IN AJAOKUTA KOGI STATE, BANDITS KILLED THREE PEOPLE, INCLUDING AN INDIAN EXPATRIATE

On Friday night, which is the 5th of August 2022, it was reported that a coaster bus conveying some workers of the West African Ceramics Ajaokuta area of Kogi State was attacked by bandits with a lot of ammunition.

According to sources, the bus took the workers who were living their workplace to their various homes after close of work same day. These bandits attacked the bus with gun fires which killed three people among-st which were a Mopol officer and an Indian expatriate.  

The Identity of the third body is yet to be known.

Last week, in the same Ajaokuta, bandits also a kidnapped a young boy from the town and are requesting a huge sum from parents and family members.

The Inspector General and Police are working to find the location of these bandits to rescue the boy and apprehend the perpetrators.

In addressing the issue of insecurity in Ajaokuta, everyone have been advice to be security conscious at all times.

FOUR ZODIAC SIGNS MOST LIKELY TO BE AFFECTED BY THE FULL MOON JULY 13TH 2022

 According to an astrology, the full moon July 13, 2022 will be a powerful one, and it will have a major impact on four zodiac signs in particular.

You must be ready for what's ahead if you are an Aries, Cancer, Libra, or Capricorn. 

There may be major turmoil in your life as a result of this full moon's approach to Pluto.

Pluto is a planet of power and control, and when it comes in conflict with the full moon, pandemonium might result. This full moon will simply intensify any existing feelings of tension or anxiety.

What steps can you take to get ready for the July full moon?

It's crucial to first comprehend how the full moon will impact your particular sign. After then, you can take precautions to shield yourself from its adverse effects. 

ARIES

Your professional life will be significantly impacted by the July full moon. Make a change if you feel stuck in your current position. You can possibly have some conflict with your supervisor or a coworker. Just make an effort to maintain your composure and avoid any conflicts.

CANCER

Your life will be impacted by this full moon. You might finally meet someone wonderful if you're single. But if you're in a relationship, you might have to handle some disagreements. Just make an effort to be transparent with your partner and resolve any issues.

LIBRA 

Your financial situation will be significantly impacted by this full moon. Now is the moment to organize your finances if you have been having financial difficulties. During this moment, you can also get some unanticipated money. Just be sure to save it or use it responsibly.

CAPRICORN

This full moon will have an impact on your health. The time is now to take care of yourself if you have been feeling under the weather or ill. A good diet and enough sleep are essential. Taking vitamins or supplements is something else you might want to think about.

Stay safe.

N16.6 MILLION WON BY UBA CUSTOMERS IN THE SUPER SAVERS PROMO

 United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has recompense its true customers a total of N16.6 million in cash in the UBA Super Savers draw.

The draw was held at the Tony Elumelu Amphitheatre at the UBA Head Office during the weekend, which was witnessed by reporters as well as representatives of the National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC) and the Consumer Protection Council (CPC).

For the Bumper account draw, Elisha Zari Yusuf, a UBA Bumper account holder, emerged winner of the N2million prize; Naomi Ogoma Aba, another loyal customer of the bank won N1.2million; while Veronica Misimawu Logbo, was rewarded with N500,000.

The 20 winners of N100,000 each were: Oluchukwu Philomena Aliuna, Olewu Stella Chinyere, Sola Friday Bamidele, Sarafadeen Emitomo Sunkanmi; Jamila Usman; Rabiu Ibrahim Mahammed, Fine Ughelli, Anietie Sunday Akaninyi, Gloria Folake Oteji, Rabiu Ahmed Imam, Prestige Chukwuemeka Chima, Ifeanyi Okechukwu, Titilayo Mufutiat Leyeni, Aminat Abisola Adenusi, Nasir Umar Ismail, Musa Salisu, Chibueze  Emeka, Ali  Isla, Onireti Babatunde Charles and Ayoola Daniel Oyemomilara.

The above amounts to 12 persons who won  N13.2million and one person got N500,000,.20 Bumper Account holders won N100,000 each and 10 Savings Account customers got N1 million each; and five NextGen customers got N15,000 per person  monthly for a year.

UBA’s Head, Personal Banking, Ogechi Altraide congratulated everyone of winners as she said 

     "At UBA, we are all about encouraging our customers to imbibe the savings culture, to be able to achieve their dreams, while putting away something for the future. This time around, we have given away huge prizes as can be seen today; with the aim of appreciating our customers who believe in us and have trusted the bank with their funds."

She went further to speak to those who did not win as thus:

         "“If you didn’t win today, there are more opportunities for winning; as UBA has monthly; quarterly and even targeted draws; and so, I advise new customers to quickly key in by dialling *919*20 to be qualified to participate,”

FBN HOLDINGS GROWS BY 99.1% TO N166 BILLION

 FBN Holdings, the parent company of First Bank Limited has declared a 99.1% growth in profitability to N166.7 billion for the full year ended December 2021.

 The Company disclosed that in their year end December 2021 financial statements they grew in profitability which defied decline in net interest income, was driven by 96.1% upsurge in Non Interest income during the year, to N364.6 billion in 2021 from N185.9 billion in 2020.

In their audit, result shows that gross revenue rose by 28.2% to ₦757.3 billion in 2021 from N590.7 billion in 2020. This follows a 30.0% growth in loans and advances to ₦2.9 trillion from N2.22 trillion in 2020, as well as a 19.5% increase in Customers Deposit to N5.9 trillion in 2021 from N4.9 trillion in 2020. The company recorded a 16.2% growth in total assets to ₦8.9 trillion in 2021 from N 7.7 trillion in 2020.

Also enhancing the profitability growth, was improvement in the Asset Quality and Risk Management of the company, which led to further reduction in Non-Performing Loan (NPL) ratio to 6.1% from 7.7% in 2020.

Commenting, Group Managing Director, FBN Holdings Plc, said: “Our performance over the course of 2021 is reflective of the resilience of the Group and underpins our growth strategy to generate sustainable value for all our stakeholders. As a Group, we are acutely aware of the macroeconomic challenges facing businesses and remain focused on carefully navigating the environment through innovation and by putting our customers at the centre of our attention.

“As a financial service holding company, driving synergies remains a critical part of our strategy and has been integrated into every aspect of our delivery model. We pride ourselves in the uniqueness of our diversified portfolio and the collaborative ecosystem that we have built around our lines of business, our customers, and the unique value proposition that we deliver. We are also increasingly leveraging technology – artificial intelligence, robotics, and other next-generation technological advancements, to deepen collaboration and further drive operational efficiency across the Group.

“In 2022, our strategic focus is on revenue generation through digital channels and retail product offerings, further driving our synergy potential as well as continuing to improve our operating model to deliver more efficiencies”.