L-R: Ayokunnumi Abraham, Head, SME Segments, Union Bank of Nigeria, Ruth Ogbodu, 3rd place winner, Yemisi Otokiti, 1st place winner, Olanrewaju Amodu, 2nd place winner, Chinenye Ekwulugo, alpher Experience Manager, Union Bank of Nigeria, Ebunoluwa Amusan, Brand Sponsorship and Partnership, Union Bank of Nigeria and Olusegun Odufuwa, Convener, Youth Leadership Conference, during the RISE Business Challenge sponsored by Union Bank of Nigeria held recently at the University of Lagos, Akoka. Union Bank of Nigeria, under its Made In Naija initiative, emphasised its commitment to supporting homegrown businesses by recently sponsoring the RISE Business Challenge at the University of Lagos, Akoka,…
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Ladies and gentlemen of the press, I welcome you to this first-quarter press briefing, where I will be briefing you on the command scorecard for the first quarter of the year 2025. The command has continued to make Delta State hot for criminals by continuous proactive and intelligence-driven Policing. The command recorded immense success in the fight against crime and criminality, which has given rise to the massive recovery of sophisticated firearms, twelve suspected stolen vehicles, hard drugs and the arrest of suspects. I am delighted to announce to you today that the syndicate allegedly responsible for the kidnapping incidents…
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has organised a sensitisation workshop, for traders at its headquarters, Ijora-Olopa, during which it admonished markets in the state to take charge of the waste generated by them . Themed “Hygienic Environment, Responsibility of All”, the workshop was attended by over 200 representatives of various markets located in the Lagos central district. In his opening remarks, the Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, represented by the head of Market Waste Services, Mrs. Aderonke Apena, noted that maintaining a clean and hygienic environment was a primary responsibility of the various markets.He said, “A hygienic environment…
The Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Lagos Sector Command, Corps Commander Kehinde Ganiyu Hamzat, has announced the deployment of officers, men, and operational vehicles, including the two newly donated operational vehicles from the Lagos State Government through the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF) to ensure a safe and seamless 2025 Easter celebration across the state. He made this known while addressing the media during a monitoring tour along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway corridor. Corps Commander Hamzat stated that both Regular and Special Marshals have been strategically positioned across major highways, inner roads, and festive routes to…
Access Holdings PLC (“the Group”) (Bloomberg: ACCESSCO), a leading African financial services group, today, announced its audited financial results for the full year ended December 31, 2024.The Group delivered 88% year-on-year growth in gross earnings, rising from N2.594 trillion in 2023 to N4.878 trillion in 2024. The strong performance was driven by diversified income streams, with interest income growing by 110% to N3.480 trillion and non-interest income increasing by 47.8% to N1.397 trillion, supported by robust retail banking activities, digital expansion, and a dynamic trading strategy.Profit before tax (PBT) increased by 19% to N867.0 billion, while profit after tax (PAT)…
The distinguished Senator representing Ogun East Senatorial District and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Navy, His Excellency, Otunba Engr. Gbenga Daniel, has extended warm congratulations to Aare Adetola EmmanuelKing, Chairman/CEO of Adron Group, on the occasion of his 50th birthday. In a heartfelt message, Senator Daniel praised Aare Adetola EmmanuelKing for his outstanding dedication and immense contributions to the Nigerian housing sector. He described the celebrant as a shining example in the business community, whose passion and commitment have left an indelible mark on the real estate industry across Nigeria. “You are indeed a source of inspiration to your…
Tier one bank, Fidelity Bank PLC, has been named “Nigeria’s Best Private Bank” at the prestigious Euromoney Awards 2025. The recognition was formally unveiled at the awards ceremony held recently at The Savoy in London. The Euromoney Awards for Excellence are prestigious annual honors and a benchmark for excellence in the global banking and finance industry. Established by Euromoney magazine, the awards highlight outstanding performance, innovation, leadership, and service excellence across various financial sectors and regions. Commenting on the award, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Fidelity Bank PLC, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe said, “We are truly honored to be…
The Nigerian Navy has uncovered and dismantled an illegal refinery in Gbaramatu Delta State as part of its ongoing Operation Delta Sanity.On Tuesday, 15 April, personnel aboard Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Delta located the illicit site in Yeye Creek, Gbaramatu, Warri South Local Government Area According to a statement shared on the Navy’s official Facebook channel, the facility contained 15 pits filled with stolen crude oil and large quantities of illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO). The Navy’s post emphasized its commitment to curbing crude oil theft and illegal refining activities in the Niger Delta region, noting that such operations…
….plan joint task force for improved surveillance The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), and the Environmental Health Officers Association of Nigeria (EHOAN )Lagos State Chapter, have agreed to integrate a joint task force, to actualize their shared vision of a cleaner and more vibrant Lagos environment. It was the outcome of their courtesy visit at LAWMA headquarters, Ijora Olopa. In his opening remarks, the Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, commended EHOAN, for their effort in ensuring a cleaner environment, especially within local communities, adding that the visit would foster a more robust collaboration between the two environmental stakeholders.…
In a bold step towards reducing the scourge of road traffic crashes caused by alcohol-impaired driving, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Lagos Sector Command, in collaboration with Pernod Ricard Nigeria, hosted a strategic Don’t Drink and Drive Town Hall Meeting under the theme “Safe Roads.” The event, held in Lagos, brought together high-level stakeholders from government ministries, security and safety agencies, transportation unions, and the private sector, united by one message: drink-driving must stop. In his opening remarks, Mr. Ehindero stressed that road crashes due to alcohol-impaired driving remain a major cause of death and economic loss in Nigeria.…