Mr Chukwuma was arrested at about 11 am on Tuesday at his residence in Enugu.

The company, in a tweet, accused EFCC officials of storming the residence and arresting Chukwuma “like a common criminal without any prior invitation”.

But the anti-graft agency denied the claim, insisting that the Innoson boss failed to honour a prior invitation and accused him of jumping bail.

“His arrest followed his refusal to honour invitation by the commission having earlier jumped an administrative bail granted him in a case being investigated by the Capital Market and Insurance Fraud Unit of the Commission’s Lagos office,” a statement by EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Mr Wilson Uwujaren, read.

“Chukwuma rather than honouring invitation by the EFCC, mobilised six truck-loads of thugs pretending to be staff of his company to his residence, where they manhandled EFCC operatives.”

According to the statement, it took reinforcement from the Enugu office of the EFCC to arrest the industrialist.

The EFCC said Mr Chukwuma “is currently being grilled by a team of investigators”.

The closely watched case of Gbarabe v. Chevron — a class action against the oil giant based on an oil rig explosion off the coast of Nigeria — has been portrayed as a cautionary tale for the world of litigation finance. The defense attorneys’ dogged pursuit of the details of plaintiff’s outside funding, the story goes, succeeded, and aided in the attack on the adequacy of plaintiff’s counsel. The defense did successfully defeat class certification, but litigation funding ultimately played little or no role in the case’s demise.

The casual reader learning about Gbarabe might assume that litigation finance arrangements are routinely disclosed or discovered. As discussed recently, there is currently no automatic disclosure regime for litigation finance. The litigation finance arrangements in Gbarabe came to light only because of the narrow circumstances presented there: the court had to determine whether counsel could adequately represent the class, counsel conceded litigation funding had relevance to that inquiry, and counsel did not assert privilege over the funding agreement. Gbarabe is an outlier. In nearly every case where similar discovery has been sought, it has been denied.

Those courts faced with the disclosure issue have generally found that a party’s communications with actual or prospective funders are shielded from production based on the work product doctrine, which protects “documents and tangible things that are prepared in anticipation of litigation or for trial by or for another party or its representative (including the other party’s attorney, consultant, surety, indemnitor, insurer or agent).” Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(b)(3)(a). As explained in a recent case, Viamedia, Inc. v. Comcast Corp., the doctrine serves “to protect an attorney’s thought processes and mental impressions against disclosure.” Communications between a party, its attorneys and actual or prospective litigation funders necessarily contain and reflect “opinions by . . . counsel regarding the strength of . . . claims, the existence and merit of . . . defenses, and other observations and impressions regarding issues that have arisen in this litigation,” and fall squarely within this protection. Doe v. Society of Missionaries of Sacred Heart (N.D. Ill. May 1, 2014). The “the terms of the final agreement—such as the financing premium or acceptable settlement conditions” similarly “reflect an analysis of the merits of the case.” Carlyle Investment Management v. Moonmouth Co. (Del. Ch. Feb. 24, 2015).

Parties seeking disclosure of communications between claimants and funders argue that even if they do constitute work product that protection has been waived. This argument has been repeatedly rejected. While disclosure to a third-party can result in waiver, it generally will not when the disclosure is done pursuant to a non-disclosure agreement and steps are otherwise taken to control the confidential information. As explained in Viamedia, “the point of the protection is not to keep information secret from the world at large but to keep it out of the hands of one’s adversary in litigation.” In that case, the court concluded that the disclosure to litigation funding firms pursuant to an NDA did not result in a waiver because it did not make it “substantially more likely that its work-product protected information would fall in the hands of its adversaries.” As several courts have observed, “litigation funders have an inherent interest in maintaining the confidentiality of potential clients’ information.” See, e.g., U.S. ex rel. Fisher v. Ho (E.D. Texas March 15, 2016).

Viamedia is the latest of numerous cases that have examined the issue of work product protection for communications or agreements with actual or prospective funders and reached similar conclusions. (A partial list follows; please visit this page for a comprehensive list of relevant cases that will be regularly updated.)

In a patent infringement case, the IP holding company that owned the patent at issue reached out to various “investment brokers and potential investors with slide presentations and other documents that contained disclosures of Inpro’s licensing and litigation strategies and also estimates of licensing and litigation revenues.” The court rejected the argument that these documents were not created for litigation purposes but rather for “business advice” and found the work product protection applicable because the documents were prepared “with the intention of coordinating potential investors to aid in future possible litigation.” Because the documents were shared pursuant to an NDA the protection was preserved. Mondis Technology, Ltd. v. LG Electronics, Inc. (E.D. Texas May 4, 2011).

My own question is why does this bank single out one bank, isn't the same USSD offered by all Nigerian Banks. I say we go after all of them

The World’s leading consumer health and hygiene company, Reckitt Benckiser (RB) makers of Dettol has urged nursing mothers to embrace good hygiene practice during breast-feeding. This was reiterated upon at a Breast-feeding workshop, titled ‘Sustaining Development Together’ which was carried out in partnership with Save Our Children International, Nigeria Branch, at Shomolu, Lagos, recently.
This event was organized to mark the World Breast-Feeding Week which is celebrated between August 1st and 7th in more than 170 countries. It had in attendance over 500 nursing mothers from the Shomolu local Government in Lagos, Nigeria, and they were taught proper hygiene for themselves, their babies and the whole family. They were also each given Dettol antiseptic liquid, and a book on hygiene to help practice this.
According to the Marketing Director, RB, West Africa, Aliza Leferink, “at RB, we reach an average of 700 thousand mothers yearly through our New Mum’s Programme where we educate about proper hygiene for mothers and their babies”. “Breast Feeding is all about giving babies a healthy life, and at RB, we are committed to providing products such as Dettol Antiseptic Liquid and Dettol Soap that can help mothers have healthier lives and happy homes”. She went on to add, “Hygiene is very important when it comes to eliminating illnesses, and nursing mothers should always wash their hands and clean themselves up before breast feeding their kids. Reckitt Benckiser is proud to partner with the Save The Children in “The Stop Diarrhea Initiative” (SDI), and educating nursing mothers on proper breastfeeding habits is a part of that”.
Also, speaking at the event, the Chief of Party, Stop Diarrhea Initiative, Save the Children International, Nigeria Chapter, Mr. David Atamewalen stated that “It is good to breast feed babies in the first 6 months after delivery. I appeal to all men to encourage and support their wives to breast feed their babies exclusively for the first 6 months of life. When they do this, their babies will not come down with diarrhea, cholera, and other illnesses”.
On the other hand, the Advocacy Advisor, Save The Children International Nigeria chapter, Mrs. Folake Kuti, elucidated more on the breast-feeding campaign. “Breast Feeding should be encouraged in organizations. Men are implored to give their support to the success of breast feeding in their various capacities. We are celebrating this year’s Breast Feeding Week to remind us that we still have a long way to go in terms of babies dying of diarrhea and cholera”.
At the event, participants were also taught proper hand washing steps to ensure they stay germ free, and how to clean their environments with Dettol Antiseptic Liquid.

RB’s vision is a world where people are healthier and live better. The company purpose is to make a difference by giving people innovative solutions for healthier lives and happier homes. Over the years, RB Nigeria, has been in collaboration with Federal Ministry of Health, Nigerian Medical Association and Save the Children International to actively and consistently promote the message of good health and hygiene in Nigeria.

The All Progressives Congress member representing Kogi West Senatorial District, Senator Dino Melaye, on Thursday said he called Senator Oluremi Tinubu a stupid woman on the floor of the Senate during an executive session because she also referred to him as a dog and a thug.

Melaye, who addressed parliamentary reporters in the National Assembly, however, denied using vulgar words against Oluremi, the wife of the leader of the APC, Senator Bola Tinubu.

He vowed not to apologise to Tinubu for allegedly assaulting his wife even as he said that the APC leader could not determine his future political career because the politician was not God.

Melaye said, “…I did not use any insolent, abusive, degrading or mannerless language. So, there was no reaction from any of our colleagues as regards my presentation. After I spoke, so many other senators spoke and I did not mention the name of any senator while I was making my presentation.

“Unfortunately, Senator Oluremi Tinubu got up and for reasons only known to her, the first thing she said was that she’s being harassed in this chamber by Senator Melaye.

“I kept quiet at that point. …At that point I was still very calm, she got up again and said that ‘this thug must be tamed.’ At that point, I got up and I told her that she is very stupid. The next statement from her is that ‘you are a dog.’

“She called me a dog and when she called me a dog I stood up and I reacted and I told her that this is not Bourdillon and that she should look at my face, I am not one of those senators who normally come to prostrate to them in Bourdillon.

“ I told her I am from Kogi State, I am not from Lagos State and that there would never be a day that I will come to you for political assistance. These were my words and she went on shouting dog, thug.

“I want to tell you gentlemen of the press that for every action there must be a reaction. When I got up to address my colleagues she was not the only senator there.”

Melaye also denied ever saying he would impregnate Mrs. Tinubu.

He said, “It is fallacious, malicious and a lie that I said I will impregnate Mrs. Tinubu. Biologically, it is even impossible to impregnate Mrs. Tinubu because she has reached menopause.

“If you also look at that statement for those of us who are intellectually mobile, how can you say you want to beat somebody and at the same time you want to impregnate the person if you juxtapose the two is there any correlation? Does it make any logical sense? So, when they planted this falsehood they did not think deeply.”

He also said though he read in the newspaper that the APC leader was demanding an apology from him for abusing his wife, he would not do so now.

“I read from the social media that Senator Ahmed Bola Tinubu through his media aide is asking me to apologise. I will not believe that a man of his calibre will ask for apology without hearing from both parties.

“However, when I get confirmation that Senator Ahmed Bola Tinubu actually is the one asking me to apologise, I will also address him accordingly.”

Meanwhile, the South-West zone of the APC has warned Melaye to stay away from the zone for threatening to beat Mrs. Tinubu.

In a statement signed by the Zonal National Secretary, APC South-West, Ayo Afolabi, on Thursday, the party described Melaye as an example of ‘vagabond in power’, saying, however, that it was not surprised by Melaye’s conduct towards a woman because he never had a successful marriage.

“Meanwhile Senator Melaye should regard the South West Zone as a no-go area if he refused to tender a public apology and desist from such unruly behaviours on any colleague from any party of this country in the future. A word is enough for the wise.”

The party also called on the Inspector General of Police to take note of Melaye’s threat to kill anybody that testified against the accused persons in the Senate forgery case.

Also, women in the Osun State chapter of the APC have condemned the alleged assault of Mrs. Tinubu by Melaye.

SERAP calls on the Senate President Bukola Saraki and the Speaker of the House of Representatives Yakubu Dogara to show leadership and refocus the National Assembly to be able to perform their law-making functions in a manner that will rid the country of impunity for corruption and not embrace or tolerate it.

Granting senators and representatives immunity and life pensions would neither enhance governance accountability nor contribute to the betterment of Nigerians.

“Nigerians will reject any self-serving attempt by the senators and representatives to tear up Section 308 of the 1999 Constitution to grant their leaders immunity from prosecution for corruption and money laundering. Nigerians will also reject the despicable attempt by the senators and representatives to grant themselves life pensions. SERAP will pursue all legal avenues nationally and internationally to compel the senators to drop the immunity and life pension proposals.

SERAP is worried that the proposal for life pensions is coming from some ex-governors in the National Assembly that continue to enjoy ‘pensions’ for serving as governors for eight years. This is a gross injustice and double jeopardy for millions of Nigerian pensioners who continue to be denied the fruit of their labour in old age.

It’s a massive let-down for those elected to make laws for the peace, order and good governance of the country to prioritise their own personal interests over and above those of millions of Nigerians who continue to suffer the effects of high-level official corruption.

Rather than engaging in constitutional amendment for personal aggrandisement the leadership of the National Assembly should encourage the inclusion in the constitution of legally enforced economic and social rights such as the right to food, to adequate housing, to access to healthcare, to work and good conditions of service, and to adequate standards of living for millions of Nigerians who continue to live in poverty.

Source : http://guardian.ng/opinion/life-pension-immunity-for-legislators-not-acceptable/

.....GTBank saved by the bell, there was actually a fire incidence and it was reported as far back as when it happened. It was reported by Online media, some of them are :



http://techloy.com/2011/12/24/gtbanks-e-channels-atm-internet-banking-pos-go-down-after-fire-outbreak/



https://www.facebook.com/gtbank/posts/10150479972404131



http://tekedia.com/32287/gtbank-echannels-temporarily-unavailable-nigeria-fire-incident-problem/



https://goafrit./2011/12/24/gtbank-e-channels-are-temporarily-unavailable-in-nigeria-fire-incident-problem/

Foremost African financial institution, Guaranty Trust Bank plc, has been listed among the top 500 global banking brands in a study conducted by Brand Finance, one of the world’s leading brand valuation consultancy.

In the report, which is to be published in the February edition of the Banker, GTbank rises to 389th in the league table of the world’s biggest banks, 28 places from last year’s 417th position. It is one of only four Nigerian banks and tops in the country as the bank with the highest year-on-year brand value increase; from $213 million in 2015 to $243 million in 2016.

“We are excited to be named among the biggest banking brands in the world,” commented Segun Agbaje, the Managing Director/CEO of GTBank. “Our continued rise in the league of the world’s biggest banks is made possible by the passion and unwavering commitment of every member of staff, the management and the board to building a solid financial institution reputable for innovation, integrity, good corporate governance standards, and excellence in service delivery.”

Banks from five African countries made the ranking of which those from Nigeria cumulatively had the highest brand value increase of $249 million. Egypt came in second with a brand increase of $239 million followed by Togo at $134 million, while South Africa and Morocco both recorded brand decreases of $878 million and $213 million respectively.

GTBank has consistently played a leading role in Africa’s banking industry. The Bank operates from over 230 branches in Nigeria and has banking subsidiaries in Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, Cote D’Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Liberia, Sierra Leone and the United Kingdom. Reputed for its superior financial performance and best in-class product and service delivery, the bank has received numerous awards from industry watchers and analysts, among these are the “Best Banking Group of 2015, Nigeria,” by the World Finance Magazine and the 2015 Bank of the Year by leading international investment and communications group, Africa Investor (Ai).

Sometimes it sadden my heart to see us not authenticating a story before putting up malicious lies around brands and individual in Nigeria.

This story is a pure scandal as EFCC never sealed nor have anything to do with Reputable Financial Institution. The said story is a fragment of the writer’s imagination and it’s not something to worth mentioning as it depicted an alarming level of ignorance.

So every beautiful orange big building you see now is a GTB building, GTBank has only three branches in Wuse 2, one by Kiss FM, one at Omega Plaza and the one by AP Plaza, check the bank’s website for a list of all its branches and see for yourself if this building will be listed as one.

This building is a brand new building in Wuse 2 just after Glo Headquarters, by the Traffic junction. There is a small Stanbic IBTC bank branch by the street leading into it. It’s truly unfair to be misinforming the public this way, all in the name of sensationalism. This is the sort of misinformation that sends people to jail in saner climes.

Please, we should be careful to verify news first before putting them on front-page. This is so embarrassing, unprofessional and puts the image of the Bank in bad light.”

Sometimes it sadden my heart to see us not authenticating a story before putting up malicious lies around brands and individual in Nigeria.

This story is a pure scandal as EFCC never sealed nor have anything to do with Reputable Financial Institution. The said story is a fragment of the writer’s imagination and it’s not something to worth mentioning as it depicted an alarming level of ignorance.

So every beautiful orange big building you see now is a GTB building, GTBank has only three branches in Wuse 2, one by Kiss FM, one at Omega Plaza and the one by AP Plaza, check the bank’s website for a list of all its branches and see for yourself if this building will be listed as one. It’s truly unfair to be misinforming the public this way, all in the name of sensationalism. This is the sort of misinformation that sends people to jail in saner climes.

Please, we should be careful to verify news first before putting them on front-page. This is so embarrassing, unprofessional and puts the image of the Bank in bad light.”

The Gateway International Stadium, Sagamu is set to host the 2nd edition of the GTBank Super Cup on Wednesday December 02, 2015. Winners of the GTBank Principals Cup tournaments in Lagos and Ogun state will meet in an epic battle to decide who reigns as the ultimate champion of champions. The Executive Governor of Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, and the Managing Director of Guaranty Trust Bank, Segun Agbaje will lead other dignitaries to the event.

This year’s edition, tagged the “ultimate battle” is poised to be an epic clash between two sides relatively new to the competition. In the boys’ category, Birrel Avenue Senior High School, Lagos will play Pakato Senior High School, Ogun. History is however on the side of Pakato Senior High School, having paraded the most lethal attack in the competition, scoring 18 goals and conceding only 3 on their way to emerging as Ogun State’s champions. Pakato’s ascendancy in the competition has been phenomenal having finished 4th in 2013 and 3rd in 2014, they will be seeking to stake their claim as the ultimate champions.

Debutants Birrel Avenue Senior High School will be playing for glory as they seek to enter their names in the history books by claiming the elusive title of champions of the Super Cup. Will history continue as we know it or will history be rewritten, is a story that will be told when these titans collide at the Gateway International Stadium, Sagamu.

The female category promises to be an exciting encounter as two-time champions, Ikotun Senior High School, Lagos will seek to build on their illustrious success in the competition having emerged as 2012 champions as they battle a defiant Muslim High School, Ogun who will be making their debut in the prestigious tournament.

According to Segun Agbaje, the Managing Director of GTBank, “the value of sports as an aid to personal development cannot be over emphasized. We believe that young people are the future, so we are creating a platform for them to express themselves and compete fairly. The GTBank Super Cup Competition continues to pave the way for youths to cultivate their sporting talents and aptitudes, whilst fostering and building a healthier lifestyle at a critical stage in their lives”.

Guaranty Trust Bank plc is one of the few Nigerian financial institutions that have maintained a defined Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategy since its inception in 1990. The Bank actively supports in-classroom and out-of-classroom educational programmes, infrastructure development, students’ scholarship and teachers training across Africa.

Medtronic, the world’s largest medical technology, services, and
solutions company, and Renescor, Limited Liability Partnership, have
signed a partnership deal to bring high quality cardiac care and
healthcare managed services to the purpose-built Gbagada Cardiac and
Renal Centre (CRC) in Lagos.

Renescor was recently awarded a five-year concession agreement with
the Lagos State Government to activate and bring high quality services
to the purpose-built Gbagada Cardiac and Renal Centre (CRC). Renescor
is partnering with Medtronic to help manage CRC’s Cath-Lab, Operating
Room (OR) and ICU.

Chairman of Renescor, Dr Ladi Awosika, explained: “Nigeria is in
desperate need for efficient Cath-Labs and operating rooms (OR) to
treat more patients locally. Lagos currently has only two operational
Cath-Labs to serve a population of 16 million and is in critical need
of more.”

Dr. Ladi added “We decided on Medtronic because it is the largest
medical technology manufacturer globally with over 65 years of
experience and positive track record of delivering value to their
customers and partners. Our collaboration will ensure the hospital is
run to the highest global standards of care quality, efficiency,
patient safety, and optimised capacity to help more patients be
treated.”

The agreement, which runs for a term of four years, will see Medtronic
Integrated Health Solutions Department partnering with Renescor to
help finance, manage, and optimise services in Cath-Labs, OR and ICU.
The partnership consists of end-to-end management of these units,
which includes operational support, staffing and material management,
deployment of the latest Cardiovascular Information System,
operational excellence Lean/Six sigma consulting services, continuous
performance assessment and benchmarking services, advising on and
implementation of growth programs, as well as training and education
services for cardiovascular therapies. The aim is to transform CRC
into a leading regional centre that achieves global standards of care
in line with international leading institutions.

Khodor Mekkaoui, Head of Medtronic Integrated Health Solutions for
Middle East, Africa, Central Asia and Turkey commented: “Our
involvement at CRC is a distinctive example of Medtronic’s Integrated
Health Solution offerings. We are moving beyond the supply of devices,
to deliver healthcare services that would ensure more access to
patients in areas where it is currently not readily available. The
Integrated Health Solution model helps optimise healthcare delivery
and drives greater economic value.”
This is the first undertaking of its kind by Medtronic IHS Department
in Africa, and underscores its vision to address universal healthcare
needs.

Mekkaoui added: “This important contract presents a unique opportunity
for Medtronic to showcase its skills and expand its footprint in
Africa, where there is also a great need for investment in healthcare
sector, in countries facing a lack of funding and shortage of
resources.”

Dr Awosika agreed: “Many issues faced in Nigeria today are similar to
those in other African nations. We believe that the Medtronic
integrated health solutions can be adapted and customised to other
African countries.”
He added: “Medtronic’s role and dedication as a partner shows how
they are truly dedicated to improving care in African nations, as can
also be seen through one aspect of their mission, which is to help in
the globalisation of care by addressing inequities in healthcare
access and affordability around the world.”

Renescor Limited Liability Partnership is a special purpose vehicle
registered for the purpose of providing first class End Stage Renal
Disease Services and Cardiology Healthcare Services to Lagos State
residents and the broader Nigerian population.

Medtronic plc headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, is among the world's
largest medical technology, services and solutions companies -
alleviating pain, restoring health and extending life for millions of
people around the world. Medtronic employs more than 85,000 people
worldwide, serving physicians, hospitals and patients in more than 160
countries.

The global media is abuzz with the news of the new products launched at Apple’s event last night. Among the products announced, the bigger than ever iPad Pro and the stunning new iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus. The new iPhone will also come in Rose Gold. This is fantastic for all of us who are Apple fans and for those of us who have yet to make the leap into the world of Apple, these products are worth it.

So what about us in Nigeria? When will we be able to get our hands on this prize possession? Surely it won’t be that far away. Last year was the first time Nigeria was included in the iPhone launch, we received it on the 14th November, only 8 weeks of the launch of USA. So can they do better this year?

Consider these facts before you go out and buy the new iPhone:

In the past we have had no option but to give our friends and family money to purchase abroad and ask them to queue in New York or London. Why take the risk of sending dollars through the airport when you can buy locally. With companies like Etisalat, Globacom and Airtel all selling the iPhone in their stores we can trust them to have the authentic product which comes with the Apple warranty and the best data bundle deals around. It now seems odd to ask someone else to get the iPhone for you when you can get it yourself, and probably sooner than the return of our traveling friends.

Also, have you ever noticed how the price of an iPhone changes. In the USA the iPhone stays at exactly the same price for a whole year. So why does it change so much here? It’s because we are being ripped off by people who want to make a quick buck at our expense. Last year you could buy the iPhone 6 16GB for a massive N210,000 from unauthorised retailers, and only a few weeks later when it was launched officially you could buy the iPhone 6 16GB for N135,000 in the authorised retailers. Now who is the clever one, the person who had to go and get it from the unofficial retailers or the person who did the right thing and waited. We now have an option, that is to get the iPhone when it is launched officially, which comes with the official manufacturers warranty, guaranteed FaceTime and the guarantee that the iPhone is not stolen or fake.

For all this, we need to listen out for the real thing in Nigeria, announced by the authorised retailers and networks. iPhone will be here sooner than we think.

The Apple iStore in the ikeja shopping mall is the home of "everything Apple in Nigeria".

For a list of authorised resellers in Nigeria go to www.iSpot.com.ng

The global media is abuzz with the news of the new products launched at Apple’s event last night. Among the products announced, the bigger than ever iPad Pro and the stunning new iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus. The new iPhone will also come in Rose Gold. This is fantastic for all of us who are Apple fans and for those of us who have yet to make the leap into the world of Apple, these products are worth it.

So what about us in Nigeria? When will we be able to get our hands on this prize possession? Surely it won’t be that far away. Last year was the first time Nigeria was included in the iPhone launch, we received it on the 14th November, only 8 weeks of the launch of USA. So can they do better this year?

Consider these facts before you go out and buy the new iPhone:

In the past we have had no option but to give our friends and family money to purchase abroad and ask them to queue in New York or London. Why take the risk of sending dollars through the airport when you can buy locally. With companies like Etisalat, Globacom and Airtel all selling the iPhone in their stores we can trust them to have the authentic product which comes with the Apple warranty and the best data bundle deals around. It now seems odd to ask someone else to get the iPhone for you when you can get it yourself, and probably sooner than the return of our traveling friends.

Also, have you ever noticed how the price of an iPhone changes. In the USA the iPhone stays at exactly the same price for a whole year. So why does it change so much here? It’s because we are being ripped off by people who want to make a quick buck at our expense. Last year you could buy the iPhone 6 16GB for a massive N210,000 from unauthorised retailers, and only a few weeks later when it was launched officially you could buy the iPhone 6 16GB for N135,000 in the authorised retailers. Now who is the clever one, the person who had to go and get it from the unofficial retailers or the person who did the right thing and waited. We now have an option, that is to get the iPhone when it is launched officially, which comes with the official manufacturers warranty, guaranteed FaceTime and the guarantee that the iPhone is not stolen or fake.

For all this, we need to listen out for the real thing in Nigeria, announced by the authorised retailers and networks. iPhone will be here sooner than we think.

The Apple iStore in the ikeja shopping mall is the home of "everything Apple in Nigeria".

For a list of authorised resellers in Nigeria go to www.iSpot.com.ng

Emirates, a global connector of people and places, has announced the launch of a sale campaign offering up to 25% off to select destinations in its Economy Class cabins for the Nigerian market.



The special fares apply to all Emirates’ destinations from Lagos including: Mumbai (BOM); Guangzhou (CAN); Delhi (DEL); Dallas-Fort-Worth (DFW); Dubai (DXB); Houston (IAH); New York (JFK); London (LHR); Chennai (MAA) and Chicago (ORD); Bangalore (BLR); Mumbai (BOM); and Guangzhou (CAN).

The offer is valid for booking between 18 August and 24 August for travel from September 1st up to December 10th, 2015, (conditions apply).

Economy Class fares from Lagos to Delhi via Dubai, start from $992; Mumbai $1,020; Guangzhou $1,043; London $1,025; Chicago $1,243; New York $1,241; Chennai $1,010; Houston $1,344; Dallas-Fort-Worth $1,343 and Dubai $852.



Economy Class fares from Abuja to Delhi, via Dubai, start from $992; Guangzhou $1,043; Washington $1,243; Beijing $1,264; Kuala Lumpur $1,136 and Bangalore $1,018



Speaking on the tactical fares, the Regional Manager, Emirates West Africa, Mr. Manoj Nair stated that, the special fares and the opportunity to stopover in Dubai for shopping and leisure are particular attractions for passengers, with the 96-hour visa in Dubai making the journey even smoother.


“Passengers can experience award-winning services from Emirates international cabin crew from more than 130 countries, gourmet cuisine and the airline’s renowned ice inflight entertainment system, which offers passengers hundreds of audio and visual channels on demand,” he added.


Customers travelling with Emirates benefit from a generous baggage allowance of 30kg in Economy Class, 40kg in Business Class and 50kg in First Class. Passengers on Emirates flights can also stay in touch with SMS, email and phone connections in every seat

In a bid to ensure sustenance our National cultural heritage, which according to most experts is gradually fading amongst children, foremost financial institution; Guaranty Trust Bank plc is embarking on amazing journey to promote the Nigerian native languages through a national competition for children titled “SKS In Your Mother Tongue”.

The competition which is powered by the Bank’s Smart Kid Save account runs till September 07, 2015 and is open to children nationwide in the following categories; kiddies (6-9 years old), pre-teens (10-13 years) and teens (14-17years).


To participate in the competition, children are expected to get a picture of any significant monument in Nigeria and describe it in their Mother Tongue. Completed entries are to be sent via email to sks@gtbank.com with a detailed description of the monument accompanied by its name, location and language of description along with the senders name and age. The picture of the monument can be obtained from newspaper clippings, online or the kids can take the picture themselves.

The GTBank Smart Kids Save account is a product designed specially to help parents save for their children as well as teach children about the importance of saving. This new competition from the Bank, is part of a series of activities lined up to commemorate the 10th year anniversary of the SKS product. Earlier in year, the Bank held the “Little Picasso Contest” which provided children an opportunity to express themselves through art. Winners were rewarded with various prizes from the Bank.

According to a representative from the Bank, we are excited about the “SKS In Your Mother Tongue” competition because it is not just about organizing a campaign for children to win gift items, its about celebrating our proud Africa heritage which makes us unique and informs our identity as a Proudly African and Truly International Bank

Customers have so much to look forward to as the the Bank will be rewarding its loyal SKS customers with mini sport cars for toddlers, iPod touch, iPad Air, playstation4 consoles, bicycles, tricycles, limited edition beats by dre Headphones.

The Smart Kids Save account is designed to inculcate financial literacy in children and teenagers early in life as well as promote a healthy savings culture amongst them. Parents can open the account with as low as N1, 000 (One Thousand Naira) in any Guaranty Trust Bank branches nationwide.

As leaders of tomorrow and tools to sustain our culture, it is imperative for parents to continually ensure traditions are passed down to the younger generation so as to prevent any erosion of our proud African heritage

The SKS Account has its interactive site www.gtbank.com/sks where kids can play games, receive educational support for homework and study, subscribe to the SKS newsletter and sign up for various competitions to win prices.

ENTREPRENEURS TO GRAB $10,000 AT GTBANK, SHE LEADS AFRICA PITCH COMPETITION

In the continuous search and supporting Entrepreneurs both big and small in 2015, She Leads Africa has partnered with the Foremost Institutional Bank, GTBank, and the launch of her second annual Entrepreneur Showcase for the most talented female entrepreneurs in Nigeria and Africa in Diaspora.

The flagship of the event is the premier platform for young female entrepreneurs looking to grow and scale their businesses across Africa. Participants in the competition will vie for US $10,000 in cash prizes, media features in international news outlets, and exclusive meetings with top investors.
The 2014 edition received nearly 400 applications from 27 countries for just 10 finalist positions. The top finalists were featured in Forbes, Ventures Africa, Venture Burn and several other international news outlets. They also had the opportunity to pitch their businesses to a panel of leading business personalities including Aliko Dangote, Hakeem Belo-Osagie, Audu Maikori and Omoyemi Akerele. Empowers
Based on the fact that female entrepreneurs are often underestimated, hindered and overlooked, GTBank and partner found the need to empower the zealous entrepreneurs in the continent.
This year teamwork championed by GTBank is to illuminate on women who are driving Africa's growth through leadership, commerce and innovation.

Corroborating the need of empowering female entrepreneurs, Yasmin Bello-Osagie, Co-founder, She Leads Africa says, “ We decided to launch She Leads Africa because we saw a critical gap in the market - no one was investing in high growth female entrepreneurs. Through our Entrepreneur Showcase we not only give exceptional entrepreneurs a space to connect with investors and the media but we also provide them with training and mentoring to ensure that they are able to take advantage of the experience."

Affirming the effect of the competition, the 2014 winner, Cherae Robinson founder of travel startup Tastemakers Africa stated "participating in the She Leads Africa pitch competition literally changed my life and my business, by putting me on a rocket ship towards success." "I was able to hire my first employee with my winnings and I continue to receive support from the team nearly one year later," she concluded.
Application window has been specially extended for SME businesses listed on the GTBank SME MarketHub until 27th July 2015 at 11:59pm. Businesses from any industry are eligible to apply as long as there is one woman on the founding team between 18-35 years old. To apply please visitwww.smemarkethub.com/she-leads-africa and don't forget to attach your pitch deck.
Considering the fact that there is nothing like concrete plan, paying attention to dreams, nurture it and taking advantage of every opportunities, Anals Nin urges “ Throw your dreams into space like a kite, and you do not know what it will bring back, a new life, a new friend, a new love, a new country”.

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ST. GREGORY’S COLLEGE, IKOYI VS ST. FINBARR’S COLLEGE, AKOKA

Facts

St. Gregory’s College
• St. Gregory’s College will be playing in the finals of Masters Cup back to back (2014&2015)

• Came 3rd in 2012 and 2nd 2014.

• Defeated St. Finbarr’s College last year on penalties (5-4) at the quarterfinal round.
• Defeated St. Finbarr’s College 1-0 at the 1979 Principal Cup Final.
• St. Gregory’s College has the highest number of goals scored this season (16)
• Key Players: Obi David, Fadayin Ebenzer, Onigbo Oke.

St. Finbarr’s College
• This is the first time St. Finbarr’s will be playing at the GTBank Masters Cup Final
• Best Masters Cup Appearance: Quarterfinals, 2014.
• St Finbarr’s won the most Principals Cups (11) in Onikan Stadium
• St. Finbarr’s is the most successful secondary school football team in Nigeria
• They defeated St. Gregory’s College in the Principals Cup Finals of 1962 and 1978
• Produced the likes of Samson Siasia, Stephen Keshi Henry Nwosu.
• Key Players: Nicholas Ekeoma, Opara Nnadozie and Alex Mario

Winners! Saint Finbarr’s Bariga

Winners! Ansar-ud-deen Itire

Queen’s College Yaba versus Ansar-ud-Deen Isolo

Saint Gregory Boys versus Western College

GTBANK Masters Cup Season 4 Highlights

GTBANK Masters Cup Season 4 Semi Final Highlights

Queen’s College Yaba versus Ansar-ud-Deen Isolo

Saint Gregory Boys versus Western College

The grand Finale of The Gtbank prestigious masters cup will hold on Friday 26th June 2015 at Onikan Stadium, Onikan Lagos. This year clash of the titans among St Finbarr’s, St Gregory, Ansar-UD-Itire and Queens College, Lagos will leave no stone unturned as they will all be playing for pride as prestigious schools.

St Gregory’s college will be riding into the finals after their memorable win against old rivals Western College whom they defeated by 2-1. Now, the Gregorians will play against St. Finbarr’s College who is known for its prowess in sports, and has produced celebrated football players and such as the current coach of the Super Eagles, Stephen Keshi, Henry Nwosu, Nathaniel Ogedegbe, Wakilu Oyenuga, the late Obe Adedeji, Emeka James and Paul Okoku .
In the female category, defending Champions; Queens College Yaba will play against Ansar-UD-Deen Itire in a bid to successfully defend their title. Fatimah Oyebanji of Ansar-ud-Deen Itire has 12 goals in her kitty from 4 matches will slog it out energetic Dolapo Ariori of Queens college whom her hat-trick gave her school ticket to the finals.
Come witness and support young raw talents as they bring to life unique and fresh skills with history of grassroots football in Nigeria, as GTBank the Foremost Bank will reward them with N750,000 ,N500,000 and N350,00 for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners respectively in both the male and female categories.

The Finals of the Masters Cup Competition is scheduled to hold on Friday 26th June 2015 at Onikan Stadium, Onikan, Lagos.
See fixtures below.

Team Matches Time
Female Queens College, Yaba vs Ansar Ud Deen Girls High School, Itire 1.00 pm
Male St. Gregory’s College, Ikoyi vs St. Finbarr’s College, Akoka 2.30pm