The International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF) Road Race Bronze Label to Access Bank Lagos City Marathon makes the Lagos marathon the first full marathon in West Africa to get an IAAF label. The IAAF accreditation which was announced last week ahead of the 3rd edition of the marathon in February 2018, was the outcome […]
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Following the commencement of their partnership, Emirates and flydubai today announced that Emirates will expand its network to 29 flydubai destinations across three continents. The new partner network, through its codeshare, will offer greater frequency and easier access to more global destinations with the advantage of connecting baggage to the final destination. Passengers can book […]
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The Governor of Edo State, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has congratulated teachers on World Teachers Day, celebrated on October 5, each year. Obaseki assured that more capacity enhancement programmes were underway in view of the importance his administration attaches to teachers and the teaching profession. “We felicitate with Edo State teachers and their counterparts elsewhere in […]
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Skye Bank CEO, Tokunbo Abiru has advocated practical strategies, concerted efforts and close collaboration from technology, Telcos and IT security experts to prevent current proliferation of clone apps with its attendant impact on safety of smart phone users in the country. Abiru made this suggestion in a keynote note address on the topic: ‘Strategizing against […]
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Pan-African financial services group, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has once again added to its growing list of laurels by emerging best institution in two esteemed categories at the prestigious Interswitch Awards and Gala. UBA , beat other nominees in its category, taking away the prize for the Fastest Growing Bank Partner given to […]
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UBA Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has announced the call for entries for the 2017 edition of its annual UBA Foundation National Essay Competition in Nigeria. The essay competition which is put together for senior secondary school students is organized as part of UBA Foundation’s Education […]
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The Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, on Tuesday unveiled the new 20-feet statue of the late sage and nationalist, Obafemi Awolowo, in Ikeja, saying that the state was in sync with the position of the All Progressives Congress, APC, on restructuring and devolution of powers. Governor Ambode, who spoke at the unveiling of the statue, […]
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The 2017 edition of the GTBank-Ogun State Principals Cup will reach its climax on Thursday 21st September, 2017 in the famous MKO Abiola Stadium, Kuto, Abeokuta. The highly anticipated finals will thrill football lovers from across Ogun State and beyond as first-time finalists take on former champions. The curtain raiser for the day will be […]
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Fashion lovers all over the world can once again look forward to an unparalleled fashion experience as the 2nd edition of the GTBank Fashion weekend is set to hold on the 11th and 12th of November, 2017. The 2-day event will treat attendees to an enthralling journey across a wide variety of Africa’s finest styles […]
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The United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has named Tunde Fowler, Executive Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS, as a member of the International Experts Committee on Tax Matters. The committee has 25 members worldwide. Mr. Fowler’s appointment was conveyed by Bolaji Akinremi, Minister Plenipotentiary of Nigeria Permanent Mission, New York, in a mail to the […]
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