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Umeoji’s ascent to the leadership of Zenith Bank Plc marks a significant shift within Nigeria’s banking sector, one that underscores both her visionary leadership and the bank’s commitment to progress and innovation. Appointed in June 2024 as the Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Umeoji has already begun to make an impactful difference, harnessing … Read more
AFP July 31, 2024 at 11:34 AM France midfielder Antoine Griezmann. Photo: FRANCK FIFE / AFPSource: AFP The host nation are having a good Paris Olympics so far — and no-one is cheering them on more enthusiastically and more publicly than France and Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann. Griezmann, who has an eye-catching 41.1 million … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress directed all workers in states where implementation of the new national minimum wage has not kicked off to begin an indefinite strike from Sunday, December 1Labour leaders in at least four states explained that this was in adherence to a communique by the NLC National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held on … Read more
Injured: Brentford’s Brazilian forward Igor Thiago (R) faces a lengthy lay-off. Photo: BRUNO FAHY / BELGA/AFPSource: AFP Brentford’s new club-record signing Igor Thiago is expected to be sidelined until late 2024 following surgery on a knee injury, the Premier League club announced Wednesday. The 23-year-old Brazilian forward suffered a meniscus problem after scoring twice during … Read more
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has backed the administration of President Bola Tinubu, over the tax reform bill, stating that it is a critical issue. Henzodaily reports that the four tax reform bills proposed by Tinubu are stoking anger in Northern Nigeria, with groups in the region demanding the … Read more
Manchester City chairman Khaldoon al-Mubarak and manager Pep Guardiola have delivered four consecutive Premier League titles. Photo: Oli SCARFF / AFPSource: AFP Manchester City have been fined £2.09 million ($2.68 million, 2.48 million euros) by the Premier League for 22 instances of delaying the kick-off or restart of matches, it was announced Wednesday. The English … Read more
Ajayi’s passion for automotive excellence began early in his career. Born in 1988 and raised in Nigeria, he attended Nigeria Navy School for both primary and secondary education before pursuing a degree in Soil Science and Farm Mechanization from Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago- Iwoye. His entrepreneurial journey took root during his tenure with Mercedes-Benz Nigeria, … Read more
The forex market has really grown across the border, not only in South Africa but also worldwide. What used to be a simple, secluded market for banks and prominent financial institutions is now open for almost everyone, with daily trading amounting to about $5 trillion. Of course, anyone who has been in this field long … Read more
In a bold move reshaping the consumer electronics landscape, Asia’s SCG Far East (SCG) has acquired a majority stake in Maser Group, Africa’s premier provider of high-quality, competitively priced consumer electronics. The deal, valued at $5 billion, fortifies Maser’s ambition to expand its influence globally and cements its role as a pioneering force in Africa’s … Read more
Canada players celebrate after Vanessa Gilles put them ahead against Colombia. Photo: Valery HACHE / AFPSource: AFP Canada shook off a six-point deduction following a spying scandal to reach the quarter-finals of the women’s Olympic football tournament with a 1-0 win over Colombia in their final group game on Wednesday. Defender Vanessa Gilles, who scored … Read more