As the deadline of May 20, 2026, fast approaches, Wema Bank has announced the last call for submissions for children and teens interested in participating in becoming MD/CEO of Wema Bank for one day. Launched in May 2025 as part of Wema Bank’s 80th anniversary celebration, the One-Day MD/CEO initiative was introduced by Wema Bank to commemorate Children’s Day in a uniquely unprecedented manner. Inspired by the Bank’s 80th anniversary theme “80 Years of Impact, A Future of Possibilities”, the Wema Bank One-Day MD/CEO initiative served as a bridge between past and future, giving children across Nigeria the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity…
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The visit by Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu to the United States where he held talks with Vice President JD Vance, and Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, has been described as a positive development for Nigeria’s fight against terrorism. A security analyst and columnist, Jas Keita, in a statement says that the meeting underscores the importance of the Nigerian/U. S security relationship. According to her, the meeting comes at an important time for Nigeria as it seeks to defeat terrorist groups that are seeking to undermine the government, destroying lives and livelihoods across the country. The statement reads in…
The US 2026 Counterterrorism Strategy has been commended for its focus on disrupting terrorist networks across Africa, especially in the Sahel. In a paper tilted: The US 2026 Counterterrorism Strategy and Its Implications for Nigeria and the Sahel, a security expert, Lieutenant Colonel Freddie Grounds (Retired), said the move represents a significant development in American security policy, reflecting both lessons learned from past interventions and the current and rapidly shifting geography of global extremist threats. He said rather than relying on previously favoured large-scale deployments, the revised U.S. strategy emphasises partnerships, intelligence-driven operations, and capacity-building. He stated: “Africa, particularly Nigeria…
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As part of activities marking the 2026 International Mental Health Awareness Month, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) in strategic partnership with Professor Akindotun Meiro, Founder of the African Trauma Care Alliance (ATCA) organised a two-day Trauma-Informed Care Workshop for Principal Officers at the LASTMA Training Institute, Oshodi, Lagos. The highly impactful workshop, themed “Restoring Minds and Building Trauma-Informed Communities,” was specifically designed to enhance participants’ understanding of traumatic stress, emotional intelligence, psychological wellness and the urgent necessity of fostering compassionate, emotionally responsive and trauma-sensitive institutions and communities. The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, in his welcome…
L-R: Managing Director, HabariPay, Eduofon Japhet; Team Block X members Treasure Uvietobore, Platform & Systems Engineer; Naheem Olaide, Frontend & ML Developer; and Enoch Idowu, AI & ML Engineer; Business Development Executive, HabariPay, Somtochukwu Ezisi; and Chief Marketing Officer, HabariPay, Yemi Atanda, during the presentation of the grand prize to Team Block X, winners of the HabariPay Squad Hackathon 3.0, held at the GTCentre, Victoria Island, Lagos, recently. HabariPay, Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc Fintech subsidiary has announced Team ‘Block X’ as the winner of the Squad Hackathon 3.0, following a highly competitive innovation showcase that brought together some of…
Today, Infinix announced the NOTE 60 SERIES has received a series of world-renowned design recognitions, reinforcing Infinix’s evolution toward premium smartphone design. Among the lineup, NOTE 60 Ultra has been honored with the Red Dot Award 2026, iF DESIGN AWARD 2026, and 2026 Golden A’Design Award, while NOTE 60 Pro has received the MUSE Design Awards 2026 Platinum, acknowledging Infinix’s outstanding progress in emotion-led aesthetics, refined craftsmanship and user-centric innovation. Precision Engineering and Expressive Design The NOTE 60 SERIES embodies Infinix’s approach to streamlining complex smartphone experiences with an integrated design language that harmonizes powerful performance with refined elegance, bringing…
Nestlé Nigeria has rounded off the 15-year anniversary celebration of its Technical Training Initiative with the graduation of 20 new trainees from the Abaji Factory Technical Training Centre. This follows the recent celebration held at its Flowergate Factory in Sagamu. The graduation reinforces the company’s long-standing commitment to equipping young Nigerians with technical and vocational skills that enhance employability, strengthen industry capability, and create meaningful pathways to work. With an investment of over ₦6 billion, the programme, first established at Agbara Factory in 2011 and now present in Abaji and Flowergate, has equipped hundreds of young Nigerians with hands-on technical…
Designed for Nigeria’s affluent segment, Visa Signature unlocks world-class benefits through Visa’s global network across travel, lifestyle, and premium merchant offers. First Bank of Nigeria Limited, in partnership with Visa, has announced the launch of Visa Signature, a premium card offering designed for Nigeria’s affluent segment. The card unlocks an exclusive portfolio of lifestyle benefits, global travel privileges, and curated merchant offers through Visa’s worldwide acceptance network, giving high-spending Nigerians a product built around how they live. Visa Signature targets Nigeria’s top executives, business owners, and frequent international travelerswho expect more from their financial products. Through Visa Global benefits and…