Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Keystone Bank management, CIBN officials and the 62 graduate trainees of the Keystone Bank Banking School at the graduation and induction ceremony held in Lagos recently. Keystone Bank management, CIBN officials and the 62 graduate trainees of the Keystone Bank Banking School at the graduation and induction ceremony held in Lagos recently. Keystone Bank Limited has graduated and inducted 62 young professionals from the 29th Stream of its Banking School Programme into its workforce, following their successful completion of the bank’s flagship capacity-building initiative. The latest cohort of 62 trainees, comprising 34 females and 28 males, successfully completed a four-month…

The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has stated that recalibrating Africa’s risk perception and rebuilding the Germany-Nigeria industrial and investment corridor are crucial to attracting long-term capital from Europe. This was part of the key outcomes from a high-level Executive Round Table hosted by the European financial institution ODDO BHF in collaboration with the law firm Aluko & Oyebode, held in Lagos. The session, themed , ‘The Africa-Europe Trade and Investment Corridor: Where Capital Meets Opportunity’, brought together senior representatives of government, diplomacy, financial institutions and the organised private sector. The national president of…

File: Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Atiku Abubakar. The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Atiku Abubakar, has said he will not contest another presidential election if he loses the 2027 poll. Atiku stated this during an interview conducted in Hausa and translated by our correspondent on Wednesday, while responding to a question on whether he would seek another presidential bid if he lost the 2027 election. “No, I have said it before, right from this election, I will not contest again,” the former Vice President said. Atiku, who has contested the presidency…

The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani Investment and market development; Regional digital services exports; Government cloud transformation; and Digital sovereignty and security are the four priorities. The federal government has unveiled a national digital cloud policy that will establish a comprehensive national framework to enhance governance and internalisation of Nigeria’s cloud infrastructure ecosystem. The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, who disclosed this in a statement said the nation’s national policy on cloud infrastructure ecosystem would enhance the nation’s digital governance and growth. “The Policy represents a major component of the…

Afrobeats star, David Adeleke, aka Davido The gunshot happened on the same day Adeleke got his Certificate of Return from the Independent National Electoral Commission following his re-election as governor. Afrobeats star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has said the attack that took place outside the palace of the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Oyetunji, on Wednesday had nothing to do with him or his uncle, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke. Davido clarified in a post on his official X account on Wednesday, shortly after suspected hoodlums reportedly attacked the governor’s convoy following his visit to the monarch’s palace.…

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde. Photo: Oyo State Govt The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has announced Thursday, August 20, a work-free day in commemoration of Isese Day, a day dedicated by the state government to celebrating the rich cultural and traditional heritage of the Yoruba people. This was according to a memo signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Musibau Babatunde, conveyed through a statement released by the Special Adviser (Media) to the Oyo State Governor, Dr Sulaimon Olanrewaju, made available to newsmen in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Wednesday. Contained in the memo, the governor…

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved that monies seized by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) be released to the Education sector. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, who stated this after the Federal Executive Council meeting on Wednesday, said the monies will be channelled through the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). The Minister added that FEC also mandated the Attorney-General of the Federation to liaise with the Education ministry for the modalities and necessary legal framework. While commending President Tinubu for his “magnanimity and dedication” to education, the minister monies under litigation would not be touched…

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of LAWMA, Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, during a courtesy visit to the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Tijani Fatai Photo: Lagos State The Lagos Waste Management Authority and the Lagos State Police Command have agreed to strengthen their collaboration to tackle illegal waste dumping, curb activities around unauthorised dumpsites and protect waste management facilities and personnel across the state. In a statement obtained from the Lagos State’s X account on Wednesday, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of LAWMA, Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, made the call on Tuesday during a courtesy visit to the…

Alternative Bank Nigeria’s healthcare challenge is not a shortage of promising ideas. The harder task is finding the capital, partners, and delivery structures that can move those ideas from pilot projects into systems that serve more communities, The Alternative Bank has said. The bank made the point at the 2026 Insights Learning Forum in Abuja, where government officials, funders, business leaders, health-tech innovators, and development organisations discussed how to move health solutions from small trials to wider adoption. Speaking during a session on financing scalable solutions for inclusive health systems, Chukwuemeka Agada, Divisional Head, Commercial Banking at The Alternative Bank,…

Dangote Cement Plc, Obajana, has celebrated International Youth Day with a renewed commitment to advancing youth development through its array of empowerment programmes, while strengthening its positive social impact. A statement issued by the company’s Corporate Communications Department said the event attracted more than 100 participants, comprising Sustainability Champions, graduate trainees, management trainees, NYSC Corps members and other invited guests. The statement said the event served as a platform for young people to showcase innovative ideas, exchange knowledge, and explore practical solutions to sustainability and workplace challenges. Presentations focused on topics ranging from recycling and environmental sustainability to technology-driven solutions,…