Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel

Nestlé Nigeria Concludes 15-Year Anniversary Celebration of its Technical Training Centre with 20 New Graduates from Abaji Factory Nestlé Nigeria has rounded off the 15-year anniversary celebration of its Technical Training Initiative with the graduation of 20 new trainees from the Abaji Factory Technical Training Centre. This follows the recent celebration held at its Flowergate Factory in Sagamu. The graduation reinforces the company’s long-standing commitment to equipping young Nigerians with technical and vocational skills that enhance employability, strengthen industry capability, and create meaningful pathways to work. With an investment of over ₦6 billion, the programme, first established at…

In an inspiring display of intelligence, courage, and creativity, 9-year-old young author ADEDOYIN PRECIOUS SHANU has captured hearts with the launch of her remarkable children’s book titled TOLA THE BULLY. The book, which focuses on the dangers of bullying among children, was officially unveiled at a colorful event held in Lagos, where pupils, teachers, parents, and guests from different schools gathered to celebrate the young writer’s achievement. Beautiful, brilliant, and full of wisdom beyond her age, Adedoyin Precious SHANU used her book to send a powerful message to children across society — that bullying should never be tolerated in schools…

The Delta State Police Command has intensified its offensive against cultism, illegal possession of firearms, and other violent crimes across the State, leading to the arrest of eleven suspects and the recovery of firearms, ammunition, and dangerous weapons in separate intelligence-led operations. 1. ARREST OF NINE SUSPECTED CULTISTS, RECOVERY OF ONE BERETTA PISTOL, ONE BATTLE AXE, ONE CUTLASS On 14 May 2026 at about 1109hrs, operatives of the Buffalo Patrol Team, acting on a distress call, raided a suspected cultist hideout at Eagle Square along Okpanam Road, Asaba, suspected to be a hideout used for cult-related activities. The operation…

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority today expressed profound sorrow over a fatal road traffic accident that occurred on the Third Mainland Bridge by Adekunle inward Iyana Oworo, resulting in the tragic loss of life. The regrettable incident occured when a driver of a Lexus car EPE 765 JN rammed into a Police Officer riding a Bajaj motorcycle on third mainland Bridge While the police Officer died on spot, the driver of the Lexus Jeep immediately reported himself at Adekunle Police Division. Upon receipt of distress alerts, officials of LASTMA swiftly mobilised to the scene alongside officers of…

The Coalition of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Kosofe Local Government, driven by its commitment to good governance, peaceful coexistence, and the preservation of a safe and healthy environment for all residents, has taken keen interest in the recent developments following the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives primary election held on Saturday, 16th May 2026 within Kosofe Federal Constituency. From available information and declarations made at the conclusion of the exercise, Mayor Dele Oshinowo was announced by the designated returning officer as the duly elected candidate and flag bearer of the APC for the 2027…

…Urges Dispatch Riders to Prioritise Safety and Regulatory Compliance at All Times. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) today convened a high-level Strategic Road Safety and Regulatory Stakeholders’ Engagement with Courier and Dispatch Riders across Lagos State, further reaffirming the unwavering commitment of the State Government towards promoting sanity, discipline, regulatory compliance and enhanced safety on roads across the metropolis. The landmark engagement, held at the LASTMA Headquarters, Oshodi, Lagos, was organised under the compelling and thought-provoking theme: “Ride Smart, Stay Alive.” The event attracted a distinguished assemblage of critical stakeholders within the transportation ecosystem, including representatives of…

…Group Profit rises 89% in FY2025, 53% in Q1 2026 Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc (“Sterling Financial” or “the Group”) has announced its audited financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025, alongside its unaudited results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, delivering strong earnings growth, balance sheet expansion, and improved capital strength across the Group. According to statement by Group CFO, Sterling Financial Holdings Company PLC, Adebimpe Olambiwonnu, Gross Earnings for FY2025 increased by 44.4% to ₦486.8 billion, representing the strongest performance in the Group’s modern history. Profit Before Tax rose by 89.2% to ₦86.8 billion,…

The Delta State Police Command wishes to set the records straight on the unfortunate incident that occurred yesterday, 14th May, 2026, along Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku road by Mega Chis. A joint patrol team of police operatives and personnel of Nigeria Forestry and Security Service, while on routine duty, saw two men later identified as Adama Augustine, and one other. On sighting the team, the two men took to their heels which necessitated a chase from the forest officers who are part of the patrol team. Upon noticing that they were closing in on them, Adama Augustine jumped into…

Mrs. Amaka Onwughalu, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Fidelity Bank Plc, has emerged winner in the “Women on Bank Boards” category at the Africa Women in Banking and Finance Conference and Awards (AWBFA 2026). The event, themed “Redefining Women’s Leadership in African Finance”, held at the Lagos Marriott Hotel Ikeja on Friday, 8 May 2026, is a platform established to celebrate women driving leadership and impact across Africa’s financial services ecosystem. It also spotlights professionals whose contributions are often overlooked, while advancing visibility for women shaping banking and finance. In her acceptance remarks, delivered through Ezinwa…

General Comments Wema Bank Plc has noted with concern recent media publications containing false, misleading, and wholly unsubstantiated allegations regarding the sale of certain Banana Island properties purportedly linked to the defunct Gulf Bank Plc. We unequivocally reject these claims, which are inaccurate, malicious, and clearly intended to distort the true position. For the benefit of our stakeholders—shareholders, customers, regulators, and the general public—we set out below the factual background to the transaction. The Original Exposure and Default In 2002, Wema Bank Plc (the Bank) made an inter-bank placement with Gulf Bank Plc in the sum of ₦4.6 billion. By…