Jul 21, 2020 – Top News Magazines.

GTBank Marks 10 Years of Autism Advocacy, Holds Annual Autism Conference in July

Jul 21, 2020 topnews

For the past 10 years, Guaranty Trust Bank plc has been at the forefront of the advocacy for people living with autism. The Bank’s Orange Ribbon Initiative has also become a major rallying point for driving awareness about Autism, campaigning against the social stigma associated with developmental disorders and helping people with autism live a full and productive life. This year, as part of its Orange Ribbon Initiative, GTBank will hold its 10th Annual Autism Conference via live stream on Monday, July 27 and Tuesday July 28, 2020 so that…

FIRSTBANK CONVENES SMECONNECT WEBINAR, PROMOTES GROWTH OF THE EDUCATIONAL SECTOR

Jul 21, 2020 topnews

First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Nigeria’s premier and leading financial inclusion services provider, has announced the convening of a Business Clinic to promote the growth and sustainability of the educational sector, especially in the light of the coronavirus which is having an adverse effect on the operations of schools across the world. The event is scheduled to hold via Zoom platform by 11:00am on Thursday, 23 July 2020. “Managing Your School through the Pandemic: Engagement and Retention Strategies,” is the topic of the event and will be discussed by experts,…

Akeredolu emerges APC governorship candidate in Ondo

Jul 21, 2020 topnews

Rotimi Akeredolu, current governor of Ondo State, has won the governorship primary election held on Monday with a landslide victory. Akeredolu polled 2,725 to become the candidate of the party, Olusola Oke came second with 262 votes while lsaacs Kekemeke came a distant third with 19 votes Over 3,127 delegates voted in the election which commenced by 2pm and ended by 8:20pm. Akeredolu led in all the 18 council areas of the state. The governorship primary was held at the international Event Centre, the Dome in Akure, the state capital.…

Indian college allegedly hires guards to beat up two black students

Jul 21, 2020 topnews

The maltreatment of two African students at the Roorkee Institute of Technology, Uttarakhand, India, has sparked an outrage in the institution. According to reports, Ibrahim (Nigerian) and Benjamin (Ghanaian) were mercilessly beaten on the college premises last week, leaving them injured after the two went out for dinner without a pass. It was gathered that the school administration had not granted passes since March due to the coronavirus pandemic. A local source said, “Students faced problems after they ran out of money. They use to have their meals in the college…

Man commits suicide over rape accusation

Jul 21, 2020 topnews

Izuchukwu Madubueze, a creative designer and founder of Uhuru Designz, a United States of America-based clothing company, has taken his own life over an allegation of sexual assault. Izu, who resided in Tampa, Florida, reportedly moved to the US some years ago. Izu graduated from King’s College, Lagos, in 2013, before getting a scholarship to study at the University of Florida. The King’s College Old Boys’ Association confirmed his death on its Twitter page. It was gathered that a Twitter influencer and female rights activist, Nanichi Anese, added Izu’s name to a list of…

NDDC probe: MD faints at hearing

Jul 21, 2020 topnews

NDDC acting Managing Director, Prof Kemebradikumo Pondei, yesterday slumped while being interrogated by lawmakers. The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio, on Monday said most contracts of the Niger Delta Development Commission were awarded to members of the National Assembly. Akpabio said this in Abuja at the sitting of the House of Representatives committee investigating the NDDC. Besides the forensic audit of the commission ordered by President Muhammadu Buhari, both the Senate and the House of Representatives are currently investigating alleged financial recklessness in the commission. Pondei and…

Man commits suicide over N215,000 fine in Ogun

Jul 21, 2020 topnews

A man identified as Fatai Salami, A truck owner, has committed suicide after his truck was seized by officials of the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps for flouting COVID-19 laws in the state. Salami reportedly drank an insecticide, snippers, on the premises of the TRACE after he was asked to pay N215,000 for flouting COVID-19 law in the state. A source said that TRACE officials seized the deceased’s truck from his driver in Abeokuta on Thursday for flouting social distancing order and failure to use face mask. He was…

Fidelity Bank Appoints Onyeali-Ikpe as CEO Designate

Jul 21, 2020 topnews

The Board of Directors of Fidelity Bank Plc has announced the appointment of Mrs. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, the current Executive Director, Lagos and South-west Directorate, as the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO) designate. It also announced the impending retirement of the current MD/CEO of the bank, Mr. Nnamdi Okonkwo. A statement from the bank said Okonkwo would step down from the board of the bank on December 31 upon completion of his contract tenure, in line with the bank’s governance policies. It stated that the approval of the Central Bank of…

Messi, Ronaldo and co miss out as 2020 Ballon d’Or cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic

Jul 21, 2020 topnews

France Football has announced that the prestigious prize will not be handed out this season due to the “lack of sufficient fair conditions” There will be no Ballon d’Or winner in 2020, with France Football announcing that due to the “lack of sufficient fair conditions”, the prize that has been dominated by Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in recent times will not be awarded for this calendar year. A prestigious Golden Ball has been handed out to the best player on the planet since 1956, however the decision has been…

Access Bank successfully takes over Transnational Bank of Kenya

Jul 21, 2020 topnews

The vision of Access Bank to be the World’s Most Respected African Bank is fast turning to reality, with its successful completion of the acquisition of Transnational Bank (Kenya) Plc. In a filing with the Nigerian Stock Exchange, the Access Bank said this is a sequel to the earlier announcement on October 28, 2019, investing public. This follows the receipt of full regulatory approvals and fulfilment of all conditions precedent to completion. According to the Bank, its entry into the Kenyan market is a key gateway in East Africa, which…