Since 1992, the United Nations has marked December 3rd as the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), an annual observance that seeks to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities in every aspect of society while raising awareness of the barriers they continue to face. The Day serves as a reminder of the commitment to create a more inclusive and accessible world for all. In commemoration of this year’s IDPD, the Centre for Infrastructural and Technological Advancement for the Blind (CITAB) has called on the Federal Government to urgently tackle two longstanding challenges faced by blind and…
Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated General Christopher Gwabin Musa as the new Minister of Defence. In a letter to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, President Tinubu conveyed General Musa’s nomination as the successor to Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, who resigned on Monday. General Musa, 58, on December 25, is a distinguished soldier who served as Chief of Defence Staff from 2023 until October 2025. He won the Colin Powell Award for Soldiering in 2012. Born in Sokoto in 1967, General Musa received his primary and secondary education there before attending the College of Advanced Studies in Zaria. He graduated in…
Ace banker cum entrepreneur, Tony Elumelu has turned a street boy to a millionaire in Lagos. Talented young Nigerian who once slept on the streets of Lagos has become a millionaire overnight. His life changed dramatically at the Heirs Insurance Travel Festival, where renowned entrepreneur and philanthropist Mr. Tony Elumelu recognized his talent and rewarded him with a ₦1 million cash prize. The festival, known for celebrating creativity and resilience, became the stage for this unforgettable moment. Attendees watched in awe as the young man’s story of hardship and perseverance culminated in a reward that promises to reshape his future.…
The Delta State Police Command, under the leadership of the Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, on 1st December 2025 convened a high-level stakeholders’ peace meeting involving representatives of Okwama, Okoloba, and Akugbene communities to address emerging tensions arising from boundary disputes, fishing rights, and other related disagreements. The meeting, which commenced at approximately 1200 hours at the Area Command, Warri, brought together community leaders, youth representatives, security stakeholders, and traditional authorities for frank deliberations aimed at preventing conflict and restoring lasting peace. In his opening remarks, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda emphasised that the Command would not allow…
In line with the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) Rulebook, we wish to inform NGX and the investing public that First HoldCo Plc has successfully completed the full divestment of its 100% ownership in FBNQuest Merchant Bank Limited to EverQuest Acquisition LLP. This transaction has been finalized after obtaining all necessary regulatory approvals from the Central Bank of Nigeria. For First HoldCo Plc Abiola Baruwa Group Company Secretary
Hon. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe, Member of the House of Representatives for Oluyole Federal Constituency and Chairperson, House Committee on Humanitarian Services, has extended her heartfelt congratulations to Chief (Mrs.) Dr. Florence Ajimobi on her well-deserved nomination as a non-career Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. In her statement issued in Abuja, Akande-Sadipe described the appointment as a fitting recognition of the former Oyo State First Lady’s years of service, unwavering humanitarian commitment, and distinguished contributions to national development. She noted that Mrs. Ajimobi’s nomination reflects the value of her long-standing dedication to humanitarian work, women empowerment, and community upliftment in…
The Lagos State Government has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR and Marine and Blue Economy Minister Adegboyega Oyetola on Nigeria’s remarkable return to Category C of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council. In a congratulatory message issued on behalf of the government and people of Lagos State, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu described the achievement as a historic reaffirmation of Nigeria’s growing influence and credibility within the global maritime community. Nigeria on Friday reclaimed its seat on the IMO Council after securing a decisive victory in the Category C election for the 2026–2027 biennium. The election, held during the IMO General…
By Christian ABURIME Of all the sectoral increases in Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo’s ₦757.9 billion “Changing Gears 3.0” budget, none carries more game-changing weight than the 26.7% year-on-year surge for the Economic Sector. This obviously goes beyond just an incremental boost to prove resolutely that Anambra is deliberately pivoting from a commercial-trading hub into a full-blown industrial and innovation powerhouse. After three-and-a-half years of laying foundations (roads, security, power sector reform, ease-of-doing-business improvements), 2026 is the year the state begins to harvest the economic dividends of those investments. The 26.7% increase is the financial ignition key for the next phase…
Corporate banking in Africa is undergoing a transformation, and the conversation has shifted beyond traditional deposits and loans.Speaking recently during a panel session at Future of Finance Summit, Lanre Bamisebi, Executive Director, IT and Digitisation at Access Holdings, highlighted the urgent need for financial institutions to bridge the widening gap between what corporates require and what banks currently provide.“Corporates are no longer asking for just an ad or a simple product, they want visibility into liquidity, frictionless cross-border payments, and integrated solutions that anticipate their changing needs.” Bamisebi noted during the session. Despite progress across the industry, he acknowledged a…
A retired Delta State High Court judge, Justice Ifeoma Okogwu, was found dead at her residence in Asaba on Monday morning. Insight Global News learnt the victim’s lifeless body was discovered in her sitting room at No. 8 Tom Halen Street, behind IBTC Bank, with her hands, legs tied, her mouth covered with wrapper. Her brother, Emeka Okogwu, reported the incident to the Police at about 8:00 a.m. while visiting her home. Following the report, patrol teams were deployed to the scene. The on-duty security guard, Lucky Matthew, was arrested for questioning, while another guard, Godwin Vanen, was reported missing…