Polaris Bank’s commitment to digital innovation and excellence has once again been recognized, as the Bank was awarded the prestigious “Best Mobile App” award for its renowned digital banking platform, VULTe, at the Digital Jurist Awards held October 31 at Eko Hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos. This honor comes less than a week after Polaris Bank was named Nigeria’s Digital Bank of the Year for the fourth consecutive year, further solidifying its status as a leader in Nigeria’s digital banking landscape. At the event, attended by representatives from all nominated companies, Polaris Bank’s VULTe app stood out among its peers,…
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Starr 22-year-old Nigerian singer, Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, popularly called Ayra Starr, has surpassed fellow singer Yemi Alade to become the most-viewed Nigerian female artiste of all time on YouTube. Ayra Starr overtook Alade, who had 805 million views after amassing 811 million views on Youtube with her most-viewed video on the platform being her hit single ‘Rush,’ which has accumulated over 395 million views. ‘Rush’ had gained mainstream international recognition in 2022 and charted in several countries like Switzerland, Ireland and the United Kingdom, where it rose to number 24. Ayra Starr now has the second highest number of subscribers…
NAFDAC logo The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has alerted Nigerians to the recall of Nivea Black & White Invisible Roll-on deodorant, 50ml labelled as providing 48-hour protection in African climates, following a warning from the European Union Rapid Alert System for Dangerous non-food products in Brussels. In a notice released on Thursday, NAFDAC stated that the product’s batch number is 93529610. “The recalled Nivea product is reported to contain 2-(4-tert-Butylbenzyl)propionaldehyde, a chemical prohibited in cosmetic products due to its potential to cause harm to the reproductive system, impair the health of an unborn child, and…
Bobrisky The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has re-arrested Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, a controversial social media personality, in Lagos. Bobrisky was detained by immigration officers at Murtala Muhammed International Airport while attempting to board a KLM flight to London via Amsterdam. According to a senior EFCC official, Bobrisky’s re-arrest on Thursday night stemmed from his failure to respond to multiple EFCC invitations regarding allegations he made against the commission. The EFCC source explained that Bobrisky’s claims involved bribery and corruption, with accusations that he paid N15 million to EFCC officials to dismiss money laundering charges against…
Dangote To enhance its environmental sustainability initiatives in line with global best practices, Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), has embarked on a restoration project of planting 10,000 mangrove trees across coastal states in Nigeria. The project, in partnership with Eco-Restoration Foundation, kickstarted at Akodo-Ise, Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos, was aimed at minimising the global effects of climate change, by promoting restoration, conservation and protection of mangrove trees across Nigeria. In his remarks at the event, the DIL Vice-President, Oil and Gas, Mr. Devakumar Edwin revealed that “one of the primary reasons of the Dangote Group is to ensure that Nigeria keeps providing employment…
Zenith Bank Plc has announced its unaudited results for the third quarter ended 30 September 2024, recording a remarkable triple-digit growth of 118% from N1.33 trillion reported in Q3 2023 to N2.9 trillion in Q3 2024. This performance underscores the Group’s resilience and market leadership in spite of the challenging macroeconomic environment. According to the Bank’s unaudited third quarter financial results presented to the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), the triple-digit growth in the topline also led to an increase in the bottom line, as the Group recorded a 99% Year on Year (YoY) increase in profit before tax, growing fromN505 billion…
Fubara Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Wednesday, revealed that he discovered he was being ambushed by the peace agreement he signed alongside the faction of the state House of Assembly that planned to oust him from office. Fubara made the revelation during a non-denominational thanksgiving in Port Harcourt on Wednesday to mark a year he survived an impeachment plot on October 30, 2023, by 27 lawmakers loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. Fubara however clarified that it was not the initiator (President Bola Tinubu) of the peace accord that ambushed him, but those he…
Bianca Senate President, Godswill Akpabio had to restore order during the screening of Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu on Wednesday for a ministerial position after one of the senators commended her beauty. The nominees scheduled for screening included Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda, Muhammadu Maigari Dingyadi, Bianca Odinaka Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Hon. Yusuf Abdullahi Ata, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, and Suwaiba Said Ahmad, Ph.D. When it was Ojukwu’s turn, she presented her credentials and highlighted her achievements before Akpabio opened the floor for questions. Senator Osita Ngwu who represents Enugu West in the 10th National Assembly, expressed interest in speaking and began by complimenting Ojukwu’s…
MAGGI Chicken flavour seasoning cubes have been relaunched with a refreshing blend of spices including onion, turmeric and celery and a boosted Chicken flavour to delight even more Nigerian consumers. It is also now available in double-cubes for double the convenience which also translates into reduced packaging materials. This milestone marks a win for consumers and for the planet as Nestlé works towards awaste-free future. The announcement was made on the sidelines of MAGGI Creators Conference, a new platform to connect the brand with food enthusiasts, chefs and food content creators. The event, organized in partnership with TikTok, was an…
Access Holdings Plc, the parent company ofAccess Bank Plc, has announced a series of initiatives aimed at empowering small businesses across Africa and enhancing intra-African trade. During a recent media roundtable, the leadership team, including Acting GCEO Ms. Bolaji Agbede, and Group Managing Director/CEO, Roosevelt Ogbonna, shared insights on the company’sstrategic priorities for the coming years. “Our commitment to fostering economic growth in Africa is well established,” said Agbede. “We believe that by supporting small businesses, we can create lasting economic value and drive meaningful change across the continent.” Ogbonna outlined the strategic priorities for 2023–2027, which focus on infrastructure…