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 will be at the GTBank Fashion Weekend to offer insights on how to successfully position a fashion brand. Share on: WhatsApp

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AFRICA’S STARS TO PAY TRIBUTE TO MANU DIBANGO, KING SUNNY ADE, PAPA WEMBA AT AFRIMA  2016

The performance stage of the 2016 All Africa Music,Awards,  AFRIMA, will come alive on Sunday, November 6 at Eko Hotels & Suites, Lagos in Nigeria as African music stars line up for pulsating and emotive tribute performances in honour of Manu Dibango, King Sunny Ade and late Papa Wemba, three of Africa’s renowned music legends. In partnership with the African Union Commission, AUC, and the support of the Official Host City, Lagos State, AFRIMA 2016 grand awards ceremony is preceded by The AFRIMA Music Village on Friday November 4, 2016,…

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Gtbank Releases 2016 Q3 Unaudited Results…. Reports Profit Before Tax of N140.84Billion

Guaranty Trust Bank plc has released its unaudited financial results for the 3rd quarter ended September 30, 2016, to the Nigerian and London Stock Exchanges. A review of the 3rd quarter performance shows positive growth across all key financial metrics and improved strategic positioning of the brand. Gross earnings for the period grew by 44% to N329.3billion from N229.4billion reported in the corresponding period of September 2015; driven by growth in fee & commission income as well as foreign exchange income. Profit before tax stood at N140.84billion, representing a growth…

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EU gets tough on African migrants

Reports has it that EU leaders are getting tough on African migrants. This is encouraged by their success in halting a mass influx of refugees by closing Greek borders and cutting a controversial deal with Turkey. A Brussels summit on Thursday is expected to endorse pilot projects to pressure African governments, via aid budgets, to slow down the influx– an exodus of people across the Sahara and Mediterranean. It also wants swift results from an EU campaign to deport large numbers who reach Italy. “By the end of the year,…

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