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Tony Elumelu honoured with the Dwight D. Eisenhower Global Entrepreneurship Award

December 5, 2017Ayo Olowo

The Business council for International Understanding (BCIU), a non-profit U.S Business association dedicated to forging relationships and promoting dialogue between business and government communities across the globe, tonight presented the prestigious Dwight D. Eisenhower Global Entrepreneurship Award to both Tony O. Elumelu and Bill Marriott, Chairman, Marriott International Inc. The award was conferred on Elumelu […]

Buhari commends Guards Brigade for professionalism, decorates commander

December 5, 2017Ayo Olowo

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Abuja commended the Guards Brigade for demonstrating a high-level of discipline and professionalism expected from officers and men of the Nigerian Army. Speaking at the decoration ceremony of the Commander, Guards Brigade, Musa Yusuf, who was promoted from Brigadier General to Major-General, Mr. Buhari, according to a statement by […]

Transcorp Hilton Abuja wins double 2017 World Luxury Hotel Awards

December 4, 2017Eben Tanimola

Nigeria’s Landmark hotel, Transcorp Hilton Abuja, has emerged the winner of two 2017 World Luxury Hotel Awards in the Best Luxury Contemporary Hotel (Nigeria) and Best Luxury City Hotel (West & Central Africa) categories. The multiple award-winning five-star hotel was honoured with the prestigious award at a spectacular Gala Ceremony hosted by the historical Kulm […]

UBA wins 5 awards at The Bankers Award, the Oscars of the Financial Industry

November 30, 2017November 30, 2017Ayo Olowo

Pan-African financial institution, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has once again proven its leadership on the continent, as the Banker Magazine crowned UBA the “African Bank of the Year 2017”. This Banker Award is premier for Nigeria, as it marks the first time a Nigerian-headquartered bank will be wining the prestigious and highly coveted […]

UBA Clinches PEARL, New Telegraph Awards for Impressive Performance

November 30, 2017November 29, 2017Ayo Olowo

Pan-African financial institution, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has continued to make waves and positive impact in the local and global financial industry earning more laurels and accolades. Last weekend, UBA carted away two key industry awards emerging the Winner of the 2017 Sectoral Leadership Awards – Financial Services (Banking) organised by the PEARL […]

EFCC attacks Fayose over his ‘most irresponsible allegation’

November 28, 2017Ekene Onyeama

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reacted a statement wherein Governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose alleged that the commission compensated Femi Falana with a property in Abuja. The EFCC described the allegation as the “most irresponsible allegation, coming from a governor of a state.” The Statement The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, […]

Buhari to attend EU-AU summit in Abidjan

November 27, 2017Ayo Olowo

President Muhammadu Buhari will attend the fifth European Union-African Union (EU-AU) Summit in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, between Tuesday and Wednesday. The president will participate in working sessions on the Summit theme: “Investing in the Youth for a Sustainable Development,” and on the margins of the Summit, meet with a number of African Heads of State […]

Samuella Sam-Orlu Emerges Winner of 2017 UBA Foundation National Essay Competition

November 21, 2017Ekene Onyeama

It was an all-female affair as fifteen year old Samuella Sam-Orlu of British Nigerian Academy Abuja, emerged the overall winner of the 2017 edition of the UBA Foundation National Essay Competition, winning an educational grant of N1,000,000.00 to study in any African university of her choice, as well as a laptop. Samuella clinched the first […]

UBA Bags More Laurels as Group head of Marketing, Bola Atta Wins Top Marketing Professional Award

November 8, 2017Ayo Olowo

Pan-African financial institution, United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) has continued to make waves on the continent adding more laurels to its ever-increasing list of achievements. The Bank’s Group Head, Marketing and Corporate Communications, Bola Atta was recognised as the Top Marketing Professional in West Africa at the 7th Marketing World Awards (MWA) & Marketing 360 […]

REF AND WIN: Skye Bank rewards OAU students at grand finale Campus Storm

November 8, 2017Ayo Olowo

The need for youths to imbibe savings culture have been emphasised by the management of Skye Bank plc through its ref and win promo and famous storm taken to tertiary institutions across Nigeria. While there are clamour in the country towards active political participation of youths , Skye Bank says the financial independence of these […]