Access Holdings PLC (“the Group” or “the Company”) today announced its nine-month ended September 30, 2025 (“Q3 2025”) results, recording gross earnings of ₦3.9trillion, which represented a rise by 14.1% year-on-year over ₦3.4trillion as at Q3 2024. This performance was driven by sustained growth in both interest and fees and commission, reflecting the strength of the Group’s diversified earnings base and improved performance from core operations across its banking and non-banking businesses. Maintaining the same momentum, gross earnings rose by 56.2% quarter-on-quarter from ₦2.5trillion as at Half Year (H1) 2025. Interest income rose by 21.1% year-on-year to ₦2.9 trillion in…
Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has executed the relevant instruments of release to complete the process of formally exercising his constitutional power of prerogative of mercy to grant pardon and clemency to specific individuals who were earlier convicted for various offences. Following consultations with the Council of State and public opinion on the matter, the President directed a further review of the initially approved list for consideration in furtherance of the President’s discretionary powers under Section 175(1)(&(2) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). Consequently, certain persons convicted of serious crimes such as kidnapping, drug-related offences, human trafficking, fraud, unlawful possession…
Delta State Command has tightened the net on violent crime with two decisive operations that led to arrests and the recovery of multiple firearms and ammunition. The actions, driven by credible intelligence, sent a clear signal to cult groups and robbery syndicates that the State is not a safe harbour. On 25th October 2025 at about 1800hrs, a resident of Aviara community, under Oleh Division, reported that on 22nd October 2025 at about 0812hrs, a video depicting suspected Eiye cult activity was posted on a WhatsApp group known as “Real Men”. Upon receipt of the report, the Divisional Police Officer…
By Christian ABURIME Politics is that volatile turf where sentiments, propaganda, and innuendos often take centre stage in an election season. In this part of the world, the political game gets even more sinister as heightened sensibilities rush to react to every contentious news story to create warped impressions that desperate politicians exploit to denigrate their opponents. Thus is the perfect example of those making a mountain out of a molehill. Now, in the lead-up to the Anambra State governorship election on November 8, Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo has been unfairly attacked with allegations of vote buying via incentivisation. The…
A House of Representatives committee says terrorists have threatened to bomb the national assembly. Garba Muhammad, chairman of the committee on internal security of the national assembly, spoke during a public hearing on Tuesday. The hearing was organised to consider a bill seeking to establish the legislative security directorate in the national assembly, which will outline the qualifications and conditions of service for the sergeant-at-arms and other personnel. As alarming as this information is, Nigerian prophet, Primate Elijah Ayodele, had warned about a bomb attack in Abuja some months ago. In a video released on his social media pages, the…
Nestlé Nigeria PLC has announced strong financial results in its 9-Month report, driven by high growth. Key highlights for January to September 2025 Results :Revenue Growth: Nestlé Nigeria PLC saw a robust 33% increase in revenue, totaling N884.5 billion compared to 9M of 2024.Operating Profit: The operating profit grew to N181.3 billion, a 63.6% increase from N110.8 billion in 9M of 2024.Profit Before Tax: The profit before tax reached N127.9 billion, in contrast to the loss of – N255.4 billion in the same period of 2024.Profit After Tax: The profit after tax amounted to N72.5 billion, compared to a loss…
By Christian ABURIME As much as unflattering narratives sometimes cast shadows on the brightness of Anambra State, the Light of the Nation always finds ways to shine through and brighter. It is like a cat with nine lives: unstoppable. Throw ceaseless brickbats at it, but it still bounces ahead. At a time that many are stirring storm in a teacup, twisting innocuous campaign statements of Governor Chukwuma Soludo into unintended interpretations, moments of genuine progress deserve recognition and celebration. Today, as BudgIT unveils its 2025 State of States Report, Anambra State takes the crown as Nigeria’s undisputed leader in fiscal…
Fidelity Bank’s GAIM 6 Promo Extension: A Timely Boost for Financial Inclusion and Economic Empowerment As Nigeria looks to opening up the economy and empowering its citizens, Fidelity Bank Plc has taken a bold step to deepen financial inclusion and reward customer loyalty by extending its flagship savings campaign, the Get Alert in Millions (GAIM) Season 6 promo. The extension adds three more months to the campaign and raises the total prize pool from ₦159 million to a record ₦189 million. This move, announced in September 2025, comes at a critical time when the country’s economic landscape demands innovative financial…
The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, is set to storm Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) on Thursday, November 6, 2025, with massive empowerment initiatives and scholarships, especially targeted at disabled students. In a statement signed by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, Primate Ayodele confirmed his attendance and explained that his visit to the prestigious institution is aimed at supporting the less privileged in their academic pursuits. According to him, education has become increasingly expensive and unaffordable for many, particularly for the physically challenged, hence the need to step in and assist. “Education is becoming unaffordable for…
Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has commended Air Peace for its historic inaugural direct flight from Abuja to London Heathrow, describing the milestone as a bold testament to Nigerian excellence in global aviation. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe,OON in a statement issued following the launch, praised Air Peace for its resilience and vision. The MD noted that the airline’s expansion into the prestigious Heathrow route reflects the strength of indigenous enterprise and the growing confidence in Nigeria’s aviation sector. “We warmly congratulate Air Peace on the launch of its direct…