Unity Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to women’s empowerment with a series of high-impact initiatives designed to inspire action toward gender equality and sustainable development. The Bank hosted a webinar with the theme: “Unleashing Women’s Potential,” pivoted by the Unity Bank Women Network as it was marking this year’s International Women’s Day, Being one of the Bank’s thought leadership on self-reliance, opportunity and equity, the webinar featured influential female leaders, including Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi, a Nigerian entrepreneur and media personality, and Oluwabusayo Adegoke, a certified life coach and Strategy Consultant, who shared perspectives on women’s leadership, financial inclusion, and breaking barriers in male-dominated…
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SOLAR 2: Staff of JMG Limited celebrate SOLAR APPRECIATION DAY 2025. JMG Limited, a leading provider of electro-mechanical solutions in Nigeria, is set to commemorate Solar Appreciation Day on March 14th, 2025, with a high-visibility road walk aimed at raising awareness of engineering solutions for sustainable development, including renewable energy innovations such as solar power. Building on its recent celebration of World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development (WED) on March 4th, JMG reaffirms its commitment to driving energy efficiency, infrastructure development, and technological advancements that align with global sustainability goals. Speaking on the initiative, Group General Manager Rabi Jammal emphasised that the road walk underscores JMG’s continuous dedication to engineering excellence,…
In a strategic move towards exploring collaboration aimedat improving the healthcare delivery in the country, the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP) led by its Director-General Joseph Tegbe, held a meeting with the Honourable Minister of State for the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Dr Isiaq Salako. The meeting, which took place at the Conference Room of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, marks a significant step forward in leveraging Chinese technology and expertise in the medical and healthcare sector. Discussions and deliverables focused on the transformation and enhancement of Nigeria’s healthcare infrastructure using Chinese expertise, technology and…
By Oluwole Alao In total alignment with the presidential priority area of Reforming the Economy for Sustained Inclusive Growth and Accelerating Diversification through Industrialisation and Digitisation, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa CCIE, has announced the nationwide expansion of the Hub Managers training programme in harnessing technological innovation to improve the lives of Nigerians, create jobs and foster economic diversification. Inuwa, made this known at the iHatch Cohort 4 -Onsite Training for Hub Managers, which was organised by the agency in partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and Office for Nigerian…
Access Bank PLC successfully hosted the inaugural Africa Trade Conference in Cape Town, South Africa, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, and trade experts to drive solutions for accelerating intra-African trade and unlocking the continent’s economic potential. The conference tackled critical challenges, including limited access to capital, market information gaps, trust deficits between trading partners, and the urgent need for modernised trade infrastructure. Roosevelt Ogbonna, Managing Director/CEO of Access Bank, delivered the opening remarks, setting the tone for discussions by highlighting the critical barriers hindering trade across Africa. He emphasised the urgent need for financial sector collaboration to facilitate seamless access…
The Lagos State street sweeping program plays a vital role in maintaining a clean and healthy environment. The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) oversees this program, ensuring that sweeping operations run efficiently and that workers receive fair remuneration and adequate support. Street sweepers are engaged through private companies under structured contracts, with their responsibilities and entitlements clearly defined. These private companies are responsible for directly paying their engaged sweepers. Following a recent wage review, sweeper salaries have been adjusted to align with the national minimum wage and are proportionate to their work schedule, which consists of four-hour daily shifts. Under…
compiled by Bunmi Orija Right from childhood through adulthood, he has always being endowed with the spirit of giving, benevolence, passion for humanity and above all an uncommon display of God’s fear. He is an embodiment of love, unity and oneness, an apostle of gracious livelihood as well as an embodiment of strict adherence to the Gospel. Welcome to the enviable spiritual word of Primate Elijah Ayodele, the Founder and General Overseer, INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church Worldwide. Digging into his spiritual and philanthropic antecedents is like trying to sell ice to the Eskimos or at most, filling a basket with…
Fidelity Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to financial inclusion, youth empowerment, and promoting a healthy savings culture by rewarding nine National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members with N500,000 business grants each. The grants were awarded under the Get Alert in Millions Season Six (GAIM 6) promo, an initiative designed to reward loyal customers with cash prizes totaling N159 million. The promo, which runs from November 2024 to August 2025, targets various categories of customers, including NYSC members, students, and general customers. Mr. Osita Ede, Divisional Head of Product Development at Fidelity Bank Plc, stated that this season of the…
Our attention has been drawn to media reports regarding a community dispute concerning land acquired for a planned gas processing plant in Umuseti, Delta State. As a responsible corporate organisation, we wish to clarify the facts and reaffirm our commitment to global best practices that uphold legal processes, community interests, and sustainable development. Lawful Acquisition of Land The land in question was acquired following rigorous due diligence and in full compliance with all relevant legal and regulatory frameworks. This includes extensive consultation with the relevant family houses, engagement with related authorities and adherence to all statutory procedures governing such transactions. …
Baba Tee with Ijoba Lande and wife Comedian and skit maker, Ganiyu Morufu, popularly known as Ijoba Lande, has claimed that he has eight videos of other men sleeping with his estranged wife, Dara, aside from Yoruba Nollywood actor, Baba Tee, who recently admitted sleeping with her. The comedian disclosed this during an interview with media personality, Daddy Freeze, via Instagram livestream on Monday night. He admitted that it was so painful watching the men have rough sex with his wife. “I have eight videos of other men sleeping with my wife aside from Baba Tee. It’s so painful. I…