Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel

To commemorate International Women’s Day 2026, MMELI Arts Foundation, in collaboration with Alliance Française de Lagos, has held the Women, Words and Wealth workshop in Ikoyi, bringing together women writers and creatives for an intensive focused on craft, voice and pathways to publication. Designed as a practical workshop, the programme focused on helping participants strengthen creative identity, develop a distinctive voice and navigate publishing opportunities. Sessions centred on Creative Identity, Developing Your Voice and Publishing Pathways, led by storyteller and filmmaker Phoenix Ezendu; actor, writer and filmmaker Richard Mofe- Damijo; and award-winning author and journalist Nina Anyianuka. Speaking…

As the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) recapitaliSation exercise came to an end March 31, 2026, most banks operating in the country rose to the challenge and met the requirement ahead of time. However, Fidelity Bank’s proactive approach paid off, and it continued to demonstrate its commitment to growth and innovation. In a remarkable display of investor confidence, Fidelity Bank opened and concluded a private placement in just one day on December 31, 2025. Leading institutions, including AFREXIM Bank and its subsidiaries, invested in the bank, showcasing their faith in Fidelity’s vision and leadership. With the CBN’s verification process…

As the festive spirit of Eid al-Adha (Sallah) approaches, Adron Homes & Properties, Nigeria’s leading real estate company, has announced a nationwide Sallah Mega Promo designed to reward subscribers with unbeatable discounts, flexible payment plans, and exciting gift items. The limited-time promotional campaign aims to empower Nigerians to celebrate the season of sacrifice with both joy and long-term investment security by making property ownership more accessible and rewarding. Subscribers can enjoy a 30% discount on all plots across Adron estates nationwide, alongside a flexible payment plan of up to 36 months. In addition, clients can spread their initial deposit…

. Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to deepening a constructive and mutually beneficial partnership with the media, while issuing a firm caution against the propagation of defamatory, unsubstantiated and potentially misleading reports capable of eroding public confidence in government institutions. The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, made this known in the wake of the findings of an investigative panel constituted to meticulously examine allegations published by an online platform, which accused operatives of the Authority of extorting the sum of N100,000 from commercial bus operators along the Coastal Road corridor.…

The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, psc, acipm, mnips, has conducted a comprehensive operational visit to Sapele following the abduction of the Local Government Chairman, reinforcing the Command’s determination to secure his safe and unharmed release. The visit formed part of a coordinated response to the incident, with the CP personally assessing critical locations connected to the crime. He inspected Debro Fred Guest House, where the abduction occurred, to obtain first-hand situational clarity. He also visited Ogorode Waterside, where the vehicle reportedly used in the operation was recovered, providing further direction for intelligence exploitation…

Scammers are currently impersonating Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, the Chairman of Access Holdings Plc, to trick people into fake investment schemes. They’ve created a WhatsApp group called *“Value Focus Club 60”* using this number: *+234 915 708 8290*, and even used his picture to make it look real. *Important things to know*: • The Chairman is NOT on WhatsApp running any investment group • Access Holdings does NOT offer investment advice via WhatsApp • Any message claiming otherwise is 100% fake A whistleblower actually spotted this and raised the alarm, so please don’t ignore this. *What you should do*: • Don’t…

The Delta State Police Command, under the leadership of CP Yemi Oyeniyi, psc, acipm, mnips, has intensified its intelligence-led operations against illicit drug trafficking with the arrest of a suspected drug dealer and the interception of a large quantity of suspected Indian hemp in separate operations across the State. 1. ARREST OF SUSPECTED ILLICIT DRUG DEALER AND RECOVERY OF SUSPECTED ILLICIT SUBSTANCE On 8 April 2026 at about 1200hrs, operatives of Ugborikoko Division, while on routine traffic duties along Airport Road, Effurun, intercepted a tricyclist, one Evans Emmanuel Akpowene ‘M’, whose actions raised suspicion. A search of the tricycle, prompted…

FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and the leading financial inclusion service provider, has announced its strategic sponsorship of the second edition of ChessMasters, Africa’s largest school chess tournament. The announcement was made at the official press conference of the tournament held on 16 March 2026 at Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos. ChessMasters is an annual chess tournament designed to equip the next generation with critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership skills. The competition targets children in primary school aged between 6 and 11 years old. Organised by Eko Hotels and Suites & KEY Academy , ChessMasters was created…

As conversations around money become more complex in a fast-evolving digital world, the need to Building Financially Smart Future and equip young people with the right financial knowledge, has never been more urgent. From spending habits to saving culture, digital transactions, and entrepreneurial thinking, financial literacy is increasingly becoming a life skill, not just a nice-to-have. It is against this backdrop that Polaris Bank is participating in this year’s Global Money Week (GMW), a global financial awareness campaign which kicked off from Tuesday, April 7 through Thursday, April 30, 2026. Global Money Week is an annual initiative led by…

The Centre for Infrastructural and Technological Advancement for the Blind (CITAB),, has reviewed the recent “accessibility pledges” made by the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Osun State, Dr. Mutiu Agboke, ahead of the August 15 Governorship election, and has warned that symbolic inclusion without functional access now amounts to a statutory breach under the Electoral Act (Amendment) 2026. This was contained in a press release issued today by Jolomi George Fenemigho, Executive Chairman of CITAB. CITAB stated that Nigeria is no longer in an era of charitable inclusion where the presence of assistive tools can be used as…