… Balance Sheet Nears ₦5 Trillion Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc (“Sterling Financial” or “the Group”) today released its unaudited results for the half-year ended 30 June 2026, posting broad-based growth across key performance indices. The Group’s gross earnings rose 31.5% to ₦279.6 billion over the corresponding period in 2025, led by a 33.7% jump in interest income to ₦223.6 billion as the loan book expanded and asset yields improved. Net interest income climbed 41.0% to ₦137.4 billion, while non-interest income grew by 23.3% to ₦56.0 billion, supportedby notable increases in fee income and other operating income lines. Sterling Financial…
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The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Fatai, psc, mnips, has decorated Dr Opeyemi Ojo, a medical doctor, with his new rank following his promotion and upgrade from the Inspectorate cadre to Superintendent of Police. The decoration ceremony, held at the Command Headquarters, Ikeja, was in line with the recommendation of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc (+), NPM, and approval of the Police Service Commission for the conversion of Dr Opeyemi Ojo. While decorating the officer, CP Tijani Fatai congratulated SP (Dr) Opeyemi Ojo on the well-deserved elevation, describing it as a recognition…
L–R: Benedict O. Sama, Licensed Clinical Psychologist; Oyinade Adegite, Chief Communications Officer, GTCO Plc; Babajide Okuntola, Deputy Managing Director, GTBank; Miriam Olusanya, Managing Director, GTBank; Segun Agbaje, Group Chief Executive Officer, GTCO Plc; Osezusi Bolodeoku, International Behaviour Analyst and Autism Advocate; and Camille Proctor, Autism Advocate, during the 16th GTCO Autism Conference, held at the MUSON Centre, Lagos. Parents, educators and healthcare professionals have underscored the importance of early diagnosis and sustained support for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), as Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) hosted the 16th edition of its annual Autism Conference under the Orange Ribbon…
As part of the sustained efforts against crime and criminality across Lagos State, operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a suspected armed robber and recovered a locally fabricated pistol as well as assorted charms during a routine patrol in Igando area of the State. The arrest was made when a Police patrol team sighted a motorcycle conveying three male occupants behaving suspiciously. On sighting the police, the suspects attempted to flee. One of the suspects, Olajunja Segun Samson ‘m’ 29 years, was apprehended, while the two other suspects escaped, abandoning the motorcycle. A search conducted on the…
There was panic at the Benin Airport on Thursday when a commercial flight, Enugu Air aircraft, skidded off the runway. The incident caused panic among passengers and airport officials. It was gathered that the said aircraft encountered difficulties while attempting to land before overshooting the runway. In a statement, the airline confirmed that all passengers and crew members were safely evacuated and that no injuries or fatalities were recorded. “The aircraft has been secured, and the relevant aviation authorities have been notified in line with established procedures. An assessment of the aircraft and the circumstances surrounding the occurrence is currently…
…Advocates Stronger Community Policing to Combat Emerging Security Threats The Golden Grand Patron of the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) National, Sir Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, KOF, on Wednesday, 29th July, 2026, hosted the Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, CP Olubode Ojajuni, alongside the leadership of the PCRC, traditional rulers, heads security agencies, community leaders and other stakeholders at a Security Summit in Remoland, Ogun State. The interactive engagement served as a platform for discussions on emerging security challenges and strategies to strengthen collaboration between the Nigeria Police Force and the communities they serve. Speaking at the summit, Aare Adetola…
L–R: Benedict O. Sama, Licensed Clinical Psychologist; Oyinade Adegite, Chief Communications Officer, GTCO Plc; Babajide Okuntola, Deputy Managing Director, GTBank; Miriam Olusanya, Managing Director, GTBank; Segun Agbaje, Group Chief Executive Officer, GTCO Plc; Osezusi Bolodeoku, International Behaviour Analyst and Autism Advocate; and Camille Proctor, Autism Advocate, during the 16th GTCO Autism Conference, held at the MUSON Centre, Lagos.
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has confirmed a tragic multiple-vehicle collision on Kara Bridge inward Mowe-Ibafo, which claimed the life of a motor boy and necessitated a comprehensive multi-agency emergency response involving several sister agencies. The devastating incident, which occurred in the early hours of today, precipitated an unprecedented traffic gridlock stretching from Kara Bridge through Berger to Otedola Bridge and beyond with substantial spill-over onto the Isheri-Olowora and Ogunnusi corridors. Security preliminary investigations revealed that the collision involved three articulated trucks, two Mitsubishi Canter (Cabstar) trucks, one Toyota Sienna, in addition to a separately overturned articulated trailer…
Group Photo: Mr. Oladejo Olawunmi, Director, Digital Development Services representing the Director General of NITDA, and the Executive Director of Cal-Maji Foundation, alongside members of their respective delegations, following a strategic engagement on advancing digital literacy, capacity building, and digital inclusion for women, youth, and underserved communities. The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding digital inclusion through strategic partnerships aimed at equipping underserved communities with digital skills and access to technology, as part of efforts to accelerate Nigeria’s digital transformation. Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa, CCIE, gave the assurance during a courtesy visit…
Tributes have continued to pour in for renowned entrepreneur and construction magnate, Otunba Muraina Olatunji Banjoko (MOB), as he marks his 65th birthday, with the Chairman/GCEO of Adron Group, Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, leading the celebration with glowing commendation for the accomplished business leader and philanthropist. In his goodwill message, Aare Adetola Emmanuelking described the Chairman and CEO of Threeco Construction Company Limited as an icon of excellence whose remarkable contributions to business, community development, and humanity have earned him widespread admiration and enduring respect. He noted that Otunba Banjoko has distinguished himself as an accomplished entrepreneur, visionary leader, and compassionate…