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Monthly Archives: June 2019

FIRSTBANK: INSPIRING KINDNESS, EMPATHY WITH SPARK

  What wisdom can you find that is greater than kindness? Asked renowned philosopher, writer and composer, Jean-Jacques Rousseau in one of his writings while highlighting the importance of the simple yet impactful act. According to a health fact sheet produced by the Random Acts of Kindness Organisation, being altruistic increases one’s oxytocin, also called the ‘love hormone’, makes one ... Read More »

FIRSTBANK HITS 27,000 BANKING AGENTS, DEEPENS FINANCIAL INCLUSION ACROSS NIGERIA

  Nigeria’s premier bank and leading financial services provider, First Bank of Nigeria Limited has announced that it now has over 27,000 Agents on its Firstmonie Agent Network. This feat reinforces the Bank’s steering role at promoting financial inclusion in the country. The over 27,000 Firstmonie Agents are present in almost all Local Government Areas across the country. In line ... Read More »

OGUN GOVERNOR SWEARS IN SSG, COS, CHARGES THEM ON GOOD GOVERNANCE

THE OGUN STATE GOVERNOR, PRINCE DAPO ABIODUN HAS SWORN IN MR. OLATOKUNBO TALABI AND ALHAJI SALISU SHUAIB AS SECRETARY TO THE STATE GOVERNMENT AND THE CHIEF OF STAFF RESPECTIVELY, WITH A CHARGE ON THEM TO USE THEIR ACADEMIC AND WEALTH OF EXPERIENCE TO SERVE THE PEOPLE. Prince Abiodun who gave the charge at the conference room of the Governors office, ... Read More »

UBA Boss Advocates Curriculum Overhaul to Equip Graduates for Technology advancement

  The Group Executive Director of United Bank for Africa (UBA), Mr Liadi Ayoku, has called for the overhaul of the training curriculum in financial institutions across Africa to reflect current technological realities, which according to him will reflect the modern business expectations and ensure the relevance of graduates to the continent’s economic growth and aspiration. Ayoku, said this while ... Read More »

FIDELITY PRIVATE BANKING HOSTS CLIENTS TO AN EXCLUSIVE EDUCATION ADVISORY FORUM

  ​ On Friday June 7, 2019, Fidelity Private Banking Division organized an exclusive advisory forum at The Café in the Private Banking Suite, Ikoyi. The aim was to provide sufficient information and guidance for select clients who wish to have their children study abroad. In her opening remarkes, the Divisional Head, Private Banking, Fidelity Bank Plc, Chioma Nwankwo noted ... Read More »

Fidelity Bank Plc Managing Director, Nnamdi Okonkwo hosted top Nigerian gospel singers with their foreign counterparts

Managing Director, Nnamdi Okonkwo  of Fidelity Bank hosted top Nigerian gospel singers with their foreign counterparts after the Fearless Rebirth Concert organised by Tim Godfrey which was proudly sponsored by Fidelity Bank Plc. American Gospel Artistes; J.J Hairston (left); and Phil Thompson (right) at a meeting with Fidelity Bank CEO, Nnamdi Okonkwo (2nd left) in Lagos on Monday after the ... Read More »

Investigative Reference Point: National Mandate Hits Newsstands

A national newspaper, ‘National Mandate’ hits newsstands today. The paper, whose vision is to be the best newspaper that provides media content and preserves the socio-cultural and entertainment heritage of Nigeria, is published by Mandate Printing and Publishing limited. National Mandate is the brainchild of celebrated and experienced journalist, Dave Agwazim, who is the Publisher/Editor-in-chief and MD/CEO of Mandate Printing ... Read More »

Lagos introduces new classification, price schedule for public procurement

…ranges from N250,000 to N20b Lagos State Government has introduced a new classification and price schedule for public procurement for contractors, consultants and service providers interested in doing business with government. The new price regime is in compliance with the Lagos State Public Procurement Agency Law, economic realities and the ease of business. In a statement issued by the Office ... Read More »

Fayose’s ex-aide gets six months imprisonment over land infractions

  An Ado Ekiti Chief Magistrate’s Court has sentenced a former Special Assistant to immediate past Governor Ayodele Fayose on Union Matters to six months imprisonment over unlawful entry into a land and malicious damage to a property. The Senior Magistrate Omolola Akosile, in a judgment delivered on Monday sentenced Fasuba to six months imprisonment with an option of N20, ... Read More »

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