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Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has commended the Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Nnaemeka Achebe, Onitsha people and the sponsors of the annual Ofala festival, Globacom, for their efforts in promoting the annual festival. The Governor who was a special guest at the 2023 Ofala festival in Onitsha over the weekend said the huge success of the festival and its tourism potentials would complement his government’s efforts in bringing development to the state. Also speaking at the ceremony, the Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe, paid glowing tribute to digital solutions provider, Globacom, and other sponsors for their relentless…
The Alternative Bank, Nigeria’s newest entrant into the financial services sector, launched in spectacular fashion by holding simultaneous launch events in three major cities across the country – Lagos, Abuja, and Kano, making it the first synchronized multi-city brand launch in Nigeria’s history. The Alternative Bank is the ethical banking subsidiary of Sterling Financial Holdings.Speaking from Lagos, Managing Director of The Alternative Bank, Hassan Yusuf, said, “We believe that banking should be a platform for shared prosperity, where everyone benefits. And this explains why we refer to our customers as partners, because we believe we are on a journey of…
Plans are underway to introduce boxing competition in secondary schools in Ogun state as part of the catch them young initiatives of the state boxing association.The Chairman, Ogun State Boxing Association, Mr. Somide Christopher announced this during the 14th Boxing Hall of Fame held at the indoor hall of Alake Sports Centre, Ijeja, Abeokuta.Mr Somide explained that the tournament was being organized in conjunction with Boxing Hall Of Fame to expose raw talents discovered in the state to competitionHe also noted that the tournament was to discover talented boxers from secondary schools and tertiary institutions, assuring young boxers of commitment…
Lagos, Nigeria – October 13, 2023 – MediaTek, a leading global fabless semiconductor company that powers nearly 2 billion connected devices annually, has collaborated with Airtel Nigeria, a leading telecommunications service provider. The collaboration aims to drive technological advancements and enhance mobile connectivity nationwide and will see the integration of hundreds of millions of individuals into the digital economy, consequently advancing mobile connectivity throughout Nigeria.The collaboration highlights MediaTek’s T750-powered Customer Premises Equipment (CPE), a groundbreaking technology that enhances internet connectivity. This advancement allows users to access high-speed 5G networks from the comfort of their homes, opening doors to remote work,…
Lagos, Nigeria – October 12, 2023 – MediaTek, a global leader in semiconductor industry together with Airtel Nigeria, a leading telecommunications service provider, briefed the local media on Thursday on their collaborative efforts, to drive technological advancements and improve mobile connectivity across the nation. The collaboration introduces MediaTek’s T750-powered Customer Premises Equipment (CPE), a groundbreaking technology that enhances internet connectivity. This advancement allows users to access high-speed 5G networks from the comfort of their homes, opening doors to remote work, gaming, online education, and entertainment streaming like never before. Speaking during the session, Rami Osman, Director for Corporate Sales and…
The much awaited Ofala Festival, sponsored by Globacom, in Onitsha, Anambra State, on Friday began with a Youth Carnival organized by the Onitsha Ado Youth Council (OYC).Various youth cultural groups including the Agbalanze (Ozo title holders), Egbenuoba (warriors of Onitsha), Egwu Edo (girls dance group), Di Okpa (family heads), Omu (bearers of children) and Otu Odu (women title holders) took part in the carnival and dancing in procession through the streets of Inland Town, Onitsha, in celebration of the Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Nnaemeka Achebe.Additionally, throughout the carnival, Onitsha’s rich cultural heritage was emphasized. Several youth organizations wore clothing…
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SARA by Wema, in an exciting collaboration with Assembly Hub, is proud to introduce “The Creative Class,” a groundbreaking business accelerator program that promises to upskill and empower budding entrepreneurs in Africa’s vibrant fashion industry. This intensive 4-week accelerator program is designed to provide crucial business support, mentorship, and peer learning opportunities for both emerging and established entrepreneurs, aged 21 to 35.Tunde Mabawonku, Executive Director Retail and Digital Wema Bank, emphasized the bank’s dedication to women’s entrepreneurship, stating, “At Wema Bank, we understand that women’s entrepreneurship is the lifeline for economic growth. This commitment is evident through initiatives like SARA,…
Lagos, Nigeria – October 12, 2023 — Another set of 50 lucky Nigerians have emerged winners in the monthly draw of ongoing Polaris “Save N Win” promo. The draw which took place at the Polaris Bank Headquarters in Victoria Island, Lagos last weekend, is in line with the Bank’s commitment to rewarding its esteemed customers. The draw event was witnessed by representatives of the relevant regulatory Agencies in Nigeria who attested to the transparency of the draw. The representatives of Federal Competition & Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) and Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) all confirmed that the 50 lucky…