Nigeria’s economic ambitions, whether higher productivity, a more competitive private sector, or stronger household resilience, all eventually run through the same bottleneck: the quality of the country’s human capital. For a bank, that fact carries a quiet implication. The customers, entrepreneurs, and employees of the next two decades are sitting in classrooms today, and many of those classrooms are under-resourced. It is in that context that Union Bank of Nigeria has built its corporate social responsibility agenda around one of its major pillars – education. The thinking is not that a bank can fix Nigerian education, but that…
Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel
Zenith Bank Plc has announced its unaudited results for the first quarter ended 31st March 2026, with a 6% growth in Gross Earnings, from N950 billion reported in Q1 2025 to N1.01 trillion in Q1 2026. This is despite the challenging operating environment and tightening monetary policy stance. From the unaudited statement of account submitted to the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) on Thursday, 30th April 2026, this growth was driven by increase in interest income and non-interest income. The increase in interest income was primarily due to the expansion of the Bank’s risk asset portfolio, supported by disciplined, risk adjusted pricing.…
In early July 2025, when the African Democratic Congress (ADC) was unveiled as the opposition coalition party for the 2027 election, Nigerians were overjoyed. They weren’t just excited for the party, but also for those who made up the party. They were bigwigs from the 2023 presidential election and two major candidates of the opposition; Abubakar Atiku of PDP and Peter Obi of the Labour Party were part of the coalition. Many Nigerians who want the APC out of the way were excited that, for the first time, opposition parties in Nigeria realised it would take unity to…
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) solemnly announces a tragic road traffic incident that occurred earlier today along the Third Mainland Bridge, precisely at the Ilaje inward Iyana Oworo axis. The harrowing incident involved a catastrophic head-on collision between two Toyota Sienna vehicles (LSR 809 GV and LSR 695 HM). The severity of the impact underscores the grave consequences of reckless driving behaviours, particularly excessive speeding. Upon receiving the distress alert, LASTMA operatives who were on routine surveillance along the bridge responded with commendable promptitude, swiftly instituting essential traffic control measures to avert further complications. Safety cones…
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Lagos State Chapter, has announced Professor Abigail Ndisika Ogwezzy as its *Iconic Woman of the Month for April 2026*. The recognition, conferred under the Association’s *NAWOJ Lagos Woman of the Month* initiative, celebrates exceptional women in Lagos State who have demonstrated excellence, leadership, and significant contributions to societal development. The monthly honour highlights individuals whose work advances professional standards, empowers others, and promotes integrity and service. Prof. Ogwezzy, of the Department of Mass Communication, University of Lagos, was selected in recognition of her outstanding contributions to mass communication scholarship and her…
The Senator representing Oyo Central Senatorial District, Sen Yunus Akintunde Phd, has officially signed the presidential nomination form of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in support of his second-term bid ahead of the 2027 general elections. In line with the party’s nomination process, each state of the federation nominated one representative, with Senator Akintunde emerging as the designated nominee from Oyo State. Also present at the signing were the Leader of the Senate, Sen Opeyemi Bamidele, Sen Mohammed Tahir Monguno, and Alhaji Jibril Isa Echocho, alongside other prominent Nigerians who endorsed and signed the presidential nomination form of President…
The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, psc, acipm, mnips, today, Sunday, 3 May 2026, convened a high-level meeting with senior officers of the command to address concerns relating to the conduct, discipline, and professionalism of personnel. The meeting was attended by Area Commanders, Tactical Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, and Heads of Departments. The CP stressed the need for strict compliance with all existing rules and regulations of the Nigeria Police Force, as well as proper adherence to Standard Operating Procedures. He made it clear that the Force Management will not accept any excuse from…
Access Holdings Plc has reported audited results for the financial year ended December 31, 2025, which marks a significant turning point in its corporate journey as it shifts from a growth model defined by scale to one increasingly anchored on value creation, efficiency, and earnings quality. The Group delivered a resilient performance during the year, navigating a transitional operating environment while demonstrating the strength of its franchise and the robustness of the governance structures it has built over time. Profit before tax crossed the ₦1 trillion mark for the first time, rising to ₦1.01 trillion, a 16.2 per cent…
The ancient city of Ile-Ife, the cradle of the Yoruba race, came alive on Saturday as eminent personalities from across Nigeria gathered as the Permanent Chairman of the Southern Nigerian Traditional Rulers Council (SNTRC), Arole Oodua Olofin Adimula and the Natural Head of the Oduduwa race worldwide, the Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II, installed Chief Mrs. Olufunsho Amosun, wife of former Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, as the Yeye Moremi Oodua, In a statement on Saturday by the Director of Media and Public Affairs, Ooni’s Palace, Otunba Moses Olafare said the colourful…
Wema Bank Plc is celebrating the 9th anniversary of ALAT by Wema, Africa’s first fully digital bank, marking nine years of transforming how Nigerians experience banking. Launched in 2017, ALAT by Wema was introduced as a bold response to the limitations of traditional banking, long queues, physical barriers, and slow processes. By eliminating these constraints, Wema Bank redefined banking as a fully digital, instant, and accessible experience, enabling customers to open accounts, transact, and manage their finances seamlessly from anywhere. Over the past nine years, ALAT has evolved beyond convenience into a comprehensive digital ecosystem designed to…