tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45444734791789761712024-03-27T16:53:48.985-07:00Welcome to GistmasterGistmaster Blog on latest news,gossip and business info in Nigeria and all around the worldGistmasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08791152319855727926noreply@blogger.comBlogger2798125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4544473479178976171.post-57789099255332832082024-03-14T06:25:00.000-07:002024-03-14T06:25:50.676-07:00Vetifly co-founders declared wanted by EFCC The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared wanted the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Emmanuel Wisdom Okoh and Chief Operating Officer and board member, Angel Odumodu of Vetifly Global Inc. for alleged stealing and obtaining money by false pretence. The anti-graft agency in a public notice on Wednesday, displaying the photographs of the wanted persons, said, “The Gistmasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08791152319855727926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4544473479178976171.post-30794908344678479282024-03-14T03:22:00.000-07:002024-03-14T03:22:50.979-07:00WEMA BANK ALERTS CUSTOMERS TO FRAUDULENT ADVANCE PAYMENT REQUESTS FOR LOAN DISBURSAL Wema Bank, Nigeria’s foremost innovative bank and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has alerted its customers to beware of fraudulent antics involving requests for advance payments to secure loans, asserting that Wema Bank will never request any form of advance payment into personal or corporate accounts before disbursing loans.This notice was issued following recent Gistmasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08791152319855727926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4544473479178976171.post-25924679274859641152024-03-14T03:20:00.000-07:002024-03-14T03:20:11.086-07:00SANWO-OLU ELEVATES AKOSILE TO SPECIAL ADVISER, MEDIA AND PUBLICITY The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has elevated his Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Mr. Gboyega Akosile, to Special Adviser, Media and Publicity. The appointment, which took immediate effect, was announced on Wednesday in a letter dated March 13, 2024, and signed by the Head of Service, Mr. Bode Agoro. "I wish to convey the approval of Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Gistmasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08791152319855727926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4544473479178976171.post-48326591396864213652024-03-14T03:14:00.000-07:002024-03-14T03:14:19.047-07:00NEPL/SEPLAT JV Kicks-Off the 2024 “Eye Can See” Initiative The NEPL/Seplat Energy JV has kicked off the 2024 edition of the Eye Can See initiative, one of its flagship Corporate Social Investment (CSI) in Benin, Edo State. The event, which took place at the Palace of the Oba of Benin, is designed to provide free optical treatment at all levels to members of the communities within NEPL/SEPLAT operational communities.Photo Caption (Seplat -Eye Can Gistmasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08791152319855727926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4544473479178976171.post-2442869179791313392024-03-01T06:39:00.000-08:002024-03-01T06:39:24.817-08:00WEMA BANK EMERGES MEMBER OF THE MONTH FOR FINTECH ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA Wema Bank, Nigeria’s foremost innovative bank and Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has been recognised as the member of the month by the Fintech Association of Nigeria for its outstanding contributions to the fintech and innovation ecosystem.The Fintech Association of Nigeria [FinTech NGR] is a non-profit and non-political organisation established to serve as a platform for the Gistmasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08791152319855727926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4544473479178976171.post-70518399981732505162024-02-21T15:17:00.000-08:002024-02-21T15:17:24.721-08:00Dollar crashes from 1800 to 1400 as Goverment attacks spot buyers on Binance The Federal Government of Nigeria determination to curb the activities of forex speculators seem to be gaining momentum with the exchange rate now down to 1439 to 1 US Dollar. The Naira strengthens against USDT as Binance and other crypto platforms confirm they are in talks with government to curb spot trading. Aside talks with Binance and other platforms, the attack against currency Gistmasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08791152319855727926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4544473479178976171.post-42930485496831046662024-02-04T03:25:00.000-08:002024-02-04T03:25:02.074-08:00EFCC Recovers N30 Billion from Ministry of Humanitarian N37B fraud The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has recovered over N30bn from the N37,170, 855,753.44 allegedly laundered in the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs under the former minister, Sadiya Umar-Farouk.Sources in the anti-graft agency, who spoke with our correspondent on Friday, said the commission had also uncovered over N500m from the scam associated with Umar-Farouk’s successor, BettaGistmasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08791152319855727926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4544473479178976171.post-57282105071093398722024-02-04T03:15:00.000-08:002024-02-04T03:15:18.547-08:00Seyi Makinde's dance of shameIt is very curious that Governor Seyi Makinde referenced the petition signed and dated 3rd of February on a letter that he signed on the 2nd of February. Abeg, who is fooling who?This whole thing is being orchestrated by the inglorious G5 governors who sabotaged PDP at national who want to again sabotage PDP in Edo state. They have never wished the party well and this is another example. Recall Gistmasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08791152319855727926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4544473479178976171.post-58833117186132191852024-01-11T09:25:00.000-08:002024-01-11T09:25:17.585-08:00Breaking: Wema Bank ALAT Set Record Breaking Precedent in 2023 performance. Wema Bank, Nigeria’s foremost innovative financial institution and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, set a record-breaking precedent in 2023, with a tremendous upsurge in its 2023 corporate performance as seen in the bank’s 2023 Q3 performance results. In a yearly analysis that captured financials for the first three[3] quarters of 2023, Wema Bank recorded a 130% Gistmasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08791152319855727926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4544473479178976171.post-20563621116658840982023-12-11T00:28:00.000-08:002023-12-11T00:28:49.589-08:00Ayodeji Peter Falope Receives BDSP of the Year Award at the 20th EDC Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Awards 2023 Lagos, November 24, 2023 – The Enterprise Development Centre (EDC), of the Pan-Atlantic University, home to the Lagos Business School (LBS), recently hosted its 20th annual gala at the Harbour Point Event Center, Victoria Island. The celebration honored six outstanding Business Development Service Providers (BDSPs), recognizing their significant contributions to nurturing entrepreneurship Gistmasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08791152319855727926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4544473479178976171.post-16730757425226027482023-11-05T10:50:00.001-08:002023-11-05T10:50:44.015-08:00PREGNANCY HAPPENS ON IT'S OWN TIME, NOT NECESSARILY WHEN WE WANT IT-DR SHAKIRAT SMITH-OKONUThe Medical Profession in Nigeria has some people that despite all odds believe that our nation must work and they dig in to deliver their best to their ever demanding Patients. One of such people is amiable and hardworking Dr Shakirat Tinuola Smith- Okonu. The daughter of the Medical Juggernaut and still very active Dr Waheed Smith , Director of the Prestigious, Smith Medical Centre, LagosGistmasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08791152319855727926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4544473479178976171.post-73342584216900618802023-10-17T02:13:00.001-07:002023-10-17T02:13:53.072-07:00Christmas In Delta': Leisure Park Asaba Conclude Plans To Host First Ever Christmas Extravaganza The management of Leisure Park, Asaba in Delta State has come up with a unique plan to celebrate the 2023 Christmas in a never before seen manner.A statement signed by the Park's Public Relations Officer, Mr. Godday Umukoro, disclosed that Christmas in Delta, is billed to be a sustained 45 days event which will commence on the 1st of December, 2023, and will run through to the 14th of Gistmasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08791152319855727926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4544473479178976171.post-6377074219418247892023-10-16T11:09:00.002-07:002023-10-16T11:09:28.931-07:00How suspect developed software to hack FCMB, withdraws over N17 Million The Kaduna Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on October 13, 2023, arraigned Michael Anan Onimisi before Justice R.M Aikawa of the Federal High Court, sitting in Kaduna for developing a software code named: “Bee-Leaf” and “Real-Eve” to defraud First City Monument Bank Plc, the sum of N17, 785,010.75 (Seventeen Million, Seven Hundred and Eighty Five ThousandGistmasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08791152319855727926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4544473479178976171.post-12548793881863723882023-10-09T06:02:00.000-07:002024-02-26T11:52:57.486-08:00Protesters Invade King's palace, LGBTQ Rights Residence The traditional ruler of Asaga community in Abia state, Chief Emma Kanu Onugu has been removed following a violent protest led by some activists and community leaders. Allegations against the former traditional leader include corruption practices and inability to stop people with abnormal sexual orientation such as Lesbians, Bisexuals and same sex people (LGBTQ ) in the community. Gistmasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08791152319855727926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4544473479178976171.post-89827436178748070182023-10-05T03:22:00.001-07:002023-10-05T03:22:21.531-07:00ELKRIS BIO-HEALTH LAUNCHES REVOLUTIONARY ANTI-BP ORGANIC SUPPLEMENT Prevention, management and control of high blood pressure could become a lot easier for Nigerian patients as a new breakthrough natural organic All-in-One supplement for High Blood Pressure management has debuted in the Nigerian bio-health market. The breakthrough supplement which offers revolutionary control of High Blood Pressure, Cholesterol and Blood Sugar levels, neutralizes Gistmasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08791152319855727926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4544473479178976171.post-40350611956252390582023-09-10T08:18:00.000-07:002023-09-10T08:18:03.187-07:00 HOW AFRICAN COUNTRIES CAN MAKE PUBLIC HEALTHCARE WORK BETTER, Dr. Elliott Omose, Chairman & CEO, Elkris GroupThe Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Elkris Group, Dr. Elliott Scott Omose, has observed that public healthcare management in most African countries remained poor and ineffective due to the faulty service delivery model and structure that governments and decision makers adopt. He said for the teeming poor and vulnerable population in the continent to really enjoy accessible public Gistmasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08791152319855727926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4544473479178976171.post-11533034617228926052023-09-10T01:27:00.001-07:002023-09-10T01:29:47.248-07:00CBN Deputy Governor, Aishah Ahmad not under arrestSources close to the Deputy Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Aisha Ahmad have denied insinuations in some quarters that she is under arrest In light of the ongoing investigation into the activities of the Godwin Emefiele led Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) as instructed by President Tinubu, all senior officials of the Central bank have been interrogated by the DSS Gistmasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08791152319855727926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4544473479178976171.post-31777552521495931872023-09-09T09:40:00.005-07:002023-09-09T09:40:59.214-07:00CBN investigations, alleged financial crimes and smear campaigns!Twitter has been agog of recent with allegations and counter allegations of alleged financial crimes by the senior echelon of the Central Bank of Nigeria. This is all a fallout of the ongoing investigations by the DSS and a special investigator to probe the CBN under Godwin Emefiele as ordered by President Tinubu. Obviously this will mean deep probe into most if not all activites as carriedGistmasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08791152319855727926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4544473479178976171.post-25709500443045150282023-08-22T12:50:00.000-07:002023-08-22T12:50:05.819-07:00"Discover Delta" Set To Position Delta State As Global Tourism Hub"Discover Delta", an initiative by Leisure Park and Film Village Asaba is set to position Delta State as a global tourism destination.Powered by Nigeria's leading amusement park and resort, Omu Resort, "Discover Delta", is a multifaceted initiative that promises to redefine the tourism landscape in Delta State.Set to be launched in September 2023, "Discover Delta" encompasses a series of Gistmasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08791152319855727926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4544473479178976171.post-19070060255537342792023-08-11T08:03:00.001-07:002023-08-11T08:03:19.226-07:00Femi Adebayo Takes Movie Business to another level Femi Adebayo is the current champion in the business of movie making in Nigeria. Jagun Jagun, his latest effort released on movie app, Netflix is the talk of the town. Talk of about a movie that is a complete work of art from cinematography, dialogue, casting and effect, Jagun Jagun is a whole new level just like Adebayo did when he produced 'Ageshinkole'. Most financial institutions Gistmasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08791152319855727926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4544473479178976171.post-11808247420804619092023-08-09T03:53:00.002-07:002023-08-09T03:53:09.960-07:00Okumagba apologizes after comments on Uduaghan, Warri land A member of the Okumagba Royal Family in Delta State, Prince Louis Okumagba, on Monday apologized to the Alema of Warri Kingdom, Chief Emmanuel Oritsejolomi Uduaghan, for his comments on Warri land." I sincerely apologise for dragging the name of the Alema of Warri Kingdom, Chief Emmanuel Oritsejolomi Uduaghan, in the mud’’ Louis Okumagba said in a statement entitled ‘’Okumagba: Warri Land Gistmasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08791152319855727926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4544473479178976171.post-40046225515355867302023-08-09T03:45:00.004-07:002023-08-09T03:45:37.388-07:00SANWO-OLU CONGRATULATES LAGOS APC CHAIRMAN, OJELABI AT 65 Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated the State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, on his 65 years birthday. Governor Sanwo-Olu, in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, on Monday described Pastor Ojelabi, a former federal lawmaker and ex-member of the Lagos State Executive Council, as a Gistmasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08791152319855727926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4544473479178976171.post-33309478350243577062023-08-06T14:24:00.003-07:002023-08-06T14:24:41.456-07:00UBA OFFERS CUSTOMERS #FUNSUMMER TREAT WITH EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS, DISCOUNTS Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has assured customers of a memorable summer treat with the recent launch of exclusive benefits and discounts tied to its cards during this period.Tagged, the #FunSummer campaign, customers are set to enjoy a wide range of privileges and savings between now and the end of August 2023, and this service is open to all customers and Gistmasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08791152319855727926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4544473479178976171.post-31255763892707311582023-08-04T06:16:00.000-07:002023-08-04T06:16:11.273-07:00Top 5 Richest Bankers in Nigeria according to Billionaires Africa List A fast growing online business magazine, Billionaires Africa recently profile 5 top richest bankers in Nigeria. Gistmaster.com is not surprised by the names mentioned just that we don't know if the list is correct according to the numerical order.Jim OviaMarket value of stake in Zenith Bank: $224.3 millionJim Ovia is the visionary founder and Chairman of Zenith Bank Plc, Nigeria’s largest Gistmasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08791152319855727926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4544473479178976171.post-58441617743893427842023-08-01T09:12:00.004-07:002023-08-01T09:15:29.766-07:00Helicopter crash in LagosConfirmed report shows Helicopter crashed and bursted into flames today around Oba Akran Road, Ikeja-Lagos. Name of the helicopter pilot is unknown as at the time of report. More details is being awaited as it is not sure the pilot survived. Gistmasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08791152319855727926noreply@blogger.com0