Access Holdings Plc has appointed Innocent Ike as its substantive Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, effective August 29, 2025, following regulatory approval. His appointment ends an 18-month interim leadership period under Ms. Bolaji Agbede, who will now return to her substantive role as Executive Director, Business Support. Ike, a distinguished banker with over 30 years of industry experience, brings deep expertise in corporate, commercial, and public sector banking. A First-Class graduate of Accounting from the University of Lagos, he is a Fellow of both the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria…
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By Oluwatoyin Mathnuel The Chairperson of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Lagos State Chapter, Jumoke Falaye Johnson, has expressed strong support for a new advocacy initiative introduced by International Center for Poverty Allievation and Sustainable Development (CENPAD). This collaboration was witnessed by women of substance in journalism at NAWOJ congress recently held at the NUJ secretariat, Alausa Ikeja. The project seeks to establish dedicated information desks for female reproductive health in government hospitals. These desks will provide women with a safe space to share vital health information, which will, in turn, serve as a repository for healthcare providers,…
By Ambrose Obioma Okehi (News Emperor) In a bid to eradicate this disturbing public menace from drug abuse among Nigerian youths, particularly school age or those seeking admission into institutions of higher learning, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA) has said that henceforth there will be an National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA’s) Integrity Test to be carried out before admissions are given to students into institutions of higher learning. To achieve that objective, the agency also said it is currently seeking and proposing presidential permit or policy (legislation) that would allow it carry out such test on students…
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, (NAWOJ), Lagos Chapter, has launched its official website, a milestone achievement that underscores the association’s commitment to accessibility and innovation. The launch took place at the maiden Congress of the Association under the current executive committee, led by Comrade Jumoke Falayi Johnson, who assumed office with her executives over a month ago. In her remarks, Jumoke Johnson described the achievement as a team effort, without which it would have been impossible to bring to fruition. She expressed gratitude to everyone who contributed content to the website, especially past Chairpersons of NAWOJ Lagos, lauding their…
For decades, Nigeria’s credit system posed significant challenges for small businesses and low-income earners, who often struggled to qualify for loans. Traditional banks demanded collaterals, guarantors, and endless paperwork, effectively shutting out a large portion of the population working in the informal economy. FirstBank’s digital lending model flipped the script. With the launch of its digital lending model, the bank eliminated collateral requirements and slashed approval times from weeks to under five minutes. Loans now flow through multiple channels including *894# (the Bank’s USSD service), FirstMobile, LitApp, and the FirstMonie agent network, reaching market traders, civil servants, rural farmers and…
SUSPECT ON THE RUN AFTER HE JUMPED BAIL. The Command has launched a manhunt for Victor Ojie, popularly known as Wong Box, a self-acclaimed human rights activist. Suspect was arrested on the 14th August 2025 for multiple offences of Assault occasioning harm, Threat to life, and threatening violence contrary to Sec 355, 86, and 249 of the Criminal Code, and granted bail on the same date. The suspect has since refused to show up at the police station for further investigation. It’s pertinent for the command to state the fact as follows; On the 29th of May 2025, at about…
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), has successfully concluded the 2025 edition of its annual Summer School Programme organised through LAWMA Academy. The three-week intensive session, held at LAWMA’s headquarters Ijora-Olopa, brought together pupils from schools across Lagos to learn, innovate, and engage in sustainability-focused activities. This year’s programme, themed ‘Saving the planet one step at a time’, featured a rich blend of classroom lessons, practical demonstrations and field trips, aimed at deepening participants’ understanding of waste management and environmental sustainability. Pupils took part in recycling and upcycling workshops, creating centre tables and frames from tyres, plant vases from PET…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), RS 2.1 Lagos Sector Command, has further demonstrated its unwavering commitment to road safety by intensifying its Total War on Overloading enforcement operations. The special intervention, coordinated by the Deputy Corps Commander Operations, DCC Lucas Dare Oguntade, was strategically focused on curbing the life-threatening menace of overloading within and beyond the Lagos metropolis. Since commencement, the exercise has continued to receive wide commendation from stakeholders, commuters, and the general public—particularly for its decisive action against violators who dangerously combined human passengers with goods. To ensure seamless enforcement, the State Commandant of the Nigeria Security…
Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has announced plans to convene a high-level panel of seasoned experts to chart a strategic roadmap for promoting African exports in global markets. The panel session, titled “Laying the Tracks: Strengthening the Institutional Infrastructure for Africa’s Trade Promotion,” is scheduled for Day 2 of the Fidelity Nigeria International Trade & Creative Connect (FNITCC)—Saturday, September 20, 2025—at the Omni Atlanta Hotel, Centennial Park, Georgia, USA. Confirmed speakers include Nonye Ayeni, Executive Director/CEO of the Nigeria Export Promotion Council; Shaquana Teasley — Founder & CEO, Agate Solutions (U.S.); Titus Olowokere, Executive Director of the US-Nigeria Business…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Lagos Sector Command, has once again demonstrated its commitment to saving lives and ensuring safer highways following a serious road traffic crash that occurred at Alaro City, Epe–Ajah corridor, involving six vehicles, today. The incident, which happened at about 1446hrs, was caused by a broken-down truck obstructing the bridge along Ajah road, resulting in a multiple-vehicle collision. A total of 15 persons (13 male, 2 female) were involved.Though, no fatalities were recorded, one female sustained injuries and has since received been taken to the hospital for medical attention. FRSC operatives from Corridor Command 13…