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 Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has assured customers of a memorable summer treat with the recent launch of exclusive benefits and discounts tied to its cards during this period. Tagged, the #FunSummer campaign, customers are set to enjoy a wide range of privileges and savings between now and  the end of August 2023, and this service is open to all customers and non-customers of UBA. Unveiling the campaign in Lagos, UBA’s Group Head,  Retail Products and Sales, Prince Ayewoh, said the bank, understands the relevance of the summer season to Nigerians who use their cards both home and abroad, online or in-store and has  worked towards creating a value-driven campaign on how UBA Card holders can best achieve their desires this season and beyond. He said, "We are thrilled to introduce our Summer Campaign, providing our esteemed customers with remarkable benefits through the UBA card. With our exclusive discounts on staycations and lifestyle services as well as

 A fast growing online business magazine, Billionaires Africa recently profile 5 top richest bankers in Nigeria. Gistmaster.com is not surprised by the names mentioned just that we don't know if the list is correct according to the numerical order. Jim Ovia Market value of stake in Zenith Bank: $224.3 million Jim Ovia is the visionary founder and Chairman of Zenith Bank Plc, Nigeria’s largest commercial bank by market capitalization. With a 16.17 percent stake in Zenith Bank, equivalent to 5,077,104,311 ordinary shares, he is one of the wealthiest investors on the local bourse. His stake in the bank is currently worth N169.8 billion ($224.3 million), thanks to his latest acquisition and the notable surge in Zenith Bank’s share price. At the helm of Zenith Bank, Ovia’s contributions to the Nigerian banking sector have been highly influential, earning him recognition as a highly successful banker and entrepreneur. Under his vision and leadership, Zenith Bank has become a top-tier fin

Confirmed report shows Helicopter crashed and bursted into flames today around Oba Akran Road, Ikeja-Lagos. Name of the helicopter pilot is unknown as at the time of report. More details is being awaited as it is not sure the pilot survived. 

 For a third year running, Zenith Bank Plc has been named the Best Commercial Bank in Nigeria at the World Finance Banking Awards 2023. The bank also emerged as the Best Corporate Governance Bank, Nigeria, in the World Finance Corporate Governance Awards 2023, retaining the award for a second consecutive year. These awards were presented to Dr. Ebenezer Onyeagwu, the Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Zenith Bank Plc, at the London Stock Exchange recently. The recognitions celebrate the bank's tremendous feats and milestones in financial performance, financial inclusion, corporate governance, and sustainability. Commenting on the awards, Dr Onyeagwu said that: "these awards are a testament to our resilience and ability to adapt to the vagaries of the market as well as our innate capability to engender very stellar business performances through our innovative products and solutions. It also affirms our continued commitment to global best practices in corporate g

 In line with its continuing policy of upgrading the well-being and welfare of its employees, Wema Bank Plc, Nigeria’s leading innovative financial institution, has announced the re-opening of Purple Crèche for its employees.  Purple Crèche is an initiative that provides top-tier daycare for the newborn and very young children of Wema Bank staff – the Wema Bank Knights – enabling them attend to their daily schedules. It is a development that further affirms the narrative that Wema Bank is the employer of choice and a great place to work. Purple Crèche is a daycare and educational facility located within the Wema Bank Head Office and is available to children of Wema Bank staff, aged 3 – 30 months. The crèche had been temporarily closed during Covid. The revamped Purple Creche has now been upgraded with top-notch quality facilities, equipment and human resources, all to provide the staff of Wema Bank with superior standards of care and education for their children.  The now re-launched P

 The Eyin-Osa community in the Free Trade Zone Parcel B and its resettlement area named Resettlement of Eyin Osa witnessed a protest last week Thursday as indigenes and residents demonstrated against ACP Jejeloye of the Lagos Taskforce and LSSTF boss Dr Ayo Ogunsan. The protesters accused them of forcibly taking over Eyin-Osa land for a notorious landgrabber known as Murphy Adebare Ademoye, also known as Topaz Gardens. The protest, held in front of the Lagos High Court, aimed to draw attention to the alleged forceful taking over of residents' lands and the damaging of properties belonging to Harmony Gardens and Estate Development Limited, which were legitimately bought from the Eyin-Osa Resettlement Committee. According to Mrs Apena Adijat, the Secretary to the Parapo of Abomiti, Yeguda & Eyin-Osa Displaced Communities, Murphy Adebare Ademoye has become a terror to the indigenes and residents of Eyin-Osa. Topaz allegedly employed the services of touts and the Lagos State Taskfo

 10th Senate: Senator Lawan Maintains Neutrality, Denies Endorsing Any Candidate  In the final hours leading up to the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly, rumors have been circulating regarding the outgoing Senate President, Ahmad Lawan's alleged support for Senator Godswill Akpabio as the Senate President. However, Apples Bite Magazine has gathered reliable information from sources close to Senator Lawan, revealing that he has not officially declared or endorsed Senator Akpabio or any other senator vying for the position. According to our source, "Senator Lawan is keeping his preferred candidate close to his chest." Clearly, Senator Akpabio's camp is jittery and pushing an agenda in the media to market their candidate for the top job in the Senate. When asked about a photo circulating in the media, that had Senators Akpabio, Lawan, and President Tinubu in what appeared to have been taken after a closed-door meeting, our source clarified, "There was no cl