Following the 2-day pre-pitch for the grand finale, Wema Bank, Nigeria’s leading innovative bank and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has announced the Top 20 finalists for Hackaholics 6.0. The 2-day pre-pitch took place on December 16 and 17, 2025. The Top 20 finalists for Hackaholics 6.0 include Top 10 for the Hackathon stream and Top 10 for the Ideathon Stream. The Hackathon finalists are Rapid DEV, Secure IT, Neurafeed, Trust Lock Babcock, Pulse Track, IlluminiTrust, Trust Lock FUTA, Fix Fraud AI, KASH Flow and VOC AI. The Ideathon finalists are PLOY, Fertitude, VarsityScape, Mama ALERT, StockMed,…
Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel
Access Bank Botswana, a subsidiary of Access Bank Group, has achieved global recognition by securing three prestigious international awards that celebrate its innovation, customer-centric approach, and commitment to social impact. These accolades underscore the Bank’s dedication to transforming Botswana’s financial landscape through digital excellence and purpose-driven banking. Access Bank was named Best Digital Banking Initiative, Botswana by The Digital Banker Global Retail Banking Innovation Awards 2025 for its ‘SalaryAdvance’ solution. ‘SalaryAdvance’ is a fully digital, short-term credit facility that empowers salaried customers with instant access to up to 200% of their monthly salary. Delivered via mobile app and USSD, the…
Fidelity Bank Plc has brought relief to indigent patients at the Enugu State University Teaching Hospital (ESUTH) Parklane, by offsetting medical bills and providing financial support to children battling chronic health conditions alongside donations of ante-natal kits to pregnant women. The intervention, which was carried out under the bank’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative known as Fidelity Helping Hands Programme (FHHP), was funded and executed by newly inducted employees of the bank, the Optimizers Inductees Class, as their community impact project, with matching financial support from the bank. Commenting on the outreach, Divisional Head, Brand and Communications Division, Fidelity Bank…
. In a decisive move to consolidate public safety and protect educational institutions, the Delta State Police Command on 17th December 2025, held a strategic security meeting with heads of public and private schools across the State. The meeting, convened on the directive of the Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, was led by the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Department of Operations, DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, with the Coordinator of the Safe School Initiative in Delta State, ACP George Efeizomor, and key education stakeholders in attendance.The engagement, which had sixty-two (62) heads of schools and teachers present, focused…
Heads of Security of Banks express satisfaction with the handling of VIPs by the Corps … In line with the Presidential directive on the protection of Very Important Persons ( VIPs ) in the country, the Heads of Security of Banks and Other Financial Institutions in Nigeria met with the State Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps ( NSCDC), Lagos State Command, Mr Adedotun Keshinro, in a bid to ensure total compliance and adherence to the new order. 2.The visiting team aforementioned also seek to seize the opportunity to establish a better working relationship with the Command’s authority moving…
The Honourable Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji – Ojo was welcome by all Heads of Security Agencies from the Ministry of Interior such as; the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps ( NSCDC ), Federal Fire Service ( FFS ), Nigeria Correctional Service ( NCoS ) and Nigeria Immigration Service ( NIS ), on Tuesday, 16th December , 2025. The State Commandant, NSCDC, Lagos State Command, Mr Adedotun Keshinro with other senior officers of the command were also present at the Lagos Airport to warmly receive the Honourable Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji – Ojo into the state.
By Oluwatoyin Mathnuel In commemoration of the 100 days of Hon. Jimoh Ishola Ejigbadero; the Excecutive Chairman of Agbado Oke-Odo Lcda in office. As dividend of democracy to the good people of Agbado Oke-Odo Lcda the Chairman today kicked start two days free medical care of minor or major ailments with competent medical practitioners for all residents The Chairman’s speech affirmed commitment of serving the good people of Agbado Oke-Odo Lcda which is his priority. His words : True leadership is best measured by the impact it makes on the daily lives of the people. In this spirit, we are…
. Polaris Bank has continued its commitment to empowering the Nigerian girl-child through health education and essential support, with the successful distribution of female hygiene essentials to female students of Kuramo and Victoria Island Junior and Senior Secondary Schools, Lagos. This initiative stems from Polaris Bank’s 2025 International Women’s Day celebration and forms part of our ongoing Adolescent Health and Hygiene Support Programme. Through the Bank’s Girl-Child Support and Hygiene Education Initiative, the outreach aims to improve menstrual hygiene education, build confidence and dignity among young girls, and reduce school absenteeism resulting from lack of access to sanitary products. Speaking…
Police operatives from the Ikotun Division have apprehended two members of a four-man armed robbery gang following a violent attack at a barbershop in the Egbe area. The incident, which occurred on Liasu Road on December 6, 2025, left one victim with a gunshot wound. According to police reports, the assailants, riding on two motorcycles, invaded the shop in an attempt to rob customers of their phones. The situation escalated when a customer, Adeniyi Timileyin, resisted the robbers’ attempt to seize his iPhone 14 Promax. In response, one of the gang members shot Timileyin in the leg. The victim is…
The Permanent Chairman, Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council (SNTRC) Arole Oodua Olofin Adimula, Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Ooni Adeyeye Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja 11, has installed President of the Republic of Ghana, H.E. John Dramani Mahama as the Aare Atayeto Oodua of the Source. Arriving at the Ooni’s palace on Monday amid fanfare and heightened security, President Mahama was received by the Ooni, who is also Co-Chairman of the National Traditional Council of Nigeria. The Installation Ceremony took place on Monday, at Afewonro Park, Enuwa Square, Ooni’s Palace, Ile-Ife. The event drew a gathering of traditional rulers and dignitaries…