Have you ever heard the Yoruba story of Olúrónbí? A story that has been told for generations, warning people about the danger of making promises out of desperation. Long ago, there lived a woman named Olúrónbí who deeply desired to have a child. Like many women in those days, she prayed and searched for a solution because motherhood was considered a great blessing. According to Yoruba oral tradition, Olúrónbí and her husband longed for a child. In her search for help, she went to the sacred Ìrókò tree, which was believed to be connected with a…
Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel
The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, doesn’t just make prophecies to gain attention but to create awareness about impending dangers for the main purpose of prevention. Many have asked why he doesn’t pray against his prophetic warnings from coming to pass, but he confirmed that most of the time, he prays against them and is not happy when those prophecies come to pass; people who are involved totally ignore God’s warnings, which eventually make the prophecies come to pass. For instance, in Colombia, there is wailing and mourning across the nation due to…
A new ranking by CFA Society Nigeria has identified Access as the country’s largest employer of CFA candidates, highlighting the Group’s growing influence in developing the next generation of investment and finance professionals and reinforcing its position as one of Africa’s leading builders of financial services talent. Published as part of CFA Society Nigeria’s Where Nigeria’s Finance Professionals Work series in a national daily, the rankings show that Access employs 82 CFA candidates, more than twice the number recorded by the next-ranked institution and the highest of any organisation in Nigeria’s financial services industry. The Group also ranked second…
The Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) Plc, Nigeria’s foremost payments infrastructure provider, has commenced the rollout of the National Payment Stack (NPS), a sovereign, ISO 20022 compliant digital infrastructure designed to succeed legacy NIBSS Instant Payment (NIP) system and modernize Nigeria’s financial ecosystem. Unifying payments, identity, and data onto a single intelligent rail, the multi-currency architecture bridges transaction processing and payment intelligence while establishing robust cross-border capabilities. Initial operational metrics highlight rapid commercial adoption, with the NPS platform already recording 26.55 million transactions valued at ₦1.4 trillion across 48 participating institutions. First Bank of Nigeria leads the…
The Delta State Police Command, in furtherance of the crime-fighting initiative of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, has recorded another significant breakthrough in its sustained efforts to combat crime and the proliferation of illicit drugs across the State. On 8th August 2026, operatives of the Command’s Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU), acting on credible and actionable intelligence, carried out an intelligence-led raid on a suspected criminal hideout at Owa-Abbi in Ukwani Local Government Area. During the operation, Lucky Oyiboka, 56, was arrested, while a thorough search of the premises led to…
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), over the weekend, once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to the preservation of human lives on Lagos roads following the dramatic rescue of a critically injured victim of a hit-and-run crash, who was found in a severely compromised condition and in dire need of immediate medical intervention. The incident reportedly occurred in the main carriageway around Ketu inward Ojota when an unidentified motorist struck the victim and inexplicably fled the scene, leaving the severely injured individual helpless and unattended. Upon arrival at the scene, LASTMA officers immediately sprang into action, securing…
In the corridors where money and power meet, integrity is not a soft virtue to be admired from a distance. It is the hardest risk control an institution owns, and the one asset that outlives us. By Eyitayo Quadri | Chief Risk Officer, Union Bank of Nigeria Much of my working life is spent thinking about what can go wrong and/or how it can be done better in a safe way. That is the quiet vocation of a risk officer: to sit in the room where decisions are made, to ask the unpopular question, to imagine the failure…
The Lagos State Chapter of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) joins global health advocates to mark World Breastfeeding Week, bringing attention to the fundamental connection between a mother’s dietary well-being, home support systems, and successful infant nursing. Aligning with this year’s global theme, “Closing the Gap: Breastfeeding Support for All,” NAWOJ Lagos highlights that a mother’s capacity to feed her infant depends directly on how well her own physical and emotional needs are met. Exclusive breastfeeding requires accessible, nutrient-dense local foods, adequate rest, and active assistance from immediate family and local healthcare networks. Adapting this…
Nestlé Nigeria Plc has opened applications for its 2026/2027 Community Scholarship Programme, continuing its commitment to supporting young people in its host communities and helping students achieve their academic goals. Since its launch in 2020, the programme has supported more than 250 students, helping to reduce the financial challenges associated with education and creating opportunities for young Nigerians to succeed. The scholarship programme is designed specifically for Science and Technology students and provides financial support for tuition, books, and other school-related costs. Through this initiative, Nestlé aims to support young people in developing the skills and knowledge…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Lagos State Council, has opened registration for its upcoming Media Games, urging chapels and members to seize the opportunity not just for competition, but also for the well-being benefits that comes with active participation. In a notice issued by the Chairman of the Media Games Committee, Ayo Ojedokun and Secretary Tunde Olubajo, it called on interested participants to fill out a short registration form — taking about 20 seconds to indicate which games they wish to compete in. The information gathered, they said, will be used to compile a full list…