Day: March 19, 2021

GTBank Releases 2020 Full Year Audited Results…Reports PBT of ₦238.1 Billion

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Guaranty Trust Bank plc has released its Audited Financial Results for the year ended December 31, 2020 to the Nigerian and London Stock Exchanges. A review of the result shows improved performance across all key financial metrics in the face of the unprecedented challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, reflecting the quality of past decisions and reaffirming its position as one of the best managed financial institutions in Africa. The Group reported Profit before tax of ₦238.1billion, representing a growth of 2.8% over ₦231.7billion recorded in the corresponding year…

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COVID-19: NCDC confirms 135 new infections, total now 161,409

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The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has confirmed 135 new infections, bringing the number of infections in the country to 161,409. The NCDC made this known on Thursday night via its official Twitter handle, where it disclosed that the new infections were recorded in 16 states including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). “On March 18, 135 new confirmed cases were recorded in Nigeria. “The new cases are reported from 16 states, Lagos (41), Imo (20), Ogun (14), FCT (10), Kebbi (11), Rivers (10), Akwa Ibom (eight) and Plateau (four). “’Ebonyi…

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LASTMA officer beaten to death by Lagos bus drivers

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Some Lagos commercial bus drivers have reportedly attacked and hacked an officer of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) to death at Anthony area of Lagos State. General Manager of the agency, Olajide Oduyoye, who made this known said that the deceased, Osazu Segun Godwin, alongside his colleague, Adeniyi Hakeem, were attacked by drivers of Suzuki commercial buses popularly known as ‘korope,’ and others at Anthony on Tuesday. Oduyoye explained that Godwin and Hakeem were attacked with machetes and other dangerous weapons by the drivers, and the development, he…

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