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Ecobank gives insights on Adire Promotion as Lagos Exhibition Ends

More facts have emerged on why Ecobank Adire Lagos Experience which took place over the weekend at the Ecobank Pan African Center (EPAC), Lagos, was promoted by the pan-African financial giant. The 3-days Adire exhibition which is the second edition…

Eric Donaldson (Reggae Singer/songwriter) Is 76 Today

Golden Oldies is wishing Jamaican reggae singer-songwriter Eric Donaldson a happy birthday today (born 11 June 1947). Known for his hit songs “Cherry Oh! Baby” (1971) “Sweet Jamaica” (1977) and “Land of My Birth” (1978)). “Cherry Oh Baby” has been…

NBPlc set to acquire 80% stake in Distell Limited

All is set for the Nigerian Breweries Plc to acquire 80 percent stake in Distell Wines and Spirits Nigeria Limited as part of efforts to capture significant growth opportunities in the wines and spirits segment of the brewing industry. The…

Prioritize partnerships for affordable housing— Shelter Afrique urges African States

Leading continental housing development financier, Shelter Afrique has urged African governments to prioritize partnerships in their quests to provide affordable housing to their citizens. According to Mr. Thierno-Habib Hann, the Managing Director of Shelter Afrique, housing occupies a central position…

Pastor Nwanze set for African Living Legend Award in Frankfurt Germany

All is set for Apostle Patrick Nwanze, the President General of Apex Association of Anioma Indigenes Inc. in Delta State to be honoured at dual event of Africa Business & Cultural Fair & African Living Legend Award 2023 in Frankfurt…

Enyimba FC wins 2023 Premier League Championship

Enyimba International FC of Aba made history on June 11, 2023 by winning the magnificent NPFL trophy for the 9th time and went home with N100million courtesy of NPFL strategic partners GTI Asset Management & Trust Limited. Below is the…

Investors reap 140% return from Dangote Cement

Cheering news have emerged showing that investors who took positions in Dangote Cement’s stock in 2020 and exited June 31, 2023 harvested 140.26 per cent returns through capital appreciation and 11.11 per cent in H1- 23. This excludes dividend payment…

Refunding students’ loan two years after NYSC not feasible—Analysts

Whereas many Nigerians and mainly students have welcomed the recent signing into law, the Students Loan Act which will enable relatively underprivileged Nigerian students to have access to quality education, experts have pointed out flaws that may hamper easy access…

NDLEA bursts illicit drug lab in Lagos, hits UK-bound skunk, others

Eagle-eyed detectives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have uncovered a secret laboratory producing deadly illicit substance, Methamphetamine, in a residential community located in Ikeja Lagos state where already packaged sachets of the drug and various precursor chemicals…

Meet Grace Oyelude (First Miss Nigeria 1957)

Born Grace Atinuke Oyelude on November 16, 1931, in Kano, Grace Oyelude was crowned Miss Nigeria making her the first title holder of the pageant in 1957. Her journey to becoming the inaugural Miss Nigeria unfolded when her brother shared…