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Heritage Bank Plc, Nigeria’s Most Innovative Banking Services Provider, has presented 40-inch LED flat screen TV respectively to two of its loyal customers who emerged winners in the December/January 2016 draw of its on-going Happy Days Promo.
The presentation was done in Lagos yesterday by senior officials of the bank in collaboration with an executive official of the Consumer Protection Agency (CPC) Mr. Onifade Abideen to the two winners: Mrs. Nwagbo Anastasia and Mr. Segun Akinsola.
In an interview with our correspondent, Mrs. Nwagbo Anastasia who has been banking with the bank for four years said she was very happy to emerge as one of the lucky winners of the promo.
According to Anastasia, when she received a phone call that she won in the promo she first doubted it until the manager of her experience centre confirmed it to her.
Anastasia who trades in leather bags at Balogun Market, Lagos lauded the bank for the promo and promised to spread the good news to her colleagues in the market.
In the same vein, Mr. Akinsola who has been banking with the bank for just about a year said, when he was told that he won a 40-inch LED flat screen TV, he was skeptical of the information, until his account officer came to his place of work to confirm it.
He said he would continue to put more money as deposit with bank, preferably in a fixed deposit account.
The Heritage Bank team was led by Group Head, Market Intelligence and Analytics, Mrs. Cynthia Erigbouem; Group Head, Lagos Island, Tomi Oyesola; Experience Centre Manager, Allen Ikeja, Aderonke Famoroti; Aniekan Udiba, Experience Centre Manager, Heritage Bank and Team Lead, Market Strategy, Ifeanyi Mofunanya while Executive Officer of Consumer Protection Council (CPC) Mr. Onifade Abideen who is in charge of sales promotion witnessed the presentations.
Heritage Bank recently launched the six-month promo to reward customers who made N20, 000 deposits into its account on a monthly basis with a 42 –inch LED flat screen TV, a customer with N100, 000 deposit at the end of April will be qualified to win N1 million while a customer with N500, 000 deposit at the end of May will be qualified to win a brand new Toyota Corolla saloon car.
Two winners each emerged from across the six geo-political zones of the country: Abuja Group, Lagos Group, North Group, South East Group, South-South Group and South –West Group.
In the Abuja Group, where 64 customers qualified for the December draws, Uchenna Egbo and Adams Oshiomole Mohammed emerged as winners while in the January draws, with 58 qualifying customers, Awalite Adaobi Mmachukwu and Ekanem Idaye Grace Charles emerged as winners.
Obimma Osita Innocent and Nwagbo Nonye Anastasia won in the December draws in the Lagos Group while Asomugha Sunday Okwuchukwu win in the January 2017 draws.
In the North Group, Namadi Abba and Charity Ogbonna won in the December draws while Chinwendu Akamelu and Muyibat Abdulkarim were the winners in the group in January draws.
Okoro John Nwankwo and Emeghobo Ifeanyi Chigozie emerged winners of the 42-inch LED flat screen TV in the December edition while Obangwu Dorathy Ngozi and Ozoemenan Adagba James were the winners in the group for the month of January.
In South-South, Nmah Ihuoma Onwuka and Lynda Ijeoma Ukachike won in December 2016 draws while Akpan Bill Afia and Mary Effiong Thompson won in the January draws.
Makanjuola Segun Kayode and Aromolaran Mayowa Alade won the December 2016 draws while Christiana Adegbola and Babatunde Tayo Anthonia won the January 2017 draws. 
In a keynote address, Mrs. Adaeze Udensi, an Executive Director of the Bank had said the six-month promo was flagged off in December 2016 to celebrate existing and potential customers of the Bank.
She said customers of the Bank were expected to make deposits into their accounts to qualify them for monthly raffle draws, adding that any customer who was able to keep N100, 000 in its account at the end of April 2017 would qualify for a draw to win N1 million while at the end of the promo, (May 31) one lucky customer will win a brand new Toyota Corolla saloon car out of customers who have N500,000 and above as deposits.
The raffle draws were attended by other executive directors of the Bank namely: Messrs Niyi Adeseun (Abuja and North Bank) and Jude Monye (Enterprise Risk Management /Chief Risk Officer) as well as Mr. Joshua Nggada of the Consumer Protection Agency (CPC) and Seyi Oreagba of Lagos Lottery Board among others.

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Dangote Sells Fuel Refined From Crude Oil Bought In Naira To Foreign Markets In Dollars — Bloomberg Report

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Investigation reveals that “businessman” Aliko Dangote has signed a contract with “Vitoil” for 5 cargoes of 38,000 metric tonnes per cargo.

One of them is the “CL Jane Austen” tracked by Bloomberg.

The Dangote Refinery has altered the federal government’s petrol supply plan as it began the sale of fuel in dollars to the foreign market, with a vessel (tanker/cargo) already having hauled the product from the refinery to waters off Togo.

The crude oil from which the product was refined was sold to the refinery established by Africa’s richest man in Naira through a government’s template that began in October.

The private refinery, a report by Bloomberg showed, has signed a contract with “Vitoil” for 5 cargoes of 38,000 metric tonnes per cargo.

Investigation by Bloomberg showed that the tanker named “The CL Jane Austen” recently loaded more than 300,000 barrels from Dangote.

The tanker sailed west, according to data from Vortexa, Kpler, Precise Intelligence, a port report, and ship-tracking data compiled by Bloomberg.

“It’s now floating off the coast of Lome, a popular area for ship-to-ship transfers,” the report added.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ordered the sale of crude oil to Dangote Refinery in Naira, an order that has been confirmed to have been implemented by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL).

Meanwhile, the new fuel supply deal between Dangote Refinery, which benefited from the crude oil sale in Naira, and “Vitol” is being carried out in dollars.

While the shipment is tiny in the context of the global gasoline market, it signals the ramp-up of Dangote’s production and the potential to export significant volumes of gasoline beyond Nigeria, which could upend regional markets.

The refinery last month shipped its first seaborne fuel cargo to the nearby commercial hub of Lagos.

Whether large amounts of Dangote’s fuel output end up being exported remains to be seen.

A Dangote spokesperson didn’t respond to a request for comment.

Last month, Nigeria ended its state-owned oil company’s monopoly on buying the fuel from the plant for domestic use.

Meanwhile, the country continues to import fuel from Europe and the US.

It’s also not certain where the “CL Jane Austen’s” cargo will ultimately end up.

Although it’s off Togo, the area is often used for STS transfers, meaning the fuel could subsequently be taken elsewhere.

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NNPCL Executes Gas Sale Agreement With Dangote Refinery

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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Gas Marketing Limited (NGML), a subsidiary of NNPCL, has signed a Gas Sale and Purchase Agreement with Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals, Lagos.

The agreement was signed on Tuesday at the Corporate Head Office of Dangote in Falomo, Lagos, by Justin Ezeala, the Managing Director of NGML, and Aliko Dangote, the President/Chief Executive Officer of the Dangote Group. It outlines the supply of natural gas for power generation and feedstock at the refinery.

“This major milestone is in line with President Bola Tinubu’s policy of utilising Nigeria’s abundant gas resources towards revamping the nation’s industrial growth and kickstarting its economic prosperity.”

“This development, which sees a huge investment of this nature penned with zero capital expenditure outlay, has been described by many as unprecedented in the history of NGML or any gas Local Distribution Company in the country,” stated Olufemi Soneye, NNPCL spokesperson, on Wednesday.

According to Soneye, under the terms of the agreement, NGML will supply 100 million standard cubic feet of gas per day—50MMSCF/D as firm supply and the remaining 50MMSCF/D as interruptible natural gas supply to the refinery. This agreement will last for an initial period of 10 years, with options for renewal and expansion.

“This collaboration is a significant step toward ensuring the operational success of the Dangote Refinery and enhancing Nigeria’s domestic gas utilisation.”

“NNPC Ltd, through NGML, its gas marketing subsidiary, continues to lead efforts in promoting the use of domestic gas to support industries and businesses nationwide.”

“The agreement represents a milestone for both NNPC Ltd and Dangote refinery, aligning with their shared commitment to boosting local production and providing vital products for the benefit of all Nigerians.”

“It is also further proof of NGML’s unwavering commitment to business excellence and fulfilling NNPC Ltd’s core mandate of ensuring Nigeria’s energy security through the execution of strategic gas projects across the country,” the statement concluded.

Reports indicate that the Dangote refinery alone is equipped with a 435MW power plant capable of meeting the total power needs of the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company.

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UBA And Mastercard Introduce Debit Card With Benefits And Discounts To Commemorate UBA’s 75th Anniversary

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Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has collaborated with Mastercard to launch a commemorative debit card in celebration of UBA’s 75th anniversary.

This collaboration aims to honor UBA’s long-standing customer relationships and enhance their banking experience with a range of offers and discounts across multiple platforms.

UBA’s Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Oliver Alawuba, who spoke at the unveiling, highlighted that the card comes loaded with certain benefits aimed at rewarding customers, including limited 25% off purchases on Jumia and USD75 cashback on transactions made through AliExpress.

He added that this initiative symbolizes the shared vision between UBA and Mastercard towards empowering Africans by enhancing customer experience through secure and convenient transactions.

“This new card represents the deepening of our relationship and our shared mission to empower millions of Nigerians and Africans, by providing them with access to secure transactions and new opportunities across the continent,” Alawuba said.

The GMD also disclosed the bank’s plans to unveil similar products across all its subsidiaries. “We are proud of this collaboration, and we are confident that Mastercard’s role in Africa will only grow stronger in the coming years,” he added.

Mark Elliott, Division President for Africa, Mastercard, expressed his appreciation for the UBA collaboration, emphasising its significance in supporting Africa’s digital economy. “We are excited to collaborate with UBA to celebrate this milestone and bring more value to customers across Africa. This commemorative card is more than just a product; it reflects our commitment to advancing financial inclusion and supporting Africans in accessing secure, convenient and impactful financial solutions.”

Elliott highlighted the immense opportunities within the African payment ecosystem and shared that Mastercard is eager to explore new opportunities with UBA. “Together with UBA, we are focused on delivering innovation that meet the evolving needs of the region, empowering individuals, and promoting digital growth across the continent,” he stated.

The launch of the commemorative debit card represents a significant step in UBA and Mastercard’s shared journey towards financial empowerment and innovation across Africa.

 

About United Bank for Africa

United Bank for Africa Plc is a leading Pan-African financial institution, offering banking services to more than forty-five million customers, across 1,000 business offices and customer touch points in 20 African countries. With presence in New York, London, Paris and Dubai, UBA is connecting people and businesses across Africa through retail, commercial and corporate banking, innovative cross-border payments and remittances, trade finance and ancillary banking services.

 

About Mastercard

Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re building a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.

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