Tier one lender, Fidelity Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to health and social welfare with the donation of food and essential items to inmates at the Enugu Maximum Security Custodial Centre. The outreach was carried out by the newly inducted Legacy Class of 2026 and executed under the bank’s flagship Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) platform known as the Fidelity Helping Hands Project (FHHP). Through the FHHP, staff identify areas of critical interventions in their immediate communities, raise funds and then receive matching financial support from the bank’s management to execute the projects. Items donated by the Legacy class…
Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel
-FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and the leading financial inclusion service provider, is proud to announce its partnership with the Ekiti State Government in launching the Innovation Enterprise Support Fund, a groundbreaking initiative designed to empower startups, scale tech-enabled businesses, and accelerate innovation-driven economic growth across the state. The programme provides funding, mentorship, and market access to high-potential enterprises, with a focus on strengthening Ekiti’s innovation ecosystem, creating jobs, and supporting youth, women, and underserved communities. Notably, at least 40 percent of the fund has been reserved for female-led enterprises. The Innovation Enterprise Support Fund Initiative is structured…
The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, psc, acipm, mnips, continued his visibility policing and supervisory tour across key formations and flashpoints in Asaba, Ugbolu and its environs. The tour covered critical points including the Second Niger Bridge, Asaba Head Bridge, and the Ugbolu–Illah Road intervention point, where the CP assessed security deployments and addressed officers on duty. He commended their efforts while reminding them that the command will not tolerate any form of misconduct or complaints from the public. He directed that officers must be properly dressed, maintain a smart appearance, and conduct themselves…
The Alaba International Market in Ojo, Lagos, came alive on Thursday, April 16, 2026, as traders, political leaders, and stakeholders gathered for the commissioning of an industrial borehole constructed by Hon. Olawale Aganga-Williams. The project, designed to improve access to clean and potable water within the busy commercial hub, was officially commissioned by former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Her Excellency Princess Serah Sosan Adebisi, amid cheers from traders and community members who described the initiative as timely and impactful. Speaking at the event, Hon. Aganga-Williams reiterated his commitment to grassroots development and the welfare of his constituents. He emphasized…
The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, psc, acipm, mnips, on Friday, 17 April 2026, undertook an on-the-spot assessment of security deployments at designated Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres for the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) across the state, in line with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police. The visit forms part of the Command’s proactive visibility policing strategy aimed at ensuring a secure, orderly, and hitch-free examination environment for candidates, officials, and stakeholders. During the tour, the CP inspected security arrangements, interacted with deployed personnel, and emphasised the need for professionalism, vigilance, and courteous conduct…
Access Bank Retains Position as Nigeria’s Most Valuable Brand for Fifth Consecutive Year Access Bank Plc has been named Nigeria’s Most Valuable Brand for the fifth consecutive year by Brand Finance, reinforcing its leadership position in the country’s financial services sector. Brand Finance announced this in its Nigeria 25 2026 report, which ranks the country’s strongest brands based on brand value, brand strength, and underlying business performance. According to the report, Access Bank’s brand value stands at ₦773.2 billion, maintaining its numberone ranking despite shortterm macroeconomic and market pressures. It attributed the marginal yearonyear decline in brand value…
All roads lead to the iconic Lekan Salami Stadium tomorrow as Adron Homes and Properties takes center stage in celebrating culture, history, and community at the grand finale of the Ibadan Cultural Festival 2026. In a bold demonstration of its commitment to preserving Nigeria’s socio-cultural heritage, Adron Homes is proudly sponsoring this year’s festival, reinforcing its role as a corporate institution that goes beyond real estate to actively supporting the traditions and identity of its host communities. The Ibadan Cultural Festival, a time-honored celebration of the people, history, and legacy of Ibadanland, has once again drawn widespread attention, uniting…
In a bold demonstration of its commitment to inclusive growth and sustainable development, leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc has extended its recently launched “Give Her Power” initiative to Ogun State, empowering 100 women with vocational tools designed to strengthen their economic independence and boost household income. The outreach is part of the Bank’s nationwide rollout of the initiative, which was unveiled earlier in March during the signing of strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with partner organisations to commemorate the 2026 International Women’s Day. The event, which held at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta, featured the distribution…
The Delta State Police Command, under the leadership of CP Yemi Oyeniyi, psc, acipm, mnips, has activated a comprehensive, intelligence-led security framework for the 2026 computer-based Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), scheduled to hold from Thursday, April 16 to Saturday, April 25, 2026, with operatives strategically deployed to all thirty-one (31) accredited Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres across the State for a secure and hitch-free exercise conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). The Commissioner of Police has directed all Area Commanders whose jurisdictions host CBT centres to assume full responsibility for security at the centres, ensuring…
One Universe, a new trusted digital marketplace designed to connect people who need services with skilled professionals, has officially launched and is now available for download on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Built to solve the everyday challenge of finding reliable service providers, One Universe brings trust, convenience, and transparency into one seamless platform. From beauty and lifestyle services to technical, creative, and professional support, users can now discover verified professionals, agree on terms, and complete payments securely – all within the app. A Safer, Smarter Way to Get Things Done One Universe was created to…