By Joke Kujenya THE NIGERIAN National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has refuted recent statements by Mr. Paul Ibe, Media Adviser to former Vice President Alhaji Atiku Abubakar. The company notes that the statements have prompted its response. The press release, issued on August 22, 2024, accuses NNPC of being influenced by corporate cabals and ...
By Favour Johnson, NewsMedia Intern REGULATORY CONCERNS intensifies as the Nigerian Data Protection Commission (NDPC) imposes a significant penalty in an ongoing data breach dispute. The matter involves a major financial institution, Fidelity Bank, which has been accused of failing to comply with data protection laws. The issue surfaced on Apr...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter AMID ECONOMIC turbulence and heightened customer concerns following the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)’s January intervention, the financial sector has witnessed significant shifts. Despite these challenges, Union Bank has reported a profit before tax of ₦79.8 billion for the first half of 2024,...
By Precious Johnson, JKNewsMedia Intern GLOBAL THOUGHT leaders in coaching will convene on 10 and 11 October 2024 to discuss the latest trends in coaching and leadership at a virtual event. The International Coaching Expo (ICE) will focus on “Empowering Change Agents: Coaching for Sustainable Impact,” exploring ways to enhance coaching practic...
By Joke Kujenya THE NIGERIAN National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has addressed claims circulating in the media regarding a supposed debt of $6.8 billion owed to international oil traders. The company categorically denies this allegation, stating that it does not owe such an amount to any international traders. NNPC Ltd. clarified th...
By Joke Kujenya THE NIGEIRAN National Petroleum Company Ltd. (NNPC Ltd.) has firmly denied rumours of employment slots for sale. The company urges the public, particularly jobseekers, to disregard such claims as baseless and fraudulent. Olufemi Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd., issued an official statement on August ...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter CUSTOMERS OF Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) were reassured Thursday after a recent incident sparked concerns over the safety of their data. On Wednesday night, the bank’s website experienced a temporary outage, leading to fears of a potential data breach. This concern was further fueled by media report...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter ANY OUT-of-court settlement by Dozzy Group, led by Chief Daniel Chukwudozie, regarding Chief Cletus Ibeto and his companies on an ongoing N4.8 billion fraud case at the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja, has been firmly denied. Contrary to claims made by the Ibeto Group, Dozzy Oil & Gas Limited [&h...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter A NEW data bundle named ‘My-G’ has been launched, offering affordable and flexible plans to enhance online activities. It was launched by Total telecommunications Services Provider, Globacom. Tailored for content creators and social media enthusiasts, this package ensures cost-effective c...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Report RISING CONCERNS over payment card fraud and unauthorized data access have driven Union Bank to achieve the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS) version 4.0 certification. Moreover, this significant milestone reinforces the Bank’s commitment to safeguarding customer information and combati...
