The Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, OYOSUBEB, Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran received the prestigious Most Distinguished Ibadan Indigene, MDII, Award on Saturday, for his contributions to the development of Ibadan land. The award was presented by the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes, CCII, the apex body of socio-cultural clubs, societies, unions and associations of Ibadan indigenes in all spheres of life, home and abroad. CCII had in a letter signed by its President-General, Chief Sulaiman Ajewole and Chairman, Ibadan Week Festival Planning Committee, Chief Abiola Alli, said the council was concerned and committed to the sustenance of cultural…
Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel
Several media platforms have gone to town with the news of the Supreme Court ruling on a dispute between the defunct FSB International Bank and Sagecom Concepts Limited with some of them questioning the ability of Fidelity Bank (the judgement debtor) to make the payment. As the matter is still before the court and there’s a court order prohibiting media publications on this matter, warning that violations would constitute contempt of court, a punishable offense, we will highlight in this article why Fidelity Bank is too big to fail as alluded to by several online platforms. Financial Strength and Market…
In a groundbreaking moment for Nigerian sports and business leadership, Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, Chairman and CEO of Adron Group, has been bestowed with the first-ever Noble Golfer Award in Nigeria by the prestigious Elite 18 Global Golfers. The historic recognition celebrates Aare Emmanuelking’s exceptional commitment to the promotion and development of golf and sports in general. The award was presented during a high-profile ceremony graced by influential figures from the worlds of sports, real estate, and business. According to the Elite 18 Global Golfers, Aare Emmanuelking emerged as the unanimous choice for this maiden award due to his dedication to…
… Says “Ile Pako”, Soon To Be Completed To scale down the incidental costs of premises rentals and accommodate all Parastatals of the State within the Secretariat vicinity the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu led administration has promised the completion of the Multi-Story Office Complex, and the Lagos Revenue House (formerly Elephant House) as well as the reconstruction of Ile-Pako (wooden block) by the main entrance of the Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja by September. Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Works, Dr. Adekunle Olayinka, stated this on Monday while reeling out the achievements of the Office of Works…
… Intervention To Cost Over Three Trillion Naira As part of proactive measures to address the growing threat of coastal erosion in Lagos State, the Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Hon. Ekundayo Alebiosu, has announced plans to further scale up the deployment of Groyne technology, a proven coastal defence system along the State’s vulnerable shoreline. The Commissioner made this known today during the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing held at the Bagauda Kaltho Press centre, Secretariat, Alausa, revealing that he recently embarked on a strategic working visit to the Kingdom of the Netherlands, alongside the Permanent Secretary, Mrs. Lolade Aina and…
… to roll out CNG trucks, drone surveillance, community recycling centres, and waste recovery facilities The managing director/CEO of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, has issued a strong warning to property owners and residents across the state, to keep their surroundings clean or face stiff penalties, including possible loss of property. He gave the warning during an interview on Lagos Talks 91.3FM on Monday, noting that a clean environment was a shared responsibility, not just the duty of government, adding that any activity generating waste illegally on land was prohibited, and people should be responsible for…
As global financial fraud surges to over $485 billion in annual losses, Access Holdings PLC is setting a new standard in Africa’s banking industry through aggressive and strategic investment in technology aimed at combating the growing threat. With Nigeria’s financial sector experiencing a spike in digital fraud, particularly through mobile and online channels, Access Holdings has emerged as a front-runner in fraud prevention through innovation. In 2024, Access Holdings, the parent company of Access Bank, recorded a landmark ₦193.5 billion ($120.5 million) in technology investments, a 147% increase over the previous year and the highest IT spend in Nigeria’s banking…
The Association of Retired Heads of Service and Permanent Secretaries South West Nigeria (ARHOSPS –SWN) in consultation with Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) Commission, is set to present a book titled “Proposed Plan of Action for Economic Development of South West Nigeria,” to the Governors of Southwest States – Ekiti, Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Osun and Oyo States. A statement signed by the Chairman of the Planning Committee of the event, Alhaji Adekunle Adegbite, said the book highlights achievements of South-Western States, and provides insights and suggestions to the Governors on ways to enhance governance for prosperity of the region.…
The command is aware of a viral video clip recorded and posted on various social media handles. The Video recorded and posted by a Nigerian woman who claimed she was with her husband, a Ghanaian/German National, captures policemen of the Command doing close to nothing other than watching the woman as she made her video, instigating members of the public and, social media community against the Policemen. For avoidance of doubt and for members of the public not to be misguided into thinking that Policemen of the command are not civil in their operations, the command wishes to state as…
Ladies and gentlemen of the press, I welcome you all to this press briefing where I will be showcasing some of the command’s achievements in the past one week. The command is tackling the menace of kidnapping with all available resources to ensure that we arrest and prosecute these hoodlums disturbing the peace in Delta State. Proactive policing, intelligence gathering and raid of criminal hideouts are part of the proactive policing approach of the Command.Below are some of the commands recent achievements; ARREST OF SUSECTED KIDNAPPERS AND RECOVERY OF THREE MILLION, ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY THOUSAND NAIRA RANSOM FROM FOUR…