MINA Blog- Zenith Bank Plc has emerged as the Best Bank in Nigeria in the Global Finance Magazine’s Best Banks Awards 2022, retaining the award for a third consecutive year. The Bank was among other banks from 36 countries in Africa recognised as the prestigious Global Finance announced its 29th Annual Best Bank Awards Winners. READ MORE
Author: Olabamiji Adeleye
Zenith bank’s shareholders excited as bank pays N97.33 billion dividend
Shareholders of Zenith Bank Plc, at the 31st Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the bank held on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, unanimously approved the proposed final dividend, expressing delight at the final dividend payment of NGN2.80 per share which brings the total dividend for the 2021 financial year READ MORE
Nigeria’s Osimhen wins Serie A best player award
MINA Blog- Nigeria’s Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen, has been named Serie A player of the month for March. The Nigerian striker scored four goals in three games for the Partenopei in the month under review. He has also bagged 15 goals in 25 appearances for Italian Serie A title-chasers Napoli this term. According to a READ MORE
Minster commissions medical wards renovated by Airtel Nigeria at LUTH
MINA Blog-– Minister of Health Dr Osagie Ehanire on Saturday commissioned medical wards renovated by Airtel Nigeria at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH). Commending the efforts of the telecoms giant with the project valued at over N200 million, the minister said it will help the hospital to better perform its duties to the public. READ MORE
Nigeria: Full Text of President Buhari’s Address at UN General Assembly in New York
“Mr President, “Let me, on behalf of the government and people of Nigeria, congratulate you on your well-deserved election as President of the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly. I would like to assure you of the full support and cooperation of the Nigerian delegation throughout your tenure. I would like to commend READ MORE
APRA Conference 2021: Akinwunmi Adesina delivers keynote, calls on participants to spread the good news about Africa
President of Africa Development Bank, Akinwunmi Adesina on Tuesday delivered the keynote address at the African Public Relations Association conference 2021, he called on all to embrace the initiative to promote the best of the continent to the world. According to him, “we need to be the megaphone of good news in Africa.” Commenting READ MORE
NCC, NIGCOMSAT sign MOU on C-band spectrum to boost 5G deployment in Nigeria
Nigerian Communications Satellite (NigComSat) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Wednesday signed an MOU that will facilitate the release of contiguous bandwidth in one of the most suitable Frequency Spectrum band(s) for early deployment of fifth Generation Network (5G) services in Nigeria. Speaking at the ceremony the Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian READ MORE
NCC addresses ethical and societal impact of Artificial Intelligence
The Nigerian Communications Commission has published a research report on the ethical and societal impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI). As a way of enlightening the public, the paper, sponsored by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), looked at AI, its impact on society and the ethical considerations concerning its wide deployment. According the report published on READ MORE
Airtel Africa appoints Nigeria’s Olusegun Ogunsanya as CEO
Airtel Africa plc, a leading provider of telecommunications and mobile money services, with a presence in Nigeria and 13 other countries across Africa, announces Olusegun “Segun Ogunsanya, Managing Director and CEO Nigeria is to succeed Raghunath “Raghu” Mandava, as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer following Raghu Mandava’s informing the Board of his intention to READ MORE
NCC addresses the need for collaboration; emerging role of Data and FinTech in the development of Digital Economy
The need for stakeholders’ collaboration has been highlighted as a major factor in development of digital economy in Nigeria. This was one of the recommendations in a research study carried out by the Emerging Technologies Research Unit of the Research and Development Department for the Nigerian Communications Commission to ascertain the Emerging Role of Data READ MORE
Government and stakeholders need to aggregate potentials and expertise to achieve broadband set target of 70% – NCC Boss
The Executive Vice Chairman/ Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Communications Commision, Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta has called on the need for collaboration between government and key stakeholders to achieve broadband set target of 70%. The EVC made a presentation titled “Aggregating the Potential of the Sub-Sector to Meet the New Broadband Set Target Of 70%”, at READ MORE
NCC reiterates the role of ICT in promoting development and engendering national unity
The Executive Vice Chairman/ Chief Executive of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta has once again reiterated the role of ICT and telecommunications in promoting development and engendering national unity. He spoke at a Quarterly Public Lecture in Abuja, organisaed by the National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO), themed: Imperial Cultural Illusions, READ MORE
Nigeria: National Action Committee embarks on sensitization drive, highlights benefits of Nigeria’s participation in AfCFTA
The National Action Committee of African Continental free trade area agreement had a media parley in Lagos on Monday, as part of sensitization drive to enlightening Nigerians on the benefits of the trade agreement and the need for full participation. Speaking on the need for Nigeria to be actively involved, Francis Anatogu, Senior Special Assistant READ MORE
NCC reiterates commitment to environmental sustainability and consumer rights protection
The Nigerian Communications Commission has expressed its commitment to protecting the rights of telecoms consumers and ensuring that operations are regulated in compliance with global environmental target. Addressing the theme for World Consumer Rights Day for 2021, “Tackling Plastic Pollution” during a press conference, the Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), READ MORE
MNOs withdrawal of USSD service will derail financial inclusion strategy, Danbatta optimistic for an amicable resolution
The Executive Vice-Chairman, Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, is optimistic for an amicable resolution between mobile network operators and financial institutions in the country, to avoid suspension of Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD). He noted that the action if carried out will derail the digital financial service strategy of the federal government. Nigeria READ MORE