Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Ecobank Nigeria opens N60m reward campaign on 40th anniversary Ecobank Nigeria, a subsidiary of the leading pan-African banking group, has announced the launch of its Super Rewards campaign, where customers stand to win over N60m. The campaign was launched to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the group, Ecobank Transnational Incorporated. The campaign is scheduled to run from September 2025 through January 2026. Over the five months, a total of 914 customers will be rewarded with various cash prizes amounting to N61.2m. Announcing the launch in Lagos, Head of Products & Analytics, Consumer & Commercial Banking at Ecobank Nigeria, Victor Yalokwu,…

Eid-ul-Mawlid: FG announces Friday as public holiday Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo The Federal Government has announced Friday, September 5, 2025, a public holiday to mark Eid-ul-Mawlid, the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. This was contained in a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr Magdalene Ajani, on Tuesday in Abuja. According to the statement, the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, extended warm greetings to Muslims in Nigeria and across the world. He urged the Muslim Ummah to emulate the Prophet’s virtues of peace, love,…

Keystone Bank chairman Ada Chukwudozie charges bankers on integrity, innovation at CIBN induction ceremony L-R: Akin Morakinyo, Registrar/CEO, CIBN; Dr. Lady Ada Chukwudozie, Chairman, Keystone Bank; Prof. Pius Deji Olanrewaju, President/Chairman of Council, CIBN; Dr. Jameelah Sharrieff-Ayedun, Managing Director/CEO, Credit Registry; and Mr. Alhassan Abdulkarim, Executive Director, Jaiz Bank Plc, during the CIBN Chartered Banker Induction and Prize Awards Ceremony held in Lagos on Saturday. Lady Dr Ada Chukwudozie, chairman of Keystone Bank Limited, has encouraged the next generation of Nigerian bankers to embrace integrity, innovation, and lifelong learning as the bedrock of success in today’s rapidly evolving financial landscape.…

Parental control becomes requirement for teenage access to ChatGPT ChatGPT Parental control to become a requirement for teenage access to ChatGPT. American artificial intelligence firm OpenAI said Tuesday it would add parental controls to its chatbot ChatGPT, a week after an American couple said the system encouraged their teenage son to kill himself. “Within the next month, parents will be able to… link their account with their teen’s account” and “control how ChatGPT responds to their teen with age-appropriate model behavior rules”, the generative AI company said in a blog post. Parents will also receive notifications from ChatGPT “when the…

Access Holdings Recognised by Pan-Atlantic University for Championing Youth-Led Sustainability Access Holdings recently welcomed students from Pan-Atlantic University (PAU), who visited the Group’s headquarters to express their appreciation for sponsorship of the EcoMalchemy Plastic-to-Art Project. The initiative, which turned discarded plastic waste into artistic masterpieces now exhibited in a museum, gave students an opportunity to explore how creativity can drive conversations around sustainability and environmental responsibility. As part of their visit, the students presented a special award of appreciation to Access Holdings for its role in bringing the project to life. They were warmly received by Victor Willie, Head, Stakeholder…

Dangote Refinery gasoline cargo heads U.S. Dangote refinery Dangote has shipped products eastwards before U.S. The Dangote Refinery has exported its first gasoline cargo to the United States (U.S.).The development, which marks a new milestone for the facility’s growing global footprint, was not immediately confirmed when The Guardian contacted the company’s Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejina . Argus reported that a Gemini Pearl loaded around 300,000 barrels of gasoline at Dangote’s Port on August 26 for U.S., with a likely discharge at New York or New Jersey, according to trade data from Kpler. Market participants suggested that…

UBA, Mastercard unveil prepaid card to strengthen financial inclusion United Bank for Africa (UBA) United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, in collaboration with Mastercard, has announced the launch of the Mastercard prepaid card to further accelerate financial inclusion and expand access to digital payment solutions across Africa. The card, which does not require a traditional bank account, is designed to serve individuals who have historically lacked access to formal financial services, particularly young adults, gig workers, and low-income earners. It enables users to top up funds easily, transact both locally and internationally, and manage spending with flexibility and security. With…

Asisat Oshoala signs for Al Hilal Super Falcons striker, Asisat Oshoala, has joined Saudi Women’s Premier League side, Al Hilal. The 30-year-old, who is a six-time African Women’s Footballer of the Year, completed her move from Bay FC after passing her medical in Riyadh. Oshoala will now link up with fellow Nigerians, Ashleigh Plumptre and Francisca Ordega, in the booming Saudi women’s league. From her early days at Robo Queens and Rivers Angels, to stints at Liverpool, Arsenal, Dalian Quanjian, Barcelona, Bay FC — and now Al Hilal — Oshoala has remained Africa’s biggest female football export.

MESI Programme: Lagos Women in business receive tools, grants as boost from Sanwo-Olu Mrs Sanwo-Olu and others at the event Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday has reassured of his administration’s commitment to women empowerment and poverty alleviation as he flagged off another phase of the Micro Enterprise Support Initiative (MESI) at the Blue Roof, LTV Complex, Agidingbi, Ikeja. Addressing beneficiaries, the Governor described MESI as more than a government programme, but rather a strategic commitment to lifting women and safeguarding their rights. He explained that the initiative was created to strengthen women-owned businesses, provide capital and resources, and…

WAEC assures of full switch to CBT for WASSCE 2026 The West African Examinations Council has reaffirmed its plan to migrate the West African Senior School Certificate Examination to a fully computer-based testing format by 2026. Head of WAEC’s National Office, Dr. Amos Dangut, gave the assurance on Tuesday during a sensitisation meeting with members of the National Assembly Committee on Education in Abuja. He said the transition, which began with private candidates in 2024, has already made “significant progress” and will be scaled up nationwide ahead of next year’s deadline. “We have conducted five exams already, one for private…