NOVA Merchant Bank Limited Rated Investment Grade by 2 Leading Rating Agencies

Phillips Oduoza, Chairman, NOVA Merchant Bank

In furtherance of its plans to scale its operation this year, NOVA Merchant Bank Limited, in yet another milestone, has received an investment grade rating from both Agusto & Co (Bbb) and Global Credit Ratings (BBB-). The reasons given for the Bank’s rating include the strength of the Board and management team, robust capitalisation, prudent risk profile, good asset quality and strong liquidity.

Tony Elumelu Foundation Hosts European Commission, Leading Development Finance Institutions and Think Tanks in Brussels

·         Highlights the Relevance and Urgency to Support Entrepreneurial Led Economic Growth in Africa

L-R: Carl Michiels, Director, European Centre for Development Policy Management (ECDPM); Former Prime Minister of Benin, HE Lionel Zinsou; Bruno Wenn, Former CEO/Chairman at DEG-German Investment and Development Company, and Advisory Board Member, Tony Elumelu Foundation; Minister Phillippe De Backer, Minister for Digital Agenda, Telecommunications and Post; and Ifeyinwa Ugochukwu, CEO of the Tony Elumelu Foundation.

At a time when Europe’s relationship with Africa is high on foreign policy and developmental agendas and with the European Union beginning to deliver on its 2017 External Investment Plan, targeted at attracting investment and job creation in Africa, the Tony Elumelu Foundation brought together leading stakeholders in the development finance sector, at a case study session in the EU capital, Belgium. The convening demonstrated that Africa also had solutions to bring to the table and platformed the Foundation’s unique approach to catalysing entrepreneurship in scale across the continent.

Pray against bloodshed through any form of accident on 12 &13 April 2019 Dr Chris Okafor warns

-warns against fire outbreaks, few days later fire wreck plaza in aguda ogba lagos Nigeria

Almighty God in his infinite mercy reveals in other to redeem, this was the assertion of the Generational prophet of God and the senior pastor, Greater Liberation city (Grace Nation) worldwide Dr Chris okafor at the Sunday glorious service of the church on 7^th April 2019.

The Oracle of God has he is fondly called by faithful challenged Nigerians to pray against any forms of accident either by road, water, air and homes, he said while in his closet praying ahead of the service God revealed to him flow of blood litters everywhere as a result of accident, the apostle of Altars who also laments the poor attitudinal character of Nigerians to listens to warning said God in his infinites mercy reveals what is about to happen in other for it to be averted immediately through prayer, he remarked that Nigerians are very good in doubting, the spirit of doubting has eaten deep in the flesh of many. But if they can hawken to warning through genuine man of God such disaster can be averted through prayer.

The man of God warns that April 12 & 13 2019 has been projected by the evil world to suck innocent blood of people but if all can come together and pray, cry to the lord before the expected date of execution, all the evil plot by their agent will be destroyed/averted

It will be recalled that the Generational Prophet of God Dr Chris okafor few days ago warned against fire outbreak in market places or business arena across the country, but just few hours ago there was a serious fire out break at a major business plaza, in Aguda Ogba area of Lagos Nigeria, property and goods worth millions of naira were lost to that inferno.

Earlier in his sermon with title ‘’BLESSING AND THE ENFORCER’’, Dr Chris okafor explained that one of the major blessing from God is the privilege to own a property outside the native place of birth, he explained further that you don’t own a property until you are blessed to own one, the Abraham blessing guarantee all the blessing of God require to own a land, the oracle of God said Abraham submit himself in totality to serve God with all his substance, you can also do same to get blessing because it is important to know what blessing is, and how to access it.

The realms of the prophetic went through another dimension at the service, the Generational Prophet of God Dr Chris okafor went deeper to released lots of people at the service from various bondage there were going through, as a result of strong man who has kept them bound. Over 2000 women’s too also carry their miracle babies because God servant also visited different covens where so many unborn babies were tied, he released them to their mothers. Many millionaires were also made at the Sunday glorious service, as their case file were open some of them their business were tied to their family altars. The man of God prayed and they were set free, even some of them testify immediately, they received called that their foreign business partners contact them while the service was going on confirming their readiness to do new business with them. All this testimonies were given to the glory of God.

For prophetic encounter through supernatural teaching of the words, miracles, deliverance and solutions, you can join Dr Chris okafor every Wednesday by 7am-10am, every Sunday by 7am-12pm and every last Friday of the month for night of prophesy and solution (vigil) by 7pm- till you breakthrough, at the Greater Liberation City (Grace Nation) international headquarters, ojodu Berger lagos Nigeria it’s a great opportunity for you to testify too, lots of people has share their testimonies through divine encounter at Greater Liberation city, yours might be next, join any of the service to see God in action raw.

K 1 to Sponsor Kid Artist's Education

Oluwatobi 

     

K1

In what looks like a divine arrangement, Fuji Music Legend, King Wasiu Ayinde Mashal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate has thrown his weight behind Oluwatobi Ilelolawa, the 12 year-old Primary Six pupil, who sketched President Muhammadu Buhari's portrait with pen (Biro) without alteration few days ago. 

Less than an hour after   THISDAY Newspapers' Brands and Marketing Editor, Raheem Akingbolu published the story of the boy on his Facebook page, K1, through his publicist, Kunle Rasheed, reached out to the writer. K1, the father of modern Fuji Music said he was touched by the story of the boy and offered  to sponsor his post-primary education to the university level.

S B live signs international deal with Treidak Entertainment U S A

Live band musician, Seun Bankole, band leader of the popular band, S.B Live has signed an international deal with one of the top music promoters in the United States of America, Treidak Entertainment.
S B Live revealed that the new promotional company, headed by Afolabi Akanji will be in charge of his bookings as far as international promotions are concerned in U S A and Canada.

COWLSO Donates Birthing Suites, Neo-Natal Incubators To Lagos Hospitals

As Ambode, Sanwo-Olu’s Wives Inspect Facilities

Mrs. Bolanle Ambode

The Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials, COWLSO, on Tuesday, donated 32 neo-natal incubators to 13 government hospitals, and six birthing suites to Lagos Island Maternity, Amuwo Maternal and Child Centre, as well as Epe General Hospital.

More Winners Set to Emerge in UBA Wise Savers Promo

…N90m still up for grabs

Pan-African financial institution, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has again announced that another set of  20 loyal customers will get a chance to win N1,500,000 each, in the second edition of its quarterly draw for the ongoing UBA Wise Savers Promo, which would hold in April at the bank’s Corporate head office.

Ifeyinwa Ugochukwu Assumes Office as Chief Executive Officer, Tony Elumelu Foundation on April 1

...Former CEO, Parminder Vir, OBE joins the Foundation’s Advisory Board

In December 2018, the Foundation, the leading African philanthropy committed to empowering African entrepreneurs, announced Mrs. Ugochukwu’s new appointment as CEO and the transition of her predecessor, Parminder Vir, OBE to the Advisory Board of the Foundation.

In her role, Mrs. Ugochukwu will focus on scaling the impact of the 10-year $100million Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Programme and strengthening relationships between the African and the global entrepreneurship ecosystem, to empower African entrepreneurs with the result of creating jobs and wealth on the continent.  She will also take responsibility for positioning TEFConnect - the digital networking platform for African entrepreneurs - as the go-to hub for forging business relationships, sharing experiences and distributing knowledge across Africa.

Transcorp Group Unveils Strategy to Drive 2019 Projections

l-r: Company Secretary, Transcorp Plc, Ms Helen Iwuchukwu; CEO, Nigerian Stock Exchange(NSE). Mr. Oscar Onyema; President/CEO, Transcorp Plc, Valentine Ozigbo; Managing Director/CEO, Transcorp Hotels, Mrs Owen Omogiafo; and Executive Director, Transcorp Plc, Mr. Christopher Ezeafulukwe, during the closing gong ceremony at the floor of the NSE in Lagos on Tuesday

Nigeria’s leading conglomerate, Transnational Corporation Plc has set strategies to maintain the strong business performance displayed in the recently released 2018 year-end results. 

The company articulated its robust growth projections for the year 2019 at its Facts Behind the Figures presentation which held on Tuesday, March 26, at the Nigerian Stock Exchange.

More millionaires to emerge in UBA Wise Savers Promo

As part of UBA’s commitment to support the savings culture in Africa, the bank is rewarding its loyal customers for saving towards their goals.

So far, twenty customers have been rewarded with N1.5 million each has since the promo began in September 2018.

UBA Hinges Future Performance on Cost Efficiency, Improved Asset Quality

Pan African financial institution, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has assured its local and international investors that it’s prudent focus on improved asset quality as well as the continuous adoption of strict cost efficient measures will help the bank achieve its objectives and priorities for the 2019 financial year and beyond.

Shareholders laud Transcorp Hotels Plc for Impressive performance, approve 15k per share as dividend

l-r: r-l: Executive Director, Transcorp Hotels Plc,  Ms Okaima Ohizua; Managing Director/CEO, Mrs Owen Omogiafo; Chairman, Mr. Emanuel Nnorom; Company Secretary, Ms Helen Iwuchukwu; and Director/President of Transcorp Plc, Mr. Valentine Ozigbo, at the 5^thAnnual General Meeting of the company held at Transcorp Hilton Hotels Abuja on Friday

The Shareholders of Africa’s leading hospitality brand, Transcorp Hotels Plc, have extolled the Company for its impressive financial results for the year ended December 31, 2018. The congratulatory remarks were made at the Company’s 5^th Annual General Meeting, which took place at the Congress Hall of the iconic Transcorp Hilton, Abuja.

Manhunt For Adeoye Akeredolu, the homosexual kingpin

The police is now seriously combing every nook and cranny of the country in search of one Adeoye Akeredolu, who is allegedly believed to be the leader of a group of guys who are into homosexuality, a very illegal and condemnable act in Nigeria.

UBA Earnings Hits N494bn, Records Significant Asset Growth, Driven by Market Share Gains Across Africa

· Records Profit of  N106.8 billion

The Pan-African financial institution, United Bank for Africa Plc has announced its Audited 2018 Financial Results with impressive growths achieved across major financial lines.

NOVA Merchant Bank Limited Declares N1.15bn in Profit After Tax

NOVA Merchant Bank Limited has declared a profit after tax of N1.15 billion for the year ended 31^st of December 2018, a significant increase from N510.6 million achieved in 2017, marking a 125% increase. The  result is achieved as it begins to reap the benefits of its investments in its operations, technology and people. 

CONGRATULATIONS TO ENGR. SEYI MAKINDE, PDP!

The Peoples Democratic Party in the South West under the chairmanship of Dr. Eddy Olafeso hereby congratulates the Governor-Elect, Engr. Oluwaseyi Abiodun Makinde, the good people of Oyo State and the PDP for a well deserved victory in the keenly contested governorship polls.

BEAUTIFUL EBONY NOLLYWOOD ACTRESS COMFORT IDOWU TIMOTHY SHARES STUNNING PICTURES TO CELEBRATE HER BIRTHDAY TODAY

Nollywood actress Comfort Idowu Timothy, is a year older today and to celebrate, the Lagos  state Lekki based actress released some stunning new photos.

9000 woman to carry their miracle babies at “harvest of babies” 2019 conference

The annual family liberation conference of Mountain of Liberation and Miracle Ministries, aka Greater Liberation Cities will begins on the 27th -31st march 2019 at the International Headquarters of the church in ojodu Berger Lagos Nigeria.

The conference is expected to provide over 9,000 miracles babies for expectant mother across the glove, this was stated by the Generational Prophet of God and Senior Pastor, Greater Liberation city worldwide Dr Chris Okafor, he re-emphasized that God revealed to him that more than 9000 babies will be given to woman looking for the fruits of the womb, he said God was so specific because lots of woman name will change and the reproach of barrenness will be lifted permanently in the life’s of many families,

When The Law is Not on Abused Woman’s Side

A man, Mr. Morufu Hammed, who was finally arrested after years of abusing women was again let go by the police.
In the case of Morolake Abike, who is seeking for public’s help after been repeatedly abused by her man friend, Mr. Hammed, who is very notorious when it comes to hitting and abusing women.
She wants the public to know that she is afraid for her life after this man. Mr. Hammed was released after been arrested. She even tried to charge him to court but the case was dismissed.
She also said she was not aware of his abusive behaviour prior to dating him, she even did not know that he had committed this same hideous crime with his ex who ran away with his two kids abroad. Because he is well known, he usually gets away with these brutal crimes, even despite that he had committed crimes both domestically in the United States of America and other foreign countries. He has lived in South Africa and Belgium where he was said to have committed different crimes.
Even a family friend told Morolake that there was a time he threatened a lady called Dupe but unfortunately, she got missing to date. “He is a wayward man, always lamenting about his ex and the children for their running away after how many years, i am done with him, he should please let me be”, Morolake says, “and I am really afraid I don’t want to get missing and also I can’t run out of my country for any man I am only child for my mother .

IJEBU IJESA ENDORSES APC HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY CANDIDATE, BABATUNDE DESMOND OJO*

The Candidate of the All Progressives Congress for Oriade State Constituency for the House of Assembly, Architect Babatunde Desmond Ojo wishes to appreciate the people of Ijebu Ijesa for the support he had continued to garner within the ancient city. At the meeting of the Ajo Ilu Ijebu Ijesa where he was hosted by Kabiyesi Oba (Engr.) Olufemi Agunsoye Ilufemiloye 1, the Elegboro of Ijebu Ijesa as well as all the Afobajes, Egboro Chiefs and the entire Elegboro in Council, It was indeed a great occasion as the all present prayed for the success of the candidacy of the All Progressive Congress in Saturday’s election.