Banneker Inc. Announces Board of Director Approval of a Forward Stock Split With a 12-1 Ratio

  Mr. Derrick Holmes, CEO Banneker Inc.
(PINKSHEETS: BANI) announced today that during a Special Meeting of the
Board of Directors the Company has approved a 12 for 1 forward split of the
Company's common stock.

The common stock will be split twelve-for-one (12:1), twelve new common shares for one currently issued and outstanding common share. The effective date of the split is February 6, 2009.

"This forward stock split is intended to lay the groundwork for the anticipated growth of the Company," said Chairman Derrick Holmes. "It is also part of our ongoing efforts to improve trading liquidity, broaden ownership, promote capital investment and enhance shareholder value."

About us:

Banneker, Inc. is a manufacturer and distributor of quality watches and fine jewelry based on the legend of Benjamin Banneker. Esteem Enterprises, a wholly owned subsidiary of Banneker, Inc., teamed with Jostens, Inc. and created the first ever urban line of graduation jewelry and class rings for High School and College students.

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