Author: Citynews

As part of its zeal towards improving the lives of its citizenry and make them self-reliant through skills acquisition in ICT certification, Ogun State Skills Fund, an agency under the State Ministry of Education, has commenced registration for the second batch of training for interested citizens. A release signed by the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu, indicated that applicants should register for ICT Skills Training For Remote/Local Jobs and ICT Startups, as well as Skills Development For Employment and Self-Employment, stating that the programme was a follow up for year 2023 edition. It directed interested individuals…

Following the successful completion of the pre-qualifying examinations, Interswitch, Africa’s foremost digital payment and commerce company has proudly announced the conclusion of the second phase of the ongoing InterswitchSPAK 6.0 competition. Now in its 6th edition in Nigeria, InterswitchSPAK, a flagship Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative of the Interswitch Group, continues to inspire interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) subjects among Senior Secondary School students across Africa. This year, the competition recorded an unprecedented participation, with a total of over 16,000 registered students and subsequently, about 11,500 students who sat for the prequalifying examination. From the pre-qualifying examination, the…

The flight to stardom has reached its crescendo as Chima emerges victorious as the winner of Nigerian Idol Season 9, a victory well-deserved and celebrated by all. Empowered by TECNO, this season of Nigerian Idol has been nothing short of spectacular, showcasing incredible talent and delivering unforgettable moments. TECNO played a vital role in this journey, empowering all the contestants with their latest and most innovative CAMON device, the CAMON 30. As the grand prize winner, Chima has also been awarded an entire suite of TECNO eco products, including the TECNO PHANTOM V fold, the TECNO True 1 buds, the…

Dee Pride Land Circle of Life Foundation is proud to announce the celebration of its 3rd year anniversary. The foundation, founded by Eng Ekundayo Oduntan, has been dedicated to promoting community development and empowerment through various initiatives. To mark this special occasion, Dee Pride Land Group expressed their gratitude to all members of the foundation for their unwavering support and commitment towards the foundation’s goals. Eng Ekundayo Oduntan extended his heartfelt wishes to all members and encouraged them to continue their good deeds towards the development of the foundation. Over the past three years, the Dee Pride Land Circle of…

By Paul Osemu More than three decades ago, Primate Ayodele started his ministry without walls; there were no buildings, cathedral, resources, and structure. All he had was a prophetic ministry, bamboo trees, a rented landed property and about thirty people who were members of his church, INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church. Unsure about what the future held, Primate Ayodele began his prophetic ministry, accurately foretelling things to come, speaking the truth to power, showing gratitude to God, and sharing the little he had with people around him. He didn’t have a strong platform like other prophets at that time but he…

Following the arrest of popular land grabber, Mukaila Salau (Actors), Abubakar Sulaiman Miyaki and two others in connection to the death of a local government worker, Idowu Keshinro who was brutally murdered in April, witnesses and family members of the deceased can no longer sleep with their two eyes closed. The suspects were arrested some weeks ago and detained in Abuja but according to reports, one of them, Abubakar Sulaiman Miyaki has been granted bail after he claimed he was in Umrah, Saudi Arabia when the unfortunate incident that took the life of Idowu Keshinro happened. However, instead of maintaining…

Adaora Umeoji Highlights Zenith Bank’s Robust Financial Metrics: Says Bank Is Poised To Cross The N1 Trillion Mark In Profit In 2024. Zenith Bank Plc, Nigeria’s leading financial institution, held its Capital Markets Day last week to showcase the bank’s inherent values as it embarks on its recapitalisation journey. The event, which brought together key market players, focused on the bank’s growth trajectory, strategic objectives, market performance, and consistent, robust dividend payout over the years. It also provided an opportunity for the bank to inform capital market stakeholders about its robust risk management culture, adherence to regulations, capital adequacy, and…

Amo Farm Sieberer Hatchery Ltd., a leader in Nigeria’s agricultural sector, commemorated and supported the coronation of the new Alaawe of Awe, Oba Cornelius Abiola Taiwo Oladokun III, reaffirming its commitment to the community. The coronation took place on July 5, 2024, at St. Joseph Grammar School, Awe, Oyo State. Awe, Oyo State, where approximately 70% of Amo Farm’s – national operations are based, holds a special place in the company’s ethos. Over the years, Awe has been a pivotal location for operations and a cherished home where the company has flourished. Amo Farm Sieberer Hatchery is the primary employer…

Guaranty Trust Holding Company plc (“GTCO PLC” or the “Issuer”) (NGX: GTCO) today announced the opening of its Offer for Subscription of 9,000,000,000 Ordinary Shares of 50 kobo each at N44.50 per Ordinary Share (the “Offer”) following the clearance of the Offer Prospectus and registration of the Offer Shares by the Securities and Exchange Commission, Nigeria (SEC Nigeria). Net proceeds of the Offer will be applied toward the recapitalisation of GTCO PLC’s principal banking subsidiary, Guaranty Trust Bank Limited (GTBank Nigeria) as well as support Group-wide growth and expansion initiatives.  Application List for the Offer opens on Monday, July 15,…

Against the background of groundswell of supports and enthusiasm for the bank’s ongoing offers, Fidelity Bank Plc has started preparations to allow the bank absorb oversubscriptions. With investors rallying behind the bank’s N127.1 billion combined rights and public offer, market pundits had indicated that the bank would raise more than initial size of the combined offer. Reports have shown high subscription levels for the offers early weeks of the offer period, riding on the back of acceptances by existing shareholders and demand by the general investing public. Fidelity Bank is offering a rights issue of 3.2 billion ordinary shares of…