Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Wema Bank Plans To Host 2026 International Women’s Day Event On March 4th Elegbede Abiodun • Wema Bank is providing a platform for women from all walks of life to network, share valuable insights, access viable opportunities. As International Women’s Day [IWD] draws near, Wema Bank, Nigeria’s oldest indigenous bank, most innovative and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has announced its 2026 IWD Grand Event, scheduled to hold on March 4th, 2026. Inspired by the global IWD 2026 theme “Give To Gain”, Wema Bank’s 2026 IWD event is centred on the topic “When Women Gain, We…

Ramadan: Adron Homes Felicitates Muslims, Preaches Hope And Unity Adron Homes & Properties Limited has congratulated Muslim faithful on the commencement of the holy month of Ramadan, urging Nigerians to embrace the virtues of sacrifice, discipline, and compassion that define the season. In a statement made available to journalists, the company described Ramadan as a period of deep reflection, spiritual renewal, and strengthened devotion to faith and humanity. According to the management, the holy month represents values that align with the organisation’s commitment to integrity, resilience, and community development. “Ramadan is a time that teaches patience, generosity, and selflessness.…

Manny Ita  – The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has officially confirmed the detention of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai for interrogation, marking a sharp escalation in the coordinated legal scrutiny of his eight-year administration. The development occurred late Wednesday, February 18, 2026, when El-Rufai was reportedly taken into custody by armed operatives shortly after being granted administrative bail by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In a formal statement issued just before midnight, the ICPC’s Head of Media and Public Communications, John Odey, verified the former governor’s status, stating, “The Independent Corrupt Practices…

After certification, Customs revenue from AEO firms rises from 29.7% to N1.6tn The Nigeria Customs Service has announced that the Authorised Economic Operator programme recorded a revenue rise from N1.22tn before certification to N1.58tn after certification, reflecting a growth of N362.79bn, representing a 29.68 per cent increase. The service added that the figure was for the 51 AEO-certified entities as of 27 October 2025. The National Public Relations Officer of the service, Abdullahi Maiwada, disclosed this in a statement released on Thursday. Maiwada stressed that the programme also contributed 21.77 per cent to the service’s total revenue collection of…

Express Entry: Canada makes updates for foreign professionals, new categories inclusive Canada Visa Canada has announced a comprehensive update to its Express Entry system for 2026, designed to attract highly skilled workers, fill critical labour shortages, and support economic growth. According to a post obtained from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s website, the announcement was made by Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Lena Diab, on Thursday, as part of the government’s International Talent Attraction Strategy. Diab said the changes aim to “restore control and balance, and rebuild confidence in our immigration system,” while ensuring newcomers can contribute effectively from…

Manny Ita  – A Catholic priest has ignited widespread debate after describing the popular online worship programme, Hallelujah Challenge, as an affront to Catholic doctrine and spirituality, warning faithful against what he termed “emotional but theologically shallow” expressions of worship that undermine liturgical tradition. The cleric, invoking the legacy of Nigerian Catholic icon Blessed Michael Iwene Tansi, argued that authentic Christian worship must remain rooted in sacramental life, reverence, and doctrinal continuity rather than viral trends. He said the growing influence of charismatic online worship movements risks confusing Catholics about the nature of prayer and the Eucharist. “Hallelujah Challenge, as…

Lagos To Eliminate Malaria, Tuberculosis, Deepen Technological Push Elegbede Abiodun • … to employ PlusLife MiniDock, a portable non-sputum molecular diagnostic platform. • … aims at collective resolve to eliminate malaria and TB. The Lagos State Ministry of Health on Wednesday convened top government officials, national programme leaders and private sector partners in Ikeja to advance a dual elimination strategy targeting malaria and tuberculosis, declaring digital innovation as the cornerstone of Lagos’ next phase of health systems reform. The high-level convening, held at the Marriott Hotel Ikeja in collaboration with Maisha Meds, was themed “Scaling Digital Health Innovations in…

Sterling HoldCo Allots Shares In Oversubscribed Public Offer The Public Offer is designed to enable Sterling HoldCo expand credit responsibly, accelerate innovation. Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc (“Sterling HoldCo” or “the Group”) has announced the commencement of the allotment process for its 2025 Public Offer of 12,581,000,000 ordinary shares of 50 kobo each at ₦7.00 per share. This follows the earlier receipt of final approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the recent clearance by the Securities & Exchange Commission. The allotment process, which begins immediately, marks the continuation of a disciplined, multi-year capital-raising programme that has…

Lagos Blood Service Rallies Workforce for Accreditation Drive … a deliberate shift from episodic training to a sustained institutional process anchored on collaboration and accountability. The Lagos State Blood Transfusion Service (LSBTS) has intensified its drive toward international accreditation, rallying its workforce around teamwork, leadership and quality improvement at a two-day Workforce Engagement Forum held February 16–17, 2026, in Lagos. The forum, themed “Accreditation as a Shared Goal: Strengthening Teamwork and Quality for Safe, Reliable Blood Transfusion Services,” brought together management, technical staff, volunteers and facilitators at the Providence Hotel Ikeja and Conference Hall of the Debt Management Office, Secretariat,…

Governor Dauda Lawal Commissions 25 New Armoured Personnel Carriers, Aerial Surveillance Drones To Tackle Insecurity Elegbede Abiodun To strengthen the fight against banditry and insecurity in Zamfara State and the North-West Zone, Zamfara State Governor, His Excellency, Dr Dauda Lawal, on Wednesday commissioned 25 new Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs) and sets of surveillance drones for the military and other security agencies operating in the state. The event, which took place in Gusau, was part of the state government’s ongoing effort to provide structured logistical support to frontline security forces and combat insurgency, banditry, and protect lives and properties. Speaking at…