Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

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…

Igbinedion plans to upgrade Benin Recreation Club in a year Chief Gabriel Igbinedion Igbinedion plans to upgrade Benin Recreation Club in a year * He honours the club with his presence. The Esama of Benin Kingdom, Chief Gabriel Igbinedion, has pledged to give the Benin Recreation Club, a major facelift within the next 12 months. Igbinedion made the promise in Benin on Saturday during the commissioning of a newly remodelled ultramodern lounge named after him at the BRC. Expressing dissatisfaction with the current state of the club, Igbinedion said the facility requires urgent improvement. “This place needs a drastic improvement.…

Dangote’s initiative, stimulant to economy – Experts Dangote refinery Dangote’s initiative, stimulant to economy – Experts Dangote Petroleum Refinery’s new initiative has continued to draw accolades from energy experts in the country, with some describing it as the best that has happened to the sector since Independence, as it will stimulate economic growth. The Chief Executive of Financial Derivatives Company, Bismarck Rewane, said the company’s free distribution initiative would reduce production costs, ease inflationary pressures, and stimulate economic growth. Dismissing concerns about the refinery becoming a monopoly, he argued that inefficiencies in the sector had been systemic and long-standing, adding…

Aregbesola becomes National Secretary of ADC interim, reveals agenda Rauf Aregbesola Aregbesola becomes National Secretary of ADC interim, reveals agenda Former Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola has pledged that he will transform the African Democratic Congress, ADC into a party that has a clear ideological compass absolutely committed to the people, rooted in democratic values, rule of law, social justice, accountability, transparency and national development as the party’s national secretary. Aregbesola said this while confirming his appointment as the interim national secretary of the party in a post shared on verified Facebook page on Tuesday night. Aregbesola was commissioner in…

INEC resumes voter registration, reveals 2025-2026 election timetable INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu INEC resumes voter registration, reveals 2025-2026 election timetable * Two newly appointed National Commissioners and six RECs joined the team. The Independent National Electoral Commission has unveiled a comprehensive electoral timetable for 2025 and 2026, including five major elections and the nationwide resumption of Continuous Voter Registration. This announcement was made by INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, during the second quarterly consultative meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners held in Abuja on Tuesday. The electoral body, in a statement on its official X handle, said it is gearing…

AbdulRasaq gives plots of land, N5m to Kwara United players for victory AbdulRasaq gives plots of land, N5m to Kwara United players for victory The Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on Monday hosted Kwara United Football Club and the club’s U-19 team following their victories in the 2025 President Federation Cup and the inaugural National Youth League, respectively. This was disclosed in a statement by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, on Monday. Kwara United had emerged as the new champions of the President Federation Cup, after beating second-tier side Abakaliki FC 4-3 on penalties. At a reception held…

Saint Lucia recognises Tinubu, confers highest national honour Caption: Governor General of Saint Lucia, Cyril Charles decorates President Bola Tinubu with the title of Knight Commander of the Order of Saint Lucia (KCOSL). Saint Lucia recognises Tinubu, confers highest national honour * Honour symbolises a deepening of historic and cultural connections between the two countries. Saint Lucia has conferred its highest national honour, Knight Commander of the Order of Saint Lucia (KCOSL), on President Bola Tinubu, in recognition of his efforts to strengthen the historical and cultural bonds between Africa and the Caribbean. The formal investiture was performed by the…

FG approves ₦65bn as intervention to basic health services in 2025 Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate FG approves ₦65bn as intervention to basic health services in 2025 The Federal Government has disbursed over ₦65 billion to support the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) in 2025. This decision was made at the 11th Expanded Ministerial Oversight Committee meeting held in Abuja on Monday. From the first quarter of 2025, ₦32.88 billion has been approved to fund BHCPF activities for both the first and second quarters. The money will be split equally, with ₦16.44 billion…

Lagos opens job portal for teaching profession till July 14 Lagos opens job portal for teaching profession till July 14 Lagos State Teaching Service Commission has reactivated its recruitment portal as a bold step toward improving access to employment opportunities. The job portal will be accessible from Tuesday, July 1 to Monday, July 14, 2025. In a statement on Tuesday, the Head of the Public Affairs Unit at TESCOM, Olaoye Olusegun, said the initiative aims to promote equity and fairness in the state’s teaching workforce, aligning with the state’s employment policies and digital transformation agenda. At a press briefing to…

FirstBank Inaugurates Advanced Facial Biometric Technology on FirstMobile for Seamless User Enrollment and Device Activation FirstBank building FirstBank Inaugurates Advanced Facial Biometric Technology on FirstMobile for Seamless User Enrollment and Device Activation FirstBank, the West Africa premier financial institution and financial inclusion services provider has launched an advanced facial biometric technology on its mobile banking application- FirstMobile, along with other exciting features that includes: • Facial recognition sign-up and activation • Virtual credit cards for secure online shopping • Instant credit card activation • Flexible salary advances with 3-month repayment options • General improvements, bug fixes, These upgrades all aim…