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Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Africa is excited to reveal that Bill Gates is to appear on a special episode of "MTV Base Meets..." The US entrepreneur and philanthropist will make a special TV appearance in MTV Base Meets Bill Gates, discussing his views on the future of African technology, innovation and development...

  Zenith Bank Plc has launched a new mobile banking solution to make banking simpler and interesting. The bank’s *966# Eazybanking solution, launched into the Nigerian market, will complement the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN’s)  effort to build a cashless economy and enhance financial inclusion. The Unstructured Supplementary Service Data...

  As part of efforts to reward customers’ loyalty, Africa’s leading online travel company, Wakanow has unveiled its loyalty reward program to recognize old and new consumers. Commenting on the offer, the Deputy Managing Director of Wakanow Mr. Ralph Tamuno, said the program is a demonstration of Wakanow’s commitment to...

  Wema Bank Plc has announced the official launch of its special unstructured supplementary Service Data (USSD) banking platform *945#. While unveiling the USSD easy-banking code, the bank’s Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Segun Oloketuyi, disclosed that 945 was derived from 1945, the year the bank was established. “Convenient banking has...

  ...Five year deal across 19 markets focused on driving financial inclusion in Africa  United Bank Africa (UBA) and MasterCard have announced a partnership which will see UBA act as the issuer for MasterCard in 18 new markets in Africa. The partnership which came into effect in the second quarter...

  For a marketing communication campaign observer like us, it is easy to be distracted by the deluge of advertising materials and so when we came across the television commercial tagged Hollandia Evap “Correct Wazo”, we could not but interrogate the statement which gave pointers to a brand’s interesting attempt...

Zenith Bank is pleased to announce the launch of our USSD Banking service themed the ‘Easy Way to Bank.’ The solution embodies every word in that statement by enabling you perform financial transactions on any kind of mobile phone (Feature, Smartlite or Smart), without having to go on the Internet...

First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has said holders of its MasterCard, Visa and Verve cards are in for better value, seamless service and excellent experience, following the implementation of its recently commissioned technology solution, otherwise named, Finacle 10. The bank said yesterday that holiday makers will now have access to...

Known for its innovative approach, Etisalat Nigeria has added another feather to its cap by launching the Cliqlite Portal, an e-learning one stop shop for students. This demonstrates the company’s commitment to the development of the education sector in Nigeria. Speaking at the launch of the event at the Civic...

as UBA stock now best performing on the exchange Fitch International, one of the foremost global rating agencies has affirmed United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc's viability rating at "B", as the pan-African banking group continue to sustain its benchmark asset quality and strong profitability amidst industry and macroeconomic challenges....