FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and financial inclusion services provider, is pleased to announce its upcoming SMEConnect Webinar scheduled to hold on Wednesday, 26 November 2025. The SMEConnect Webinar is one of the ways FirstBank delivers its capacity building of its value propositions to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It is designed to empower SMEs with the knowledge, tools, and resources needed to thrive in today’s competitive business landscape. The upcoming webinar themed “Strategies for SMEs: Securing Your Business Under the New Tax Law” will guide participants through the upcoming changes in tax regulations, ensuring they are well-equipped to…
Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel
The Delta State Police Command, under the strategic leadership of the Commissioner of Police, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, has continued to intensify its fight against violent crime across the State. Recent coordinated operations carried out in Agbarho and Ughelli have led to the arrest of a suspected armed robber, the recovery of multiple firearms, and the death of suspected notorious criminal syndicate responsible for armed robbery, murder, rape, and other violent attacks within the Ughelli axis. On 18th November 2025, at about 1600hrs, the DPO Agbarho Division received a report that at about 0300hrs the same day, five armed men forcefully…
Fidelity Bank Plc, a leading financial institution, has released its unaudited financial statements for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025. The results show impressive performance across key income lines and operational metrics. According to the statements published on the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) portal on November 21, 2025, the Bank reported Gross Earnings of ₦366.1 billion for Q3 2025. This represents an 8 percent increase from the ₦338.9 billion recorded in Q3 2024. The growth was driven by strong interest income and sustained momentum in fee-based revenues. Interest Income, calculated using the effective interest rate method, rose by 33…
Following the remarkable success of its 2024 free prostate cancer screening programme, which delivered life-saving early detection to hundreds of Nigerian men, Polaris Bank has once again partnered with the foremost Men’s Health Clinic to launch the 2025 edition of its flagship male wellness initiative themed “Men, Your Health Matters – Get Screened Today!” The Bank will provide completely free prostate cancer screening for 250 men aged 40 and above from November 24 to December 31, 2025. Prostate cancer remains the second most common cancer among Nigerian men, but early detection offers a survival rate exceeding 98%. Building on last…
Lagos State Commandant launches Speed Boat, inaugurate Marine and Infrastructure Protection Unit to combat illegal dredging under the bridges, excavation, encroachment and non – compliance … The Honourable Minister of Works, His Excellency Engineer Dave Umahi in his magnanimity and unwavering commitment to supporting the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps ( NSCDC ) in its duty to safeguarding vital public infrastructure has donated one ( 1 ) Speed Boat to the Marine and Infrastructure Protection Unit of the Lagos State Command. The NSCDC Lagos State Command on Thursday, 20th November, 2025 immediately implemented the directive of the Commandant General,…
A milestone moment awaits on November 21, 2025, as Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN), with support from Agence Française de Développement (AFD), and Sterling One Foundation host the Women Investment Readiness Accelerator (WIRA) Demo Day to showcase the innovation and growth potential of women-led enterprises in Nigeria. The Demo Day will serve as the final stage of the WIRA program, providing womenentrepreneurs who have undergone weeks of hands-on business development training,mentorship, and investment readiness coaching the opportunity to pitch their businesses to a room of targeted investors, development finance institutions, and strategic ecosystem partners. WIRA was launched to bridge the…
In March 2024, Primate Elijah Ayodele, in an interview, called on the Nigerian Police and military formations to quickly work on kidnapping in Nigerian academic institutions, as there were plans to abduct students from schools. This warning was published in several Nigerian newspapers, and in his words, the prophet called on President Tinubu to give it all it takes because the terrorists, which he said were new groups, would spread to other states to perpetrate the acts if they were not seriously tackled. He made this revelation shortly after a similar incident happened in Kaduna. These were his words: “It…
The Awolowo family has announced the passing of Mr. Olusegun Awolowo, grandson of the late statesman Chief Obafemi Awolowo. In a statement issued today, the family described him as a devoted husband, father, and grandfather whose life was marked by service, humility, and deep love for his family and country. They praised his integrity and commitment to Nigeria, noting that he lived with purpose and touched many lives with his kindness and calm strength. The family said they are heartbroken but grateful for the legacy he left behind. Condolences will be received at his residence. Segun Awolowo was the only…
: On the 24th of October 2025, the DPO Agbor received a complaint that one Michael Ezenwai was trying to sell a suspected stolen phone. The DPO swiftly mobilized operatives to the scene and immediately arrested the suspect. Upon interrogation, the suspect claimed that he brought the phone from Libya. Later that same day, the phone rang, and the caller stated that the phone belonged to her sister, Christabel Egedefe. Upon the strength of this information, the DPO and team proceeded to the house of the said Christabel and discovered her dead in her apartment. At the Point, the suspect…
The Olu of Orile Kemta in Ogun State, Oba Adetokunbo Tejuosho, on Tuesday, lambasted former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, over what he described as an insulting and abusive thank-you note sent to former President Olusegun Obasanjo, who was the special guest of honour during Fayose’s 65th birthday celebration held last week in Lagos. In a statement titled “A Royal Rebuke to Ayo Fayose”, Tejuosho criticised Fayose, describing his recent thank-you message to the former president as unguarded, uncultured and unwarranted. Fayose had on Monday lambasted Obasanjo, describing the latter’s comments during the birthday celebration as irresponsible. He added…