Nigeria have lost their bid to become the first African country to host a global women’s tournament after FIFA chose Costa Rica and Panama as joint hosts for next year’s Under-20 World Cup. A Fifa inspection team visited proposed facilities in the West African country last year amidst strong criticism from a section of the country’s socio-political commentators and analysts. ... Read More »

Tribune@70: Access Bank Honoured With ‘Most Improved Bank’ Award Abdul Imoyo, Head, PR & Media Relations of Access Bank, receiving the award on behalf of the Bank Imoyo further stated that the achievement so far recorded by the bank is as result of the support and the trust which the Bank is getting from its customers and from media houses ... Read More »

All Progressives Congress (APC) National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has congratulated Senator Ganiyu Olanrewaju Solomon on the occasion of his 60th birthday. In a letter to the influential politician on Thursday but released at the weekend by his Media Office, Tinubu described Solomon as an astute politician, experienced lawmaker and dependable ally who has contributed immensely to the development of ... Read More »

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) led by Ekiti State governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, on Friday commended the Lagos State government for creating an enabling environment for the construction of the Dangote Refinery at Lekki Free Trade Zone in Ibeju Lekki. The $12b Refinery project initiated in 2016 is sited on a vast land mass seven times the size of Victoria ... Read More »

FirstBank has announced its sponsorship of an array of initiatives to empower the society as well as promote the growth and development of entertainment genres including music, fashion and arts in the country. The yearly partnership tagged FirstBankIssaVybe which kicked off in 2018, is designed by the Bank to create an enthralling and enabling experience for Nigerians especially the young ... Read More »

Idowu Thompson, Group Head, Private Banking, First Bank of Nigeria Limited (middle) with some players at the 2019 Fifth Chukker Polo championship held in KWarm Regards. The management of Fifth Chukker Polo and Country Club have commended First Bank of Nigeria Limited for their support of the prestigious African Patrons Cup; a polo tournament which holds annually at the Club ... Read More »

TO boost customer satisfaction, MTN Nigeria’s digital music streaming service, MusicTime! has hosted an exclusive event for celebrities. The event which took place at the MTN Rooftop Lounge in Lagos penultimate Friday was for the celebrities to experience the MusicTime! App. In attendance were celebrities including Olisa Adibua, Oladapo ‘D’banj’ Oyebanjo, Olanrewaju ‘Sound Sultan’ Fasasi, Sodamola ‘DJ Spinall’ Oluseye and ... Read More »

By Zailani Bappa. When the committee set up by Governor Bello Muhammad (Matawallen Maradun) to verify inherited assets and liabilities in Zamfara State came up with the startling figure of N300 billion liability, many sceptics thought it was fake. But then, these liabilities included unexecuted contracts whose funds have been paid.  However, the administration of Bello Muhammad is determined to ... Read More »

A successful 2019 recognised with numerous industry awards Standard Bank has been recognised with more than 145 industry awards and accolades this year, a stunning feat that speaks to our expertise in delivering solutions to our customers. We are passionate about the continent we call home and it is an honour to be awarded for our work in serving Africa’s ... Read More »

.. offered free vocational studies and cash gift The Executive Chairman of Agege Local Government Alhaji Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi received Team Agege LG in his office on Thursday 12 December, 2019.  Recall that Team Agege LG won Silver Medals in the just concluded Special Olympics Nigeria 2019 Finals held at Campus Stadium, Lagos Island. The competition was co-sponsored by the ... Read More »