NSCDC rescues woman who jumped into Osun river
NSCDC rescues woman who jumped into Osun river A middle-aged woman, who reportedly jumped into Gbodofon (Osun) River in a suicide bid in Osogbo, was rescued by operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Osun State Command. It was gathered that the woman who travelled to Osogbo, the state capital from Iragbiji reportedly said she decided to end her life because she was feeling fire burning in her body and the only way to quench the fire was to jump into the Osun River. A statement by the Osun NSCDC spokesperson, Adele…
First Bank of Nigeria Addresses Concerns Regarding the Implementation of Humanoid Robots in Branches
First Bank of Nigeria Addresses Concerns Regarding the Implementation of Humanoid Robots in Branches First Bank of Nigeria, a pioneer in innovative banking solutions, has taken the lead in addressing concerns about the deployment of humanoid robots in three of its branches. The move comes in response to recent reports emphasizing the installation of a robot representative to assist customers in the bank's branches. In an exclusive interview with ThisDay, Adesola Adeduntan, the renowned CEO of First Bank, addressed these concerns. Introd…
N32M won by 12 Nigerian youths at Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers’ 2023 FUZE Festival
N32M won by 12 Nigerian youths at Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers’ 2023 FUZE Festival Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers, once again, successfully hosted the highly anticipated grand finale of the FUZE Talent Show on 23 December 2023; where 12 outstanding individuals were rewarded with a total prize money of N32 million, in an exhilarating showcase of talent and creativity. The top three in each category - music, dance, fashion, and technology, had the unique opportunity to showcase their unique skills and perform live at the acclaimed Livespot E…
Abbey Mortgage Bank Welcomes New Board Member, Anticipates Growth in 2024
Abbey Mortgage Bank Welcomes New Board Member, Anticipates Growth in 2024 Abbey Mortgage Bank, a leading Mortgage Bank in Nigeria kicks off the new year with fresh developments. Alongside the appointment of a new Chairman, the bank is excited to welcome Mrs. Adenike Kuti as a new Independent Non-Executive Director to the Board. This sets the stage for a year ahead filled with new opportunities and exciting directions for Abbey Mortgage Bank. Mrs. Adenike Kuti is a Chartered Accountant and Corporate Finance Professional, with a background i…
Culture minister, Musawa seeks help for Zack Orji, reveals he had brain surgery
Culture minister, Musawa seeks help for Zack Orji, reveals he had brain surgery Hannatu Musawa, the Minister of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy and Ngozi Orji, wife of ailing Zack Orji Minister of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, on Tuesday revealed that ailing Nollywood actor, Zack Orji has undergone brain surgery at a private hospital he was transferred to from the National Hospital. Musawa speaks after she visited Orji at the private hospital in Abuja on Tuesday. The Minister was received by the wife of the a…
DECEMBERISSAVYBE: “SICKLE CELL DISEASE COULDN’T STOP ME FROM BECOMING A ROCKSTAR”, ADEKUNLE GOLD INSPIRES YOUTHS AT FIRSTBANK SPONSORED LAGOS CONCERT
DECEMBERISSAVYBE: “SICKLE CELL DISEASE COULDN’T STOP ME FROM BECOMING A ROCKSTAR”, ADEKUNLE GOLD INSPIRES YOUTHS AT FIRSTBANK SPONSORED LAGOS CONCERT By Bolaji Israel Afrobeat’s sensation, Adekunle Gold, popularly known as AG Baby, mesmerised hundreds of music lovers and inspired youths at a pre-Christmas concert sponsored by FirstBank, Nigeria’s premier financial institution. The event, aptly named “Stacked December Party,” took place on December 22, 2023, at the Palms Shopping Mall in Lekki, Lagos. Adekunle Gold, with his unique blend of bre…
Union Bank reports 461% growth in PBT in Q3, 2023
Union Bank reports 461% growth in PBT in Q3, 2023 Union Bank Plc has announced a significant financial performance for the third quarter ending September 30, 2023. The bank reported a profit before tax (PBT) of N102.3 billion, reflecting an impressive growth of 461.1 percent compared to the PBT of N18.2 billion in the corresponding period of 2022. This notable achievement is attributed to a surge in gross earnings, which reached N309.1 billion, marking a 120 percent increase from N140.6 billion in 2022. The financial highlights further showe…
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