President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Thursday, commissioned the new Government House and Governor’s Lodge, built by Governor Charles Soludo, a project described as a mini city within a city. Also commissioned were the Emeka Anyaoku Institute for International Studies and Diplomacy at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, the 8-Lane Emeka Anyaoku Boulevard, and the Solution Fun City, a one-stop location for leisure and entertainment that caters to the needs of all ages, social classes and gender. It houses a water park, family fun house, country club, and amusement park facilities. He also unveiled monuments in honour of five Anambra-born national heroes. According…
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L-R: Alhaji Nuhu Aminu, Chairman, All Farmers Association of Nigeria, Kaduna State Chapter, Alhaji Mohammed Rili, GM, Kaduna Agricultural Development Agency, Mrs. Adesuwa Akinboro, Country Director of TechnoServe Nigeria, Mr. Alidu Amadu, Head of Agricultural Services, Central West Africa, Mr Bege Dutse Bungwon, Kaduna State Ministry of Agriculture and Dr. Rufus Idris, AGRA’s Country Director for Nigeria, at the launch of the Strengthening Farmers’ and SMEs’ Resilience through Climate Smart Grain Production and Accessing the Structured Markets (StreFaS) initiative in Zaria, recently. Sustainable farming and market access at the heart of new partnership to transformagriculture In a bold step towards building…
Edmund Nwabueze Onyiriogwu I have read sundry articles of ethnic profiling of the Igbo by Adedamola Adetayo. My foremost conjecture was that the irritant nomenclature might be a pseudonym or a faceless apellation adopted by group of misguided Yoruba afflicted with chronic tribal megalomania. Nevertheless, in whatever guise or smokescreen, Adetayo’s inveterate assails of the Igbo ethnic nationality in his feature articles have transited to schizophrenic psychosis. His sophistry in mendacities and upending truth on the historic events in Nigeria betrays felonious and criminal orientation. The extrapolation from his sundry submissions against the Igbo underscores that his posturings are indeed …
Dr. Charles Diji Akinola 1. A Seasoned Public Policy Advisor and Development Strategist Dr. Akinola has over 30 years of experience in public service, international development, and strategic governance, specializing in agricultural development, sustainable economic growth, and policy implementation across Nigeria and West Africa. 2. Holds Prestigious Academic Credentials from Global Institutions. He earned a Ph.D. in Agricultural Extension from the University of Ibadan and a master’s in public policy & administration from Harvard Kennedy School, where he was an Edward S. Mason Fellow. He also studied at Cambridge, Cranfield, and MIT, gaining advanced expertise in cross-sector partnerships, enterprise development,…
On May 2nd, 2025, Wema Bank, Nigeria’s oldest indigenous bank, most innovative, and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, showed Nigeria and the entire financial sector what it truly means to celebrate legacy with purpose. The event, themed Timeless Elegance, was held at the Eko Hotel and Suites. The bank’s 80th-anniversary celebration was more than a gala; it was a finely curated brand experience that blended history, glamour, music, storytelling, and strategic vision into one unforgettable night. With every segment choreographed to perfection, the evening was a strong statement of who Wema Bank is, where it’s coming from,…
With Over ₦14 Million Cash Prizes During 80th Anniversary Gala, as Wema Bank rewards customers. MD/CEO, Wema Bank PLC, Moruf Oseni, addressing esteemed guests at Wema Bank’s 80th anniversary gala event. Speaking on the milestone and generous customer rewards, Oseni said, “Reaching 80 years is a celebration of longevity and a testament to the resilience of our brand and the trust of the people we serve. We chose to give back in this way because our customers are the heartbeat of our success. It gives us great joy to know that this celebration is also about the lives we can…
Pope Leo President Bola Tinubu offers his warmest congratulations to His Holiness Leo XIV on his election as the Bishop of Rome and the new leader of the Roman Catholic Church. The President felicitates The Conclave for electing the American Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost as the 267th Bishop of Rome. President Tinubu rejoices with the leadership of and congregants of the Catholic Church in Nigeria on the historic election of the new Pontiff whose message of faith and hope already resonates across the globe, with a reassurance from the scriptures of a more peaceful world. The President affirms the valued…
…Economic Transition at UNEP FI’s Regional Roundtable As part of its continued commitment to sustainability, Access Holdings PLC will be amongst the leading participants in the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) Regional Roundtable on Sustainable Finance for Africa and Middle East. Taking place from May 6-7, 2025, in Marrakech, Morocco, the event will bring together regulators, policymakers, and key stakeholders from the financial sector to discuss and shape critical sustainability issues, including climate mitigation and adaptation, nature-positive finance, just transition and financial inclusion, carbon finance, among others. Amaechi Okobi, Chief Brand and Communications Officer of Access Holdings;…
President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for assembling a capable leadership team at the NNPC, highlighting the appointments of Mr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari as Group Chief Executive Officer and Mr Ahmadu Musa Kida as Non-Executive Chairman. Dangote said he visited the President to commend him for putting together such a formidable and professionally competent team, that is eminently qualified to take NNPCL to a greater height. According to Dangote, the new management team brings a wealth of technical expertise, and all have managerial experiences that are essential for revitalising Nigeria’s most strategic public enterprise.…
Cascador, Nigeria’s premier accelerator for mid-stage entrepreneurs, has announced a landmark partnership with Sterling Bank to launch a bold new debt funding model to unlock growth for Africa’s most promising ventures. Backed by a $2 million Catalytic Fund, the partnership introduces flexible, founder-friendly financing for Cascador alumni; pairing low-interest debt with business mentorship, tailored repayment terms, and dramatically reduced collateral requirements. “This is a breakthrough moment for Cascador and for the entrepreneurs we serve,” said Dave DeLucia, Founder of Cascador. “Through our partnership with Sterling Bank, we’re deploying capital in a way that’s truly catalytic -pairing mentorship and education with…