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Sanwo-Olu’s wife during monthly sanitation She called for greater separation of waste, noting that recyclable materials and other categories of waste were often mixed. Sanwo-Olu’s wife, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu alongside Lagos State Government officials during the monthly sanitation exercise on Saturday. Photo: Johnson Idowu The wife of the Lagos State governor, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has appealed to residents to be patient with the government over delays in waste evacuation, saying efforts are underway to resolve the challenges affecting waste collection across the state. Sanwo-Olu made the appeal on Saturday while speaking with journalists during the monthly environmental sanitation exercise in…

… strengthens its digital banking proposition with payment c As Nigeria’s banking landscape becomes increasingly digital, customers are demanding greater accessibility, flexibility and security. Optimus Bank is responding with a range of card solutions designed to simplify everyday transactions, expand financial access and meet customers’ payment needs, writes Omolabake Fasogbon As Nigeria’s financial ecosystem continues to evolve, customers are increasingly seeking banking solutions that combine convenience, accessibility and flexibility with the security expected of modern financial services. Against this backdrop, Optimus Bank has continued to strengthen its digital banking proposition with payment card products designed to meet customers at different…

Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc (Sterling Financial) has commenced its approved share capital reconstruction, consolidating every 10 existing ordinary shares into one new ordinary share. Following the expansion of its equity base and balance sheet, the exercise is designed to improve capital-structure efficiency, support strategic growth and strengthen the Group’s positioning with institutional and retail investors. Sterling Financial enters this phase following a first half in which profit after tax grew 20.4 per cent to N50.3 billion on gross earnings of N279.6 billion. Total assets reached N4.67 trillion, while shareholders’ funds increased 27.8 per cent to N547.7 billion, supported by…

The Association of Resident Doctors at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH-ARD) has suspended its indefinite strike, which began on 11 September, following mediation by the Lagos State deputy governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat. In a statement posted on the association’s X (formerly Twitter) account on Friday, the group’s public relations officer, Tope Omotoyinbo, said the suspension takes effect from yesterday, and will last for 10 weeks. “The decision of Congress follows the intervention and mediation of His Excellency, Dr Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, Deputy Governor of Lagos State, towards resolving the issues that necessitated the industrial action,” the statement read.…

Photo: Sports247 Super Eagles winger Moses Simon has attributed his achievement of earning 100 international caps for Nigeria to God’s grace, hard work and the unwavering support of fans and the media. Simon reached the milestone during Nigeria’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign, joining an elite group of Nigerian players who have made at least 100 appearances for the national team. Reflecting on the achievement, the Nantes winger expressed gratitude to God for giving him the strength and opportunity to represent Nigeria at the highest level. He also acknowledged the role played by Nigerian supporters and the media…

FAAC  The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) disbursed a total of N6.58 trillion to the federal government, states and local government councils in May and June 2026, covering revenue generated in April and May, according to disbursement reports released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The two-month total was made up of N3.18 trillion shared in May and N3.40 trillion shared in June, an increase of N210.68 billion, or 6.6 per cent, between the two months. A breakdown of the combined disbursement showed that the federal government received N1.61 trillion over the period, made up of N787.35 billion in…

Alternative Bank The Alternative Bank (AltBank) is targeting underserved households and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) through expanded access to non-interest banking services, beginning with its new branch in Gwarinpa, Abuja. The branch, formally commissioned in the presence of traditional rulers, government officials, institutional partners and community members, is part of the bank’s broader expansion from more than 130 locations towards a target of 500. The opening included discussions on financial inclusion, agriculture, renewable energy, youth enterprise, Hajj savings and rural banking access. The bank’s executive director, North-Central, South-East and South-South, Garba Mohammed, said Gwarinpa’s population and economic activity made…

Rivers has been ranked second with N428.42 billion The 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) generated N5.15 trillion in internally generated revenue (IGR) in 2025, with taxes deducted from workers’ salaries providing the biggest source of tax revenue, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).The latest Internally Generated Revenue at State Level report, published on Thursday, showed that total IGR rose by 40.93 per cent from N3.65 trillion in 2024. This means subnational governments generated about N1.50 trillion more revenue within one year. “The 36 states and the FCT generated a total of N5.15 trillion in 2025,…

Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede clocks 60th Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede clocks 60th. Oniru, the headquarters of Access Bank is already in the euphoria of his success and celebration of life. The financial expert marks his 60th birthday with a deeply personal reflection on a life shaped by faith, family, service and an enduring commitment to building institutions, people and opportunities. In a message shared on LinkedIn, Aig-Imoukhuede received the milestone with gratitude to God for life, grace, family, friendship and the privilege of living with purpose. “Today, I turn 60,” he wrote. “I receive this milestone with profound gratitude to God, for life,…

Super Falcons prepare for the Comoros clash as Nigeria resumes camp on October 4 ahead of the 2028 Olympics qualifying tie in Ikenne Nigeria’s Super Falcons will resume camping on Sunday, October 4, 2026, in Ikenne, Ogun State, ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games qualifying tie against Comoros, with both legs scheduled to take place at the Remo Stars Sports Complex. The Super Falcons will face Comoros in the second qualifying round, with the first leg set for Friday, October 9, before the return fixture on Tuesday, October 13. Nigeria received a bye into the second round after being ranked…