Lagos, Nigeria – Skit makers Chukwuemeka Emmanuel, popularly known as Sabinus, and BrodaShaggi topped the latest report on the activities of Nigerian skit makers on Instagram for the last quarter. The quarterly insights, published by data intelligence and digital ecosystem firm Dataleum on Tuesday, revealed that Sabinus and BrodaShaggi dominated the platform. Sabinus emerged as…
Abuja, Nigeria – The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) announced last week that the Nigerian government has not yet licensed the Dangote refinery to begin operations. Farouk Ahmed, CEO of NMDPRA, disclosed this during a press briefing at the State House on Thursday. He addressed rumors claiming that efforts to impede the…
Lagos, Nigeria- Fidelity Bank Plc has recorded an impressive average annual profit growth of 64 percent over the past three years, cementing its status as one of Nigeria’s fastest-growing financial institutions. The bank’s rapid expansion in customer base and assets has propelled its total balance sheet size from N2.1 trillion to N6.2 trillion, ranking it…
In a stunning move that upends the 2024 race for the White House, President Joe Biden notified the public of his decision to withdraw from the race in a letter. He endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party’s new nominee. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked Biden for taking “bold steps” in supporting his…
LAGOS – Detergent brand Good Mama has awarded customers over N10 million in prizes at its ‘Naija Queen Open Market Fashion Show’ held across various markets in Nigeria. The event aimed to highlight the brand’s dedication to both cleanliness and style. Running from July 8 to 19, 2024, the fashion show took place in markets…
LAGOS – In a statement issued on Sunday, leading fintech company OPay announced the rollout of advanced security features designed to protect its customers’ funds. This initiative aligns with OPay’s commitment to providing peace of mind to its platform users. Licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria, OPay emphasized that its users’ deposits are protected…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos, Nigeria – Over the weekend, the Obijackson Foundation held a fundraising event to support its ongoing partnership with Hospitals for Humanity (HFH). The foundation, dedicated to improving the lives of underprivileged children and women, aims to provide life-saving congenital heart surgeries for children in need. The event, titled “Saving Little Hearts,”…
By Ayomide Otitoju LAGOS – Zenith Bank Plc has retained its leadership position by Tier-1 capital for the fifteenth consecutive year in the 2024 Top 1000 World Banks’ Rankings, released by The Banker Magazine. The July 2024 edition of the UK-based publication ranked Zenith Bank Plc as the 565th bank globally, with a Tier-1 capital…
KYIV – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed gratitude to U.S. President Joe Biden for his decisive support for Ukraine. In a post on his X handle on Monday, Zelensky commended Biden’s “tough but strong decision” to end his reelection campaign. “The current situation in Ukraine and all of Europe is no less challenging, and…
