Wema Bank Celebrates 80 Years of Impact …Sets the stage for a future of more possibilities  

Wema Bank, Nigeria’s most innovative bank and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has officially marked the incredible milestone of its 80th anniversary on Friday, May 2nd, 2025.   Celebrated as Nigeria’s oldest indigenous bank, Wema Bank was founded on May 2nd, 1945, as Agbonmagbe Bank Limited; an institution that has now evolved from a single-branch operation aimed …

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TY Buratai Humanity Care Foundation celebrates international workers’ day: A call for unity and commitment to national development

The TY Buratai Humanity Care Foundation has extended its warmest regards to the nation’s labour force, recognizing their invaluable contributions to society. Every year on May 1, communities across the globe honor the dedication and resilience of workers, and this year’s celebration in Nigeria carries significant weight as it reflects both gratitude and the pressing challenges faced by the labor …

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GTBank increases SMS transaction alert fee to ₦6

Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) has announced a revision in its SMS transaction alert charges, with the fee increasing from ₦4 to ₦6 per message effective Thursday, May 1, 2025.   In a customer notice issued on Wednesday, the bank cited rising telecommunication service charges as the reason for the upward adjustment.   “This adjustment is due to a recent increase …

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Zenith Bank fetes shareholders with dividend payout of N195.67 billion, promises quantum leap in future dividends

Shareholders of Zenith Bank Plc, at the 34th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, approved the proposed final dividend payment of NGN4.00 per share, bringing the total dividend for the 2024 financial year to NGN5.00 per share, with a total value of NGN195.67 billion. The Founder and Chairman of …

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Serial Investment Fraudster Bags 63 Years in Ibadan

Justice Olusola Adetujoye of the Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan, on Monday, April 28, 2025 convicted and sentenced Olaniyan Gbenga Amos to sixty-three (63) years jail term for multiple investment fraud. He was convicted alongside his firm, Detorrid Heritage Investment Limited. They were prosecuted on 30-count charges by Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, …

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Fidelity Bank’s FY 2024 Performance Praised by Shareholders

Shareholders of tier one lender, Fidelity Bank, have applauded the board and management of the bank for delivering an outstanding performance in FY 2024.   Speaking at the bank’s 37th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held virtually on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, the National Chairman of The Progressive Shareholders Association, Chief Boniface Okezie, praised the bank, saying, “This is a superlative …

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Okowa: I regret accepting to run with Atiku in 2023

Former Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has expressed regret over his decision to run as the vice-presidential candidate alongside Alhaji Atiku Abubakar in the 2023 presidential election, admitting it may have contradicted the wishes of his people. Speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Monday, Okowa described his acceptance of the role as a misalignment with the prevailing sentiments …

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Why I didn’t report Ataga’s death to police — Chidinma

A 300-level University of Lagos student, Chidinma Ojukwu, standing trial for the alleged murder of Super TV Chief Executive Officer, CEO, Michael Usifo Ataga, yesterday told a Lagos State High Court that fear prevented her from reporting the incident to the police.   “I was scared,” she said while continuing her defence before Justice Yetunde Adesanya at Tafawa Balewa Square. …

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EFCC arrests E-Money for alleged Naira abuse

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested popular Lagos socialite, Emeka Okonkwo Daniel, also known as E-Money, for allegedly abusing the Naira.   Vanguard gathered that he was picked up by operatives of the commission on Monday night at his residence in Lagos.   The socialite is facing allegations of Naira abuse and the defacement of foreign currencies, …

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Defamation Against MFM’s Olukoya: Blogger Gets Light Punishment in Court, Enters Plea Bargain

Recall that in February 2024, One AYOTUNDE RICHARDS who is the second Defendant in the criminal Charge No: FHC/L/168C/2024 currently pending at the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos, had sued Dr Olukoya, the General Overseer of Mountain of Fire and Miracles. Ministries, his lawyer Barr Davidson Adejuwon and others, alleging breaches of his fundamental rights.     Mr AYOTUNDE RICHARDS, …

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