Category: Business

…..Assures Customers Of Best-In-Class Service At This Challenging Times Zenith Bank Plc, Nigeria’s leading financial institution, has introduced an automated voice banking service, an interactive voice response (IVR)solution which enables customers to perform basic banking transactions by dialing a dedicated phone line through their registered phone numbers and following the prompts. By simply dialing +234 (1) 278 7000 from the phone number linked to their accounts and following the prompts, customers can pay DSTV/GOTV bills, restrict their accounts or block their cards, request account statement via email, view the last…

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Heritage Bank Plc has joined the World Health Organisation (WHO) in the celebration of “World Health Workers Week” and pay tribute to health workers globally for their selfless sacrifice and bravery in the fight against the novel Coronavirus pandemic causing countless mortality rates. The event is an annual commemoration of health workers but this year’s is scheduled to honour and advocate for health workers during the 8th annual World Health Worker Week slated for April 6 – 11, 2020. The theme for this year’s celebration is titled, “Leaders on the…

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The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has appointed Mr. Philip Kyanet as the Agency’s spokesman and Head of Public Relations. The appointment is part of the ongoing restructuring of the Agency by the newly appointed Executive Management of NIMASA led by Dr. Bashir Jamoh. Mr. Kyanet replaces Mr. Isichei Osamgbi who has been deployed to the Special Duties (External Relations and Technical Cooperation) Unit in the Office of the Director General. Mr. Kyanet who is a member of several professional bodies including the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations…

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…….Affected by Pandemic Prudential Zenith Life Insurance has announced some additional benefits designed to address the negative impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, which has claimed thousands of lives globally with the launch of its Coronavirus (COVID-19) initiative. According to a statement released by the company, the benefits which apply for a period of 45 days – from April 3rd to May 18th 2020 – will ensure that customers who have purchased or who intend to purchase any of the following Prudential Zenith Life products: My Family Protection Plan, My…

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Access Bank PLC, is at the forefront of the interventions deployed to fight the COVID-19 pandemic by big players in the private sector. The Bank played a major role in the formation of The Coalition against COVID-19 (CACOVID), a task force instituted to ensure the minimisation of the impact of Coronavirus pandemic in Nigeria. With a guiding strategy of making impactful social investments, and giving back to the society, this new joint effort with other members of CACOVID has seen the Bank donate 1bn Naira to facilitate the building of…

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…….. ”Today’s Pains, Necessary for Tomorrow’s Gains” – Jamoh ………“We Need to Maintain a Delicate Balance” – Hassan Bello Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Dr. Bashir Jamoh has stated that the guidelines for vessels calling at the Nigerian Ports recently issued by the Agency was to ensure shipping activities continue in a way that would not allow the spread of COVID-19. Dr. Jamoh who stated this when the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council, Barrister Hassan Bello led some stakeholders, including shipping companies…

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British Airways is expected to announce it will suspend around 36,000 staff. The airline, which grounded much of its fleet due to the coronavirus crisis, has been negotiating with the Unite union for more than a week. The two sides have reached a broad deal but are yet to sign on some details. The agreement means that up to 80% of BA cabin crew, ground staff, engineers and those working at head office will have their jobs suspended but no staff are expected to be made redundant. The decision will…

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In the face of the coronavirus pandemic and the lock down, Prudential Zenith Life Insurance is rolling out a range of services to help customers cope with the lock down. The new services include a range of additional COVID-19 insurance cover enhancements, without additional premium charges, and a waiver for ‘pandemic’ exclusions as contained in its policy language. In line with the recent pronouncement of the federal government, the company will be temporarily locked down and has therefore set up a dedicated claims team with remote working capabilities, to enable…

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United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has presented the sum of N1bn to the Lagos State government as part of the bank’s commitment to help curb the effect of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). This is also in fulfilment of its N5 billion commitment made by the UBA Group Chairman, Mr. Tony O. Elumelu, last week. Whilst presenting the cheque to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu at the Government House in Marina, UBA’s Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Kennedy Uzoka, said that as a socially responsible institution, UBA cares for its communities and…

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…Give Guidelines To Vessels Calling At Nigerian Ports The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency NIMASA , Dr. Bashir Jamoh has announced that following the current outbreak of COVID-19 and the need to mitigate the spread especially through shipping activities, , the Agency has developed Guidance to support all types of ships that operate in the Nigerian maritime domain and banned all vessels without thermal screening facilities from operating in Nigerian waters . Dr. Jamoh stated that the purpose is to help shipping companies and all…

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