By Oluwatoyin Mathnuel It was a season of joy and celebration as residents, indigenes at home and abroad trooped into the tranquil town of Ipokia, in the Yewa axis of Ogun State, to honour His Royal Majesty, Oba Yisa Olusola Adeniyi Olaniyan (ORIJA O JOOGUN I), the Onipokia of Ipokia Kingdom. Kabiyesi, whose reign is closely tied to the symbolic number five, marked a remarkable two-in-one event: his 55th birthday and 5th anniversary on the ancestral throne of Ipokia, both celebrated on the 5th of September, 2025. Comrade Ajose Olumide, Chairman of the Central Planning Committee, outlined a series of…
Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel
As Nigeria marks her 65th Independence Anniversary, Island Club, Nigeria’s premier social club and custodian of national dialogue since 1943, proudly announces the Nigeria @ 65 Independence Lecture & Awards Night, scheduled for Thursday, 2nd October 2025, at the historic Peacock Hall, Island Club, Lagos. In a release signed by the Honorary General Secretary of the Club, Aare Ayodele Bankole, KCOP, the theme for this year is revealed as:“Nigeria and the African Reawakening: The Giant That Must Not Sleep.” The lecture will examine Nigeria’s historic journey from colonial subjugation to statehood, and critically engage her central role in Africa’s political…
FirstBank, the leading financial institution and provider of financial inclusion services in West Africa, has officially launched its FirstMonie Merchant Solution. This innovative platform is designed to enable merchants and businesses across Nigeria to seamlessly accept digital payments with efficiency and ease.The FirstMonie Merchant Solution responds to the increasing need for dependable digital payment systems by offering a streamlined and automated onboarding process, an integrated referral system, and customizable features such as Pay with Transfer and Purchase. Additional capabilities include instant settlement, concession management with flexible and competitive pricing, automatic terminal registration, and a comprehensive suite of products spanning all…
Access Holdings recently welcomed students from Pan-Atlantic University (PAU), who visited the Group’s headquarters to express their appreciation for sponsorship of the EcoMalchemy Plastic-to-Art Project.The initiative, which turned discarded plastic waste into artistic masterpieces now exhibited in a museum, gave students an opportunity to explore how creativity can drive conversations around sustainability and environmental responsibility. As part of their visit, the students presented a special award of appreciation to Access Holdings for its role in bringing the project to life. They were warmly received by Victor Willie, Head, Stakeholder Management, Access Holdings, and the Group’s sustainability team.The students shared reflections…
Prince Abiodun Aribisala Esq., a distinguished lawyer, an acclaimed international tax pricing consultant, and a Prince in Ijebu-Ijesha, has once again demonstrated his commitment to community development by launching a ₦100 million empowerment scheme aimed at uplifting over 1,000 beneficiaries across the Ijesa North Federal Constituency. The initiative, implemented through the Aribisala Care Foundation (ACF), reflects his philosophy that “action speaks louder than promises” and his vision of creating tangible opportunities for his people. The empowerment scheme, which took place simultaneously in Ijebu-Ijesa and Ipetu-Ijesa on Saturday, August 30, 2025, attracted a crowd of over 2,500 residents, including community leaders,…
Nigeria’s diversification drive has gathered momentum in recent years as government initiatives push to reduce dependence on crude oil and strengthen non-oil sectors as engines of growth. From the Central Bank of Nigeria’s RT200 programme to incentives offered by the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), the country has implemented policies designed to encourage exporters, boost foreign exchange inflows, and integrate local enterprises into global value chains. Complementing these efforts, Fidelity Bank Plc has steadily positioned itself as one of the private-sector leaders advancing the country’s non-oil export agenda. Through its flagship initiative—the Fidelity Nigeria International Trade & Creative Connect (FNITCC),…
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, NPM, Ph.D., has approved the appointment of CSP Benjamin Hundeyin as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO).CSP Hundeyin holds a BA (Hons) in English Language from Lagos State University and an MSc in Legal Criminology & Security Psychology from the University of Ibadan. He also obtained a Certificate in Civil-Military Coordination from the Martin Luther Agwai International Leadership and Peacekeeping Training Centre, Jaji, Kaduna State. He is an Associate of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), a Member of the International Public Relations Association (IPRA), and an Associate of…
Nestlé Waters has unveiled the Nestlé Water Quality Advocacy campaign; a bold initiative aimed at raising national awareness on the need for quality water across Nigeria. This campaign was developed in collaboration with the Organised Private Sector in Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (OPS-WASH). Nestlé Waters and OPS-WASH have committed to taking the advocacy for quality water to all segments of society, from policymakers and businesses to schools, and grassroots communities, with the intent to close the knowledge gap around the invisible threats posed by contaminated water. The launch event in Abuja brought together key stakeholders to emphasise the critical importance…
In a ceremony that celebrated the symbiotic relationship between ethical journalism and corporate excellence, Mr. Gowon Frederick Onuh, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of First Systems Ltd, was bestowed with a significant honour. Also in the First Systems Limited team at the event, was Mrs. Pauline Oloche, the versatile Head Of Marketing/Digital Innovations of the reputable establishment. During the prestigious NUJ Correspondents Chapel Press Week and Awards event held on Saturday, August 30th, 2025, at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Mr. Onuh received the Award for Excellence in Automotive Paints Brands. The event, a convergence…
Number one Best Workplace in Banking in Nigeria and recognised as Africa’s most agile company, Sterling Bank Limited celebrated the first anniversary of SeaBaas, the revolutionary core banking system designed and built in Africa. In just twelve months since its go-live, SeaBaas has processed over 2 billion transactions, reduced processing times by about 60%, and driven a 66% surge in customer adoption, setting new benchmarks for scale, efficiency, and reliability in financial technology. Since launch, the platform has powered Sterling’s digital ecosystem, OneBank,SterlingPro, Switch, Specta, and more, while enabling fintech integrations, agentbanking networks, and third-party solutions. With zero downtime across…