Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Access Bank Awards as ‘Best Trade Partner Bank West Africa’ – IFC Access Bank has been recognised as the ‘Best Trade Partner Bank West Africa 2024’ by the International Finance Corporation (IFC). Presented at the Global Trade Partners Meeting (GTPM), held recently, in Barcelona, Spain, this prestigious award highlights Access Bank’s outstanding performance and commitment to fostering trade finance across the continent. The GTPM, organised by the IFC, is one of the most significant events in the global trade finance industry, and is known for its unique footprint due to IFC’s extensive reach and client base in emerging markets. The…

Here’s Informative and transformative Interview with an Award-Winning Project / Program Manager, Babalola Williams In 2010, Babalola Williams received the prestigious Akwa Ibom State Governor’s Award for Excellence and the NYSC (National Youth Service Corp) Overall Best Corp Member Award, recognizing his extraordinary contributions during his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) year. This award, bestowed upon only the top 0.001% of corps members, highlights Babalola’s exceptional impact on educational infrastructure and community development. A decade later, the impact of his work continues to resonate, influencing industry practices and inspiring new generations of leaders and project/program managers. As the next batch…

Zenith Bank becomes the Most Sustainable Bank in Nigeria in the International Banker Awards 2024 Zenith Bank Plc has been named the “Most Sustainable Bank, Nigeria” in the International Banker 2024 Banking Awards, retaining the title for the second consecutive year. Commenting on the award, the Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Zenith Bank, Dame (Dr.) Adaora Umeoji, OON, said: “We are deeply honoured to be recognised as the Most Sustainable Bank in Nigeria for the second time in a row. This prestigious award underscores our steadfast commitment to sustainability and reinforces our belief that responsible banking is essential for…

Echegini, Super Falcons star, becomes winner, talented youngster in Serie A Nigeria Super Falcons Star, Jennifer Echegini, has won the eBay MVP award for the best Under 23 player in the women’s Serie A. The Juventus star got the recognition given to the most outstanding young talent in the league. Echegini, who started her youth career in Arsenal before having a short spell with two clubs in the US, arrived in Turin in January and hit the ground running. A Monday statement titled, “eBay MVP, Echegini Is The Best Under 23 In Serie A,” revealed this. PUNCH Online reports that…

Skilled Nigerian Workers Can Apply For Jobs As Germany Opens Portal The German government has initiated the ‘Opportunity Card‘ program, aiming to entice skilled workers from non-European Union (EU) countries. The portal for applicants listed Nigeria as one of the countries of residence for prospective applicants. The Opportunity Card, serving as a residence permit, enables individuals from third countries, those not part of the EU, to enter Germany and pursue employment prospects. The validity of the card extends up to one year, with the option for extension upon securing qualified employment, allowing individuals to acquire subsequent residence permits for continued…

On Digital & Electronic Banking, Interswitch Organises Capacity Building Training For House of Reps Committee Mitchell Elegbe, Founder and Group Managing Director, Interswitch Group presents a Certificate of Participation to Rt. Hon. Emmanuel Ukpong-Udo (PhD), Chairman of the House Committee on Digital Economy, Federal House of Representatives at the 2-day Capacity Building Workshop hosted by Interswitch Group for the Honourable members in Lagos. As part of its sustained efforts to shape the financial services landscape in Nigeria, Interswitch Group, one of Africa’s leading integrated payments and digital commerce companies, recently organized a two-day capacity building training session for Honourable members…

Abiodun Promises Comfort, Says Governance Very Challenging, But Most Beautiful Experience of His Life … promises continuous support for the wellbeing of the people. Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has described the past five years of his administration as challenging, but added that his faith in God had brought the victory he desired. Speaking during his 64th Birthday and 5th Year Thanksgiving Service held in his honour at the Ogun State Government House Chapel, Oke-Igbein, Abeokuta, on Sunday, Governor Abiodun recalled his journey to power despite all odds, attributing his victory to God Almighty. He said: “The process through…

ECOWAS Extends $1 Million Aid To Nigeria For Terrorism Victims And Security Purpose Nigeria has received $1 million from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to assist terrorism victims in the North East. ECOWAS also allocated $9 million to aid refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and stateless individuals in its member nations. The Chair of the ECOWAS Permanent Representative Committee Musa Nuhu said this during the 2024 ECOWAS Ambassadors Retreat held in partnership with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital. This year’s retreat saw serious business, with all ECOWAS…

Fares return to original price as Lagos stops 25% rebate on bus, ferry and train Babajide Sanwo-Olu The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) says the 25 per cent rebate on fares for regulated public bus, ferry and train services has ended. LAMATA made this known on its official X handle. “From June 3, fares on all regulated transport services in the state will return to the original 100 per cent,” it said. Recall that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Feb. 23, announced a 25 per cent rebate on the fares to mitigate the impact of the removal of petrol…

Lagos Rivals in growth and development with a African countries – Gboyega Akosile • With the THEMES+ developmental agenda, Lagos is now being compared with countries like Ethiopia, Morocco, South Africa In its quest for growth and development in Lagos, as well as making life more comfortable for residents, Lagos State is now competing with countries in Africa and not states in Nigeria. This was disclosed on Sunday during a live interview on the Breakfast Xtra programme on News Central Television by the Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile. Akosile said that…