FAAN Decongest Lagos Airport With Refurbished Terminal to Enhance Travel Experience

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has taken a significant step towards decongesting the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos by commissioning a refurbished departure terminal. Eko Hot Blog reports that alongside this improvement, four environmentally friendly CNG-powered air-conditioned buses have been introduced to enhance passenger mobility within the airport premises. EDITOR’S PICK … Read more

Skit Maker Brain Jotter Graduates from UNILAG, Seeks Job at Elumelu’s UBA

Popular skit maker Brain Jotter has proudly announced his graduation from the University of Lagos (UNILAG) and humorously expressed his interest in a job at the United Bank for Africa (UBA), which is owned by billionaire businessman Tony Elumelu. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in an Instagram post celebrating his graduation, Brain Jotter playfully asked … Read more

Decoding The Relationship Between Femi Otedola And Tony Elumelu: A Tale Of Broken Bonds

Tony Elumelu and Femi Otedola

In the world of Nigerian business and philanthropy, the names Femi Otedola and Tony Elumelu command great respect and admiration. These two prominent billionaires have been known for their entrepreneurial prowess and philanthropic contributions. However, recent revelations and accusations have rocked their once-strong relationship, leading to a dramatic breakdown. In this article, we will dive … Read more

‘Shocking Development:’ Two In Police Net For ‘Hacking Over 1,000 Bank Accounts’ In Lagos

Eko Hot Blog reports that police detectives with the Zonal Monitoring Unit of Zone 2 Command Headquarters, Onikan, Lagos State, have arrested two suspected Internet fraudsters, who specialised in hacking into people’s accounts and fleecing them of their cash. The Zonal Public Relations Officer (PRO), Hauwa Idris Adamu, made the disclosure in a statement on … Read more

CBN Plunges Nigerians Into Confusion As Banks Reject Old Naira Notes

The CBN’s naira redesign policy has been a source of suffering and confusion for Nigerians in recent weeks. The Supreme Court seemed to give respite to Nigerians last week after ordering the apex bank not to enforce its deadline for phasing out the old naira notes. However, some commercial banks have stopped collecting the old … Read more

Engage Certified Real Estate Professionals, Experts Urge Nigerians At Lagos Conference

Experts at a Lagos conference have urged Nigerians to engage certified real estate professionals. Eko Hot Blog reports that experts in the energy and real estate sectors have urged Nigerians to engage certified real estate professionals, just as they charged the Federal Government to localise electricity distribution in the country to improve supply and grow … Read more

Christy Uba Appointed As NYSC Acting DG

Uba

Christy Ubas has been appointed by Buhari as NYSC’s acting DG. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari appointed the Director of Information and Communications Technology, Christy Uba, the most senior Director at the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), as the Director-General of the scheme. Uba is now acting as the Director-General of NYSC … Read more

Two Escaped Death As UBA Bank Catches Fire

Two escape death in Onitsha bank fire ….two victims of fire incident at UBA bank, opposite Ejison plaza main market, Onitsha. EDITOR’S PICK Obi Reacts To Tinubu’s Labourers’ Comment, Says ‘There’s Dignity In Labour’ BREAKING: IGP Bans Use Of Spy Number Plates Nationwide [See Why] Tinubu/Shettima: 3 Top APC Members Who Quit Party Over Muslim-Muslim … Read more

2023: Apostle Suleman Reveals Reason Tambuwal Stepped Down For Atiku

2023: Apostle Suleman Reveals Reason Tambuwal Stepped Down For Atiku

Apostle Suleman Reveals Reason Tambuwal Stepped Down For Atiku Tambuwal had stepped down at the last minute to pledge his support to the former VP which helped in securing Atiku’s win EDITOR’S PICK Popular Nigerian Journalist Arrested By FIB [PHOTO] Terrorists Invade Bishop Kukah’s Church Kidnap Priests, Others Again, EFCC Storms Okorocha’s Residence To Arrest … Read more

Tony Elumelu Biography: From Applying For Unqualified Job To Owning A Tier-1 Bank

Tony Elumelu

Tony Elumelu Biography and how he moved from applying for an unqualified job to owning a tier-1 bank. Eko Hot Blog understands that a recent Instagram post of Tony Elumelu displaying some yoga moves generated a lot of comments like “the fittest billionaire in Nigeria,” “Billionaire workout routine,” “fitness goals” and the likes. There is a lot more to the … Read more

APC: Moghalu Backs Ngige as State Party Leader, Describes Uba as Tenant

APC Uba Ngige

Anambra APC crisis: Moghalu backs Ngige as party leader, describes Uba as tenant EKO HOT BLOG reports that Dr George Moghalu, the governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the last Anambra governorship election, has affirmed the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige as the leader of the party in the … Read more

Ecobank Nigeria Wins “Consumer Finance Product Of The Year”

Ecobank Nigeria

Ecobank Nigeria bags “Consumer Finance Product of the Year” award at the Middle East & Africa (MEA) Retail Banking Innovation Awards organized by Digital Bankers.  EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Middle East & Africa (MEA) Retail Banking Innovation Awards has named Ecobank Nigeria winner of “Consumer Finance Product of the Year” at the Middle … Read more

Anambra: You Kidnapped Sitting Gov, Forged Certificate – Soludo Slams Uba

Charles Soludo, Andy Uba

You kidnapped sitting governor, forged SSCE certificate – Soludo slams Uba ahead of Anambra poll It said that in 1974 when Uba left secondary school, the WAEC (4th respondent) did not conduct Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE). Ekohotblog reports that Senator Andy Uba, the All Progressives Grand Alliance’s (APGA) gubernatorial candidate for November 6, 2021, … Read more

Six Women Who Are MD/CEOs Of Nigerian Commercial Banks

Banks

Earlier this week, First City Monument Bank (FCMB) announced Yemisi Edun as its MD/CEO replacing Adam Nuru…  Guaranty Trust (GT) Bank, on Wednesday, announced the appointment of Miriam Olusanya as its Managing Director/CEO, the first woman to occupy the position since the bank was founded in 1990. Following the announcement, GTBank joined a growing list … Read more

Andy Uba Emerges Winner Of APC Anambra Guber Primary

Primate Ayodele

Uba will contest in the November 6 poll after scoring 230, 201 out of 348, 490 votes cast… Former Senator representing Anambra South, Andy Uba, has emerged as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Anambra State. This was announced by the Chairman of the APC primary election committee and Governor of Ogun … Read more

How Soldiers, Police Fled, Abandoned Residents During Robbery Incident In Delta

Delta, Police

No fewer than four persons were killed on Tuesday when armed robbers attacked a branch of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) in Issele-Uku branch, headquarters of Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State. According to an eyewitness, the security operatives around the area refused to show up during the robbery attack which lasted … Read more

Customer Crys For Help, Reveals How UBA Allegedly Defrauded Her Husband

Customer Crys For Help, Reveals How UBA Allegedly Defrauded Her Husband

Customer of the United Bank of Africa (UBA) cries out for help after funds were moved without her authorization. According to her, a sum of N50,000 was deducted from her husband’s account without his consent She complained that she and her husband noticed the sum of N50,000 was deducted while trying to make some emergency … Read more

Nigeria: UBA Staff Test Positive For Coronavirus

UBA Delivers Impressive Returns On Investment, Get Applauded For Fight Against COVID-19

United Bank for Africa, UBA employees at the treasury unit in head office have tested positive to Coronavirus. Kennedy Uzoka, the Group Managing Director and CEO of pan-African banking group, UBA Plc. said in a statement obtained by Ekohotblog that the case is being handled by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC. See caputed … Read more

UBA Declares N30bn Profit In First Quarter Of 2020

Pan Africa financial institution, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, on Thursday announced an increase in its net profit for the first quarter of 2020. The lender, in its financial statements for the first three months of this year, declared a profit after tax of N30.1 billion as against N28.7 billion recorded in the same … Read more