On Thursday June 20, Nigeria’s 6th largest bank, Fidelity Bank Plc will open its public offer and Rights Issue. According to an article on the Businessday website and authored by Iheanyi Nwachukwu, the bank is raising a total of up to N127.100billion by way of a Rights Issue to existing shareholders and a Public Offer (the Combined Offer). Under the Rights Issue, 3.2 billion ordinary shares of 50 kobo each will be offered in the ratio of 1 new ordinary share for every 10 ordinary shares held as of January 5, 2024, at N9.25 per share. For the Public Offer,…
Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel
All is now set for the launching of “Petals of Life”, a collection of poems by Lilian Obiageli Ario, a Broadcast Journalist at Voice of Nigeria(VON) who’s also an accomplished poet. The event which is scheduled for 6th July, 2024 at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Alausa Ikeja by 10am, is expected to attract high profile academia, Secondary School students, Dignitaries, as well as members of the Fourth Estate of the Realm. In a statement signed by Ario in Lagos, the highly anticipated anthology will be graced by poetry lovers and literary enthusiasts to experience her profound…
Acting on credible intelligence on the peddling of arms and an intended cult clash within Oteri community in Ughelli North LGA of Delta State, on 14/06/2024 at about 1430hrs operatives on special assignment deployed to Ughelli led ASP Julius Robinson trailed a notorious cultist and a mastermind of the intended cult clash to a hotel (name withheld) in Ughelli and the suspect one Felix Egbe ‘m’ aged 37yrs of Oteri Community in Ughelli North LGA Delta State and a member of Eiye confraternity also former Youth Secretary of Oteri Community Ughelli North Delta State was arrested. Upon interrogation, suspect took…
There is currently a protest going on against the President of Kenya, Samuel Ruto following some of his policies which includes the finance bill that was recently approved by the Kenya Kwanza government. Citizens of the country took to the street earlier this morning to protest against it as they made it known that the bill would add to their taxes and make the economy of the country more difficult for ordinary citizens to thrive in. The protest at some point led to violence as police arrested some protesters, shot tear gas at them and as we speak, about 200…
. Photo caption: L-R Chief Executive Officer, Optiva Capital Partners, Dr. Jane Kimemia, Nollywood Actor, Ime Bishop Umoh and Executive Director, Optiva Capital Partners, Mrs. Amaka Okeke-Lawal at the Funny Bone Live comedy show sponsored by Optiva Capital Partners in Lagos. It was an exhilarating night of humour and good music at the Funny Bone Live comedy show, tagged “Aina’s Son.” The audience was thrilled and entertained in equal measure as the evening featured side-splitting humour from top comedians across the country, as well as performances by renowned musicians. Held at the prestigious Eko Hotels and Suites on Sunday, the…
The African Refugees Foundation (AREF) is set to commemorate World Refugees Day 2024 with a special Food Outreach Programme, scheduled for June 20, 2024, at 12 noon. The event will take place at AREF’s Corporate Headquarters located at Plot 49, Babs Animashaun Estate Extension, Surulere, Lagos. The programme will feature Sen. Gbenga Ashafa, Former Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Hon. Chief Volunteer of AREF, as the Special Guest of Honour. Founded by the late Ambassador Segun Olusola, a distinguished Nigerian diplomat, broadcaster, and creator of the beloved TV drama series “The Village Headmaster,” AREF has been at…
Within 5 days running, prominent Nigerians, from North to South, gathered again, this time around in Comrade Awa Bamiji’s, a leading figure in June 12 Struggle’s, end celebrating their hard earned success of the 13th National Discourse of Coaliton of Pro – Democracy Groups for A Better Nigeria commemorating the 30th Anniversary of MKO Abiola Epetedo Self – Declaration Anniversary during the June 12 Democracy Day Celebration held inside MKO Abiola House, Ikeja. According to Awa Bamiji, “with this 2nd convocation, Coaliton of June 12 Activists, is saying thanks a million times and Barka De Sallah to millions of People…
Union Bank, one of Nigeria’s foremost financial institutions, has reemphasized the need to preserve and restore the global habitat through sustainable environmental practices. This clarion call was made during an event organised in partnership with the Nigerian Conservation Foundation to commemorate this year’s World Environment Day.The program, held on June 5th, 2024, at the Lekki Conservation Centre in Lagos State, brought together various stakeholders, including environmental rights activists, international partner agencies, corporate institutions, government agencies, and students of select secondary schools, to deliberate and engage in activities marking World Environment Day. One of the main events on the day was…
Lovemaking went sour for two lovers in Ondo State as they were reportedly electrocuted during sex romp. The incident was reported to have happened at a new apartment located in the Ayeyemi area of Ondo town, Ondo State, on Thursday where a middle-aged man identified as Eric and his yet-to-be-identified girlfriend were reportedly found dead. Meanwhile the Ondo state Police Command on Sunday said it had begun an investigation to unravel the actual cause of the tragedy. It was gathered that the lifeless bodies of the lovers were found stuck together in a sexual position, indicating that they were having…
The Chairman and Group Managing Director of Adron Homes and Properties, Aare Adetola Emmanuel-King has extended warm wishes to the Muslim community as they celebrate the annual Eid-Al-Adha festival throughout the country. He emphasizes the importance of peaceful coexistence, religious tolerance, and prayers for the country’s development, urging all religious leaders to embrace these values. In a statement signed by His Special Adviser on Media, Oladapo Sofowora; Aare Adetola encouraged all Muslims to stay committed to their faith and utilize the celebration as an opportunity to contribute to Nigeria’s development during these challenging economic times. Additionally, he calls on opinion…