Access Bank Botswana, a subsidiary of Access Bank Group, has achieved global recognition by securing three prestigious international awards that celebrate its innovation, customer-centric approach, and commitment to social impact. These accolades underscore the Bank’s dedication to transforming Botswana’s financial landscape through digital excellence and purpose- driven banking. Access Bank was named Best Digital Banking Initiative, Botswana by The DigitalBanker Global Retail Banking Innovation Awards 2025 for its ‘SalaryAdvance’ solution.‘SalaryAdvance’ is a fully digital, short-term credit facility that empowers salariedcustomers with instant access to up to 200% of their monthly salary. Delivered viamobile app and USSD, the solution combines convenience,…
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The Chancellor of Summit University, Offa, Kwara State, and Chairman of Rite Foods Limited, Dr. Sulaiman Adebola Adegunwa OFR, has identified investment in quality education as a catalyst for sustainable socio-economic development. Adegunwa stated this recently while delivering his address at the combined 5th and 6th convocation ceremony of the University, held at the Alhaja Adiat Abegbe Makanjuola Lecture Theatre. According to him, the dedication and financial commitment of stakeholders have continued to strengthen the university’s foundation and growth trajectory. He appealed to well-meaning individuals to support the institution in its drive for sustainable development. “This event marks a key milestone for our university. It honours our graduates and celebrates…
Over 250 vibrant entrepreneurs, business owners, and C-suite executives gathered to learn from Dr. (Mrs.) Catherine Opeyemi Adesomoju and mentors in business, health, and family life. The 2025 edition of Time-Out With Kate, an entrepreneur and business-growth support conference, was its third since its debut in 2023. Dr. Kate—affectionately known as Sister Kate—is a respected evangelist, entrepreneur, author, and business leader. She serves as the MD/CEO of Spectrum Holdings, the parent company of Spectrum Innovation Technologies Ltd. and Spectrum Phones Ltd. With a growing workforce of over 200 employees, the company leads in the distribution of phones, accessories, and energy…
Sammy Godson Seeing the title General attached to Elijah Ayodele may surprise many because everyone knows he is not a member of the army, nor has he ever been publicly addressed as such. But permit me to rechristen him, because at this point, his revelations on security matters go far beyond what an army general’s intelligence can cover. General Elijah Ayodele is a prophet and the leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church in Lagos, yet one wonders how he has accurately foretold coup-related events across Africa—events that have been happening exactly as he mentioned. There is a huge difference…
Wema Bank, Nigeria’s most innovative bank and the pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has reaffirmed its dominance by emerging as the Overall Winner at the just-concluded Nigeria Bankers Game (NBG) 2025 Grand Finale. This historic achievement marks the bank’s fourth consecutive win at the prestigious sporting event, setting a new industry record. With an impressive tally of 9 gold medals. Wema Bank clinched victories across various categories, including Table Tennis (Female Singles, Doubles, and Mixed Doubles), Volleyball, Scrabble, Video games, 100m Female, 200m Female, and the 4x100m Female Relay. This year’s NBG also celebrated individual excellence, with…
The Chief Executive Officer of Adron Group, Sir Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, KOF, has congratulated His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II, the Ooni of Ife, on the occasion of his 10th coronation anniversary. In a goodwill message, Aare Emmanuelking described the monarch’s decade-long reign on the revered throne of Oduduwa as divinely inspired, visionary, and transformational, noting that it has ushered in a new era of cultural renaissance and national unity. He stated that since his ascension, the Ooni has redefined traditional leadership by modernising kingship, reviving Yoruba cultural identity, and strengthening Ile-Ife’s position as the spiritual…
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai middle, AD 1st right and Mr Johann Rupert, Chairman, Richemont & Remgro and Founder, Rupert Education Foundation South Africa during a meeting with His Highness and the African Business Leaders Delegation in Dubai on the 6th of December, 2025.
Some hours ago, a faction of soldiers in the Benin Republic announced the dissolution of President Patrice Talon’s government, stating that he has been removed from office and that the constitution has been suspended, signalling a potential coup. The soldiers made the announcement on the country’s national television after taking control of the station. Meanwhile, just two days ago, popular Nigerian prophet, Primate Elijah Ayodele, mentioned that the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will face a crisis in the coming year, while mentioning about nine countries that will face revolution in the coming year. “ECOWAS will face more…
The All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) and the British High Commission in Nigeria have entered into a cultural partnership aimed at boosting creative exchange, strengthening cultural ties, and opening more international doors for African music as the 9th AFRIMA Awards is set to hold from January 7-11, 2026. The collaboration, formalised through a newly signed Cultural Cooperation Agreement, also affirms that the British Deputy High Commission in Lagos will co-host the Welcome Soirée for the Nominees and Guests in Lagos, the official opening event of the 9th AFRIMA Awards Week. The exclusive gathering will take place on January 7, 2026…
The seventh edition of the Art of Technology Lagos (AOT Lagos 7.0) convened key stakeholders across the tech ecosystem: policymakers, founders, investors, researchers, government representatives, venture capitalists, startups, and innovators on Thursday at the Landmark Event Centre, Lagos, for a landmark gathering focused exploring the transformative potential of emerging technologies that supports the city’s evolution into a technological hub in Africa. Themed “Future Technologies & a Sustainable Lagos,” the conference reinforced AOT’s growing reputation as Lagos’ most influential platform for shaping policy-driven innovation, digital transformation, and long-term economic resilience. Participants engaged in forward-looking discussions on artificial intelligence, smart infrastructure, digital governance, climate technologies, and inclusive innovation. Delivering the keynote address, Lagos…