Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel

Government Secondary School Zing Taraba and Family Support Programme, Katsina Emerge Winners at the Savannah Conference Finals as the 26th Milo Basketball Championship Begins The 26th edition of the Milo Basketball Championship officially began with the successful conclusion of the Savannah Conference regional finals at the Sanni Abacha Indoor Sports Hall in Kano. The opening address was delivered by Mrs. Opeyemi Jaiyeola, Category Development Manager, on behalf of Mr. Gilbert Tweneboah, Category Manager. In his speech, he reflected on the journey of the initiative, noting that, “Since 1999, what started with fewer than 500 schools has grown into a…

Picture this: it is payday, and you need to transfer money to a loved one or pay a utility bill. In the past, that meant rushing to the bank, standing in long queues, and hoping you’d finish before closing time. For many Nigerians, this was the reality: time-consuming, stressful, and inconvenient. But times have changed. In today’s digital era, mobile banking has become more than a convenience, it is a necessity. With mobile banking apps, you can manage your finances securely, instantly, and from anywhere. That’s where FirstMobile, FirstBank’s official mobile app, comes in. Designed with…

The Delta State Police Command has intensified efforts against child trafficking and related crimes across the state, leading to the rescue of abducted children, recovery of infants, and arrest of suspects in separate operations carried out in Warri and Effurun. The Command has also commenced comprehensive investigations aimed at dismantling criminal networks involved in child stealing and illegal child trafficking activities. Operatives of the Quick Response Squad (QRS), Warri, on 10 May 2026 at about 0915hrs, successfully rescued a two-year-old child suspected to have been abducted and prevented the lynching of a suspect at Igbudu Market, Warri. The…

The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, psc, acipm, mnips, on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, paid a courtesy visit to the Honourable Chief Judge of Delta State, Hon. Justice Theresa Obiajulu Ogochukwu Diai, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen collaboration between the Police and the Judiciary in the administration of justice and maintenance of law and order across the State. During the visit, the Commissioner of Police emphasised the importance of synergy between the Police and the Judiciary, noting that both institutions play critical and complementary roles in the criminal justice system. He stated…

The Lagos International Jazz Festival (LIJF) delivered a powerful night of music, memory, and cultural reverence as it honoured legendary broadcaster and Afrobeat historian Benson Idonije in a special “Prelude to 90” edition of its Jams & Vibes session. Held at Bature Brewery, the event brought together leading voices in Nigeria’s music and cultural space to celebrate a man widely regarded as a foundational figure in documenting the evolution of Afrobeat and the first manager of Fela Kuti. Idonije, whose influence spans decades and generations—including his role as grandfather to Grammy-winning Afro-fusion star Burna Boy—was at the heart…

Union Bank of Nigeria has reaffirmed its reputation as a strong supporter of Nigerian businesses, receiving the Best SME Growth Banking Initiatives Award for 2025 from the Association of Small Business Owners of Nigeria (ASBON) at the Nigeria National SME Business Awards, held recently in Lagos. The award was presented to the Bank in recognition of its strategic leadership in advancing the growth and resilience of small and medium-sized enterprises, through a differentiated suite of solutions designed to enable business expansion and long-term value creation. Receiving the award on behalf of the Bank, Ayokunnumi Abraham, Head of SME Segment…

Polaris Bank, Nigeria’s leading digital retail and commercial Bank institution, has announced a strategic partnership with Cyclotron Cycling Development Initiatives, otherwise known as Cyclotron Club, to advance LiveWell by Polaris, the Bank’s flagship wellness initiative designed to promote healthy living, preventive healthcare, and overall wellbeing among employees, customers, and communities across Nigeria. The partnership was formally unveiled at a ceremony held at the Bank’s headquarters last Saturday in Lagos, where both organisations launched a co-branded partnership jersey symbolising their shared commitment to fostering healthier lifestyles and supporting cause-driven advocacy through cycling. LiveWell by Polaris is a comprehensive wellness initiative…

mFidelity Bank Plc has reported a 45 percent increase in gross earnings for the 2025 financial year, as the lender’s shareholders’ funds crossed the N1 trillion mark following sustained balance sheet expansion and fresh capital injection. Analysis from the audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025, reveals that the bank delivered robust results across key financial metrics, including Gross Earnings, which stood at N1.5 trillion, up from N1,04 trillion reported in 2024. Net Interest Income rose to N831.3 billion, compared to N629.7 billion in 2024, reflecting the bank’s stronger earnings capacity amid elevated interest rates…

Aviation business, not only in Nigeria, is generally known to be a capital intensive one and strictly guided by international regulations as prescribed by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO). The ICAO recommended standards and Practices are to be referred to when dealing in aviation business, therefore, Nigeria being a signatory to ICAO should uphold international civil aviation standards and fulfill its obligations under the Convention on International Civil Aviation. Numerous challenges, including high operating cost; fluctuating exchange rates; difficulties in aircraft repossession; perceived high-risk environment for international financiers and lessors, leading to stringent financing terms or reluctance…

Polaris Bank, Nigeria’s leading digital retail and commercial bank, has been honoured with the Private Sector Champion Award at the 2026 Jobberman Partners’ Convening held at Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, in recognition of the Bank’s outstanding and stellar contributions to youth employment, talent development, and workforce empowerment across Nigeria. The award recognises private sector organisations that have demonstrated exceptional commitment and leadership in advancing youth employability through impactful recruitment initiatives, graduate trainee programmes, executive hiring support, candidate assessment programmes, and strategic partnerships that create sustainable career opportunities for young Nigerians. Organised by Jobberman, Nigeria’s leading…