FirstBank’s FirstGem: Redefining Women’s Empowerment in Nigeria

The story of women’s contribution to Nigeria’s economy is as old as the nation itself. It is no secret that women are the largest untapped source of national wealth worldwide. All over the world, women hold their place of pride in commercial enterprise. The Nigerian businesswoman have for a long time faced significant barriers in accessing the financial services and …

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Musibau Alani commiserates with K1 on mother’s death

Iconic Fuji musician, Alhaji Musibau Alani Comma has commiserated with his colleague, K1 De Ultimate over the demise of his mother. K1 announced the death of his mother, Alhaja Halima Anifowoshe on Saturday, 18 January, 2025. Alani described the late Alhaja Anifowoshe as a true mother who lived an exemplary life worthy of emulation. He therefore consoled K1 and his …

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Dr Lanre Oyegbola-Sodipo embarks on City-to-City Meetings with US Cities of Boston, Philadelphia and Chicago

The Chairman of Abeokuta North Local Government Dr Lanre Oyegbola-Sodipo has embarked on a city-to-city engagement with cities in the United States of America. The engagement began with the Office of the Mayor of Boston on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at the office Mayor Michelle Wu where Dr Lanre Oyegbola-Sodipo met with the economic and development team of the office …

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Alaafin: Owoade delays traditional rites, returns to Canada

The newly appointed Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has delayed the start of his traditional rites and returned to Canada for personal reasons ahead of the coronation scheduled to take place on April 4. After receiving the staff of office and certificate of appointment from Governor Seyi Makinde on January 13, Owoade was expected to begin a series of …

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Prof. Martha Molope: A Well-Deserved Nominee for the 2025 Women of Stature Awards

Fourways will light up with inspiration on April 12, 2025, as the prestigious Women of Stature Awards take center stage at the Indaba Hotel. Among the remarkable nominees is Prof. Martha Molope, a trailblazing philanthropist, community activist, and humanitarian, nominated for the CEO of the Year category. This recognition is a well-earned testament to her life’s work of transforming lives …

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EFCC Arrests 37 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Awka

Operatives of the Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC have arrested 37 (Thirty-seven) suspected internet fraudsters. The all-male suspects were arrested in a sting operation at Commissioners’ Quarters, Dr. J. O. Ukwutinife Close, Ifite, Awka, Anambra State, following credible intelligence linking them to fraudulent internet activities. Items recovered from them include six exotic cars, laptops …

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From Automobiles to Acts of Compassion: Olatunde Mukaila Lawal is Transforming Lives in South Africa

Olatunde Mukaila Lawal, a visionary leader and entrepreneur, is making waves both in the automotive and humanitarian sectors. As the CEO of TM Automobile Services (Ltd) and the founder of TM Foundation, Lawal has become a prominent figure in South Africa, where he has been living since relocating from Lagos in 2013. His work focuses on providing innovative automobile services …

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Suspect arraigned for allegedly stealing bank’s N1.1bn

A 43-year-old man Sunday Ozimede, who allegedly hacked Moniepoint Microfinance Bank Vault and stole the sum of N1,190, 728, 076 bn, from the bank, was on Monday arraigned by the police before the Federal High Court in Lagos State. The defendant is facing three counts bordering on conspiracy, hacking and obtaining by false pretence preferred against him by the Police …

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