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Ducati launch: Lorenzo and Dovizioso’s Desmosedici
Dropcap the popularization of the “ideal measure” has led to advice such as “Increase font size for large screens and reduce font size for small screens.” While a good measure does improve the reading experience, it’s only one rule for good typography. Another rule is to maintain a comfortable font size.
Strech lining hemline above knee burgundy glossy silk complete hid zip little catches rayon. Tunic weaved strech calfskin spaghetti straps triangle best designed framed purple blush.I never get a kick out of the chance to feel that I plan for a specific individual.
Separated they live in Bookmarksgrove right at the coast of the Semantics, a large language ocean. A small river named Duden flows by their place and supplies it with the necessary regelialia. It is a paradisematic country, in which roasted parts of sentences fly into your mouth.
A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart. Even the all-powerful Pointing has no control about the blind texts it is an almost unorthographic life One day however a small line of blind text by the name of Lorem Ipsum decided to leave for the far World of Grammar. The Big Oxmox advised her not to do so, because there were thousands of bad Commas, wild Question Marks and devious Semikoli, but the Little Blind Text didn’t listen.
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A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart. I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot, which was created for the bliss of souls like mine. I am so happy, my dear friend, so absorbed in the exquisite sense of mere tranquil existence, that I neglect my talents.
On her way she met a copy. The copy warned the Little Blind Text, that where it came from it would have been rewritten a thousand times and everything that was left from its origin would be the word “and” and the Little Blind Text should turn around and return to its own, safe country. But nothing the copy said could convince her and so it didn’t take long until a few insidious Copy Writers ambushed her, made her drunk with Longe and Parole and dragged her into their agency, where they abused her for their projects again and again. And if she hasn’t been rewritten, then they are still using her.
Far far away, behind the word mountains, far from the countries Vokalia and Consonantia, there live the blind texts. Separated they live in Bookmarksgrove right at the coast of the Semantics, a large language ocean. A small river named Duden flows by their place and supplies it with the necessary regelialia.
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A collection of textile samples lay spread out on the table – Samsa was a travelling salesman – and above it there hung a picture that he had recently cut out of an illustrated magazine and housed in a nice, gilded frame. It showed a lady fitted out with a fur hat and fur boa who sat upright, raising a heavy fur muff that covered the whole of her lower arm towards the viewer.
Gregor then turned to look out the window at the dull weather. Drops of rain could be heard hitting the pane, which made him feel quite sad. “How about if I sleep a little bit longer and forget all this nonsense”, he thought, but that was something he was unable to do because he was used to sleeping on his right, and in his present state couldn’t get into that position. However hard he threw himself onto his right, he always rolled back to where he was.
The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence.
One morning, when Gregor Samsa woke from troubled dreams, he found himself transformed in his bed into a horrible vermin. He lay on his armour-like back, and if he lifted his head a little he could see his brown belly, slightly domed and divided by arches into stiff sections.
A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart. Even the all-powerful Pointing has no control about the blind texts it is an almost unorthographic life One day however a small line of blind text by the name of Lorem Ipsum decided to leave for the far World of Grammar. The Big Oxmox advised her not to do so, because there were thousands of bad Commas, wild Question Marks and devious Semikoli, but the Little Blind Text didn’t listen.
His room, a proper human room although a little too small, lay peacefully between its four familiar walls. A collection of textile samples lay spread out on the table – Samsa was a travelling salesman – and above it there hung a picture that he had recently cut out of an illustrated magazine and housed in a nice, gilded frame.
It showed a lady fitted out with a fur hat and fur boa who sat upright, raising a heavy fur muff that covered the whole of her lower arm towards the viewer. Gregor then turned to look out the window at the dull weather. Drops of rain could be heard hitting the pane, which made him feel quite sad.
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UBA announces Tony Elumelu’s retirement, appoints Emmanuel Nnorom as chairman
United Bank for Africa Plc has announced that Mr. Tony O. Elumelu, CFR, Group Chairman of UBA, will retire from the Board of Directors of UBA on 21 August 2026, upon the completion of the 12-year tenure limit prescribed for Non-Executive Directors of Banks by the Central Bank of Nigeria.
At its meeting held on 6 July 2026, the Board accepted Mr. Elumelu’s retirement and elected Mr. Emmanuel N. Nnorom, a Non-Executive Director of the Bank, as his successor, with effect from 21 August 2026.
The Board places on record its profound appreciation to Mr. Elumelu for his visionary leadership and exceptional contribution to the strategic vision and institutional strength of the UBA Group.
Mr. Elumelu’s tenure has been a defining chapter in the Group’s history. Under his stewardship, UBA was transformed into a pan African institution, operating in 20 African countries and 4 global financial centres and serving over 50 million customers.
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Mr. Emmanuel Nnorom, New Appointed Group Chairman
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Group Managing Director-CEO, Mr. Oliver Alawuba; Outgoing Group Chairman, Tony O. Elumelu; Incoming Group Chairman, Mr. Emmanuel Nnorom
Mr. Nnorom is a chartered accountant with over forty years’ experience in banking, finance and audit. He brings to the role extensive leadership experience and deep institutional knowledge of UBA.
Commenting on his retirement, Mr. Tony O. Elumelu, CFR, said:
“Serving United Bank for Africa has been one of the great privileges of my career. UBA has established a unique competitive position, across Africa and globally, and I leave the Board with great confidence in UBA’s future. Emmanuel Nnorom is a leader of integrity, experience and sound judgement, and I am confident that the Bank will continue to thrive under his leadership.”
Mr. Emmanuel N. Nnorom, on his appointment, said:
“I am honoured by the trust the Board has placed in me and deeply conscious of the legacy I inherit. I look forward to working with my colleagues on the Board, Management and our staff across all our markets to sustain UBA’s momentum and continue delivering long-term value to our shareholders, customers and stakeholders.”
United Bank for Africa Plc is Africa’s Global Bank. Operating across twenty African countries and in the United Kingdom, the United States of America, France and the United Arab Emirates, UBA provides retail, commercial and institutional banking services, leading financial inclusion and implementing cutting edge technology. UBA is one of the largest employers in the financial sector on the African continent, with 25,000 employees group wide and serving over 50 million customers globally.
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CBN Revokes Operating Licences Of 46 Microfinance Banks (FULL LIST)
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Wednesday announced the revocation of the operating licences of forty-six microfinance banks.
According to a statement signed by the apex bank’s Acting Director of Corporate Communications, Hakama Sidi-Ali, the move takes immediate effect.
“The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revoked the operating licences of forty-six (46) Microfinance Banks with effect from July 1, 2026, in accordance with its powers under Sections 12 and 13 of the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act (BOFIA), 2020,” the statement published on the CBN’s website read in part.
CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso approved the revocation following the banks’ failure to meet regulatory requirements for continued operation as licensed financial institutions.
“According to the revocation order, the action became necessary because of one or more of the circumstances listed below: i. Insufficient assets to meet liabilities; ii. Closure of operations without the CBN’s approval; iii. Inactivity and cessation of financial intermediation; iv. Failure to commence operations within 12 months of licence approval; and v. Failure to maintain minimum capital funds unimpaired by losses,” the bank said.
The revocation of the licences is part of the CBN’s ongoing efforts to safeguard the stability of the financial sector, protect depositors, and ensure that licensed institutions comply with current laws and regulatory requirements.
“The Central Bank of Nigeria remains committed to promoting a safe, sound, and resilient financial system and will continue to take appropriate supervisory and regulatory actions, where necessary, to maintain public confidence in the Nigerian financial system,” the bank added.
CBN Licence Revocation: See Full List Of Affected Microfinance Banks
Below is a full list of the microfinance banks with their operating licences revoked:
S/NO MFB NAME CATEGORY STATE
1 Minji-Se Churchill MFB Tier 1 Rivers
2 Merchant MFB Tier 2 Abia
3 Janmaa MFB Tier 1 Kwara
4 Busu MFB Tier 2 Niger
5 Gold MFB Tier 1 Lagos
6 Zain MFB (formerly Dawakin Tofa MFB) Tier 2 Kano
7 Bompai MFB Tier 1 Kano
8 Ajwa MFB (Formerly Gezawa) Tier 2 Kano
9 NOW NOW DIGITAL MFB Tier 2 Kano
10 Crystabel Microfinance Bank Tier 1 Bayelsa
11 Chanelle MFB State Lagos
12 Abia SME MFB Tier 1 Abia
13 Kamba MFB Tier 2 Kebbi
14 Iwade MFB Tier 2 Ogun
15 Winview MFB Tier 1 Abuja
16 Zuru MFB Tier 2 Kebbi
17 Minjibir MFB Tier 1 Kano
18 Shanono MFB Tier 2 Kano
19 Sumaila MFB Tier 2 Kano
20 Rimin Gado MFB Tier 2 Kano
21 Mwaghavul MFB State Plateau
22 Sycamore MFB Tier 2 Kano
23 TOFA MFB Tier 2 Kano
24 Safegate MFB Tier 1 Lagos
25 Creekline MFB Tier 2 Delta
26 Bestar MFB Tier 1 Oyo
27 Livingspring MFB Tier 1 Cross River
28 Apple MFB Tier 2 Ogun
29 Stanford MFB State Uyo (Akwa Ibom)
30 Frontline MFB Tier 2 Anambra
31 Zafec MFB Tier 2 Kaduna
32 Supreme MFB Tier 1 Lagos
33 Bejin-Doko MFB Tier 2 Niger
34 Kanopoly MFB Tier 1 Kano
35 Bellbank MFB (formerly Tsanyawa) Tier 2 Kano
36 Yeneng MFB Tier 2 Plateau
37 Creditville MFB Tier 1 Lagos
38 MBAG MFB Tier 1 Lagos
39 STRAIGHT SAHARA MFB Tier 1 Benue
40 OURPASS MFB Tier 2 Ondo
41 VERDANT MFB Tier 1 Lagos
42 BASAWA MFB Tier 2 Kaduna
43 CASHA MFB Tier 2 Abuja
44 ESTEEM MFB Tier 2 Kano
45 ENTERPRENEUR MFB Tier 1 Lagos
46 AVANTUS MFB Tier 2 Osun
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UBA Rewards Customer Loyalty with Over ₦400 Million Bumper Account Anniversary Bonus
…Reinforces commitment to rewarding customers for consistent savings
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has rewarded thousands of customers with over ₦400 million in anniversary bonuses under its flagship UBA Bumper Account, reaffirming the Bank’s unwavering commitment to rewarding customer loyalty and promoting a strong savings culture.
The payout, one of the largest loyalty rewards under the Bumper Account initiative since its launch, saw qualifying customers receive anniversary bonuses directly into their accounts, demonstrating UBA’s resolve to create lasting value for customers who consistently save with the Bank.
The UBA Bumper Account is a unique savings product that rewards customers simply for maintaining and growing their savings. Every year an eligible account reaches its anniversary, customers receive a cash bonus, making disciplined saving both rewarding and beneficial over time.
Speaking on the milestone, UBA’s Head, Retail Products, Tomiwa Sotiloye, said the Bank remains committed to ensuring that customers benefit directly from their relationship with UBA.
“At UBA, we believe customer loyalty deserves meaningful recognition. Every bonus paid is our way of saying ‘thank you’ to customers who continue to trust us with their financial aspirations. Surpassing the ₦400 million milestone reflects our commitment to creating products that not only help customers save but also reward them in tangible ways. It is another demonstration that when our customers grow, we grow with them.”

He added that both new and existing customers can open a UBA Bumper Account seamlessly through https://on.ubagroup.com/bumper-tc, any any UBA branch, the UBA Mobile Banking App, by dialing *919#, or online, positioning themselves to qualify for future anniversary rewards.
Also speaking, UBA’s Group Head, Brands, Marketing and Corporate Communications, Alero Ladipo, said the Bank’s customer-centric philosophy continues to shape its product offerings.
“The UBA Bumper Account reflects our unwavering commitment to putting customers first. We deliberately design products that reward responsible financial behaviour while delivering real value. Crediting over ₦400 million directly into customers’ accounts is not just a payout; it is evidence of our promise to make banking more rewarding and to continually appreciate the confidence our customers repose in us.”
The UBA Bumper Account remains one of the Bank’s flagship retail savings products, combining competitive savings benefits, digital convenience and attractive loyalty rewards. It forms part of UBA’s broader strategy to deepen financial inclusion by encouraging sustainable savings habits while delivering exceptional customer experiences.
United Bank for Africa Plc is Africa’s Global Bank, serving over 45 million customers across 20 African countries, as well as the United Kingdom, the United States, France and the United Arab Emirates. Through innovative technology and customer-focused solutions, UBA provides retail, commercial and institutional banking services while driving financial inclusion across the continent.
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