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L-R: The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, represented by the Honourable Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Abayomi Oluyomi; Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, FidBank UK Ltd, Mr. Johnson Ememandu; Chairman, Fidelity Bank Plc, Mrs. Amaka Onwughalu; British Deputy High Commissioner in Lagos, Mr. Jonny Baxter; and Chairman, FidBank UK Ltd and Chief Executive Officer, Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe; at the FidBank UK Ltd exclusive product showcase held at the British Deputy High Commissioner’s residence in Lagos recently. Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc’s international subsidiary, FidBank UK Limited, has announced a commitment to support Nigerians – both individuals…

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun at the Ojude Oba. Photo: X | Dapo Abiodun In a mood of celebration of heritage, culture and royalty, prominent Nigerians including Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun; and Seyi, son of President Bola Tinubu, joined sons and daughters of Ijebuland for the 2026 edition of the Ojude Oba festival on Friday, May 29, 2026. The annual festival, which is held shortly after the Muslim Eid al-Kabir celebration, once again transformed the streets of Ijebu-Ode into a colourful tapestry of tradition, pomp, and pageantry. Ojude Oba, which literally translates as “the front of the King’s palace,”…

CBN. Photo: CBN  The Central Bank of Nigeria has extended the enforcement of Point-of-Sale terminal geo-fencing to August 1, 2026, giving financial institutions and payment service providers additional time to comply with the regulatory requirement aimed at strengthening oversight of electronic payment channels. The directive was contained in a circular dated May 29, 2026, and obtained from the CBN’s website on Friday. The circular was signed by the Director of the Payments System Supervision Department, Dr Rakiya Yusuf. Addressed to Deposit Money Banks, Microfinance Banks, Mobile Money Operators, Switching and Processing Companies, Payment Terminal Service Providers, Payment Solution Service Providers,…

Negotiate with kidnappers, don’t use force’, abducted Oyo principal begs Tinubu, Makinde. Credit : IG | Temilolasobola The abducted principal of Community Grammar School, Esiele, Alamu Folawe, has spoken from captivity, making a fresh appeal to President Bola Tinubu and Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde. She urged them to pursue dialogue over force to secure the release of herself and other abductees still held by gunmen in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. In a video posted on Friday on Instagram by #Temilolasobola, a visibly distressed Mrs Alamu said she and other victims, including children, had been in the…

• Megastar Media Partners RCCG for Grand Football Finale. Members of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Solution Assembly, are set for an exciting climax to the “Jesus on the Football Pitch” Season 2 Football Tournament as Park FC battles Jesus Is King FC in the grand finale scheduled for Sunday, May 31, 2026. The much-anticipated encounter, according to the tournament organisers, will take place at the Car Park C Field by 3:00 p.m., with football lovers, church members, youths and supporters expected to witness an atmosphere of sportsmanship, entertainment and Christian unity. Organisers described the competition as more…

The President of the National Association of Nigerian Students, Akinteye Babatunde, on Friday announced the mobilisation of all structures of the association and allied stakeholders for a solidarity and advocacy rally in Oyo State over the abduction of students and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of the state. In an invitation issued on Friday to NANS structures nationwide, Akinteye described the continued captivity of the victims as heartbreaking and unacceptable, stressing that students across the country could no longer remain silent while innocent pupils and teachers remained in the hands of kidnappers. According to the letter, the solidarity movement…

Shareholders of First HoldCo Plc have approved plans to raise up to N253.099 billion as the financial services group intensifies efforts to strengthen its capital base and position itself among the strongest banking institutions in Nigeria. The approval was granted at the company’s 14th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held virtually on Friday, paving the way for First HoldCo to achieve a paid-up capital of N1 trillion, comprising share capital and share premium. The move will place the parent company of FirstBank of Nigeria significantly above the Central Bank of Nigeria’s N500 billion minimum capital requirement for banks with international authorisation.…

The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of Adron Group, Aare Adetola Emmanuel King, has extended his warm congratulations to the Executive Governor of Ogun State, His Excellency Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON, on the occasion of his 66th birthday. In a goodwill message issued to commemorate the occasion, Aare EmmanuelKing described Governor Dapo Abiodun as a visionary leader, accomplished administrator, and distinguished statesman whose purposeful and people-oriented leadership continues to foster remarkable transformation, progressive governance, and sustainable development across Ogun State. He noted that Governor Abiodun’s steadfast commitment to infrastructural development, economic advancement, youth empowerment, and the overall welfare of the citizenry has…

Late Ayebusiwa Olabode Victor Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence has announced the death of a Nigerian man, Ayebusiwa Olabode Victor, who was allegedly fighting alongside Russian forces in the ongoing war with Ukraine. The news was made public on Thursday in statements issued by the Ukrainian National News Agency, Ukrinform, and the Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine. According to the Ukrainian authorities, Ayebusiwa Olabode Victor, who was born on April 28, 1992, hailed from Ilutitun in Ondo State and was killed during combat operations in the Kharkiv region near the settlement of Hrafske. The intelligence agency alleged that the Nigerian signed a…

President Bola Tinubu, on Friday, May 29 issued statements on his achievements, challenges and policies of his government while marking his 3rd year in the presidency.  Here’s his full statement: Three years ago, you entrusted me with the sacred responsibility of leading our beloved nation at a defining moment in our history. I accepted that responsibility, fully aware of the magnitude of the challenges before us, but also deeply confident in the resilience and potential of the Nigerian people. Today, on the occasion of the third anniversary of our administration, I speak to you not only as your President but…