As the world celebrates the invaluable contributions of teachers on World Teachers’ Day, Wema Bank proudly joins this global recognition by launching the #MyTeacherMyHero Challenge to honor and reward exceptional educators in Nigeria. This initiative aligns with the bank’s commitment to the theme, “Valuing Teacher Voices: Towards a New Social Contract for Education.” Abimbola Agbejule, Head of Corporate Sustainability and Responsibility, shares her thoughts on this initiative: “At Wema Bank, our dedication to education extends far beyond providing financial services. It’s about celebrating the educators who light the path of knowledge for our future leaders.” She added, “Through the #MyTeacherMyHero…
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Obuama, Rivers State – A youth leader in Obuama has raised concerns over mysterious unmarked helicopter flying over the home of Alhaji Mujahid Abubakr Dokubo-Asari, Alabo Edi-Abali of Kalabari Kingdom. On Saturday, during Local Government elections, two unmarked helicopters with armed men flew low over Obuama and Dokubo-Asari’s residence. Another helicopter appeared today. Alhaji Mujahid Abubakr Dokubo-Asari, a prominent figure in Nigeria’s Niger Delta region, has been a longstanding advocate for resource control and minority rights. As the leader of the Niger Delta People’s Volunteer Force (NDPVF), he has fought tirelessly for the rights of the Ijaw people and other…
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As part of initiatives towards increasing efficiency in revenue collection in Anambra State, leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has donated 10 units of tax booths to the Anambra State Internal Revenue Service (AIRS). Commenting on the donation, the Regional Bank Head, Awka, Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr. Nosa Orumwense, explained that the donation is borne out of the bank’s devotion to creating solutions for its customers. “For nearly four decades, Fidelity Bank has been dedicated to meeting the banking needs of Nigerians with customized solutions. Whether through thoughtfully designed products or exceptional services, we have established ourselves as the preferred…
Polaris Bank, Nigeria’s leading digital retail commercial Bank, has announced the sponsorship of free breast cancer screening for 250 Nigerian women, in commemoration of 2024 October Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This initiative underscores Polaris Bank’s unwavering commitment to women’s health and is part of the Bank’s long-standing efforts and intervention to support breast cancer awareness behavioral change, advocacy and prevention in Nigeria. For over a decade, working with its NGO Partner, Care Organisation Public Enlightenment (C.O.P.E), Polaris Bank has been a leader in breast cancer advocacy, behavioral change communication, funding support and the screening of more than 20,000 women across…
By ORI OWAN It was the famous writer, Chinua Achebe, who said “Until the lions have their own historians, the history of the hunt will always glorify the hunter.” It is somewhat difficult to write about a man you have never crossed paths with, nor met before. It is much more difficult to write, when it involves a high profile personality; in this context, a pen man and author of universal distinction. Pressmen, like lawyers, are presumed to be learned until proven otherwise. Though I may not be skillful, with the requisite depth of knowledge and research to present the…
L – R: Winner, Miss Iremide Ogunyemi of The Ambassadors’ College, Ota, Ogun State; and Executive Director, South Business, Fidelity Bank Plc, Mrs. Pamela Shodipo; at the prize presentation ceremony of the Fidelity Bank-organised Read2Lead Writing Competition held in Lagos recently. A student of The Ambassadors’ College, Ota, Ogun State, Miss Iremide Ogunyemi, has won N2 million cash, a publishing deal worth N2 million and another N2 million to upgrade her school’s library after emerging the star prize winner of the inaugural edition of the Fidelity Bank organized Read2Lead writing competition. This was disclosed at the competition’s prize presentation event…
The Managing Director/CEO of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, has called for a radical shift towards a circular economy and clean energy, to address the pressing environmental and resource challenges facing the West African region. He made this call on Tuesday, at the 2024 West African Clean Energy and Environment Trade Fair and Conference, held at Balmoral Convention Center, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. Speaking on the theme, “Sustainability Showcase; Stimulating Green Economy Investments, Gbadegesin emphasised the importance of embracing circular economy and clean energy, to shape a sustainable future for West Africa, stressing that…
Nestlé Nigeria is pleased to announce the call for entries for the 2024 Media Awards, an annual event to recognize and reward journalistic professionalism and excellence across Nigeria. Now in its fourth edition, the awards continue to honor media professionals whose exceptional storytelling brings critical attention to key issues in the food and beverage industry, while championingimpactful and necessary conversations that resonate with the Nigerian public. Commenting on the impact of the awards, Victoria Uwadoka, Head of Corporate Communications, Public Affairs and Sustainability at Nestlé Nigeria said, “The Nestlé Media Awards are not merely a celebration of journalistic excellence, but…