All roads lead to Lagos on May 2nd 2025, when Wema Bank, Nigeria’s oldest indigenous bank, leading innovative bank and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, will be marking its 80th anniversary in grand style, in Lagos, the city where it all started. Founded on May 2nd 1945 as Agbonmagbe Bank Limited, Wema Bank was established by the …
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The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman, Kwara State Council of Traditional Chiefs, His Royal Highness Alhaji (Dr.) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, CFR, has pledged the unwavering support of the traditional institution of the State to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in its relentless fight against corruption. The Emir gave this assurance in Ilorin on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 while …
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Union Bank has again demonstrated its commitment to youth development and quality education by sponsoring the 11th edition of the Greensprings Football Academy. The five-day training camp, held from April 13 to April 17, 2025, at the School’s Lekki campus, catered to children aged 5 to 17. Participants received expert coaching from top international coaches affiliated with the West Bromwich …
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The Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Abdullahi Yusuf Ata, has called on Nigerian youths to actively seize the opportunity presented by the Renewed Hope Housing Project of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to become landlords. He described the Project as a key national initiative under the administration of President Tinubu, aimed at addressing housing deficits and empowering vulnerable …
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Elon Musk will significantly scale back his Trump administration work in May to focus on Tesla, the billionaire announced Tuesday, as the electric vehicle maker reported a 71 per cent drop in first-quarter profits. “Probably in the next month, my time allocation to DOGE will drop significantly,” Musk said at the outset of an earnings conference call, referring to his …
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The Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport, Minna, has been declared as the alternative airport to the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport. Minister of Aviation Festus Keyamo declared this at the inaugural flight commencement of Overland Airways from Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport in Minna. Keyamo said the airport has the face, runway, ambience, and location that fits any other international airport …
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Education Minister, Tunji Alausa says a dual mandate that allows colleges of education (COEs) to award both Bachelor’s Degrees and the National Certificate in Education (NCE) is set for implementation. In 2023, the mandate was signed into law, having undergone ideation with numerous committees recommending its adoption. It was to take effect from the 2024/2025 academic session (starting September 2024), …
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Businessman Obi Cubana has responded to his adopted son, Chidi’s claim of being his next of kin by sharing a photo with his biological son Alex on Instagram. Chidi had posted on TikTok with the caption, “Nothing do my shoulder, I just realise say I be next of kin”. Reacting subtly to his post, Cubana, on Instagram, posted his biological …
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The Nigeria Police Force has expressed deep concern about the current trend of recirculating old videos on the media space to malign the force and undermine National Security. The NPF has at various times cautioned against what it termed mischief aimed at portraying the NPF in bad light. A statement from the Force spokesman, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi said …
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MC Oluomo has addressed those mocking his English, saying that while he may not be fluent, he has used his success to give his children a top-tier education. Speaking at a public gathering, he shared his journey from a bus conductor to a top-ranking official in the transport union, attributing his rise to perseverance and hard work. He said in …
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