… Discloses Plans to Launch a Public Offer Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc (“Sterling HoldCo” or “the Group”) has reported a 157% year-on-year surge in profit-after-tax (PAT) in its unaudited results for the half-year ended June 30, 2025, demonstrating continued momentum in revenue growth, operational efficiency, and capital position. The Group’s PAT reached ₦41.78 billion, up from ₦16.26 billion in the same period last year. Earnings per share rose significantly to 89 Kobo from 56 Kobo, reflecting a consistent increment in value to shareholders. Gross earnings climbed by 39.7% to ₦212.61 billion, compared to ₦152.20 billion for H1 2024, while interest income rose by 38.3% to ₦167.16…
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As part of its commitment to sustainable development and community well-being, Access Bank has launched the Access Clean Water Project, a transformative initiative aimed at improving access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) in 10 communities across Nigeria. Through the Access Clean Water Project, Access Bank has facilitated the installation of boreholes in 10 underserved communities, namely: Arogun, Omu Ishoko, Kemta, Ajibode, Aleku, Ogunrun, Oniwawa, Okeran, Abaren, and Afojupa, ensuring reliable access to clean and safe water for thousands of residents. The project, implemented in partnership with HACEY, a leading development organisation, directly supports Sustainable Development Goal 6, ensuring…
Wema Bank Plc, Nigeria’s oldest indigenous bank, most resilient and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has released its unaudited consolidated financial statements for the half-year period ended June 30, 2025, to the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX). On track to set an unprecedented benchmark, Wema Bank’s H1 2025 Unaudited Financial Results reported remarkable financial upturns including a Profit Before Tax (PBT) of ₦101.2 billion, representing a 231% increase compared to ₦30.55 billion recorded in the corresponding period of H1 2024. The Bank’s Gross Earnings also rose to ₦303.20 billion, reflecting a 70% increase from H1 2024’s ₦178.63 billion.…
Nestlé Nigeria is proud to announce the expansion of its flagship initiative, Nestlé Empowering Rural Women in Nigeria, to Agbara, Ogun State. Aimed at strengthening small businesses and enhancing livelihoods within rural communities, this program has welcomed 49 new female retailers. Now in its fifth year, the Nestlé Empowering Rural Women in Nigeria project has empowered over 382 women across the country, enabling them to expand their businesses by as much as threefold. Through tailored business training, product grants, and mentorship, the initiative supports women in building more profitable retail ventures, reinforcing Nestlé’s commitment to inclusive growth at the community…
By Augustine John He has never directly responded to them. He doesn’t care about the existence of these unscrupulous elements. He has no dealings whatsoever with them. Yet somehow, it appears there’s a bloc of blind critics working tirelessly to tarnish the image of the globally renowned prophet, Primate Elijah Ayodele. If this isn’t the case, then tell me why some people would sit down, pick up their writing pads, and begin cooking up lies, twisting words, and creating scenarios that never existed, just to discredit the credibility that Primate Ayodele has built over more than thirty years. Although the…
Fr. Chijioke Azuawusiefe, SJ, PhD, is a Jesuit priest and the Head of the Department of Communication Studies as well as the Director of the Center for the Study of African Culture and Communication at the Catholic Institute of West Africa, Port Harcourt, Nigeria. A scholar of media, communication, and film studies, he researches the intersection of media, religion, and culture. He is a graduate of two Ivy League universities, Harvard University and University of Pennsylvania (UPenn), Philadelphia, where he obtained his master’s and PhD degrees, respectively, with distinctions. He equally earned additional master’s degrees from the prestigious London School…
Anambra State Government will henceforth prosecute fake news creators and circulators. According to Law Mefor, the state commissioner for Information, It has come to the attention of the Anambra State Government that certain mischievous and malicious individuals are circulating false audio and video messages on social media platforms, claiming to show incidents of insecurity in the State. Mefor stated that the latest example is a video with a voice note alleging that Fulani herdsmen attacked a community in Umuchu, killing several people. He said after investigations, the claim was discovered to be completely false, as no such incident occurred in…
Iya Awero Veteran actress Lanre Hassan, popularly known as Iya Awero, has shared the painful experience of her troubled marriage, revealing how it shifted from support to abuse. Speaking in an interview on Behind The Fame African List, the Nollywood icon recounted how her husband, who initially encouraged her passion for acting during their courtship, became controlling and physically abusive after they married. “He used to beat me just for going to movie locations,” she said, expressing disbelief at how his attitude changed despite his earlier support for her career.The marriage, she disclosed, ended abruptly following his untimely death. Reflecting on…
The concept of power with responsibility underpins the tour of duty of Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, CFR, as Anambra State Governor. In a world teeming with power without responsibility, Governor Soludo is that rare exception of a leader who puts into practice the beauty of responsible power. The power perspective of Governor Soludo emphasizes what the celebrated author, speaker, coach, and developer, Dr. Maria Spindler, lionizes as “the positive potential of power when used for good, such as creating positive change, fostering innovation, or promoting justice.” According to Law Mefor, Anambra State commissioner for Information, Governor Soludo’s policies and projects…
Union Bank of Nigeria proudly participated in the graduation ceremony of the Pacelli School for the Visually and Partially Sighted on 23 July 2025, honouring the resilience and academic achievements of visually impaired students. The event, held on the school premises, highlighted the importance of inclusivity and determination in education. As a 108-year-old institution committed to social responsibility, Union Bank’s involvement reflects its enduring support for Persons With Disabilities (PWD) and its dedication to fostering equitable access to education. The Bank’s Chief Brand and Marketing Officer, Olufunmilola Aluko, expressed her admiration for the graduating students: “Union Bank proudly stands as…