forecasting; Holds Virtual Workshop Wednesday

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As part of its continuous effort to catalyse the growth and sustainability of Small and Medium-Scale businesses in Nigeria and Africa, Pan Africa Financial Institution, United Bank for Africa, (UBA) Plc will be hosting its next Business Series on Wednesday, March 17th, 2021. The UBA Business Series, which is held quarterly, is a […]

Reps Deputy Speaker Under Attack For Saying Nigerians Abroad Have No Right To Submit Petition To NASS

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The deputy speaker of the house of representatives, Idris Wase has come under heavy attack for questioning the eligibility of Nigerians living abroad to submit petitions to the National Assembly. Wase, who presided over house plenary session on Thursday, rejected a petition from “Mutual Union of the Tiv in America,” saying Nigerians […]

“NSA Didn’t Say Funds Meant For Arms Procurement Missing Under Ex-Service Chiefs”

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Security Adviser Maj.-Gen Babagana Monguno (retd.) has denied saying that money budgeted for purchase of arms were missing under the immediate past service chiefs. A statement issued by the NSA office at the presidency said that General Monguno was quoted out of context by reporters. The statement reads in parts: […]

PHOTO NEWS: Inspection of HealthPlus Outlets in Lagos

Champions League: PSG Thrash Barcelona At Camp Nou

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – PSG’s spectacular performance at Camp Nou dimmed the hope of Barcelona as the French club thrashed the Messi led team 4-1 in their round-of-16 matchup on Tuesday.  Kylian Mbappé netted thrice in 32nd, 65th and 85th minute despite Lionel Messi scoring the opening goal of the match with a penalty. It was […]

NNPC Pledges Support For $3.6bn Brass Methanol Plant

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) says it would do everything within its powers to ensure the timeous completion of the $3.6bn Integrated Gas Processing and Methanol Plant in Odioma, Brass Island, Bayelsa State. The Group Managing Director of NNPC, Mallam Mele Kyari, made the commitment at the signing of the Final […]

BREAKING: Larry King, Legendary TV Host, Dies At 87

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Veteran Television talk show host Larry King has reportedly died early Saturday in Los Angeles. He was 87 years old. According  to reports Larry King died at Los Angeles’ Cedars-Sinai Medical Center after being hospitalized earlier this month with COVID-19.  It was however not announced whether the virus contributed to his death. […]