Today’s Noisemakers: Dami Elebe, Yinka Ogunnubi, and Nigerians reacting to Innoson taking over GTB

Today’s Noisemakers: Dami Elebe, Yinka Ogunnubi, and Nigerians reacting to Innoson taking over GTB

Every day on the Nigerian Internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social issues, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. We make it our job to take down the names of these noisemakers. Here are the ones we... Read More

Opinion

Dami Elebe, gtb, innoson, Today's Noisemakers

March 18, 2019

The 2019 GTBank Food and Drink Festival is here again!

Get Ready For a ‘Four Times Bigger’ Event: April 28th – May 1st 2019. Mark the dates! Africa’s biggest culinary experience, the GTBank Food and Drink Festival is set to hold from Sunday, 28th April, to Wednesday 1st May 2019 at the GTCentre, Plot 1, Water Corporation Drive, Oniru, Lagos. After three explosive editions of... Read More

GTBank’s Art635 gallery calls for artists, painters and sculptors

Art635, the largest online art gallery in Nigeria, is giving indigenous artists a FREE digital space to showcase and sell their artworks. Powered by GTBank, C is open to painters, sculptors, photographers and artists of all forms in Nigeria and across Africa. So far, Art635 has been at the forefront to of promoting African arts and... Read More

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December 21, 2017

The YNaija Cover this evening – the 21st of December

Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: A shady deal, tribal poker | 6 things we’ve learned from the Innoson vs EFCC saga Can NNPC stop making promises and faithfully end the fuel queues? The Thread: This is why the #FalzExperience was the ultimate show this year

Cover Stories

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December 21, 2017

The Thread: #InnosonVsGTB — The facts of the case according to TwitterNG

Twitter Nigeria has been engulfed in the spiralling controversy between Innocent Chukwuma of Innoson Motors, EFCC and GT bank. Mr Chukwuma was arrested by the EFCC yesterday and released on bail today. It’s even descended to the level of Igbos spurring each other to boycott the bank and withdraw their funds. This is not the... Read More

Opinion

EFCC, gtb, innocent chukwuma, innoson, The Thread

December 21, 2017

The YNaija Cover this morning – the 21st of December

Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: Innoson’s CEO wants an explanation from the EFCC after intentionally ignoring one PDP is back to the ‘era of Ali Modu Sheriff’ but Fayose is yet to realise Will Nigeria be recalled to the Egmont Group, now that the EFCC has granted NFIU autonomy?

Cover Stories

Ayodele Fayose, EFCC, faction, gtb, innocent chukwuma, innoson, PDP, YNaija Cover

December 8, 2016

Kaduna lawmaker in loan scandal

Details have emerged on how the lawmaker representing Kaduna North Federal constituency in the National Assembly, Honourable Samalia Suleiman borrowed the sum of N130m to offset a N122m loan he got from the United Bank for Africa (UBA). In a letter dated May 10, 2016, the lawmaker 35-year-old lawmaker requested a N130m loan facility to... Read More

Cover Stories, Featured, The News Blog

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November 22, 2016

Fresh Direct NG, DeliveryBros and Medsaf win 2016 She Leads Africa Demo Day

A container farming company, a motorbike delivery service and an online medical procurement platform went home as the winners at the 2016 She Leads Africa Demo Day. The Demo Day was the closing ceremony to the 6 months She Leads Africa Accelerator entrepreneurship development program. Supported by the Work in Progress! Alliance and Guaranty Trust... Read More

Accelerator Demo Day, Fresh Direct, gtb, She Leads Africa

November 18, 2016

5 entrepreneurs compete for top prize at She Leads Africa Accelerator Demo Day

On Sunday November 20, five of Nigeria’s top early stage entrepreneurs will pitch their businesses for cash and prizes at the She Leads Africa Accelerator Demo Day at Filmhouse IMAX in Lekki. Each entrepreneur will make a case for their business and why they believe it will be successful in front of esteemed judges including... Read More

Accelerator Demo Day, Afua Osei, gtb, Segun Agbaje, She Leads Africa

October 26, 2016

Top New York Fashion Buyer, Bijou Abiola To Speak At GTBank Fashion Weekend

Bijou Abiola is a successful Fashion Buyer who is known for bringing the best of apparel to retail stores in the USA. She has worked directly with several top brands and designers such as Donna Karan, Ralph Lauren, Miss Selfridge and BCBG. On the 12th and 13th of November. Bijou Abiola will be at the... Read More

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October 19, 2016

British Fashion Council CEO, Caroline Rush to speak at the GTBank Fashion Weekend

Caroline Rush has achieved remarkable success in promoting the British fashion industry, particularly through organizing the globally renowned London Fashion Week and the prestigious British Fashion Awards. In 2015, she was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) by the Queen of England for services to the British fashion industry. Caroline Rush... Read More

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October 17, 2016

Nike Orimolade: Communication Service Tax is not the change we need

by Nike Orimolade President Muhammadu Buhari rode into government on ‘people power’ which ushered in a change agenda with the aim of rescuing the ship of state and Nigerians from a rudderless government while providing an environment that is enabling for good living. However, Nigerians are bemused that the government and the National Assembly have... Read More

Communication Service Tax, gtb, sponsored, sticky, Tax

October 17, 2016

Makeup guru, Oke Maduewesi to speak at the GTBank Fashion Weekend

Oke Maduewesi’s journey to the top of Nigeria’s beauty sector reflects the determination, hard work and innovation that is driving the growth of entrepreneurship in the Fashion industry. Since establishing Zaron Cosmetics in 2011 to cater to the specific beauty needs of dark skinned women, Oke has grown the company into one Africa’s leading makeup... Read More

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September 29, 2016

The Thread: What will you do to get a job?

Early in the week, a certain message circulated on the WhatsApp messaging platform asking graduates interested in a call centre job with GTBank to converge at Victoria Island for an interview. It even made its way to Twitter. Expectedly, Nigerians showed up at the venue, hoping to get an interview with a Mr. Niyi. Turns... Read More

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July 18, 2016

Tobi Sax proves to the world that children living with autism are special

Tobi Sax may not be known by many Nigerians but on June 22, 2016, Tobi proved to the world that Autism is not a disease or limitation as she thrilled fans with her ability to play the piano in a very uncanny manner. More than 500 children in Lagos and Ogun States were attended to... Read More

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June 6, 2016

GTB boss, Segun Agbaje named African Banker of the year

The Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Guaranty Trust Bank PLC, Segun Agbaje, has been named as the 2016 African Banker of the year at the 2016 African Banker Awards, which took place at the Africa Development Bank’s annual meeting on 25th May, 2016 in Lusaka, Zambia. The award is aimed at recognizing achievements... Read More

AfDB, africa, Award, bank, gtb, Seguna Agbaje

May 31, 2016

Soldiers, policemen clash in banking hall

A fight between a soldier and four mobile policemen on Tuesday morning caused commotion at a branch of a new generation bank in Cross River state. Though the cause of the fight is still unknown, things got heated to the extent that a canister of tear gas had to be shot inside the banking hall, causing a... Read More

banking hall, clash, fight, gtb, police, policemen, soldiers

May 20, 2016

‘We are not facing any criminal charge’ -Innoson motors

The Chief Executive Officer of Innoson Nigeria Limited, Innocent Chukwuma, has denied recent reports that he, his company, and four others will face immediate prosecution for forgery. Innoson’s denial was contained in a statement signed by the company’s spokesperson, Cornel Osigwe. The statement noted that the reports was unfounded and aimed at blackmailing the company... Read More

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April 24, 2016

‘Burnt documents’ reveal Saraki transferred over $3m to US account within 4 years

Embattled Senate President Bukola Saraki reportedly transferred up to $3.47 million to a foreign account during his tenure as governor of Kwara state. According to Premium Times newspapers, the total sum was paid in 40 installments in four years with his credit card to the United States. Saraki is on trial before the Code of... Read More

Abuja, Bukola Saraki, Code of Conduct, corruption, Danladi Umar, gtb, Saraki, US account

April 23, 2016

UBA, GTB, Zenith and Sterling Banks fined N3.2bn by CBN [DETAILS]

A collective fine of N3.2bn has been imposed on United Bank for Africa Plc, Zenith Bank Plc, Guaranty Trust Bank Plc, and Sterling Bank Plc by the Central Bank of Nigeria. The four leading financial institution were said to have committed various kinds of regulatory infractions during the 2015 financial year. UBA – the most... Read More

CBN, gtb, Sterling, UBA, zenith

December 21, 2014

Konga enters ‘Top 12 most respected companies’ list

by Damilola Jagun Konga.com, Nigeria’s largest online mall, has been announced as the 12th most respected company in Nigeria. The award was presented to the company at the BusinessDay ‘Top 100 Most Respected Companies Award’ ceremony and recognized some of the most influential companies in Nigeria. To arrive at the 100 companies list, Businessday Research... Read More

Airtel, Dangote, Diamond Bank, Dufil, FBN Limited, Globacom, gtb, Konga, MTN, Nestle Nigeria Plc, nigeria, nigerian breweries, Unilever

August 22, 2014

How the CBN is explaining the reintroduction of ATM charges

by Tunji Andrews The Central Bank of Nigeria has said that the introduction of the N65 charge on “Remote on us” transactions, is in the long term interests of customers, as it would ensure healthy competition amongst ATM deployed, leading to better service delivery. This was announced by Ibrahim Mu’azu, who appears to be holding... Read More

atm, banking, CBN, Finance, gtb, Ibrahim Mu'azu, nigeria, Ugochukwu Okoroafor, Zenith bank

April 1, 2014

CLICK: Ndani TV premieres Season 2 of ‘The Juice’ on Africa Magic Entertainment DSTV 151 (PHOTOS)

by Akintomiwa Agbaje “It’s a new season and a new direction!” “We are happy to push the boundaries of television and entertainment at Ndani TV, and we are excited about the future!” With the Announcement of the new season of The Juice’ moving to satellite TV, it’s no wonder Ndani TV executives are excited. If there’s one... Read More

September 14, 2013

Hilarious! This is how to do a job interview right (WATCH)

by ‘Jola Sotubo Frank Donga of NdaniTV is at it again! This time he attends a job interview and manages to show, a little too clearly, all the emotions that an average job-seeker experiences. His expression is so sincere that, despite his bumbling, you want to give him the job right away. Watch the video... Read More

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August 22, 2013