ArticleBy Alex C Africa’s aviation sector is projected to contribute $168.7 billion to the continent’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by the year 2032, owing to an increase in socio- economic activities. While Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy, is expected to benefit immensely from this, given its population of over 170 million people– the largest within the continent, this development regularly provides a huge flow of air traffic and aviation activities, boosting travel and aviation revenue. Africa’s aviation sector reportedly generated 428,000 jobs in 2012. Amongst this, 52 percent were workers in restaurants and shops at the airport, 6 percent were employed…
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ArticleBy Alex CUnited Bank for Africa (UBA) plc has unveiled a web-based banking platform, U-Direct Corporate, a cash management and transaction services platform designed to aid small and large firms maximise their payments, collections and liquidity position. U-Direct Corporate, which is operational in UBA Nigeria and across 18 African subsidiaries of the UBA Group, offers an integrated, single sign-on product suite, through which UBA provides to corporate clients cash management and transaction banking services. The new web-based U-Direct Corporate, designed for SMEs, large companies, institutions and government, requires only a password to access all its 8 modules on the platform.…
ArticleBy Alex C Total Nigeria plc total dividend payout stood at N11 per share in 2013, the company’s annual report presented to shareholders at its annual general meeting shows. Total Nigeria plc, a key player in the energy sector, at its 36th Annual General Meeting (AGM) got shareholders approval to payout N3.1 billion as dividend representing N9 per share. The company had earlier distributed the sum of N679 million as interim dividends, representing N2 per share.Momar Nguer, chairman, Total Nigeria plc, said 2013 was a difficult year for the company and the business environment, but the company had thrived to…
By Bolarinwa Akande The two-year political malice between Ibinabo Fiberesima, who won the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) presidential election in 2012, and her arch rival, Emeka Rollas, was put to rest recently, during the 52nd birthday celebration of former Niger-Delta militant, Ateke Tom. Fiberesima and Rollars were said to have embraced each other, after Ateke enjoined them to bury the hatchet in Okrika, Rivers State, during the ceremonies. “This is the way we should live. We should all live together as one family. Emeka should support Ibinabo’s ambition and Ibinabo should lend listening ears. I don’t hate people.…
By Bolarinwa Akande The release date for the much publicized ‘Half of a Yellow Sun’ is still sketchy, as regulatory agency, National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), has re-instructed director Biyi Bandele to expunge some portions in the movie, which they considered sensitive to the security of the country. In a release signed by Acting Head, Corporate Affairs, Caesar O. Kagho, although the agency did not disclose the aspect of the film they had advised the filmmakers to expunge, fillers have it that they include some violent scenes that are capable of inciting ethnic crisis. Centred on the…
ArticleBy Bolarinwa Akande A Christian movie, Snare, is playing up the memory of late Yoruba theatre and music icon, Hubert Ogunde. The £1 million thriller, according to promoters, features the founder of the Deeper Life Church Ministry, Pastor Williams F. Kumuyi, who plays the role of a pastor in the movie, which they noted has been in production since 2010. Producer of the flick, David Ogunde said Snare is based on the story of an intelligent gentleman who faces the consequences of his character flaws. “Though he wants to change the society, which he views as poor and full of diseases, his decision…
By Bolarinwa Akande Music enthusiasts trooped out in large number last Friday, to be part of this year’s Project Fame All-Star concert which held in the city at the weekend. It wasn’t unexpected though – considering that fast-rising hip hop sensation, Sean Tizzle, Project Fame Season 2 winner, Chidinma; Mavin’s D’Prince and veteran artiste Sound Sultan were in town. The show itself lived up to expectations, as Sean Tizzle’s stage craft held no one in doubt that he is made for greater things. The crowd comprising largely students of the two tertiary institutions in the ancient city was pleased by…
ArticleBy Bolarinwa Akande Popular Fuji star Pasuma Wonder will in a couple of days drop three singles off his highly anticipated hip hop album. Titled ‘Abo’, ‘Omo olopesope’ and ‘O ti clear’, the songs are produced by Frankie Free and female music producer DJ Toxiq. According to Pasuma Wonder “this is something a lot of people have been waiting for. I mentioned my intention to record a hip hop album in 2009, but I have been too busy working on so many other projects. Right now I am pushing everything aside to record a 9-track hip hop album that will blow…
ArticleBy Bolarinwa AkandeThe much talked about historical film by Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen, ‘Invasion 1897’, is gaining grounds, despite being in post-production stage. The filmmaker disclosed that two long-stolen Benin artifacts have been received at the palace of Benin monarch, Oba Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolopolo, following recent campaigns, hinged on the message of the film. The film is being adopted as a means to re-open agitation against the injustice meted to the Benin people during the dark era of British expedition in Africa in 1897. The bronze carvings were said to have been voluntarily returned to the country by Mark Walker, a…
Article By Tade Collins Following the footsteps of his elder sister Uche Jumbo, Nelson Jumbo popularly known as OGB has finished work on his first movie titled ‘My Rich Boyfriend.’ ‘My Rich Boyfriend’ is a star studded movie starring Alex Ekubo, Ruth Kadiri, Bayray Mcwizu, Ik Ogbonna and a host of other celebrities, the movie is directed by Ikechukwu Nnebue popularly known as Flow. ‘My Rich Boyfriend’ is a subtle, humour-life drama of Kamsiyochukwu, the bread winner of her family, from a wretched village in the eastern part of Nigeria. She must conquer every man she meets…