The International Visitor Leadership Program Alumni Association of Nigeria (IVLPAAN) recently hosted a transformative edition of its “Empower-to-Prosper Series,” delivering a high-impact masterclass on the art and strategy of negotiation. Themed “Negotiate With Power: How to Charge Appropriately for Your Value,” the event addressed the rising importance of negotiation as a core professional competency in Nigeria’s increasingly competitive business landscape. Held at the American Corner, Concord Newspaper Complex, Ikeja, Lagos, the masterclass brought together a dynamic mix of professionals, creatives, and entrepreneurs, all eager to enhance their ability to articulate value, price confidently, and secure high-value deals without underselling themselves.…
Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel
Photo caption:L-R: Special Adviser, Ministry of Women Affairs, Ogun State Hon Ayotunde Lawal,; Director of Cooperative Services, Ogun State, Mr. Mustapha Samuel; Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe; First Lady of Ogun State, Her Excellency Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun; Commissioner for Education, Ogun State, Professor Abayomi Arigbabu; Executive Director -Lagos & South West, Dr. Ken Opara; and Executive Director -North, Mr. Sufiyanu Garba (both of Fidelity Bank Plc); at the launch of the Fidelity Solar Powered Bags in Abeokuta, Ogun State recently In a bold step toward improving access to quality education across Nigeria, Fidelity Bank Plc…
Union Bank of Nigeria has proudly concluded the fourth edition of its acclaimed Save and Win Palli Promo, awarding three fortunate customers a life-changing ₦5 million each at the grand finale. Since its inception, this transformative campaign has disbursed over ₦330 million in cash and gift prizes, touching the lives of more than 5,000 customers nationwide and elevating their financial prospects.The grand prize winners, representing diverse regions across the country, emerged through transparent electronic draws supervised by regulatory authorities. The celebrated recipients, Alhaji Abubakar Sadiq Isah (Zaria Branch, North), Atilabor Seikemefa Friday (Sapele Branch, South-South), and Oluranti Ogunluyi (Ilaro Branch,…
The Command is aware of a publication circulating on X and other social media channels regarding the unprofessional conduct of some policemen within the command. On receipt of this video, which captures some policemen assaulting a young man around Asaba Specialist Hospital area on Sunday, 27th July 2025, the Commissioner of Police, Delta State, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, immediately ordered that the Policemen be identified and brought before the command headquarters for immediate disciplinary action. The men have been identified, and detained pending the commencement of their orderly room tiral while their Team leader who is an Assistant Superintendent of Police…
It’s a moment of collective pride, a truth the streets have held for over a decade, now stamped and certified by the highest authority in music. The Recording Academy, the institution behind the GRAMMYs, recently recognized Oladapo Olaitan Olaonipekun aka, Dagrin’s immortal hit, “Pon Pon Pon,” which stands as the sole rap song among the top 10 songs shaping the evolution of Afrobeats. For those of us who lived through the seismic shift that Dagrin created, this isn’t just news; it’s a long-overdue coronation. This recognition affirms what we’ve always known: “Pon Pon Pon” is more than just a rap…
The Board and Management of Access Bank Tanzania, led by Chairman Protase Ishengoma, paid a courtesy visit to the State House to present the Power of 100 Africa Women Award to Her Excellency, President Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania.The award was presented in recognition of President Samia’s exceptional leadership, commitment to inclusive governance, and contributions to national and regional development. Speaking during the presentation, Protase Ishengoma, Chairman of Access Bank Tanzania, stated: “This award is a recognition of Your Excellency’s transformational leadership and your unwavering dedication to building an inclusive and prosperous Tanzania. We are…
Access Group Staff Donates Blood across Africa in Life-Saving Initiative In commemoration of World Blood Donor Day andWorld Sickle Cell Day 2025, Access Holdings, one of Africa’s leading financial servicesgroups, successfully executed a group-wide blood drive across six African countries,reinforcing its commitment to improving health outcomes and driving real impact in thecommunities it serves. Held under the theme “Shine the Light on Sickle Cell,” the initiative brought togetheremployees, community members, health professionals, and partner organisations in acoordinated effort to provide safe blood donations, a lifeline for individuals living withsickle cell disorder and others in critical need of transfusions. A Continent United by Purpose Blood…
…GIFTS DRUMMERS N4.95M Thousands of culture enthusiasts, scholars, and traditionalists stormed the ancient city of Ile-Ife on Thursday for the 2025 edition of the Ayangalu Drum Festival, as the Arole Oduduwa Olofin Adimula Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, led the celebration with powerful drumming to promote peace, unity, and cultural continuity. The colourful festival, held at the courtyard of the Palace of Ile Oodua, drew an impressive gathering, including professors from the Departments of Linguistics and Music at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), 250 members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), students from OAU, and contingents…
By Oluwatoyin Mathnuel The General Overseer of Holy Ghost Christian Center Matori, Mushin in Lagos state Pastor Amos Fenwa has remarried.Dr. Fenwa remarried to another love Fela after the death of his wife Mrs Esther Fenwa, in May 2023. She was 57 years old, and they had spent 33 years together in marriage, ministry, and purpose. On Thursday, July 17, 2025 two years and two months after her passing. He began a new chapter of his life in holy matrimony with Fela, his new bride. The marriage was officiated by Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo, founder of Kingsway International Christian Centre…
By Oluwatoyin Mathnuel Hulk Hogan, whose real name was Terry Bollea, passed on 24 July at the age of 71 due to cardiac arrest. He rose to prominence in the 1980s with his All-American “Hulkamania” persona and helped transform WWE, then known as the WWF, into a national powerhouse. Fueled by Hulkamania, Hogan played good guys and bad in the ring, starred in movies and had his own reality show and Saturday morning cartoon. Hogan is survived by his children, Nick and Brooke, whom he shared with first wife Linda Claridge.