The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Lagos Chapter, has announced Reverend Mother Esther Abimbola Ajayi, Founder of Love of Christ Generation Church C&S (Worldwide), as its Iconic Woman of the Month for January. The recognition is a newly introduced NAWOJ Lagos initiative designed to celebrate womanhood, impact, and philanthropy. Speaking on the initiative, Chairperson of NAWOJ Lagos, Mrs. Jumoke Johnson said, it’s a celebration of women making positive and immeasurable contributions in their fields of endeavour. Johnson added that a woman is nominated and announced every month and the showcase capped with a grand finale at…
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In commemoration of World Cancer Day, slated for February 4, 2026, Polaris Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to community health and social impact with the launch of a nationwide free breast cancer screening initiative in partnership with its NGO partner, Care Organization and Public Enlightenment (C.O.P.E). The initiative is designed to promote awareness, screening, early detection, and preventive care, reinforcing the Bank’s belief that access to health services is a critical foundation for individual and economic wellbeing. As part of this year’s World Cancer Day activities, Polaris Bank will provide free and comprehensive breast cancer screening for 100…
For decades, homeownership in Nigeria remained an elusive dream for millions, restricted by rising rents, unstable housing markets, and mortgage systems beyond the reach of the average citizen. Fourteen years ago, Adron Homes and Properties Limited set out to challenge this reality with a bold and disruptive vision: to make land and homeownership affordable, accessible, and achievable for everyday Nigerians. Founded on the principle that housing should be a right and not a privilege, Adron Homes has steadily emerged as one of Nigeria’s most influential mass housing developers. At the heart of its success is an affordability-driven…
The Auspicious, Kunle Adepeju course mate and classmates at the University of Ibadan issued a statement of memorial for the late undergraduate whose life was cut short by the Nigerian Police happy trigger bullet during students unrest in 1971.. The statement realeased goes thus THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN STUDENTS’ UNION SPECIAL RELEASE 01/02/26 KUNLE ADEPEJU LIVES ON Today marks 55 years since Kunle Adepeju was taken from us by the cold hand of police brutality. Yet, his memory remains alive, unyielding and defiant. Kunle Adepeju stands as a symbol of resistance, struggle, and sacrifice…
Access Holdings Plc (‘the Company’) is pleased to announce that the Board of Directors (‘the Board’) of Access Bank Plc (‘the Bank’), its flagship subsidiary, has appointed Mrs. Ifeyinwa Osime as Chairman of the Board, following the retirement of Mr. Paul Usoro, SAN on January 29, 2026, upon the completion of his regulatory tenure limit. Mrs. Osime is an accomplished legal practitioner with a strong background in corporate governance and strategic leadership. She was appointed to Access Bank’s Board in November 2019 as an Independent Non-Executive Director. Prior to her recent appointment, she served as Chairman of the…
Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing quality education and youth empowerment with the renovation of an administrative building to Community Secondary School, Enugwuabo Ufuma, in Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State. The one-storey administrative block was comprehensively renovated as part of Fidelity Bank’s interventions to address infrastructural challenges faced by the school. The renovated facility was then formally handed over to the school community at a ceremony attended by government officials, community leaders, and other stakeholders. Speaking at the official handover ceremony, the Regional Bank Head, Fidelity Bank…
The Board of Directors, Management, and staff of Adron Group heartily congratulate His Excellency, Prince Dapo Abiodun, MFR, CON, and the good people of Ogun State as the State marks its Golden Jubilee, celebrating 50 years of progress, resilience, and development. Since its creation five decades ago, Ogun State has remained a beacon of progress, intellectual excellence, and enterprise. Founded on a vision of education, industry, and cultural pride, the Gateway State has consistently distinguished itself as a major contributor to Nigeria’s socio-economic development. As an organisation whose roots and remarkable growth are deeply intertwined with Ogun State,…
First HoldCo Plc has announced its unaudited financial results for the year ended 31 December 2025, reflecting a year of deliberate strategic actions aimed at strengthening its balance sheet, improving asset quality, and positioning the business for more resilient and sustainable growth amidst successful capital raise activities. As stated in the unaudited Group financial statement, FirstHoldCo recorded a 4.8% year-on-year (y-o-y) increase in its Gross earnings to N3.4 trillion, supported by a 36.3% y-o-y growth in net interest income of N1.9 trillion on the back of enhanced earnings yield and margins of 17.11% and 11.0%, respectively. Similarly,…
Polaris Bank has reaffirmed its strategic commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s non-oil export ecosystem and empowering micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) at the NAHCO and NACCIMA Export Group Programme themed *Breaking Barriers: Helping SMEs Navigate Export Procedures for Agro Products and Other Commodities.” The one-day engagement brought together regulators, industry stakeholders, exporters and trade bodies to advance practical solutions for easing trade barriers, improving access to finance and building a more resilient and diversified Nigerian economy. The programme also marked the formal introduction and launch of the NACCIMA Export Group and the NAHCO Export Support Centre for MSMEs…
The Oyo State Government has approved the early closure of offices across all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to enable public officers to fully participate in the grand finale of activities marking the 50th anniversary of the creation of Oyo State. The directive was conveyed in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Musibau Adetunji Babatunde, on Monday. According to the directive, all state government offices are to close by 12:00 noon on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. The approval was granted by the Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde, as part of preparations…