The Lagos State Government on Thursday announced the shutting down of the Oko-Oba Abattoir over unsanitary activities, waste mismanagement and unhygienic handling of animal products. The directive was given by the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, after an extensive inspection tour with the media to the Abattoir at Oko-Oba in Agege informing that the Ministry received a petition from the Ministry of Agriculture to intervene as regards various environmental and health infractions going on at the abattoir. According to him, what was witnessed at the abattoir today is heart-wrenching; the operators have defied and chosen…
Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel
Akwa Ibom State Governor, His Excellency, Pastor Umo Eno was on Saturday night at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre,Abuja honoured by the Nigeria Union of Journalists with an Award of Excellence in the Development of Media Infrastructure during the Awards/ Dinner marking the 70th Anniversary celebrations of the Professional Body . The milestone event which had in attendance President Bola Tinubu represented by the Minister of Information, Hon. Mohammed Idris Malagi, State Governors, Captains of Industries, Stakeholders and members of the Union drawn across the 36 State Councils and the Federal Capital Territory was the climax of three days of…
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, OON, has encouraged women professionals to embrace continuous learning, courage, and collaboration as key habits for achieving long-term career success and breaking through professional barriers. She gave the charge during a Women’s Roundtable hosted by the bank over the weekend at the Fidelity SME Hub in Gbagada, Lagos. Themed “Mentorship with Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe”, the event drew female professionals from various sectors and was held under the Recognition and Networking arm of the bank’s HerFidelity Proposition—a flagship initiative designed to empower women entrepreneurs and professionals across Nigeria.…
Access Holdings PLC has been ranked the Tier 1bank with the best asset quality in Nigeria, having posted the lowest Non-PerformingLoan Ratio (NPLR) at 2.76 percent, according to Proshare’s 2025 Tier 1 BankingReport released, recently. This marks a significant achievement for Access Holdings,reinforcing its leadership in credit discipline, risk management, and sustainable lendingpractices.The report, titled “The Class of 2025: Getting Bigger, Bolder, and Dominant”, ranksAccess Holdings second overall in the Tier 1 category, placing just behind EcobankTransnational Incorporated (ETI), which led with a percentile score of 100. AccessHoldings followed closely with a 91st percentile ranking, ahead of Zenith Bank at…
By Oluwatoyin Mathnuel As the world marks World Refugee Day on June 20th, conversations around the African Refugees Empowerment Foundation (AREF) have resurfaced — particularly regarding its role in supporting displaced persons and refugees. AREF, founded in 1993, was the first to propose the establishment of local NGOs to ensure that challenges in humanitarian crises could be addressed more effectively at the community level. In recent times, many have asked: What has AREF been up to? Today provided some clarity, as the Foundation’s founder and his efforts were spotlighted in conversations centered around migration, displacement, and refugee welfare. Speaking on…
Plan International Nigeria, a leading advocate for girls’ rights and gender equality, will return to the Africa Social Impact Summit this year with a strategic emphasis on policy influence, system strengthening, and high-impact partnerships that drive the protection, empowerment, and long-term advancement of girls across the continent.As one of the summit’s theme partners, Plan International Nigeria will be driving strategic discussions on gender equity, inclusive education, and protection, amplifying the urgent need for resilient systems that safeguard and support adolescent girls, particularly in crises, conflict, and recovery. The organisation continues to press for development strategies that deliver lasting support for…
Photo caption:L-R: Team Lead, Corporate Social Responsibility, Fidelity Bank Plc, Victoria Abuka; Commissioner for Education, Bauchi State, Dr. Lawal Mohammed; Permanent Commissioner Bauchi SUBEB, Alh. Ishiaku Azare; and the Relationship Manager, Fidelity Bank, Bauchi State, Ibrahim Aliyu Representing the Regional Bank Head, Northeast Region, Dr Musa Tarimbuka; during the commissioning of a renovated three blocks of seven classrooms at Kobi Government Primary School in Bauchi recently. As part of its commitment to enhancing access to quality education, leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has renovated three blocks of classrooms at the historic Kobi Government School in Bauchi State. The project,…
As the countdown to the July 12 local government elections intensifies, the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has launched an ambitious reconciliation and unity campaign—led by none other than former Governor Akinwunmi Ambode report by The Nation Newspaper reports. At the heart of this effort is a bold new slogan: “One APC, One Lagos.” The initiative, which marks Ambode’s first major political assignment since he left office in 2019, signals a fresh chapter for the ruling party as it seeks to heal deep internal wounds inflicted by the controversial May 11 party primaries. The exercise, which…
In the vibrant landscape of Nigerian media in the 1980s and 1990s, few names stood out like May Ellen Ezekiel, affectionately known to the public as MEE. A fearless storyteller, pioneering magazine editor, accomplished author, and influential television host, MEE blazed a trail for women in journalism and media at a time when the industry was largely male-dominated. Born in 1956, MEE quickly rose to prominence in her late 20s and early 30s, earning a reputation for bold reporting, insightful interviews, and a relentless passion for amplifying voices on the margins of society. She began her career in journalism with…
In a determined effort to rid the metropolis of environmental infractions and criminal elements, and to enhance public safety, the Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences (Enforcement) Unit carried out a routine enforcement and clean-up operation in the early hours of Friday, 20th June 2025. The operation, which commenced at approximately 12:35 a.m., was led by the Chairman of the Agency, CSP Adetayo Akerele, and targeted key areas including the railway corridor, Oke Koto, Isale Oja, AP Roundabout, and other adjoining streets in the Agege axis. These areas had been flagged following numerous complaints and distress calls indicating the persistent…