Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Real Estate Industry Experts, Stakeholders Raise Alaram Over Building Collapse in Lagos, Seek Urgent Reforms The recurring tragedy of building collapse in Lagos once again came under the spotlight today as stakeholders from across Nigeria’s building industry gathered at the University of Lagos for the Professor Leke Oduwaye-Adron Homes Urban Development Dialogue, a high-level forum aimed at addressing regulatory and construction lapses fueling the crisis. Themed “Recurring Building Collapse in Lagos: The Challenge of Regulatory Oversight and Construction Practices,” the dialogue was organised by the Department of Urban and Regional Planning (DURP), University of Lagos, in collaboration with real estate…

Zenith Bank, for 16th year, maintains Nigeria’s top Tier-1 spot Zenith Bank Zenith Bank, for 16th year, maintains Nigeria’s top Tier-1 spot Zenith Bank Plc has maintained its position as the number one bank in Nigeria by Tier-1 Capital for the 16th consecutive year. This is according to the 2025 Top 1000 World Banks’ Rankings, published by The Banker, Financial Times Group, United Kingdom in its July edition. The latest ranking placed Zenith Bank Plc as the 581st bank globally, with a Tier-1 Capital of $2bn. The ranking was based on the 2024 year-end Tier-1 capital of banks. This is…

Adidas, LATC donate 200 footballs to schools in Lagos CEO of adidas Global Emerging Markets, Dave Thomas (left) and the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, during adidas visit to the governor at Lagos House, Marina …recently. Photo: adidas Adidas, LATC donate 200 footballs to schools in Lagos Demonstrating their shared commitment to youth empowerment, gender inclusion, and grassroots sports development, adidas and its strategic partner LATC have donated 200 adidas footballs to schools across Lagos State. The donation, made in collaboration with the Lagos State Sports Commission, will benefit 20 schools across the state, with an equitable distribution between…

Sterling Bank recognised for 2025 Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Awards Sterling Bank Sterling Bank recognised for 2025 Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Awards Sterling Bank Plc has emerged as the Outstanding Healthcare Financial Institution of the Year at the 2025 Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Awards, held recently in Lagos. According to a statement, the award ceremony spotlighted institutions and individuals making significant contributions to healthcare development in Nigeria. Organisers honoured Sterling Bank for its commitment to financing healthcare innovation and supporting access to quality medical services across the country. Speaking during the event, Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako,…

Nollywood actor Peter Ijagbemi, Folajogun Akinlami tie knot Nollywood actor Peter Ijagbemi, Folajogun Akinlami tie knot Megastarmagazine – Nollywood actor Peter Ijagbemi has officially wed a popular television presenter and producer, Folajogun Akinlami. The low-key ceremony, attended by a few close friends and family members, marks a new beginning for the couple. Ijagbemi expressed memories from the ceremony on Instagram with the caption: “To God be the glory, it’s official.” Folajogun, who has since changed her surname to Ijagbemi, also shared her excitement about finding love again. “Today I married my best friend and said yes to forever with him……

Tinubu’s wife donates N1bn to victims of Plateau attacks as love gesture First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu Tinubu’s wife donates N1bn to victims of Plateau attacks as love gesture • N200,000 to be given 250 persons with disabilities. Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Thursday donated N1 billion to victims of violent attacks in Plateau State, declaring that her commitment to the country is driven by love, not politics. Speaking at the Government House in Rayfield, Jos, the First Lady said the funds were raised through her Renewed Hope Initiative and not sourced from government coffers. She…

Makinde’s circular road project lauded by Oyo Advisory Council Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde Makinde’s circular road project lauded by Oyo Advisory Council The Oyo State Advisory Council has commended Governor Seyi Makinde’s efforts in building quality road infrastructure that targets the economic expansion agenda of the state. The council chairman, Bolaji Ayorinde (SAN), gave this commendation when he led members of the council on an inspection of the ongoing 110 kilometres Senator Rashidi Ladoja Circular Road, on Wednesday. Ayorinde, in a statement by the Special Adviser to Governor Makinde on Media, Sulaimon Olanrewaju, in Ibadan, the state capital,…

At adidas Grand Opening of Iconic Waterfront Store, makes Global Retail History in Lagos (L-R) Gbolahan Shaba, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, LATC Group. Kingsley Oko, Chief Strategy Officer, LATC Group. Kate Woods, Emerging Market South Managing Director, adidas. Brett Burgess, Emerging Markets South Export – Senior Director, adidas and Sam Okwulehie, Chief Executive Officer, LATC Group at the opening ceremony Global Sports Brand, adidas officially unveiled its latest store on Admiralty Way Lekki, at a memorable launch event on the 2nd of July 2025. The launch event was hosted by the adidas Global Leadership Team in collaboration with LATC and…

Nigeria keeps zero piracy in water for 3 years – Oyetola Gboyega Oyetola …CRDCU revealed a 75 per cent performance score for the ministry by the end of 2024. The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Alh. Adegboyega Oyetola said Nigeria had recorded zero piracy in its waters for three years through the Deep Blue Project. Oyetola revealed this on Thursday during a one-day stakeholder engagement held in Lagos. He said maritime security remains central to the ministry’s mandate and has earned Nigeria global commendation and helped regional maritime stability. He added that Nigeria’s offer to host the African Union…

Senate lauds CBN for policies on improved economy for six months File of Nigerian Senate Senate lauds CBN for policies on improved economy for six months The Senate has praised the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, for encouraging developments in the Nigerian financial and monetary landscape within the last six months. Speaking on Wednesday in Abuja during a statutory engagement with the Governor of the apex bank, Mr Yemi Cardoso, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and other Financial Institutions, Senator Adetokunbo Abiru said that the engagement became important for the promotion of transparency, adherence to statutory mandates,…