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How bandits killed Miyetti Allah’s chairman in Abuja

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The Chairman of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association (MACBAN) of Gwagwalada Area Council of the FCT, Adamu Aliyu and three members of the association were reportedly shot dead by bandits. It was gathered that the chairman had travelled to Niger State with his members to sell some cows and that the amount made from the sales ran into millions of naira. While returning from the business trip, the MACBAN Chairman preferred to return in the night rather than wait till the next morning. It was also said that, he followed…

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2023: VP Osibajo officially joins presidential race

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Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo  has made his declaration to vie for the presidential ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC). He made this announcement via his social media platforms on Monday morning. The vice president to President Muhammadu Buhari outlined his reasons for joining the race, which reads in parts: “For the past seven (7) years, I have served as Vice President under a true Nigerian patriot, President Muhammadu Buhari. “In these 7 years, while on the train of duty and service, I…

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Union Bank Launches Future-Forward Innovative Co-Creation Hub, SpaceNXT …reiterates commitment to innovation and technological advancement in Nigeria

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Leading financial institution, Union Bank has launched a technological and innovation hub known as SpaceNXT. Built to promote innovation and encourage collaboration within the tech ecosystem in Nigeria, SpaceNXT is a future-forward purpose designed co-working hub for innovators, creators and techpreneurs. Located within the Union Bank Head Office in Lagos Nigeria, SpaceNXT was set up to provide an enabling environment where tech enthusiasts, visionaries and creators can converge for the propagation of new ideas. It is a launching pad for innovators to collaborate, develop and improve on ideas around digital…

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FIRE EXPERTS TALK ON HOW TO PREVENT TALL BUILDINGS DISASTER

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With the sight of more tall buildings in Nigeria and recent fire incidents the Chief Executive Officer of Surveillant Fire Limited, Mr. Adejola Jumade has asked government to pay attention to fire safety measures to forestall disasters Speaking during a 2-days Tall Building Fire Safety Conference in Lagos, Jumade said that globally there have been several cases of tall building casualties in recent time which raise a concern as regard how conscious and prepared the country is for such eventualities. He said that preparedness starts with design and enforcement of…

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2023: My focus is on building strong financial system, help Buhari finish strong, says Emefiele

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The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr Godwin Emefiele, has reacted to rumours of his purported presidential bid in 2023, stating that he is focused on strengthening the country’s economy. In a series of tweets on his Twitter handle @GodwinIEmefiele on Monday, the CBN Governor said his commitment at this time is to to give all support to ensure that the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari finishes strong. Several groups and individuals had been pushing for the CBN boss to contest for the 2023 election. The peak of…

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FIRSTBANK HOLDS A ROUND TABLE AS COBHAMS ASUQUO, OSAS IGHODARO, DENOLA GREY, ORE RUNSEWE AND FOLUSO GBADAMOSI SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCES…

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Did you miss FirstBank’s recent webinar on 8 March 2022, to commemorate the 2022 International Women’s Day (IWD) – themed Breaking the Bias – and are yet to recover from the grumble of missing the event, following the experiences and excitement shared by participants? Letting the cat out of the bag… By 1pm on Friday, 25 March 2022, FirstBank will hold a round table for the Gen Zs and Millennials to learn from the event speakers cutting across diverse experiences, socio-economic backgrounds and career paths. The event themed “Discrimination, Bias,…

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The SPARK of kindness that is impacting communities through FirstBank staff initiatives

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Have you seen the videos on this link: https://www.firstbanknigeria.com/home/impact/crs-week/? Piece of advice: Please hold your handkerchief or make sure there is a good supply of tissue paper while you view. The initiative that inspired the efforts and results seen in the videos is not a strange one but it has a way of surprisingly leaving people teary-eyed. Viewers tear up as they get to see the positive difference it has made in the lives of ordinary people in communities across Nigeria. Many people across the country are familiar with SPARK…

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AFRICA’S BIGGEST FOOD AND DRINK FESTIVAL IS BACK! … 2022 GTCO FOOD AND DRINK FESTIVAL

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Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO Plc), is set to continue its long-running showpiece event– The Food and Drink Festival. For the 5th Edition, this headlining event will hold from Sunday, May 1 to Tuesday, May 03, 2022, at the GTCentre, Plot 1 Water Corporation Drive, Oniru, Lagos. The GTCO Food and drink festival brings together the biggest chefs and food lovers from ALL OVER the world in a celebration of all things delicious with family and friends. Over the years, the Food and Drink festival has hosted millions of…

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FIRSTBANK REWARDS CUSTOMERS WITH 50 MILLION NAIRA WORTH OF PRIZES IN VERVE CARD CAMPAIGN

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FirstBank, Nigeria’s leading financial inclusion services provider has urged its customers to take advantage of the Bank’s ongoing Verve Card campaign designed to reward customers for their continued usage of the Verve debit Card. The Eight-week promo will end on Wednesday, 30 March 2022 as 2,601 customers will win various prizes. These prizes include: N20,000 Cash Prize, N10,000 Cash Prize, N10,000 worth of airtime; power generating sets, refrigerator, cooking gas and the grand prize of a brand-new car. The promo will reward customers on a weekly and monthly basis. In…

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FirstBank Partners with CDC/BII to Support Women and Small Business Owners with a US$100 million Credit Facility

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-Facility to strengthen FirstBank’s commitment to gender financing with US$30 million targeted to women-owned and led businesses -Partnership will enhance funding to local SMEs to boost growth and promote financial and social inclusion across Nigeria -The facility adds US$100 million to CDC/BII’s contribution to the 2XChallenge First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Nigeria’s premier and leading financial inclusion services provider, has announced its partnership with CDC Group, the UK Government’s development finance institution on a US$100 million finance facility to FirstBank. This new facility will direct funding to women-owned and led…

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