Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc (“Sterling HoldCo” or “the Group”) has announced the commencement of the allotment process for its 2025 Public Offer of 12,581,000,000 ordinary shares of 50 kobo each at ₦7.00 per share. This follows the earlier receipt of final approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the recent clearance by the Securities & Exchange Commission. The allotment process, which begins immediately, marks the continuation of a disciplined, multi-year capital-raising programme that has positioned the Group as one of the fastest-growing financial institutions in the region. The Public Offer, which opened on September 15, 2025,…
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The Distinguished Senator representing Oyo Central Senatorial District, Senator Yunus Akintunde, has extended warm felicitations to Christian faithful on the commencement of the 2026 Lenten season. Senator Akintunde described the rare coincidence of this year’s Lenten fasting beginning on the same day as the Ramadan fast observed by Muslims as a divinely orchestrated alignment with profound spiritual significance. In his goodwill message to Christians released through Kunle Olatunji his Special Assistant on Media and Publicity on the occasion of Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of the forty-day period of fasting and prayers, the lawmaker noted that the simultaneous…
The Lagos Chapter of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) reaffirms its commitment to promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment in Nigeria. We strongly support the Special Seats Bill (HB1349), a crucial legislation aimed at increasing women’s representation in governance. Despite constituting a significant percentage of Nigeria’s population, women remain underrepresented in political decision-making spaces. This imbalance hinders inclusive development and democratic growth. The Special Seats Bill is a necessary intervention to address this disparity and ensure women’s voices are heard in the corridors of power. We commend the efforts of advocates pushing for this Bill and call…
The Management of Zenith Bank Plc has advised the public to disregard videos circulating online linking the bank’s Group Chairman, Dr Jim Ovia, as endorsing an investment scheme known as Wealth Bridge. The bank issued the warning in a disclaimer statement on Tuesday signed by its management addressed to debunk claims by fraudsters over Dubious video describing it as fake with no link to the Group Chairman The commercial bank described the videos and…
The Delta State Police Command wishes to notify the public that it will intensify enforcement of traffic laws and other related revenue offences across the State, with immediate effect. This follows official confirmation from the Delta State Judiciary, through the Office of the Chief Registrar of the High Court of Justice, Delta State, on behalf of the Hon. Chief Judge, Hon. Justice T.O. Diai, that designated Mobile Courts are operational across various jurisdictions in the State. These courts are empowered to summarily try traffic offenders and other violators in accordance with extant laws. Consequently, the Command will strengthen…
The Iyaloja-General of Nigeria, Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, is set to commission the newly built mosque by Nigerian prophet, Primate Elijah Ayodele, on Saturday, February 21, 2026. The mosque, which was unveiled on Saturday, February 14, 2026, was named after Madam Abibatu Mogaji, the late mother of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Madam Mogaji was the grandmother of the Iyaloja-General; therefore, commissioning the mosque would be a great honour for the President’s daughter. During the unveiling, Folashade Tinubu-Ojo sent several Iyaloja and Babalojas to represent her due to her unavoidable absence, while promising to be physically present at the commissioning scheduled for…
Owners and Operators commend DCNAIP – ONSA for effectively operationalizing Federal Government strategies on protection of critical national assets and infrastructure across the nation. The Office of the National Security Adviser ( ONSA ) Technical Committee on Critical National Assets and Infrastructure Protection led by Air Vice Marshal E. E. Effiom, Director, Directorate of Critical National Assets and Infrastructure Protection – ONSA held a holistic strategic summit with stakeholders such as; the Federal Ministry of Works, Lagos State Government Agencies, Security Agencies, Owners and Operators, Scrap Dealers and Employers Association and many more others at the Conference Hall…
The Distinguished Senator representing Oyo Central Senatorial District, Senator Yunus Akintunde, has extended warm felicitations to Muslim faithful on the commencement of the 1447 AH Ramadan fasting period. In a statement made available to the media through his Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Kunle Olatunji, the lawmaker urged Muslims to embrace the sacred month as a period of deep spiritual reflection, steadfast prayers and supplications, and renewed commitment to acts of love and benevolence. He encouraged the faithful to use the holy month to strengthen their connection with Allah, foster unity, and extend compassion and generosity to…
The winner will scoop ₦73 million and the coveted title of Nigeria’s first MasterChef. MasterChef has officially landed on Nigerian shores. Brought to the country by African media giant Primedia, MasterChef Nigeria, the inaugural local adaptation of the world’s most renowned reality television cooking show, is set to transform the Nigerian culinary landscape – and the lives of passionate home cooks who dream of taking their creative flair in the kitchen to the next level. The winner of MasterChef Nigeria will scoop a staggering ₦73 million and make history as the world’s first-ever Nigerian MasterChef. Entries are now…
Polaris Bank, through its digital lifestyle platform VULTe, has introduced a faster, smarter way for users to send love, appreciation, and rewards across borders with the launch of its new Gift Card feature, enabling customers to deliver global brand gift cards to family and friends anywhere in the world in seconds. Designed for speed, security, and everyday relevance, the feature allows users to choose from a wide range of international and local brands spanning groceries, beauty and wellness, fashion, electronics, entertainment, gaming, and lifestyle services, all seamlessly accessible on VULTe. Whether it is paying for a Netflix subscription…