The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi Ojaja II, on Sunday hosted a 30 man delegation from the republic of Kazakhstan comprising business gladiators and top government functionaries led by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr Alibek Kuantyrov. He commended President Bola Tinubu, saying the hardship resulting from his bold economic reforms is gradually giving way and yielding fruits for Nigerians. Stating this on Sunday at the maiden edition of the Nigeria-Kazakhstan Business Council International conference held at Transcorp Hilton in Abujj, Ooni Ogunwusi, Co-chairman of National Council Of Traditional Rulers Of Nigeria (NCTRN) added that the arbitrage between…
Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel
Fidelity Bank Plc is making impressive strides on its path to fulfilling the recapitalization targets set by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). With a successful first phase of its capital-raising initiative that recorded over 238% over subscription and share price growth of over 100% evidencing a huge surge in investor confidence for the bank. Following the successful completion of phase 1 of its capital raise, the bank is exceptionally well-positioned to not only meet the regulatory threshold strengthen but also fuel its growth trajectory. With the recent conclusion of its equity capital raise through a Public Offer and Rights…
By Oluwatoyin Mathnuel The good people of Ilaje nation in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State have rejected been part of Ijebu State in the proposed National Assembly creation of states. At a press conference summoned by the Ilaje indigenes on Friday at Rights House, Ikeja, Lagos, Prince Iwamitigha Raphael Irowainu, President-General of Egbe Omo Ilaje Worldwide, stated that Ilaje land /Ilaje Local Government area in Ondo State should on no account be included in the proposed Ijebu state. “We re-iterate that the present Ilaje Local Government area should be retained intact in the present Ondo.State. “We use this…
…. Returns as Headline Sponsor for 2025 NBC Trade Fair Wema Bank, Nigeria’s most innovative financial institution and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has reaffirmed its dedication to empowering women-led businesses in the country. This reaffirmation was disclosed during the Bank’s announcement of its 80 years anniversary campaigns targeted at supporting and rewarding its existing and potential customers across the country. Reiterating its commitment to women led businesses and solidifying its role as a champion of gender inclusivity and economic growth, Wema Bank announced its return as the headline sponsor of the 2025 NBC Trade Fair, which…
The federal lawmaker representing Akoko North/West of Ondo State at the National Assembly, Honourable Ifeoluwa Ehindero, has declared his intention to advocate for a mandatory Health Insurance Bill specifically for Nigerian media practitioners. He emphasized that the health of journalists is crucial for productivity within the workplace if their employers. Ehindero made this announcement during a media parkeyy with members of the Association of Ondo Media Practitioners (AOMP), which was part of his activities commemorating his first year in the National Assembly. According to him, the proposed National Assembly Bill aimed at addressing the challenges faced by media professionals nationwide…
CP OLUFEMI ABANIWONDA REITERATES HIS COMMITMENT TO ENSURE THAT DELTANS SLEEP WITH THEIR TWO EYES CLOSED The Commissioner of Police Delta State CP Olufemi Abaniwonda ritirates that the command under his watch will not relent in the fight against crime and criminality, noting that Delta state will remain hot for criminals. He therefore urged members of the public to continue to make available useful, timely, and credible information to the Police by reporting to the nearest police station or by calling the command control room numbers: SP. EDAFE BRIGHT, ANIPR, FCIA, FIPMDPOLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,DELTA STATE COMMAND,ASABA.
India’s Opioid Kings, a new documentary from the BBC World Service’s awardwinning BBC Eye Investigations team, has revealed that an Indian pharmaceutical company is manufacturing unlicensed, addictive opioids and exporting them illegally to West Africa where they are driving a major public health crisis. Aveo Pharmaceuticals, based in Mumbai, makes a range of pills that go underdifferent brand names and are packaged to look like legitimate medicines. But allcontain the same harmful mix of ingredients: tapentadol, a powerful opioid, andcarisoprodol, a muscle relaxant so addictive it’s banned in Europe. This combination of drugs is not licensed for use anywhere in…
In anticipation of its 80th anniversary, Wema Bank, Nigeria’s foremost innovative bank and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, will be rewarding 80 customers with cash prizes in its Wema Bank 5 for 5 Promo Season 4 80th daily draw, set to hold virtually at 4 p.m. on Monday, February 24, 2024. Wema Bank launched its 5 for 5 Promo in 2019 as an avenue to reward its customers for their active loyalty to the brand and its products. Since its launch, the Promo has disbursed over N150,000,000 to thousands of customers across Nigeria, across three seasons. Season…
Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency (LASAA) is responding to the urgent concerns raised by a group in Surulere area of Lagos State, military officers and their families living in Abati Barrack over a giant billboard that has fallen twice, causing injuries and harm to lives and properties in the area. The Agency unequivocally disassociates itself from actions capable of endangering the lives and property of citizens and will continue to ensure that structural integrity is maintained in the deployment of any advertising structure in Lagos as billboards capable of causing deaths or destruction will not be allowed to stand.…
By Oluwatoyin Mathnuel At 96, Pa Ayo Adebanjo’s demise on Valentine’s Day was not surprising, as it mirrored the sacrificial love story of Saint Valentine. In my years of reporting and searching for stories to publish, I never had the privilege of meeting Pa Ayo Adebanjo, as he was always focused on his mission of advocating for a better Nigeria, good governance, justice, fairness, and, most importantly, unity among the South West under the banner of ‘The Afenifere Group’, which Yinka Odumakin represented as the National Publicity Secretary for many years. The bond that ties the Afenifere Social Cultural group…