Gawat Popular Nigerian Islamic singer, Rukayat Gawat Oyefeso has passed away. She was well-known for her captivating voice and religious music that resonated with many in the Muslim community. The news of her death was shared by popular Ilorin-based cleric Alfa Aribidesi At-Tawdeeh Islamic Da’awah on his official Facebook page on Tuesday morning. Her loss is deeply felt among her fans and the broader Islamic music scene – with the news of her death widely shared. Punch
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Jonathan Former President Goodluck Jonathan says Nigeria did not lose $49.8 billion under his administration as stated by the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, in his new book. Jonathan spoke Thursday in Abuja at the launch of the book titled: “and he is inPublic Policy and Agent Interests: Perspectives from The Emerging World”. The book was edited by former Minister of Finance, Shamsuddeen Usman. According to the former President, the country cannot lose such an amount and still be able to pay salaries. “I need to say why I did not quite agree with him. All that he…
…Awarded: SME Financier of the Year (Africa) • Platinum Award for Best Financier for Women Entrepreneurs (Africa) Wema Bank, Nigeria’s foremost innovative bank and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has received two awards of excellence at the Global SME Finance Forum Conference Awards 2024 which held in São Paulo, Brazil between September 16 & 18, 2024. The awards received are SME Financier of the Year (Africa) and Platinum Award for Best Financier for Women Entrepreneurs (Africa). The Global SME Finance Forum is the world’s leading, technically oriented and geographically diverse platform focused solely on scaling SME financing…
PHOTO CAPTION: UNGA 1: From left: Chairman, Oriental Energy Resources, Mohammed Indimi; Group Executive Director, Commercial Operations, Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), Fatima Aliko Dangote; Co-Chair, Africa Center, Chelsea Clinton; President/CE, DIL, Aliko Dangote; Co-Chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Bill Gates; Commissioner For Cultural Affairs, New York City, Laurie Cumbo; and Chairman, Afreximbank, Benedict Oramah, at the relaunch of the Capital Campaign for the Africa Center Wednesday, September 25, 2024, New York City. Relaunch Of The Capital Campaign For The Africa Center Wednesday, September 25, 2024, New York City.
…With Commitment to Innovation, Technological Access, Best Practices Dr. Ayoola Oduntan, the newly elected President of the Feed Industry Practitioners Association of Nigeria (FIPAN), has pledged to foster collaboration among stakeholders, including farmers, feed producers, financial institutions, and government agencies, to create an enabling environment for industry growth.He made this statement during his inaugural address on Tuesday, 24th September 2024, at De Rembrandt Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos. Dr. Oduntan underscored the importance of international partnerships to boost technological access, innovation, and best practices. He emphasized that these initiatives are crucial for improving efficiency, reducing costs, and elevating the quality of feed…
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has embarked on a motorised advocacy campaign, to key areas of Eti-Osa Local Government, to sensitise residents on sustainable environment, as part of activities marking the Authority’s observance of World Cleanup Day. Adopting the theme, “Make Room for Life”, the roadshow kicked off at Lekki Toll Gate, covering Ilasan, Jakande Bus-stop, Maiyegun Beach Road, Eleganza Bus-stop, Ajah, to Abraham Adesanya, to raise awareness about environmental cleanliness and resource management of waste in Lagos State. Speaking on the significance of the campaign, LAWMA’s Managing Director/CEO, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, stated that the campaign was part of…
Company to Now Operate as Access Bank Tanzania Limited Access Bank PLC (“Access Bank”) has successfully satisfied all legal and regulatory requirements to complete its acquisition of African Banking Corporation (Tanzania) Limited (“BancABC Tanzania” or “BancABC”). With the acquisition now finalised, the entity in Tanzaniawill operate under the name Access Bank Tanzania Limited, further consolidating Access Bank’s presence in the East African region. This milestone also builds on Access Bank’s recent acquisition of the consumer, private, and business banking operations of Standard Chartered Bank Tanzania. The newly formed Access Bank Tanzania will leverage its inherent strength and that of its…
It was a thrilling afternoon as Bigi Carbonated Soft Drink brand, with its 13 refreshing flavours, hosted 50 lucky consumers for an exciting movie hangout on Saturday, 21st September 2024. Held at Silverbird Cinemas, Ikeja City Mall, the event was proof of Bigi’s dedication to engaging its consumers in fun and meaningful ways. The attendees were selected through a digital engagement that asked participants to guess movie titles based on famous quotes. This interactive approach not only brought excitement to the selection process but also connected the brand with its loyal consumers. Once at the event, the lucky participants enjoyed…
After six successful editions, Adron Homes & Properties continues to play a pivotal role in the development of sports and talent discovery in Nigeria through its annual sporting event, the Adron Games. What began as a corporate wellness initiative has now grown into one of the nation’s premier platforms for identifying and nurturing young talents, while promoting physical fitness and community engagement. The 2024 edition, themed “Fit to Be the Biggest”, marks the 7th consecutive year of Adron Games, further cementing the company’s commitment to the sponsorship of grassroots sports. With each edition, Adron Homes not only creates a space…
The candidate of the All Progressive Congress in Edo, Monday Okpebholo has been declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as the winner of the governorship election, causing an embarrassment for the incumbent governor, Godwin Obaseki, who is from the People Democratic Party (PDP). The embarrassing loss of PDP and Governor Obaseki’s anointed candidate, Asue Ighodalo has been traced to the misdeeds of the incumbent governor, especially on the process of selecting Ighodalo as the party’s flagbearer which involved fighting stakeholders within the party and state to ensure his candidate emerges. However, long before the primary election was held,…