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Wema Bank Plc, Nigeria’s leading innovative bank, has urged customers to beware of fraudsters and impostors seeking to take advantage of the current economic situation to defraud unsuspecting victims. In line with the regulatory requirement from the Central Bank of Nigeria, the bank has sent out series of Scam Alerts stressing the need for customers to be mindful of fake sites on the web and all social media channels posing as Wema Bank. Through its social media channels, the Bank has consistently warned customers to carry out background checks before paying for purchases from social media vendors and apply two-factor security measures on their social media accounts to protect themselves from hackers. The Bank’s Chief Information and Security Officer, Mr Adeoluwa Akomolafe, in a statement, encouraged individuals to be mindful of fraudulent tricks and pyramids schemes that promise instant returns. “One of the ways by which customers get swindled is by getting enticed by quic

First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Nigeria’s premier and leading financial inclusion services provider, has announced that its all-female online community  www.firstgem.com.ng  , offers mentoring, support and capacity building opportunities for all to create a new generation of financially literate women. With the aim to increase its engagement and reach a wider audience, an online repository for its FirstGem product was created and designed to provide a virtual online community where like-minded women irrespective of where they are in Nigeria and abroad, gather to connect, grow and share knowledge on everything about lifestyle, parenting, career development, entrepreneurship, health, work and family. Financial empowerment and wealth creation ideas are shared to encourage women to play their part in providing financial support for their families. The portal provides varied contents ranging from Blog stories to Vlogs, Newsletters, Chat rooms which are built on 6 pillars – Heal

9'   The Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has been enmeshed in a controversy lately over alleged non-payment of wages to highway sweepers. In a chat with newsmen in Lagos during the week, the acting Managing Director of the agency, Mr. Ibrahim Odumboni, offered explanations and clarified other issues. Excerpts by Demola Ojo Not many knew you until the recent reports of protest against LAWMA by some highway sweepers claiming to be owed arrears of salaries. For the benefit of readers, can you briefly tell us who is Ibrahim Adejuwon Odumboni? Answer: Well, let me begin by thanking Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for giving me the opportunity to serve. To answer your question directly, my training was in financial services management. I attended institutions both in Nigeria and the United Kingdom. Before I was appointed as acting Managing Director last month by Mr. Governor, I was serving as the Executive Director of the Lagos State

BEING A TEXT OF PRESS STATEMENT ISSUED BY THE LEADERSHIP OF EPE DIVISION FORUM ON THE FORTHCOMING ON MONDAY 29th JUNE, 2020 AT POPO OBA SQUARE EPE, LAGOS STATE. Gentlemen of the press, We are highly honoured and delighted to address you on this crucial occasion which was called to discuss an issue of outmost importance as it concerns we the most productive segment of our society. Epe Division Forum (EDF), is a public group that is committed to good governance, accountability and transparency in government, and the enthronement of probity in public service, most especially in the affairs of government throughout the division. No doubt the growth and development of our immediate environment, the state and the country at large is our utmost priority. In the same breath, permit us to use this scrupulous medium to express our sincere condolences to the family of Senator Bayo Osinowo, member representing Lagos east senatorial District at the Senate. His untimely demise came as a rude

By Fashina Shakiru Flycomnews. The Executive Chairman, National Union Road Transportation Workers, (NURTW) Lagos state Chapter Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya (aka MC OLOMU) has appointed Alhaji Agboola Olarewanju Hakeem popularly known OKORO as a new branch chairman Idomuta D,  Lagos Island yesterday at the NURTW Secretariat, Agege Lagos. Flycomnews authoritative gathered that, the new appointment takes with oath office and certificate issued immediate effect. Fashina Shakiru Publisher Flycomnews congratulates Managing Director Agbos Motors Alhaji Agboola Olarewaju Hakeem (aka OKORO), on his new appointment as the new Branch Chairman Idumota D, Lagos Island, NURTW.  Fashina said, "I have no doubt that you have the excellent leadership skills, dodginess and soft heartiness to pilot this new appointment . This new role will marks new  the beginning in Lagos Island NURTW free from violence but peace and unity", says Fashina. Congratulations!!! From all of us a

By: Fashina Shakiru Flycomnews. Former national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC)  Mr Adams Oshiomhole bows out. In a press conference in Abuja on Saturday, while addressing the newsmen, says bound to obey  the leader of the party. According to him, I have accepted the decision of the party’s national executive committee (NEC) to dissolve the national working committee (NWC). Oshiomhole urged his lawyers to withdraw his appeal pending at the supreme court. While thanking President Muhammadu Buhari had two years ago invited him to come and reposition the APC and that since the president in his wisdom has also agreed to the dissolution of the NWC. However, he is bound to obey him as the leader of the party. The former Edo governor was challenging a court of appeal order upholding his suspension him as chairman of the party. The NWC was dissolved by the party’s NEC on Thursday.

The zero charge for mobile money transfers by Ecobank commenced in March as part of the bank’s corporate action to cushion the rising spread of Coronavirus. Ecobank has extended its zero-charge fee for digital money transfers below N5,000 till the end of September this year. In addition to the free USSD session fee currently enjoyed by Ecobank customers, users of Ecobank Mobile, Ecobank Online, USSD – Ecobank *326# can continue to enjoy zero fee charge for digital money transfers below N5,000. New customers can also benefit from this by opening an Xpress account from the comfort of their homes by simply dialling *326#. The zero charge for mobile money transfers by Ecobank commenced in March as part of the bank’s corporate action to cushion the rising spread of Coronavirus. The decision to extend the zero-charge policy is hinged on the bank’s drive to continuously encourage citizens to adopt digital banking particularly with the ongoing social distancing campaign target

By: Fashina Shakiru Flycomnews In the midst of COVID-19, ease of ensuring constant availability of drinkable water, Lagos Lawmaker Hon., Suliamon Olarenwaju Afinni, representing Lagos Island Constituency II set to inaugurate rehabilitation of ten drinkable boreholes water through physical planning and project committee across Lagos Island East. According to Mr. Sola Jones, Chairman physical and planning project committee said, this exists to provide essential potable and drinkable water in all the ten wards in Lagos Island Constituency II. The Chairman, appreciate the Hon Afinni's milestone, unrelenting efforts and contribution to his constituency. The project which designed across the ten wards in Lagos Island East from ward D1 Branco, ward D2/3 Campbell, ward E1 Anikotamo, ward E2 Andrew, ward E3 Inabere Ward F1 Lawson. Others are ward F2  Salu Court, F3 Okesuna, Kadiri Court, ward G1 Oshodi,  outside Dosunmu compound, Ward G2  Dumare Street, Epetedo area.

* Praises Npower initiative, wants private sector to do more. By: Fashina Shakiru In recognition of her  efforts in conflict management, crime control and corporate social responsibility, the Eagle Crime Awareness and Prevention Initiative (ECAPI) recently honored the Chairman of Board of Trustees, Silicon Valley Nigeria Economic Development (SVNED); HRM Queen Aminat Temitope Ajayi a.k.a Mama Diaspora as the grand matron of the organization in a courtesy visit to her Lagos residence. The Founder and National President of ECAPI, Ambassador Samuel Eniola Adam says ECAPI is a worldwide non-governmental organization. It works across the globe in collaboration with all the security agencies. It was registered in Nigeria on August 2016 under the Corporate Affairs Commission. The President noted that 'security is everybody's business'. This way is to undercover crime and not to fight crime with guns. It is to act as crime stoppers to give information, create awa

  Wema Bank, Nigeria’s leading innovative bank, is urging customers to continue to bank safely by using ALAT and its USSD platform, *945#. Following increasing reports of positive COVID-19 cases, the bank has encouraged its customers to take advantage of alternative banking channels (ALAT and *945#) to carry out bank transactions rather than risk going out to branches. With ALAT, Nigeria’s first digital bank, customers can pay bills, transfer funds, buy airtime and data and perform other financial transactions. The USSD code *945# provides a quick and easy means to carry out bank transactions even without data. It is the go-to option in areas where the internet network is not so strong or where transactions need to be done urgently. Funmilayo Falola, Head of Brand and Marketing Communications, Wema Bank explained that “although the lockdown has been lifted and most businesses have resumed, individuals need to continue to observe precautionary measures to

  First Bank of Nigeria  Limited, the nation’s leading financial services provider, has announced that its all-female online community  www.firstgem.com.ng  , is offering mentorship support and capacity building opportunities for all to create a new generation of financially literate women. With the aim to increase its engagement and reach a wider audience, an online repository for its FirstGem product was created and designed to provide a virtual online community where like-minded women irrespective of where they are in Nigeria and abroad, gather to connect, grow and share knowledge on everything about lifestyle, parenting, career development, entrepreneurship, health, work and family. Financial empowerment and wealth creation ideas are shared to encourage women to play their part in providing financial support for their families. The portal provides varied contents ranging from Blog stories to Vlogs, Newsletters, Chat rooms which are built on 6 pillars – Health, Wealth and

  The Centre for Anti-Corruption and Open Leadership,  CACOL , has called on anti-corruption agencies in the country for necessary investigation of fraud allegation rocking the Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA). In a statement issued by CACOL and signed by Mr. Tola Oresanwo, the anti-corruption organization’s Coordinator, Administration and Programmes on behalf of its Executive Chairman, Mr. Debo Adeniran, he stated, “It would be recalled that Fraud running into hundreds of millions of naira has been reportedly uncovered in the Lagos State Waste Management Authority. The Punch  newspaper reported that the beneficiaries were some contractors, who engaged street sweepers for the cleaning of Lagos roads. It was learnt that due to the connection of some of the culprits, who are mostly politicians, there was fear nothing would be done about the discovery. It was also reported that a former Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of LAWMA, Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin

He once walked through the valley of the shadow of death but came out unscathed. Prince Segun Akanni ex- Personal Assistant and later Chief of Staff to Aare Gani Adams, who is the National Coordinator of Oodua Peoples Congress, (OPC) and now the 15th Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yoruba land, says he has everything to be grateful to His creator. In December 2018, he was ‘sacked’ by his former boss Aare Adams, on allegation of ‘dining with his boss’ enemy (Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu)’. Six months later, precisely June 5, 2019, Akanni was attacked in Gbagada, Lagos by a mob whom he suspected were sent by his former boss to eliminate him. Adams has since denied the allegation and has even gone further to institute a legal battle with his erstwhile godson. It’s exactly a year when Akanni escaped from his attackers, albeit by hair’s breath. To celebrate the first anniversary of the horrid experience, Akanni, The Publisher of The Drum Online Media who has since relocated to Canada to join his fa