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US, allies accuse China of global cyberhacking campaign, offer $10m for leads on foreign hackers

July 20, 2021July 21, 2021

*The White House announces the United States and countries around the world are holding the People’s Republic of China accountable for its ‘patterRead More…

Delta variant of COVID-19 likely to become dominant strain in US in weeks: CDC

July 3, 2021July 3, 2021

*The healthcare regulator says the Delta variant of the Coronavirus pandemic is now responsible for a quarter of all new cases, and has been detected Read More…

Mr. Tony O. Elumelu, MFR, CON, Chairman, Heirs Holdngs

Why UBA is only African bank operating with deposit-taking licence in US ─Tony Elumelu

June 28, 2021June 29, 2021

Mr. Tony O. Elumelu, MFR, CON, is a Nigerian economist, entrepreneur, philanthropist, Chairman of Heirs Holdings, United Bank for Africa Plc, TranscorRead More…

President Muhammadu Buhari (3rd from right) Receives Ralph Mupita, MTN Group President and Chief Executive Officer (3rd from left), and Delegation in the Presidential Villa, Abuja, FCT Photo: ThisNigeria

We’re committed to expanding Broadband access, penetration in Nigeria: MTN Group President

June 27, 2021June 28, 2021

*We are partnering with Nigeria and Nigerian consumers to drive faster and more inclusive growth through digital transformation, says Ralph Mupita, MTRead More…

Zenith Bank leads the pack in corporate governance in Nigeria

June 22, 2021

*Zenith Bank Plc has been adjudged a Corporate Governance compliant bank by the Nigerian Stock Exchange, as the financial institution continues to susRead More…

US President Joe Biden (l) and Russian Vladimir Putin in Geneva Photo: France24

Cyberattacks: Biden challenges Russia on critical infrastructure hacks ‘off-limits’

June 18, 2021

*The American and Russian leaders discuss the possibilities of minimising the emerging tension and threat of destructive hacks aimed at critical infraRead More…

FirstBank promotes 1,179 staff, restates commitment to employee empowerment, productivity

June 4, 2021June 4, 2021

*FirstBank says it has clearly defined career growth and talent programmes that cater for the leadership development needs of employees across levels Read More…

Michael Larson, Money Manager at Bill and Melinda Gates Investments Photo: WSJ

Bill Gates’ Wealth Manager creates ‘culture of fear’ for staff in workplace ─Report

May 29, 2021May 29, 2021

*Michael Larson, who runs the Gates’ Cascade Investments, is subject of claims, including racist and sexist remarks, alleged creation of a ‘culturRead More…

President Muhammadu Buhari and US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken

Insecurity: Buhari solicits US support, relocation of AFRICOM to Africa

April 27, 2021April 28, 2021

*The Nigerian President says the support of important and strategic partners as the United States cannot be overstated, as the consequences of insecurRead More…

Senator Bernie Sanders

Lawmaker introduces bill on free college, varsity education for US students

April 22, 2021

*In the wealthiest country in the history of the world, a higher education should be a right for all, not a privilege for the few,” says Sen. BernieRead More…