Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Sanwo-Olu Honours With 60th Birthday Publication From Lanre Alfred In Lagos Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Lanre Alfred Sanwo-Olu Honours With 60th Birthday Publication From Lanre Alfred In Lagos A renown author and media consultant, Lanre Alfred, has officially presented his newly published special publication of Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, titled “The Man Who Carried a City.” The presentation recently happened during a private ceremony held at the Lagos House, Marina, on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. The gathering, attended by a few cabinet members and aides of the governor, marked a commemoration of Sanwo-Olu’s 60th birthday, celebrated on June 25, 2025.…

In Honour of Chief Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion, House of Igbinedion Ready to Host Grand Book Presentation In Honour of Chief Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion, House of Igbinedion Ready to Host Grand Book Presentation The House of Igbinedion has made public the upcoming presentation of a new book chronicling the life and legacy of its revered patriarch, Chief Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion. Titled “The Chronicles of a Legend,” the highly anticipated publication celebrates the towering achievements and enduring influence of the Esama of the Benin Kingdom. This presentation is scheduled to hold on Thursday, July 31, at the prestigious Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre,…

FG Declares N50m Grant for Students Enterprise, Unveils C’ttee to Commercialise Research for Tertiary Education Dr. Tunji Alausa FG Declares N50m Grant for Students Enterprise, Unveils C’ttee to Commercialise Research for Tertiary Education. The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa has announced a N50 million Student Grant Venture Capital Initiative to support scaling student-led enterprises in Nigeria’s tertiary institutions. Alausa said the initiative aims to bridge the gap between academia and industry by turning homegrown research into commercially viable products and services. The minister made the announcement on Wednesday in Abuja when he inaugurated the Research and Innovation Commercialisation Committee…

Contest 2027: Atiku, Obi, Buhari’s ministers, ex-APC NWC members partake in ADC structure • State capture disallowed– Mark • Complain of disappointment from the present administration The anti-Bola Tinubu coalition of opposition politicians on Wednesday formally took over the structure of the African Democratic Congress ADC as its political platform for the 2027 general election. The event saw some ministers in the Muhammadu Buhari administration as well as some former members of the National Working Committee NWC of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC. At the event, which was held at the Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja, the National Chairman of…

FIRS 2025 Tax Clinic: Aims to Supply Assistance to New, Prospective Taxpayers Executive Chairman of FIRS, Dr. Zacch Adedeji FIRS 2025 Tax Clinic: Aims to Supply Assistance to New, Prospective Taxpayers The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) is set to host the 2025 edition of its flagship Tax Clinic, an initiative aimed at improving tax education and compliance among small businesses, startups, and informal sector operators across Nigeria. Organised through its Emerging Taxpayers’ Group (ETG), the two-day event will take place on Tuesday 15th and Wednesday 16th July, 2025, at Marcellina’s Place, beside Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja GRA, Lagos, from…

Currency in Circulation Rises to N5.01trn, Cash Outside Banks Now N4.63trn Currency in circulation (CIC) in Nigeria climbed to N5.015 trillion in May 2025, marking a modest increase from N5.003 trillion in April, according to the latest figures released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The 0.24 per cent uptick points to continued liquidity build-up in the system, despite the apex bank’s tightening stance aimed at curbing inflation and mopping up excess money supply. Also, there was an increase in currency outside the formal banking system. From N4.57 trillion in April, the amount of cash held by the public…

Premium Trust Bank IT Officer Turned Down $7,000 Bribe in Failed Server Hacking Plot Premium Trust Bank IT Officer Turned Down $7,000 Bribe in Failed Server Hacking Plot A Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, was surprised on Monday as a Premium Trust Bank employee testified about rejecting a $7,000 bribe in a foiled cyber intrusion attempt. Ajayi Michael Folaseye, an Information Technology officer with the bank, appeared as the first prosecution witness in the trial of five staff members charged by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for attempting to hack the bank’s internal server. According to Folaseye,…

Fidelity Bank Extends Relief Efforts To Eti-Osa Community With Food Bank Initiative Henry Asiegbu, Divisional Head, Operations, Fidelity Bank Plc (Left); Adebayo Adeyinka, Executive Technical Assistant to the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Fidelity Bank Plc (5th from Left); Meksley Nwagboh, Divisional Head, Brand and Communications, Fidelity Bank Plc (Right); flanked by some of the beneficiaries at the Fidelity Food Bank outreach in Eti Osa Local Government Area, Lagos recently. As part of its unwavering commitment to reducing food insecurity and supporting vulnerable communities, Fidelity Bank Plc, a leading financial institution, has distributed food packs to residents of Victoria Island in…

Stanbic IBTC Bank Wins Prestigious GTR Award For Best Trade Finance Bank In West Africa Stanbic IBTC Bank has been honoured with the Best Trade Finance Bank in West Africa award at the Global Trade Review (GTR) Awards in London on 26 June 2025. This award recognises the bank’s exceptional performance in trade finance and its commitment to delivering innovative solutions. The GTR (Global Trade Review) Leaders in Trade Awards recognise excellence in global trade, commodity, supply chain, export finance, and fintech sectors. The GTR hosts these annual awards to honour institutions that have demonstrated exceptional performance and innovation in…

Access Bank highlights leadership at climate governance initiative launch Access Bank PLC has once again demonstrated its leadership in sustainable finance with a strong showing at the launch of the Climate Governance Initiative Nigeria (CGIN) Chapter, hosted by Lagos Business School. Dr. Greg Jobome, Executive Director, Risk Management at Access Bank, was specially invited to speak at the event in recognition of the Bank’s pioneering role in integrating sustainability into its business model and its inspiring leadership within Nigeria’s corporate landscape. In his presentation, Jobome provided a comprehensive overview of how Access Bank has embedded climate risk considerations across its…