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Leading payment service bank, MoneyMaster Payment Service Bank (MMPSB), has launched an exciting 10 percent data bonus offer for the delight of its customers. With the offer, customers of the PSB will receive a 10 percent data bonus on recharges from N1000 and above in what has been described as the best data volume to customers in Nigeria. Furthermore, data purchases come with a 30-day validity while unused data can be rolled over upon a new plan subscription. Designed to reward loyal customers and attract prospective customers, the offer comes as a testament of the bank’s dedication to empowering Nigerians…

Zenith Bank Plc has announced its unaudited results for the third quarter ended 30 September 2024, recording a remarkable triple-digit growth of 118% from N1.33 trillion reported in Q3 2023 to N2.9 trillion in Q3 2024. This performance underscores the Group’s resilience and market leadership in spite of the challenging macroeconomic environment.According to the Bank’s unaudited third quarter financial results presented to the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), the triple-digit growth in the topline also led to an increase in the bottom line, as the Group recorded a 99% Year on Year (YoY) increase in profit before tax, growing from N505 billion…

By Ebere AgozieMerck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, has over the past years provided well over 2000 scholarships to young doctors from 50 countries.Senator Rasha Kelej, the Chief Executive Officer of Merck Foundation said this during the inauguration of the 11th Edition of Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary in Tanzania.She said that the scholarships were given to young doctors from 50 countries in 42 critical and underserved specialties, adding that many of them are becoming the first specialists in their countries.She noted that Merck Foundation introduced the strategic approach to build and enhance healthcare capacity in 2012,…

The Group Managing Director of Sujimoto Holdings, Olasijibomi Ogundele, has been arrested by operatives of the Force Criminal Investigations Department (FCID) in Abuja for alleged fraud involving $325,000.The investigation centres around a real estate deal dating back to November 2020, in which Sujimoto Construction Limited reportedly received the sum from a client, Kabiru Garba Ibrahim, as part of a $650,000 agreement for a property at Leonardo By Sujimoto Homes.The client, through his lawyer Pelumi Olajengbesi, filed a petition claiming Mr. Ogundele and his company failed to deliver the promised property or refund the money, leading to accusations of obtaining money…

The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has presented official vehicles to staff of the Assembly in the directorship cadre.The presentation of the cars is the second in a row coming a few weeks after some senior staff were handed the keys to their own cars as part of the efforts of the leadership of the House to bolster productivity and service delivery to the legislative arm and the state.The beneficiaries include directors and deputy directors across the various departments and units that make up the Assembly.Speaking concerning the presentation at the Assembly complex,…

BetKing, a leading online gaming and sports betting platform, is set to announce the launch of Danfo Lagos, a groundbreaking new casino game that celebrates the vibrant culture of Lagos, Nigeria. Danfo Lagos, named after the iconic yellow buses, that are a staple of Lagos transportation, offers players a unique and immersive gaming experience. By combining the thrill of casino games with the energetic spirit of Lagos, BetKing aims to create a product that resonates deeply with Nigerian players.According to Nengi Akinola, Head of Marketing at BetKing, “We are thrilled to introduce Danfo Lagos to our players. This game is…

In as much as veteran actor, Charles Olumo popularly known as Agbako died at a very old age yesterday, Primate Ayodele is one of those who are not happy that the thespian who graced our screen for decades is no more.The Nigerian prophet who leads the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church has always shown his love for Nollywood practitioners, and this is evident in his several addresses to them. He invites them to his church programmes, supports them financially, prays for them, and seeks more support for them.Due to his love for Nollywood and respect for the industry’s veterans, Primate Ayodele…

The Nigerian Air Traffic Controllers Association, NATCA, is set to hold its Annual General Meeting, AGM, in Kano State on the 27th and 28th November, 2024, in which it would hold its Association’s Election for New Executives to take over the saddle.Prince Fapohunda Babatunde Adeniyi has however throw in his hat in the ring to jostle for the position of the National Publicity Secretary of the Association. Fapohunda, has been an Air Traffic Controller for close to Two decades, and frowns at the neglect Air Traffic Controllers has faced over the years in terms of Publicity. In changing the narratives,…

… Reports Profit Before Tax of ₦60.62billion, a 174% YonY GrowthWema Bank Nigeria (“Wema” or “the Bank”)) has released its unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements for the period ended September 30th 2024, to the Nigeria Exchange Group (NGX). The Bank reported profit before tax of ₦60.62bn, representing an increase of 174% over the ₦22.13bn recorded in the corresponding period in 2023. Wema Bank’s balance sheet remained well structured with total assets growing by 38% to₦3,084.27 trillion in Q3 2024 from ₦2,240.06trillion in FY 2023. The bank also grew its deposit base year to date by 23% to ₦2,292.30bn from ₦1,860.57bn reported…

BY DARE ADEJUMO In a gallant and joyful show of gratitude for the crusade held in Argentina by the Synagogue Church Of All Nations SCOAN along with its landmark charity programme for the  “poorest of the poor” in the country, Pastor Evelyn Joshua has been showered with multiple honours and awards by the government authorities in Argentina. The Crusade was officially recognized as an event of public interest by the various government bodies. Pastor Joshua received the “Key of the city of Resistencia in CHACO Province” by the Mayor  of the city, Abelardo Nokckich,. That “key” makes  her the first…