In anticipation of the grand celebration of its 80th anniversary, Wema Bank, Nigeria’s most innovative bank and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has rewarded 80 customers in the 80th daily draw of the Wema Bank 5 for 5 Promo Season 4. This draw took place on February 27, 2025, at the Wema Bank Head Office Facility in Lagos. Launched in 2021, the 5 for 5 Promo is Wema Bank’s dedicated avenue for demonstrating its gratitude to its customers for their loyalty, support and patronage of the Bank and its products. Since its launch, the Promo has disbursed…
Author: Lilian Azuh
On Friday, February 28, 2025, The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, called for strengthened industry collaboration to drive Nigeria’s digital transformation, emphasizing innovation and policy as strong matches of sustainable growth. Represented by Director of Stakeholder Management and Partnerships, Dr Aristotle Onumo at The Omniverse Summit 2025 which took place in Lagos, Inuwa said Nigeria has the potential to become a global digital powerhouse through coordinated efforts among stakeholders. According to Inuwa, with an internet penetration rate exceeding 55% and the digital economy projected to contribute over 20% to GDP by 2030, Nigeria’s tech…
By Sondo Ebenezer For close to two years, the governor of River state, Sim Fubara has enjoyed victory on the battle with his predecessor, Nyesom Wike basically on the house of assembly and local government issue. Fubara found a way along the line to have lawmakers loyal to him to be in control of the house while he ensured a local government election was held to displace council chairmen loyal to Nyesom Wike. While Fubara was hailed by every political analysts and figures across the country, Primate Ayodele of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church was warning him to be careful of…
Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo has been named The Sun Newspaper ‘Governor of the Year 2024’ for his credible leadership and excellent performance in governance which has led to numerous achievements in his infrastructural and transformational advancement of Anambra state. The award was presented to Governor Soludo at a well-attended event at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, in Lagos, on the 1st of March 2025, with accolades from the organisers, top government functionaries, members of the Senate, and dignitaries from the public and private sectors of the Nigerian economy, who lauded him for the avalanche of projects in key sectors…
Rite Foods Limited, a leading food and beverage company in the country, has restated its commitment to celebrating Ramadan with Muslim faithful and providing them with refreshing moments through its array of quality brands. As Muslims embark on the Ramadan fast, Rite Foods urges them to adhere to the principles of Islam, emphasizing peaceful coexistence and commitment to its teachings. With an ultra-modern world-class factory and state-of-the-art infrastructure, the proudly Nigerian company has in its product portfolio, 13 variants of Bigi carbonated soft drink (CSD) and premium Table Water, Rite sausages, Fearless energy drink, comprising the Classic and Red Berry…
EFCC logo Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Kaduna Zonal Directorate, on Thursday, February 27, 2025 arrested 11 suspected internet fraudsters. They were arrested in broad daylight at White Hotel, Chanchangi Local Government Area in Niger state following credible intelligence about their suspected involvement in fraudulent internet activities. Items recovered from them include two vehicles and 13 phones of different brands. The Commission’s operatives carried out the arrest professionally with no motive or tinge of abduction. The suspects will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations.
Adesanya Nollywood actress Ayo Adesanya has opened up about her harrowing experience in a toxic relationship that lasted for a decade. The film star told media personality Chude Jideonwo, in a recent interview, that although she was never married to the man, she stayed in the relationship out of fear of public scrutiny.Adesanya recalled enduring constant physical and emotional abuse which eventually led to depression. In an attempt to cope, she turned to alcohol, drinking excessively to numb the pain. “I met somebody, but at the time, I was naive. I stayed in the relationship that long because, being an actress,…
Udenwa Former Governor of Imo State, Achike Udenwa, has claimed that elections in Nigeria can be bought by politicians with enough money, alleging that key institutions, including the Independent National Electoral Commission, the police, and the army, can be influenced. Udenwa made this assertion while speaking on Edmund Obilo’s State Affairs podcast, where he lamented the role of money in Nigeria’s electoral process. “Unfortunately, our society has grown to such a level where if you say vote for me, I am no longer asking what you can do. What are your antecedents? What type of character do you have? We…
Akpabio Major opposition parties in the country on Sunday called on the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, to immediately step down from his seat to give room for a transparent investigation into the sexual harassment allegations levied against him by the lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Pitching their tents with leading opposition figures, former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, and ex-Senate President, Bukola Saraki, the Peoples Democratic Party, New Nigeria People’s Party and the Obidient Movement of the Labour Party, on Sunday, urged Akpabio to respect the Senate by stepping aside to ensure an impartial investigation into…
Kenyon International, one of Nigeria’s leading and fastest-growing oil and gas servicing companies, continues demonstrating its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s oil production output through innovative well management solutions. With a firm belief that challenges drive progress, Kenyon has been at the forefront of tackling oil spills, well fires, production losses, and oil theft, ensuring that Nigeria maintains its position as Africa’s top oil production powerhouse. During a panel session at the recently concluded Sub-Saharan Africa International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (SAIPEC) 2025 in Lagos, Dr. Victor Ekpenyong, CEO of Kenyon International, underscored the company’s dedication to problem-solving in the oil…