Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

The world celebrates International Women’s Day 2026, this year with the theme “Give to Gain”, and the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) Lagos State Chapter, is emphasizing the importance of investing in women journalists to accelerate progress in the media space and strengthening The voice of women in Nigeria. The “Give to Gain” theme resonates with the mission of NAWOJ to promote the rights and welfare of women journalists, by giving access to mentorship, advocacy, and capacity-building opportunities. This year, the Association’s Lagos Chapter will celebrate the day with a commemoration lecture and Panel discussion on the theme, “Give…

Polaris Bank has joined the global community in celebrating International Women’s Day 2026, reaffirming its commitment to promoting gender equality, empowering women, and supporting initiatives that foster inclusive growth across society. International Women’s Day, celebrated annually on March 8, provides an opportunity to recognize the achievements of women across all sectors while highlighting the need to accelerate action towards gender equality. At Polaris Bank, the day serves as a reminder of the vital role women play in driving economic growth, innovation, and community development. Speaking in commemoration of the day, the Managing Director/CEO of Polaris Bank, Kayode Lawal, emphasized the…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has affirmed the capitalization of Alpha Morgan Bank, marking an important milestone in the Bank’s growth journey and reinforcing its commitment to building a strong, resilient, and future-ready financial institution. This affirmation reflects the Bank’s adherence to regulatory requirements and its strategic focus on strengthening its capital base to support sustainable growth, innovation and improved service delivery to customers. With this milestone, Alpha Morgan Bank is well positioned to continue expanding its footprint with its 14 approved branches across different states, while deepening inclusivity and enhancing the range of banking solutions available to individuals,…

As the world marks International Women’s Day 2026, Adron Homes and Properties has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering women with meaningful opportunities to serve, lead, and shape the future of Nigeria’s real estate landscape. Observed globally on March 8, this year’s theme, “Give To Gain,” calls for intentional investment in women through access to resources, education, mentorship, and leadership platforms. The message is clear: when women are empowered, organizations prosper, communities flourish, and nations grow stronger. In line with this vision, Adron Homes highlighted its people-first culture, which promotes gender inclusion at all operational levels. From executive management and regional…

Manny Ita- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has handed over the sum of ₦279 million recovered from a corruption case to the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts, formerly known as the National Theatre Lagos, as part of efforts to return misappropriated public funds to government institutions. The handover ceremony took place on Friday at the EFCC’s Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 in Ikoyi, Lagos. According to a statement issued by the Commission’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, the recovery followed investigations that began in 2009 after a petition was submitted by Kabir Yusuf,…

Manny Ita  – An investigative panel set up by Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has praised the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), Simon Ortuanya, and a former Acting Vice-Chancellor of the institution, Oguejiofor Ujam, for their role in exposing the certificate forgery scandal involving former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji. The seven-member investigative panel was constituted on 23 November 2025 following a petition filed by Nnaji against the UNN leadership after a two-year investigation by Premium Times alleged that the former minister forged his university degree and National Youth Service Corps certificates. According…

Manny Ita  – A quiet but significant shift in campus transportation has taken place at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), where electric buses have officially replaced fuel-powered shuttle vehicles in what authorities describe as a pilot initiative aimed at promoting sustainable urban mobility in Nigeria. The transition, now operational across major routes within the university’s campus in Lagos, has been described by administrators and environmental advocates as a milestone in the push toward cleaner and more efficient transport systems within educational institutions. University officials said the “Green Ride” initiative was designed to reduce carbon emissions, cut operating costs associated with…

Manny Ita  – The President of the Nigeria Aquatics Federation, Dunkwu Chamberlain, has died at the age of 54 after a brief illness, according to sources within Nigeria’s sports administration and the National Assembly. Chamberlain, who also served as Deputy Chief of Staff to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, was said to have passed away after a short period of illness that had kept him away from public engagements in recent weeks. His death has triggered an outpouring of tributes from members of the sports community, lawmakers and associates who described him as a committed administrator and advocate…

Manny Ita  – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Babatunde Olukunle Oyefolu, Babayemi Isaac Olatunde, Ezekiel Abaki and Plural Oil Marketing Limited over an alleged ₦2 billion oil fraud in Lagos. The defendants were brought before Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, following an investigation conducted by the EFCC Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 based in Ikoyi. According to the anti-graft agency, the defendants are facing charges bordering on conspiracy, theft and possession of stolen property related to 894,111 litres of base oil valued at ₦2,000,000,000. One of the counts read before…

Manny Ita  – Family members, close allies and longtime associates of the late Jesse Jackson gathered Saturday for an intimate memorial service at the headquarters of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition in Chicago, a day after a widely attended public celebration of life drew national political figures and thousands of mourners. The private “homegoing” ceremony, held at the organization’s South Side headquarters in Chicago, was attended by a few hundred people, most of them family members, confidants and associates who worked closely with Jackson throughout his decades-long civil rights career. The service was intended to provide a quieter moment of reflection…