Across African banking, the conversation is shifting from “inclusion as intent” to “inclusion as performance.” Margin pressure, recapitalisation conversations, digitisation, and tighter risk expectations are forcing a hard question: where will sustainable, low-volatility growth come from in the next cycle? One answer is hiding in plain sight: women-led enterprises, underfunded, underserved, and consistently productive. In Nigeria’s informal economy, where cash flow is real but documentation is uneven, the institutions that win will be the ones that price risk with better signals, distribute at scale, and convert trust into long-term financial relationships.Too often, women’s economic participation is framed…
Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel
The Delta State Police Command has taken note of a publication by one Israel Joe, a self-acclaimed activist, alleging that an unnamed suspect died in Police custody at Ekpan Police Station. The Command states unequivocally that the allegation is false, misleading, completely unfounded and an attempt to undermine the effort the command is putting to reduce crime in the state. At no time did any suspect die in Police custody in Ekpan or any part of the state, as claimed. The operation referenced was a coordinated raid on identified criminal hideouts carried out on 25th and 26th March…
FOREVER LOVED FOREVER CHERISHED FOREVER MISSED A TRIBUTE TO MY FIRST FRUIT AND DEAR DAUGHTER ABISOLA KOLA-DAISI (NEE ABIOLA-AJIMOBI) My One and Only Bizlow – My Sweet Abi-KD And the fashionista of the family (12th March, 1981 – 27th March, 2025) Today, I write with a heart that is still both BROKEN and FULL. Broken because I have lost my precious 1st child. Full because of the love, light, and memories she gave so freely to me, to our family, and to all whose lives she touched. From the moment she entered this world, she was a gift,…
Distinguished Senator Yunus Akintunde, representing Oyo Central Senatorial District, has expressed deep condolences on the passing of Pa Sunday Elegbede, a respected community leader in Oyo West Local Government. In a personal condolence message made available to the media, Senator Akintunde extolled the virtues of the late Pa Elegbede, describing his life as one marked by exemplary leadership, selfless service, and unwavering commitment to humanity. The Senator noted that Pa Elegbede was widely known for his dedication to community development and his role as a guiding figure within the progressive fold. “I witnessed and experienced Pa Sunday Elegbede’s kind nature…
The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps ( NSCDC ), Professor Ahmed Abubakar Audi , PhD., mni, OFR has effectively made tenacious efforts to restore the mining industry, eliminate the dastardly activities of illegal miners, environmental degradation and pollution, stop the abuse of human dignity and reduce economic loss amidst other menace since the formidable establishment of the Mining Marshal specifically saddled with the operational sagacity to carry out the horrendous task for the nation . In line with the vision of the Federal Government of Nigeria ( FGN ) to diversify the nation’s…
Alayande of Odo Ayandelu pledges his support to the NSCDC … In line with the directive of the Commandant General, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps ( NSCDC ), Professor Ahmed Abubakar Audi, PhD., mni, OFR, the Lagos State Command has taken its ongoing community engagement with stakeholders on all the items covering the protection of Critical National Assets and Infrastructure ( CNAI ) in the country to the Area J Command covering Epe, Eredo, Ikosi – Ejirin and Magbon Divisions, today, Thursday, 26th March, 2026. The State Commandant, NSCDC, Lagos State Command, Mr Adedotun Keshinro, who was ably…
*They compliment Sultan’s pet project of peace and unity of Nigeria – Group Founder and Spiritual Leader of INRI Spiritual Evangelical Church, Oke Afa, Isolo, Lagos State, Primate Elijah Babatunde Ayodele, has been described as one of Nigeria’s most religiously tolerant Christian leaders, with supporters praising his approach to interfaith harmony and coexistence. The commendation, attributed to his defenders, highlights Ayodele’s stance on peaceful relations among different religious groups in the country. According to those close to the cleric, his teachings and public engagements consistently emphasize unity, mutual respect, and dialogue across faith lines. They argue that his…
FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and financial inclusion services provider, is pleased to announce the upcoming edition of the SMEConnect Webinar scheduled to hold on Tuesday, 31 March 2026. The event will equip small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the knowledge and tools to harness the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for business growth. This edition is strategically curated to inform and educate SMEs on how AI can be applied to scale their businesses in today’s rapidly evolving digital economy. The chosen theme, “AI for Business Growth: From Adoption to Integration and Scalable Impact,” reflects the growing importance…
Distinguished Senator Yunus Akintunde, representing Oyo Central Senatorial District and Chairman of the Logistics Sub-Committee for the forthcoming National Convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has assured Nigerians of a unique and excellent experience at the highly anticipated event. In a statement made available to the media through his Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Kunle Olatunji, Senator Akintunde emphasized that his committee, alongside other committees involved in the planning of the convention, has demonstrated unwavering commitment and diligence to ensure a hitch-free exercise. He noted that every aspect of the planning has been meticulously handled, with…
Keshinro commends Mr Governor, LSSTF Boss on joint training of security personnel in Lagos . The invitation to the opening ceremony of the state wide training for security operatives in Lagos State, by the Lagos State Security Trust Fund ( LSSTF ) came as an undoubtedly unprecedented approach to enhancing the already cemented relationship amongst all the security agencies in the state. The Chief Executive Officer ( CEO ) and Executive Secretary ( ES ) of the Fund, Dr Ayo Ogunsan seized the two ( 2 ) – Day capacity training scheduled to hold between Wednesday, 25th and…