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Tuesday, July 11th, 2017
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Operator of Etisalat Nigeria – Emerging Markets Telecommunication Services Ltd (EMTS) Tuesday declared that the operations of the fourth Nigerian GSM provider will not be affected despite the expected change of brand. Etisalat International Monday finally announced its withdrawal Monday but gave its Nigerian arm the next three weeks for […]
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Monday, July 10th, 2017
Photo caption: Mr. Abdullahi Ibrahim (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Nigeria’s most valuable banking brand and foremost financial institution, today announced the appointment of Mr. Abdullahi Ibrahim as an Executive Director. Prior to this appointment, Abdullahi was the Bank’s Group Executive, Retail Banking North. Mr. Ibrahim’s appointment is in sync with FirstBank’s strong […]
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Wednesday, July 5th, 2017
The UBA Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, continued on its quest to educate and empower African youths as it visited the Accra High School in Ghana. UBA Foundation’s Read Africa Initiative was launched in 2011 and has been changing the lives of African students across the […]
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Wednesday, July 5th, 2017
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Guinness Nigeria Plc has received the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE)’s approvals to float a rights issue of N39.70 billion. The company said in a statement on in Lagos that it had received clearance of the issue documents from both regulators to list the new shares […]
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Tuesday, July 4th, 2017
By Niyi Adeyi One of the GSM service providers, Etisalat Nigeria has confirmed ongoing restructuring within the organization as well as existence of the new board. In a statement issued by the multinational Tuesday, the new board Chairman is Dr. Joseph Nnanna, while Messrs Oluseyi Bickersteth; Ken Igbokwe; Boye Olusanya and Mrs Funke Ighodaro […]
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Monday, July 3rd, 2017
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – At the 24th Annual General Meeting of the African Export-Import Bank (Afrexim), held in Rwanda, Tony O. Elumelu, CON, Chairman of Heirs Holdings and the Tony Elumelu Foundation, congratulated Afrexim for the critical support that the Bank, led by President Oramah, provides for African businesses and its significant contribution to the development […]
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Sunday, July 2nd, 2017
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Following his fresh investments in automobile and agriculture, the organized labour in the country has commended Alhaji Aliko Dangote, President and the Chief Executive of Dangote Group for promoting investments and creating thousands of direct and indirect youth employments across the country and in Africa. The labour said Dangote’s patriotism remains unparalleled […]
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Friday, June 30th, 2017
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has secured the conviction of Tajudeen Yusuf, a former branch manager of Skye Bank, Jos, before Justice Ambrose Alagwa of Federal High Court 1, Jos. The convict who was prosecuted on a 5-count charge, following a complaint by his employers, allegedly defrauded Alhaji Usman Tetengi, […]
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Tuesday, June 27th, 2017
The new owner of the Trump Hotel and Tower in Toronto has reached an agreement to remove the US president’s name from the property. JCF Capital ULC announced on Tuesday a deal with Trump Hotels to buy out its management contracts for the hotel. The amount of the deal was not disclosed. There is no […]
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Tuesday, June 27th, 2017
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – US Internet search engine – Google has been slammed with the fine $2.7bn by the European Commission EU over alleged abuse of its power. Specifically, EU is accusing Google of promoting its own shopping comparison service at the top of search results. The fine came amidst complaints by many firms […]
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Wednesday, June 21st, 2017
President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote has lauded the decision of the Federal Government to reconstruct the failed Apapa Wharf road as its grim state serves as both an embarrassment to the country and a huge financial loss to the government on a weekly basis. Dangote who spoke on Tuesday said “The economy loses more […]
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Tuesday, June 20th, 2017
Photo caption: Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of AMCON, Mr. Ahmed Kuru From Ignatius Okpara, Enugu (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), has accused the nation’s judiciary of constituting a stumbling block in its efforts towards recovering a whopping sum of 2.5 trillion being owed the federal government by about 350 persons […]
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Tuesday, June 20th, 2017
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Pan African banking and financial services group, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has added yet another laurel to its cap as it emerged the Financial Brand of the Decade at the Marketing Edge Awards which was held over the weekend. The award in recognition of UBA’s innovative and pacesetting role, is […]
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Monday, June 19th, 2017
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Succor will soon come to users of Apapa Wharf road as Federal government handed over the troubled road to Dangote Industries Limited and Flour Mills of Nigeria (FMN) for immediate reconstruction with concrete overlay. After the nation and port users have lost several billions of Naira on the dilapidated road, thenFederal government […]
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Thursday, June 15th, 2017
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – SunTrust Bank has debunked the claim that the bank failed to pay some staff of the National Assembly who protested non-payment of their salaries on Tuesday. It would be recalled that the protest by legislative aides was triggered by the death of Hassan Abiodun, an aide to the Deputy Speaker, Yusuf Suleiman […]
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Wednesday, June 14th, 2017
…Launches Arla Foods Global Innovation Centre DigitalPR-Wire – Leading global dairy company, Arla Foods has restated its commitment to addressing the growing need of people around the world, including Nigerians, for nutritious, tasty, safe and affordable food products. The company also pledged to continuously participate in finding solutions for the global challenges related to obesity, […]
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Tuesday, June 13th, 2017
…Further Validation Of UBA’s PAN-African Growth Strategy (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) successfully raised USD500 million, though a debut Eurobond, which was 240% over-subscribed. The significant investor demand reflects the strong global investor appetite for UBA’s credit and support for the Group’s pan-African financial services strategy. The Global Offering is a […]
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Monday, June 12th, 2017
Photo caption: Pelumi Fadairo, Director of Marketing and Corporate Communications, Heirs Holdings AFRICAN EXAMINER – Heirs Holdings today announced the appointment of Pelumi Fadairo as Director of Marketing and Corporate Communications. Fadairo will be responsible for driving the Group’s strategic marketing objectives and co-ordinating brand management of its rapidly growing portfolio of pan-African investments in the power, […]
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Sunday, June 11th, 2017
AFRICAN EXAMINER — Lufthansa Airlines has introduced direct payment option at check-in counters and gates in Nigeria with card terminals effective from June. A statement by Lufthansa’s spokesperson, Hakeem Jimo, on Sunday, said that customers would be able to pay with Amadeus Airport Pay for ancillary services while checking in Lufthansa. Jimo said the new […]
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Thursday, June 8th, 2017
Photo caption: L-R: Founder Naija Green Card, Abimbola Daramola and Head Digital & Consumer Banking, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Group, Mr. Yinka Adedeji, during the official launch of the Naija Green Card Prepaid Card at the UBA house, Lagos (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – In line with its business objective of enabling young Nigerians and students to […]
